A Department of Homeland Security Emeritus Center of Excellence led by the University of Maryland

Linda Bourque

Linda Bourque

Former Investigator

Lead Investigator on START Research Projects

National Household Survey

July 2005 to May 2009

Selected Publications

Who Prepares for Terrorism? (Journal Article)

An Examination of the Effect of Perceived Risk on Preparedness Behavior (Journal Article)

Terrorism Preparedness and Exposure Reduction since 9/11: The Status of Public Readiness in the United States (Journal Article)

How Communities Implement Successful Mitigation Programs: Insights From the Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC) Community Study (Book Chapter)

Public Response to Terrorism in America (Presentation)

Correlates of School Disaster Preparedness: Main Effects of Funding and Coordinator Role (Journal Article)

Experiences with and Preparedness for Emergencies and Disasters Among Public Schools in California (Journal Article)

Are Schools Prepared for Emergencies? An Assessment of Emergency Preparedness at School Sites in Three Los Angeles County School Districts (Journal Article)

Annotated Bibliography for Public Risk Communication on Warnings for Public Protective Actions Response and Public Education (Report)

Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Disasters (Book Chapter)

Weathering the Storm: The Impact of Hurricanes on Physical and Mental Health (Journal Article)

Psychometric Characteristics of Spanish and English Versions of the Civilian Mississippi Scale (Journal Article)

First-Aid Training and Capabilities of the Lay Public: A Potential Alternative Source of Emergency Medical Assistance Following a Natural Disaster (Journal Article)

News References

Increasing risk perception alone won't improve preparedness (Featured Research)

Have you seen it yet? START Research Review (Featured Research)

START releases first Research Review (Featured Research)

Los Angeles Times: Prepare for a quake? L.A.'s too busy (START in the News)

Secretary Ridge announces creation of terrorism center (News)