title: Nuclear communities.
abstract: It is unfortunate that terrorism propelled public and community health to the forefront of the delivery system. While the focus is on institutions and biochemical terrorism--a critical piece of the action--home health agencies and community-based organizations are vital in the planning, developing, and implementing emergency preparedness plans.
authors.affiliation: Dominican Sisters Family Health Service, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Virginia
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hanrahan
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Norwell
mesh_terms: D004189:Disaster Planning; D018574:Home Care Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009518:New York; D011210:Power Plants; D018788:Radioactive Hazard Release; D023481:Terrorism