Organizational Protocol

AB 1930 (Torrico): Help All Californians in a Disaster

Available at: www.aacre.org/agenda/AB1930/

This bill requires that the Director of California’s Office of Emergency Services considers the multiple languages and needs of populations who have limited English proficiency (LEP) and to incorporate their needs into emergency planning, response, and recovery training.

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 3 - Warning

Language(s): English

At-Risk Populations and Pandemic Influenza: Planning Guidance for State, Territorial, Tribal, and Local Health Departments

Available at: www.astho.org/pubs/ASTHO_ARPP_Guidance_June3008.pdf

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released national guidance on protecting at-risk populations, such as those which are culturally isolated or have limited English proficiency, during an influenza pandemic.

Subtopics: Organizational Supports, Phase 6 - Response, Outbreaks, Building Partnerships, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English

Cultural Competency in Disaster Recovery: Lessons Learned from the Hurricane Katrina Experience for Better Serving Marginalized Communities

Available at: www.law.berkeley.edu/library/disasters/Seidenberg.pdf

This report examines federal and state response/recovery efforts following hurricane Katrina from a legal perspective and provides recommendations for meeting the disaster related needs of diverse populations in the future.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Natural Disasters

Language(s): English

Human Rights and Natural Disasters: Operational Guidelines and Field Manual on Human Rights Protection in Situations of Natural Disaster

Available at: www.reliefweb.int/rw/lib.nsf/db900sid/KHII-7EE9KM/$file/brookings_HR_mar08.pdf?openelement

This manual provides a framework and operational guidelines for a human rights-based approach to disaster relief efforts which recognize the culturally specific needs of diverse populations.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Natural Disasters, Phase 8 - Reconstruction

Language(s): English

Limited English Proficiency – A Federal Interagency Website

Available at: www.lep.gov/

This site acts as a clearinghouse, providing and linking to information, tools, and technical assistance regarding limited English proficiency and language services for federal agencies, recipients of federal funds, users of federal programs and federally assisted programs, and other stakeholders.

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Message Content

Language(s): English

National Congress of American Indians: Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

Available at: www.ncai.org/Homeland_Security_Emergency.35.0.html

This website, maintained by the National Congress of American Indians, provides links to a number of emergency preparedness resources for tribal leaders.

Subtopics: Organizational Supports, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English