Tropical Storms and Hurricanes in New Orleans Lead to Increased Rates of Violent Injury.
Michael GhioCaroline GhioAlexandra CampbellJulia FleckmanKatherine TheallJoseph ConstansDanielle TatumPatrick McGrewJuan DuchesneSharven TaghaviPublished in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2023)
Cities at risk for named weather storms may face increasing gun violence in the landfall and aftermath periods. Black/African Americans are most affected, worsening existing disparities. Self-harm may also increase following these weather events.