English
This qualitative study examines the extent to which government and nonprofit agencies engaged Afrincan American clergy and churches as key resources in responding to the urgent needs of people of color in Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Partnerships, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English
The Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder serves to advance knowledge on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery by conducting research and providing resources which focus on a variety of specific topics, including racially and ethnically diverse communities.
Subtopics: Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 4 - Physical Impact, Natural Disasters, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English
This USA.gov website provides a range of hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery information in English and Spanish.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Spanish
This paper reports on the use of the Native American Talking Circle format as a culturally appropriate method to teach the Incident Command System (ICS).
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Building Trust
Language(s): English
This article depicts the devastation Hurricane Katrina inflicted on the Vietnamese communities in the Gulf Coast region and the outpouring of support received from culturally diverse communities in Texas.
Subtopics: Phase 7 - Recovery, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English
This article describes the plight of Vietnamese Americans affected by Hurricane Katrina and the need for translated materials.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 7 - Recovery, Message Content, Phase 3 - Warning
Language(s): English
This CNN story describes the plight Vietnamese fishermen who have been affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill and the need to consider local cultural intricacies when developing relief strategies.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Organizational Supports, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Knowledge
Language(s): English
This is a PowerPoint presentation detailing different cultural barriers that Muslim Americans might experience during a disaster situation.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services
Language(s): English
This qualitative study examines the experiences of over forty survivors of Hurricane Katrina and treatment needs.
Subtopics: Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 4 - Physical Impact
Language(s): English
This translated brochure provides information to mitigate the effects of a volcanic eruption and protective actions which should be taken to minimize harm to ones’ self and loved ones.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Spanish
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian
Seattle & King County has formed a Vulnerable Populations Action Team (VPAT) to coordinate countywide preparedness efforts with a wide variety of community partners.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Partnerships, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English
This audio presentation discusses the creation of a comprehensive response plan to identify resources and locate vulnerable populations.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Organizational Supports, Channels of Communication, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Mass Casualties, Terrorism
Language(s): English
June 30, 2008
This one day symposium is designed for public health professionals who provide services, resources, or support to vulnerable populations before, during and/or after public health emergencies and provides specialized sessions of risk communication and cultural competence.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English
This handout provides a list of medications not to be taken with emergency antibiotics and is available in multiple languages.
Subtopics: Bioterrorism, Outbreaks, Terrorism
Language(s): English, Somali, Vietnamese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, French, Hindi, Russian
This informative brochure highlights the importance of frequently washing one’s hands after a disaster to prevent the spread of disease in several languages.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery
Language(s): English, Vietnamese, Spanish
Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian
This handout provides information on storm warnings and storm watches, and is available in multiple languages.
Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian
This mobile video provides information on storm warnings and storm watches, and is available in multiple languages.
Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian
This multimedia presentation provides information on storm warnings and storm watches, and is available in multiple languages.
Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian
This web-based video provides information on storm warnings and storm watches and is available in multiple languages.
Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian
Subtopics: Outbreaks, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Spanish
This translated brochure provides earthquake preparedness and response information.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Spanish
This audio recording provides guidelines on how to respond in the event of an emergency in several languages.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Bosnian, Kurdish
This audio file provides information on what to do in the case of an emergency, and is available in multiple languages.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Bosnian, Kurdish
This handout provides information on what to do in the case of an emergency, and is available in multiple languages.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Somali, Spanish, Bosnian, Kurdish