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University of South Carolina to Research Katrina Effects

by Associated Press , September 27, 2005

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“Given the events of Katrina, this really highlighted an opportunity to enhance the way nursing homes prepare,'' she said.

Nursing homes in South Carolina face communication and transportation challenges.

Researchers also are looking into geography and biological issues as well as criminal justice and engineering topics.

“I think what they really wanted to do was prevent this from ever happening again ... the impact of the devastation as a result of the response,'' Pastides said. “It will not be about finger-pointing.''

— Associated Press

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