Top 34 Quotes by Irwin Redlener

Even the best community organizations and faith-based initiatives and the extraordinary charity of Americans across the country can't carry the brunt of eliminating poverty.

The larger the disaster, the more necessary it is to have the government as the principal driver of recovery.

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

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

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

Police officers and firemen are so visible in their daily work, there's no mistaking they're there - and that presence makes people feel secure.

Americans do not have a good track record when it comes to preparing for disasters, unless they see a clear possibility of personally being in harms way.

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

Having insurance doesn't guarantee good health outcomes, but it is a critical factor.

Hospitals are about healing.