UCLA Center For Public Health And Disasters

Bioterrorism Preparedness Beliefs and Perceptions: Ethnic and Sociocultural Differences

Available at: emergency.cdc.gov/firsthours/pdf/rep_2nd_analysis_ucla_botulism.pdf
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The goal of this report was to determine whether individuals in categories of English as a Second Language, Urban Asian, and Urban Caucasian have differing beliefs and perceptions about types of terrorism agents and events.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Channels of Communication, Message Content, Bioterrorism, Outbreaks, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Chemical, Radiation

Language(s): English

Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina: How Local Health Departments Can Prepare to Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Population in Emergencies

Available at: www.acphd.org/AXBYCZ/Admin/DataReports/ood_lessons_katrina.pdf
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In this report, the results of three case studies are presented to highlight lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina and the Alameda County Public Health Department in relation to public health emergency preparedness for vulnerable population, including non-English speakers.

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English

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