Research and Publications

Kruger J and King M. Digital Coordination for Resilient Fresh Food Production. Domestic Preparedness. Accepted March 2026.

Kruger J and Davis V. Stronger Together: The Role of Community Resilience Hubs in Disasters. Domestic Preparedness. Accepted February 2026.

Kruger J and Spearo J. Aviation Security in the U.S.: Evolution, Innovation, and Oversight. Domestic Preparedness. Jan 7, 2026.

Kruger J and Elliott V. The Hidden Burden of Wildfire Smoke: Risks and Vulnerability. Scheduled for December 27, 2025 (accepted).

Kruger J and DeLong B.The Cyber-Insecurity of Medical Devices. October 29, 2025.

Kruger J and Purcell P.  Hidden Assets and Ready Relationships. September 24, 2025.

Kruger J. Overcoming Hurricane Evacuation Delays to Save Lives. September 3, 2025.

Kruger J and Paquet C. Workplace Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Build Resilience. November 16, 2022

Kruger, J. Overly KR. Virtual Emergency Operations Centers. Domestic Preparedness. August 24, 2022. 

Kruger J and Harris S. How the Best of the Best Get Better: Partnerships & A Trifecta Disaster. Domestic Preparedness. June 1, 2022. 

Kruger J and Lavarias R. Application of the Cynefin Framework to COVID-19 Pandemic. Domestic Preparedness. February 23, 2022. 

Williams, M, Kruger, J, Fresquez E, McNulty, EJ. Hope to Action. Medical equipment for children post-disasters. Domestic Preparedness. October, 2020. 

Logan M, Bradley BM, Chen B, Kruger J, Van Meter J, Paetznick B, Smith MJ, Romero-Steiner S. A Policy Analysis of Preparedness for Hurricane Evacuations in the United States – 1900 to 2019: Implementation in Coastal States. Health Security. December 2021

Kruger J, Smith MJ, Chen B, Paetznick B, Moran Bradley B,Abraha R, Logan M, Chang E, Sunshine G, Romero-Steiner S. Natural Disaster Evacuation Laws in Eight U.S. Coastal States – December 2018 MMWR 2020, 69(36): 1233-1237.

Kruger J. Community lifeline framework for leveraging stabilization in response and recovery to major hurricanes. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. 2019. Dec 19:1-2. doi:10.1017/dmp.2019.119.

Kruger J. Leveraging stabilization in response and recovery to major hurricanes. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. American Journal of Public Health, Supplement 4 Vol 109, No. 54.

Kruger J, Purcell P, Avchen RN. Preparing communities to evacuate for major hurricanes: What is the public health role? American Journal of Public Health, Supplement 4 Vol 109, No. 54.

Mainzer H, Kruger J, Mahany M. Essential Public Health Services Framework: Use for Rebuilding Communities. American Journal of Public Health, Supplement 4 Vol 109, No. 54.

Kruger J, Brener N, Leeb R, Wolkin A, Avchen R, Dziuban E. School district crisis preparedness, response, and recovery plans—2006, 2012 and 2016. Morbidity, Mortality Weekly Report. 2018 Volume 67 (30), 809-814.

Kruger J, Chen B, Heitfield S, Witbart L, Bruce C, Pitts D. Attitudes, motivators, and barriers to emergency preparedness using the 2016 Styles survey. Health Promotion Practice. 2018.  August, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524839918794940

Kruger J, Hinton C, Sinclair L, Silverman B. Enhancing individual and community disaster preparedness: Individuals with disabilities, access and functional needs. Disability and Health Journal. doi:10.1016/j.dhjo.2017.12.005

Silverman B, Chen B, Brener N, Kruger J,Krishna N, Renard P, Romero-Steiner A, Nonkin Avchen R. School district crisis preparedness, recovery and response plans-United States, 2012. Morbidity, Mortality Weekly Report. 2016: 65 (36), 949-953.

Wesseh CS, Kruger J, Hamblion E, Williams D, Nagbe T, Clement P, Bawo L, Weston E, Gasasira A, Agaku A,  Nyenswah T. Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response in Liberia: National expert group meeting, September 15-19, 2015. Weekly Epidemiological Record.2016 (release date March 4, 2016).

Kruger J, Kulkarni PA, Sauber-Schatz EK, Yokouidé A,Tano-Bian A, Gueye AS. Preparation for Ebola in Côte d’Ivoire: WHO Ebola response and preparedness support team, October 2014. Weekly Epidemiological Record. 2015: 8, 62-68.

Kretsinger K, Kruger J.Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication—Chad, January 2011-June 2012. Morbidity, Mortality Weekly Report. 2012: 61 (42), 858-862.