Publication

This report discusses citizen preparedness as a key variable in a response to a possible bioterror attack on the US. The authors claim that while the the country has made substantial investments in professional preparation, only rhetorical attention has been paid to preparing the broader public. Using aerosol anthrax and smallpox attacks as primary examples, this paper demonstrates that preparations are likely to fail when measured against the six most fundamental citizen expectations. The authors advocate five research and development investments that would enhance citizen preparation.