Lessons from Hurricane Charley

This article from CMAJ, published in mid September, looks at a survey of the effect of four hurricanes that hit Florida in 2004 on residents' health. Physical injuries experienced were looked at, as were residents levels of preparedness and the availability of portable generators.

I am writing this immediately after the terrible earthquake that has hit Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. I will post details of anything medical/health related that I see relating to this event as I can.