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Kirsten Gillibrand: “We need to prioritize the needs of those who are often overlooked in emergency planning.”

On the recordJune 15, 2023
We need to prioritize the needs of those who are often overlooked in emergency planning.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the importance of including marginalized groups in emergency strategies.

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