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• Racial and ethnic populations as a whole;
• Broad racial and ethnic communities (e.g., Asian or Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino);
• Specific cultural communities (e.g., Chinese, Vietnamese, Puerto Rican, etc.); and
• Other communities which include other special needs, at-risk and vulnerable populations (e.g., elderly and disabled).

Browse by Organization:

Look for resources and initiatives which address the needs of diverse populations within a particular U.S. State.

Browse by Target Audience:

Resources have been classified according the audience which they were intended to serve, such as Policy Makers, First Responders or Public Health Professionals. 

Two different search options allow you to find resources which are specific to your interests. Both options can be accessed from the left-navigation bar on any page of the website.

The key word search allows you to search for all available resources which contain a specific word or phrase.

• Type in the particular word of phrase of interest in the text box at the top of the left hand menu and click the “Search” button or press enter.
• You will then be presented with a list of resource descriptions which contain your keyword or phrase.
• Keep your key word or phrase searches simple to identify the maximum number of resource  on your topic of interest.
• Try different iterations or synonyms of the key word or topic you are searching for. For example, resources referring to “crisis communication” may be more easily found by searching “risk communication”.

The Advanced Search option allows you to filter your searches to the highest degree of specificity.

• Click on “Advanced Search” beneath the Keyword Search text box.
• Type in a key word and/or select a Topic from the drop down menu
• Select a Subtopic from the drop down menu located to the right if wish to further limit your query
  
• Select further criteria to refine your search, such as Community, State, or Language
  
• Click “Search” to be presented with a list of resources which fit your desired search criteria
• If you do not obtain desired results, conduct a new advanced search, creating fewer filters. Often times, too many search filters can significantly limit results.
• For more information on the Advanced Search function CLICK HERE

Access to the What’s New page is available through the navigation bar at the top of each page. Here you will find descriptions of the latest Initiatives, Events, and Publications which address the needs of diverse populations across all phases of an emergency. If you would like to feature a new resource, initiative, publication or information on a meeting/conference in our What’s New section, please go to “Submit a Resource” and complete the form. After we have reviewed your resource and information, we will notify you and post it on the “What’s New” page.

The What's New page also provides links to archived Initiatives, Events, Publications, and DiversityPreparedness.org E-Newsletters.

Topic of the Month:

Periodically will we select a specific topic relating to culturally diverse populations and emergencies and highlight resources relevant to that topic.  It is the purpose of this feature to raise awareness of specific issues pertaining to culturally diverse populations and emergencies and current strategies to address  these issues.

Voices from the Field:

One of the key functions of the National Resource Center is to serve as an exchange portal for information.  We would like to extend an invitation to community leaders, public health officials, emergency planners and managers, first responders, and others to share stories from the field.  These may highlight best practices, success stories, or lessons learned from your experiences working with racially and ethnically diverse communities across all phases of an emergency.  Follow the submission link at the bottom of the “Voices from the Field” page to share your story.  

Submit a Resource

The National Resource Center is continually growing and updating its collection of resources and information. We welcome individuals and organizations to submit resources, success stories and upcoming initiatives and events. 

• Click the “Submit a Resource” link on the top navigation bar.
• Fill out the required information and click “Submit”
• We will get back to you within 1-3 weeks to notify you if we will be posting your resource or if further information will be required. New additions to the resource center are automatically added to the “What’s New” page.

We welcome you to contact us with any questions or feedback on the National Resource Center. Our aim is to make this site a user-friendly, efficient and valuable resource for individuals, communities and professionals seeking the latest information on preparedness for diverse communities. We therefore encourage and value your feedback. Furthermore, should you feel there is a need to add new categories, topics or subtopics by which to classify resources, please let us know. Finally, if you and your organization would like to be featured in the “Voices from the Field” section of our e-Newsletter to showcase your current efforts and experiences in the field, please contact us. To contact us, please visit the “Contact Us” page and complete the form or simply send an e-mail to diversitypreparedness@drexel.edu.

The Diversity Preparedness E-Newsletter is a bi-monthly newsletter designed to keep individuals, communities, and professionals connected to emerging resources and pressing issues affecting the preparedness of culturally diverse communities. Sections include information on the latest publications, initiatives, and events as well as news and updates from the field on policy and best practice issues. The e-newsletter also features a “Voices from the Field” section to highlight experiences and lessons learned of individuals, communities and organizations addressing preparedness for diverse communities.  

To sign up for the e-newsletter, simply access the e-newsletter signup page from our Homepage. You will be required to enter your e-mail address.

If you and your organization would like to be featured in the “Voices from the Field” section of our e-Newsletter to showcase your current efforts and experiences in the field, please submit your information via the "Submit a Resource" link on the Right or Top- Navigation Bars.

Submit a Resource

The National Resource Center is continually growing and updating its collection of resources and information. We welcome individuals and organizations to submit resources, success stories and upcoming initiatives and events. 

• Click the “Submit a Resource” link on the top navigation bar.
• Fill out the required information and click “Submit”
• We will get back to you within 1-3 weeks to notify you if we will be posting your resource or if further   information will be required. New additions to the resource center are automatically added to the “What’s New” page.

Resources new to the National Resource Center will be displayed here. To view these new additions, click on the resource of interest.

Provides a list of all foreign languages for which translated materials are available.   Select a language to view a list of all resources for which translations are available in that language.  Click on the desired language in brown type-face on the resource description page to go directly to the translated version of that resource.  Click on the “Available at:” link to be directed to the version of the website which contains links to all available language translations of the resource.