Topics and Expertise: earthquake

California Poison Control System’s emergency response role triggered by tsunami in Japan

Thu Apr 28, 2011

radiation symbol with radiating circles on top of a map of Japan

The March 11, 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan caused damage and radiation leaks at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

During the two weeks following Japan’s March 11, 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami, the California Poison Control System (CPCS) was as visible as ever, answering telephone calls on poisoning questions.

Pharmacists needed in Haiti according to UCSF students

Tue Jan 19, 2010

U.S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center

The call for medical teams to help the victims of the January 12, 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti should include pharmacists, according to UCSF student pharmacists Michelle Tadano and Ben Greener.