Much important scientific research that could improve public health can only be done during the response to and recovery from a major disaster, or the window of opportunity is lost.
To advance this mission, ASPR plans to fund research grants that will inform the ongoing response to, and recovery
from, Hurricane Sandy.
Some topical areas that could inform long-term recovery include resiliency, decision making, the health system response, adverse health outcomes (including behavioral health), communications, and the use of social media.