Irwin Redlener Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Seven million ship cargo containers come into the United States every year. Five to seven percent only are inspected - five to seven percent.”

“There's only so much academic disruption that a young child can deal with before he just can't catch up.”

“Very large scale disasters, especially those that have occurred in the developing world, have very long recovery periods.”

“If a severe pandemic materializes, all of society could pay a heavy price for decades of failing to create a rational system of health care that works for all of us.”

“The best way to get a sense of what kinds of emergencies might present themselves in your community is by contacting local chapters of the American Red Cross or offices of emergency management in the region or state. Most large cities will have their own offices of emergency management.”

“Fallout shelters are like bell-bottoms. They've gone in and out of favor.”

“Hospitals are about healing.”

“Medicaid and the Child Health Insurance Program are the two most important safety net programs for children.”

“No organization should be allowed near disaster unless they are willing to cooperate with some level of established leadership.”

“There's detailed information on how to assemble a nuclear weapon from parts. There's books about how to build a nuclear bomb.”