The Robert Wood Johnson foundation study released its annual study showing state performance on overall preparedness index against catastrophic events. The index is composed of 139 metrics in six categories of health security surveillance, community planning and engagement, information and incident management, healthcare delivery, countermeasure management, and environmental and occupational health. Overall, the United States is becoming more prepared to handle public catastrophes with some states lagging. Researchers found that states' health security scores were inversely associated with both poverty levels and rates of uninsured residents. Key findings and state breakdown can be found here.