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The Eye Of The Storm: How The Government And Private Response To Hurricane Katrina Failed Latinos

This report discusses the Latino population which was adversely affected during Hurricane Katrina because public and private disaster relief institutions did not respond to a significant demographic change.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 3 - Warning, Building Partnerships, Building Trust, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

Social Levees Crumbling Around Our Nation’s Poor

This article examines Hurricane Katrina in the context of the history of racial and ethnic minorities existing disproportionately in the margins of society.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 4 - Physical Impact, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English

Listo Virginia (Ready Virginia)

Available at: www.listovirginia.gov

This website, available in both Spanish and English versions, provides information for city mayors, residents, and families on how to prepare for disasters such as hurricanes.

Subtopics: Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Radiation
Language(s): English, Spanish

In the Wake of the Storm: Environment, Disaster and Race After Katrina

This interdisciplinary report illuminates the environmental justice implications of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English

Katrina-Related Health Concerns of Latino Survivors and Evacuees

This research based article examines health concerns identified by Latinos who resided in the path of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and Mississippi.

Subtopics: Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 4 - Physical Impact
Language(s): English

Experiences of Hurricane Katrina Evacuees in Houston Shelters: Implications for Future Planning

This research article is the result of surveys and interviews which were conducted in Houston shelters following Hurricane Katrina to develop a socioeconomic and demographic profile of evacuees and their experiences.

 

Subtopics: Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 4 - Physical Impact
Language(s): English

African Americans’ Decisions Not to Evacuate New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina: A Qualitative Study

In this study, focus groups were conducted to identify themes in African Americans’ decisions not to evacuate New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Message Content, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 3 - Warning
Language(s): English

Crisis Communication, Race and Natural Disasters

This study compares differences in crisis preparation, information-seeking patterns, and media use on the basis of race in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

Rapid Needs Assessment Among Hurricane Katrina Evacuees In Metro-Denver

This article illustrates the importance of conducting rapid needs assessments in displaced populations to identify unique regional and cultural needs of specific sub-populations.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response
Language(s): English

A Mobile Medical Care Approach Targeting Underserved Populations in Post-Hurricane Katrina Mississippi

This article highlights the importance of staffing clinicians who are familiar with social and cultural needs of diverse populations in post- disaster mobile medical care.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response
Language(s): English

Displacement of the Underserved: Medical Needs of Hurricane Katrina Evacuees in West Virginia

This article assesses the healthcare needs of Hurricane Katrina evacuees through quantitative research methods.

Subtopics: Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 4 - Physical Impact
Language(s): English

Rapid Needs Assessment Of Hurricane Katrina Evacuees- Oklahoma, September 2005

This needs assessment was conducted amongst Hurricane Katrina evacuees in Oklahoma and presents a socio-demographic profile of the population and their healthcare needs.

Subtopics: Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Building Partnerships
Language(s): English

Mitigating the Health Effects of Disasters for Medically Underserved Populations: Electronic Health Records, Telemedicine, Research, Screening, and Surveillance

This article examines initiatives which aim to enhance the provision of health care by installing Electronic Health Records and Telepsychiatry systems throughout the Gulf Coast.

Subtopics: Organizational Supports, Building Partnerships
Language(s): English

Latino Disaster Vulnerability: The Dissemination of Hurricane Mitigation Information among Florida’s Homeowners

The results of the quantitative study show problems with the dissemination of disaster information and that Latino homeowners prefer to utilize friends and family as sources of disaster preparation information.

Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Message Content, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

The Racial Divide in Response to the Aftermath of Katrina: A Boundary Condition for Common Ingroup Identity Model

This article proposes a theory regarding the classification of Americans that may have affected racism as it relates to the blaming of, and slow response to help, the predominantly black Hurricane Katrina victims.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Red Cross Bolstering Minority Outreach- Recruitment a Priority After Storms Expose Sensitivity Gaps

This newspaper article discusses the accusations that the American Red Cross was culturally insensitive to many minority victims following Hurricane Katrina.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Organizational Supports, Building Partnerships, Building Trust
Language(s): English

Voices Of The Storm: Health Experiences Of Low-Income Katrina Survivors

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

Continually Neglected: Situating Natural Disasters in the African American Experience

This article addresses the neglect of African American communities socially, politically, geographically, and economically, particularly with respect to natural disasters and environmental injustice.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 4 - Physical Impact
Language(s): English

Bon Feerey: A Teaching and Learning Methodology for Healing the Wounds of Distance, Displacement, and Loss Caused by Hurricane Katrina

This article discusses the utilization of new ideas and approaches to help students and teachers study and understand how Hurricane Katrina continues to impact African American youth in New Orleans.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Building Partnerships
Language(s): English

Culturally Competent: Disaster Nursing

This article discusses the challenges faced by nurses who were treating victims following Hurricane Katrina and the perceived lack of cultural competence training for nurses.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Building Partnerships, Building Knowledge, Building Trust
Language(s): English

Hurricane Katrina: Prior Trauma, Poverty and Health among Vietnamese-American Survivors

The aim of this study was to examine factors contributing to differential health outcomes among the New Orleans Vietnamese community in response to Hurricane Katrina.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 5 - Psychological Impact
Language(s): English

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Los Angeles: Other Language Resources

This website offers a wide range of translated materials which address issues of emergency preparedness and response.

Subtopics: Bioterrorism, Outbreaks, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Chemical, Radiation
Language(s): English, Khmer/Cambodian, Vietnamese, Laotian, Spanish, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, Chinese, Arabic, Bosnian, French, Russian, Farsi, Armenian, Thai, Croatian, Serbian

Asian American Justice Center

This website offers a collection of publications, fact sheets, policy briefs, and resources regarding disaster preparedness, particularly for Asian communities and limited English proficiency (LEP) populations.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Organizational Supports, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Vietnamese

An Assessment of the Cultural Appropriateness of Emergency Preparedness Communication for Low Income Minorities

For this article, a content analysis of web-based emergency preparedness risk communication materials was conducted to determine their appropriateness in reaching low income African Americans and Latinos in Maryland.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Channels of Communication, Message Content, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

Are You Ready for a Hurricane?

This translated brochure provides information on how to prepare for a hurricane.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Spanish

Emergency Wound Care After A Natural Disaster

This translated resource provides tips on how to treat small wounds to prevent infection and defines injuries for which immediate medical attention should be sought.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Vietnamese

Reentering Your Flooded Home

This translated brochure provides information regarding precautions to take upon reentering your home after a flood and tips on how begin the drying process.

Subtopics: Phase 7 - Recovery, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Vietnamese

Hurricane Andrew: Ethnicity, Gender and the Sociology of Disasters

This book examines socioeconomic inequalities in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew.
Subtopics: Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 4 - Physical Impact, Natural Disasters, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English

Preparing Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities for Public Health Emergencies

This study reviews current resources and limitations of public health preparedness programs and suggests future directions for integrating racially and ethnically diverse communities.
Language(s): English

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

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

Race, Religion and Ethnicity in Disaster Recovery

This book uses four individual case studies to examine disaster recovery within the context of race, religion and ethnicity.
Subtopics: Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 4 - Physical Impact, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Project Safe: New Orleans Case Study

This video documents a program initiated by InnerLink to promote community based emergency preparedness amongst children in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.

Subtopics: Building Partnerships, Building Trust, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

Adjusting to Uncertainty: Coping Strategies Among the Displaced After Hurricane Katrina

This qualitative study examines differences in coping strategies by gender, race, and income of individuals who were displaced after Hurricane Katrina.

Subtopics: Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Hazard and Outrage: Developing a Psychometric Instrument in the Aftermath of Katrina

This study focused on the interplay of perceived hazard and outrage in relation to evacuation from the New Orleans area, with specific attention to demographic differences.

Subtopics: Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Crisis Preparation, Media Use, and Information Seeking: Patterns across Katrina Evacuees and Lessons Learned for Crisis Communication

This qualitative study examined crisis preparation, information seeking patterns, and media use in 964 Hurricane Katrina evacuees.   

Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

Katrina’s Vietnamese Victims: Falls Church Area Agency Aids Gulf Coast Victims

This article describes cultural barriers which impeded the recovery of Vietnamese individuals following Hurricane Katrina and one organization’s effort to help the Vietnamese community rebuild.     

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English

Boat People SOS (BPSOS)

Available at: www.bpsos.org/

Boat People SOS (BPSOS) is a private sector organization devoted to empowering Vietnamese communities through topic specific programs including disaster relief and recovery.  

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Knowledge, Natural Disasters, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English

Vietnamese and Latino Communities Could be more at Risk: Some Vietnamese at Risk without Translations

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

Hurricane Katrina Wrecks New Orleans Bangladeshi Community

This article provides empirical evidence of how Hurricane Katrina affected Bangladeshis immigrants living in New Orleans, particularly Bangladeshi exchange students at Tulane University.

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 7 - Recovery, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Vietnamese Americans Hard-Hit

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

Disaster Planning and Risk Communication with Vulnerable Communities: Lessons from Hurricane Katrina

This qualitative study examines factors influencing evacuation decisions of impoverished, mainly minority communities in New Orleans who were severely affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Subtopics: Emergency Decision Making, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

“They Blew the Levee”: Distrust of Authorities among Hurricane Katrina Evacuees

Drawing from qualitative research, this article examines how trust in authorities influenced New Orleans residents’ reactions to warnings and the public health advice.

Subtopics: Emergency Decision Making, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Building Trust, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Brazilian Mobile Consulate Survey

This study examines demographic shifts in the New Orleans area following an influx of Brazilian immigrants who migrated to aid in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.  

Subtopics: Phase 7 - Recovery
Language(s): English

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

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

Press Release: Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Keynote Speaker at Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Quarterly Luncheon

General Doug O'Dell, federal coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana quarterly luncheon where he discussed federal efforts and thanked the Hispanic community for their continued contributions to the region's recovery. 

Subtopics: Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Partnerships, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English

Environmental Justice through the Eye of Hurricane Katrina

This report focuses on the underlying issues of environmental racism that are prevalent throughout the Gulf region and the urgent need for new environmental justice remedies.

Subtopics: Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 4 - Physical Impact, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Understanding the Role of African American Churches and Clergy in Community Crisis Response

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

No More Katrinas:  How Reducing Disparities Can Promote Disaster Preparedness

This paper offers an analysis of the social conditions giving rise to the tragic Hurricane Katrina outcomes, the reasons behind the inadequate disaster response, and possible strategies for addressing these social conditions and ensuring effective emergency response planning.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Partnerships, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English

Disaster Supply Kit

This fact sheet provides general information on supplies which should be kept on hand to prepare for a disaster.  The resource is available in multiple languages.

Subtopics: Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Vietnamese, Spanish, Russian, Croatian, Serbian, Kurdish, Haitian Creole

Hurricane Super Course

This online course provides information on the etiology and potential damage of hurricanes as well as basic emergency preparedness. The slideshow presentation is available in multiple languages.

Subtopics: Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 4 - Physical Impact, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Chinese

Illegal Immigrants Opted to Stay During Hurricane Gustav

This article documents the reluctance of undocumented Hispanic/Latino workers to evacuate New Orleans due to fear of deportation.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Emergency Decision Making
Language(s): English

Ethnicity, Culture, and Disaster Response: Identifying and explaining ethnic differences in PTSD six months after Hurricane Andrew

This qualitative study examines ethnic difference post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in South Florida  residents following Hurricane Andrew.

Subtopics: Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

DiversityPreparedness.Org E-Newsletter: Issue 1- September/October 2008

The September/October 2008 installment of the DiversityPrepardness.org E-Newsletter highlights a number of promising resources, contains information pertaining to hurricane season and culturally diverse populations, and excerpts from and interview with Dr. Randy Rowell.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 3 - Warning, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

USA.gov: Hurricanes

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

Health Disparities: Barriers to a Culture of Preparedness

This commentary piece describes how one’s ability to survive and recover from a disaster is proportional to their social and physical well being prior to the event. 

Subtopics: Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Ethnic Media as Emergency Responders

This audio feature consists of an interview between New America Media and representatives from ethnic media news organizations regarding their efforts to reach ethnically diverse populations in the hours and days following a disaster.  

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 6 - Response, Channels of Communication, Phase 3 - Warning
Language(s): English

The Aftershock of Katrina and Rita: Public Not Moved to Prepare

This report presents the findings from a two national surveys which were conducted to assess attitudes towards emergency preparedness and actions individuals have taken to prepare for a disaster.  Responses by race/ethnicity are provided.  

Subtopics: Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

Second Convening: National Consensus Panel on Emergency Preparedness and Cultural Diversity

This resource provides an overview of the Second Convening of the National Consensus Panel on Emergency Preparedness and Cultural Diversity.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

How Far Have We Come Since Hurricane Katrina? Challenges and Opportunities

This PowerPoint presentation by from the New Orleans Health Department focuses on Hurricane Katrina and its impact on New Orleans and its vulnerable populations.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Building Partnerships, Building Trust, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Race, Hurricane Katrina, and Government Satisfaction: Examining the Role of Race in Assessing Blame

This article examines racial differences in option regarding government response to Hurricane Katrina among the storms survivors.
Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Trust, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Identifying and Mapping Community Vulnerability

This journal article discusses GIS mapping as a tool in disaster planning and response for vulnerable populations.

Language(s): English

Race, Class, and Hurricane Katrina: Social Differences in Human Responses to Disaster

This journal article discusses how race and class impact personal and institutional responses to disaster following Hurricane Katrina.

Subtopics: Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 4 - Physical Impact, Natural Disasters, Mass Casualties
Language(s): English

Averting Disaster: What the California Wildfires Can Teach Us about Reaching Latinos in Times of Crisis

This report focuses on the 2007 California Wildfires and the impact of natural disasters on Latino and immigrant communities.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Channels of Communication, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Mass Casualties
Language(s): English

Editorial - No Shelter from the Storm

This Op-Ed piece discusses policies on illegal immigrants during emergency evacuations in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Emergency Decision Making, Building Trust, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Communicating Throughout Katrina: Competing and Complementary Conceptual Lenses on Crisis Communication

Using the case of Hurricane Katrina to illustrate the collapse of the standard model of emergency management without a clear focus on the role of cognition, the authors reframe the concept of intergovernmental crisis management as a complex, adaptive system.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Channels of Communication, Message Content, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 3 - Warning, Building Knowledge, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Despite Last Year's Devastating Hurricane Season, One-Third in High-Risk Areas Say They May Ignore Evacuation Order

This press release describes the results of a survey administered in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas by the Harvard School of Public Health on emergency evacuations.
 

Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Building Trust, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Translating Disaster

This article describes partnerships that have emerged between the Hispanic/Latino community and a variety of organizations following hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Building Partnerships, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Hurricane Katrina-Related Immigration Issues and Legislation

This 2005 CRS report for Congress provides an overview of legislation which states the conditions that need to be met for immigrants to be eligible for disaster services.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

Audience Responses and Informational Needs: Considering Diversity in Crisis Communication

This book chapter provides an overview of literature on crisis communication and diverse populations.    

Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Message Content, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 1 - Risk Perception
Language(s): English

Risk Perceptions, Race, and Hurricane Katrina

This study surveyed Hurricane Katrina evacuees to examine differences across race and income in responses to warning messages associated with the storm.

Subtopics: Message Content, Phase 1 - Risk Perception
Language(s): English

Census Data & Emergency Preparedness   

This U.S. Census Bureau website provides demographic and socioeconomic data on costal populations and areas at elevated risk for natural disasters in the United States.

Subtopics: Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English