The National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities

Drill & Exercise

Chinatown Disaster Project

The Chinatown Disaster Project aims at training Chinatown residents in San Francisco to prepare for independent survival in the first 72 hours following a disaster.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Building Knowledge, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

Communicating with Diverse Populations

This slide show was developed for the 2005 Michigan Public Health Media Submit and discusses effective methods for communicating with culturally isolated and non-English speaking populations in crisis situations.  

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Channels Of Communication, Building Trust
Language(s): English

Emergency Preparedness Planning Toolkit for Diverse Populations

This self-paced online toolkit provides resources to public health planners and individuals from other sectors involved in preparedness efforts targeting diverse populations including those with limited English proficiency.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

Native American Alliance For Emergency Preparedness

Available at: www.naaep.com/
This organization is focused upon creating capacity among its health care providers across California's Indian Country, to respond appropriately to bioterrorism threats and health emergencies.
Subtopics: Organizational Supports, Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Bioterrorism, Outbreaks, Building Partnerships, Building Knowledge, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Chemical, Radiation
Language(s): English

The Great Southern California Shake Out

Available at: www.shakeout.org/

The Great South California Shake Out is the largest earthquake drill to date.  The exercise integrates individuals, neighborhood groups, schools, businesses, and community as well as faith-based organizations to practice earthquake response scenarios.  Information about the event is available in multiple languages.   

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Chinese, Russian