An ad hoc committee of 6-8 members will organize a 1-day public workshop in Washington, D.C. The workshop will convene the public, past Hurricane Sandy Research Grants recipients, policy makers, and public health preparedness practice professionals to explore research findings and discuss opportunities for translation to future preparedness and response efforts.
Workshop discussions will:

• Explore key findings from Hurricane Sandy Research Grant projects;
• Examine the impact of scientific findings on disaster policy and operations; and
• Discuss opportunities for translation of research findings to future preparedness and response efforts.

The committee will develop the agenda for the workshop, select and invite speakers and discussants, and moderate the discussion. A proceedings of a workshop-in-brief will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines, based on the presentations and discussions held during the workshop. The proceedings of a workshop-in-brief will be subject to standard institutional review procedures.