RAND Experts Available to Discuss Japan Disaster Response and Recovery

RAND Corporation experts on a variety of issues related to disaster response and recovery are available for interviews relating to the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crises in Japan.

Brian Jackson is a senior physical scientist specializing in the role of emergency responders in large-scale disasters, safety management in large-scale emergency response operations, and the equipment and technology needs of emergency responders.

Tom LaTourrette is a senior physical scientist focusing on emergency responder safety and health, disaster management and coordination, and modeling emergency response operations. He can also address issues related to managing nuclear waste.

Henry Willis is a policy researcher specializing in public health and emergency preparedness resource allocation and risk management.

Keith Crane is director of RAND Environment, Energy, and Economic Development and offers expertise in energy and the world economy.

Jim Bartis is a senior policy researcher focusing on energy and national security, and the short-, medium- and long-term effect of natural disasters on the world oil markets. He can address issues related to Japan's reliance on nuclear power.