Daniel Aldrich Professor of Political Science, Public Policy, and Urban Affairs; Director, Masters Program in Security and Resilience d.aldrich@northeastern.edu Expertise Australia, Civil Society, COVID-19, Disasters, fires, Policy, Resilience Daniel Aldrich in the Press WGBH Lessons from Tokyo: the world’s largest city is car free Daniel Aldrich, now a professor of politics and public policy at Northeastern University, lives in Brighton with his wife and four children. But he’s always felt the pull of Tokyo — so much so that he’s returned for research and fellowships, spending a total of six years living in the city. Marketplace Could natural disasters cause insurance companies to go out of business? Many of the insurance companies we have now were formed during “peace time,” which is when the consequences of climate change were not visible, said Daniel Aldrich, a political science and public policy professor at Northeastern University. No ‘water system in the world’ could have handled the LA fires. How the region could have minimized the damage Regions vulnerable to wildfires can take steps to better prepare, such as changing neighborhood designs and enacting policies that require residents to clear brush and debris, said Daniel Aldrich, a Northeastern University professor who focuses on disaster resiliency and recovery. Global News L.A. wildfires: ‘Cascading disaster’ unfolding as water hydrants run dry Hydrants are running dry in LA. Northeastern University professor Daniel Aldrich explains how L.A.’s water shortage is fueling the Palisades Fire, creating what he calls a ‘cascading disaster’. Rare earthquake shakes New York Interview with the co-director of Northeastern University’s the Global Resilience Institute, Dr. Daniel Aldrich, about whether New York is prepared to withstand a quake of a larger magnitude. Voice of America Taiwan Is Prepared to Deal with Earthquakes Daniel Aldrich teaches political science and public policy at Northeastern University. He said it was a major wake-up call that led to important government changes to improve emergency services and disaster reduction. Today Nurses rush to protect newborn babies during massive Taiwan earthquake Daniel Aldrich, the director of the Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University in Massachusetts, told NBC News that Taiwan has enhanced its emergency response systems since a 1999 earthquake that killed approximately 2,400 people. Taiwan shaken but unbowed as biggest quake in 25 years spotlights preparedness — and lessons learned “It is a pretty miraculous outcome,” said Daniel Aldrich, a professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University who studies the resilience of cities, calling the toll “a very low number of deaths by a strong, powerful earthquake near an urban center.” NBC News Taiwan death toll rises and scores still missing after island’s biggest earthquake in 25 years Taiwanese authorities have taken major steps to improve earthquake preparedness and response since then, said Daniel Aldrich, director of the resilience studies program at Northeastern University in Boston. Earthquake: What has Taiwan prepared to respond to disasters? The 1999 earthquake disaster served as a wake-up call for the Taiwanese government, Time magazine quoted public policy professor Daniel Aldrich from Northeastern University in Boston. Daniel Aldrich for Northeastern Global News Students, faculty recognized for scholarship, research and innovation at Academic Honors Convocation Students, faculty recognized for scholarship, research and innovation at Academic Honors Convocation Northeastern’s highest achievers across its 13 global campuses were celebrated at the 15th annual Academic Honors Convocation. Devastation from 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar underscores regional lag in construction standards, regulations, says resilience expert Devastation from 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar underscores regional lag in construction standards, regulations, says resilience expert Devastation from 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar underscores regional lag in construction standards and regulations, expert says. Palisades wildfires are a ‘cascading disaster.’ Is California running out of water to fight fires? Palisades wildfires are a ‘cascading disaster.’ Is California running out of water to fight fires? A global resilience expert says this is an example of a cascading disaster, when an initial shock of a situation leads to a secondary shock. North Carolina’s hurricane damage is not just limited to destroyed homes, but contaminated water systems, experts say North Carolina’s hurricane damage is not just limited to destroyed homes, but contaminated water systems, experts say North Carolina residents were particularly hard hit by the flooding, because of the region’s geography and its impact on the water system. Is Tampa prepared for the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton? Is Tampa prepared for the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton? With Hurricane Milton approaching Tampa, experts warn of devastating storm surges, infrastructure risks, and misinformation challenges. A section of critical highway collapsed in Wyoming. Could it happen anywhere? A section of critical highway collapsed in Wyoming. Could it happen anywhere? Wyoming’s Teton Pass illustrates just how vulnerable the nation’s roadways are to catastrophic failure, resilience expert says. Japan’s latest earthquake could’ve been much worse, a Northeastern expert says, but the country spends money to ‘keep people safe’ Japan’s latest earthquake could’ve been much worse, a Northeastern expert says, but the country spends money to ‘keep people safe’ Japan's latest earthquake could’ve been much worse if it wasn't for the country's innovative emergency preparations, says Northeastern expert. Sen. Dianne Feinstein remembered as trailblazer for women in politics, ardent defender of human rights Sen. Dianne Feinstein remembered as trailblazer for women in politics, ardent defender of human rights Sen. Dianne Feinstein leaves behind a legacy as a steadfast champion of gun reform and a trailblazing figure for women in politics. What can the Pacific Gas and Electric blackouts over the California wildfire risk teach us about the future of power grids? What can the Pacific Gas and Electric blackouts over the California wildfire risk teach us about the future of power grids? As winds pick up and the ground stays dry, Pacific Gas and Electric has announced another power shutoff in Northern California to prevent wires from sparking fires. But to put a stop to further damage, the key may be grids that don’t need shutting off: community networks of resources and democratic energy. Harvey brings out ‘hidden capacity in civil society’ to respond Harvey brings out ‘hidden capacity in civil society’ to respond As widespread damage and the effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to mount in Houston and across Texas and Louisiana, two Northeastern professors—Stephen Flynn and Daniel Aldrich—underscored the importance of leveraging volunteer help in response to the storm and examined what key issues will unfold in the days ahead.
WGBH Lessons from Tokyo: the world’s largest city is car free Daniel Aldrich, now a professor of politics and public policy at Northeastern University, lives in Brighton with his wife and four children. But he’s always felt the pull of Tokyo — so much so that he’s returned for research and fellowships, spending a total of six years living in the city.
Marketplace Could natural disasters cause insurance companies to go out of business? Many of the insurance companies we have now were formed during “peace time,” which is when the consequences of climate change were not visible, said Daniel Aldrich, a political science and public policy professor at Northeastern University.
No ‘water system in the world’ could have handled the LA fires. How the region could have minimized the damage Regions vulnerable to wildfires can take steps to better prepare, such as changing neighborhood designs and enacting policies that require residents to clear brush and debris, said Daniel Aldrich, a Northeastern University professor who focuses on disaster resiliency and recovery.
Global News L.A. wildfires: ‘Cascading disaster’ unfolding as water hydrants run dry Hydrants are running dry in LA. Northeastern University professor Daniel Aldrich explains how L.A.’s water shortage is fueling the Palisades Fire, creating what he calls a ‘cascading disaster’.
Rare earthquake shakes New York Interview with the co-director of Northeastern University’s the Global Resilience Institute, Dr. Daniel Aldrich, about whether New York is prepared to withstand a quake of a larger magnitude.
Voice of America Taiwan Is Prepared to Deal with Earthquakes Daniel Aldrich teaches political science and public policy at Northeastern University. He said it was a major wake-up call that led to important government changes to improve emergency services and disaster reduction.
Today Nurses rush to protect newborn babies during massive Taiwan earthquake Daniel Aldrich, the director of the Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University in Massachusetts, told NBC News that Taiwan has enhanced its emergency response systems since a 1999 earthquake that killed approximately 2,400 people.
Taiwan shaken but unbowed as biggest quake in 25 years spotlights preparedness — and lessons learned “It is a pretty miraculous outcome,” said Daniel Aldrich, a professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University who studies the resilience of cities, calling the toll “a very low number of deaths by a strong, powerful earthquake near an urban center.”
NBC News Taiwan death toll rises and scores still missing after island’s biggest earthquake in 25 years Taiwanese authorities have taken major steps to improve earthquake preparedness and response since then, said Daniel Aldrich, director of the resilience studies program at Northeastern University in Boston.
Earthquake: What has Taiwan prepared to respond to disasters? The 1999 earthquake disaster served as a wake-up call for the Taiwanese government, Time magazine quoted public policy professor Daniel Aldrich from Northeastern University in Boston.