California

This study sought to assess perceived risk of terrorism and avoidance behavior among vulnerable populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, in Los Angeles County

This journal article discusses racial/ethnic differences in hospitalizations and emergency department visits for specific illnesses during the 2006 California heat wave.  

This document summarizes the Dymally-Alatorre Bilingual Services Act which requires California state and local agencies to provide services according the language specific needs of the local population. Requirements include bilingual personnel and distributing written materials in multiple languages.   

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.   

This qualitative study examines the efforts of community-based organizations to meet the post-disaster needs of vulnerable populations in two ethnically diverse communities following the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

This article describes barriers to meeting the preparedness, response, and recovery needs of undocumented farmworkers in Southern California.

This translated fact sheet is designed for people with psychical disabilities to provide a checklist of activities for collecting emergency documents to improve emergency preparedness in the event of an earthquake.

This translated fact sheet is design for people with physical disabilities and provides a checklist of activities for creating an emergency health information card to improve emergency preparedness in the event of an earthquake.

This qualitative study examines African Americans’ trust in public health officials to effectively respond to a bioterrorist attack.

This concise translated fact sheet provides the reader with general information regarding tularemia.

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.

This translated brochure provides earthquake preparedness and response information.

This translated brochure provides useful information concerning preventative measures which can be taken to help safeguard one’s home from wildfires.

This study describes variations in perceptions that the public health system will respond fairly to one's needs in a bioterrorist event, regardless of race/ethnicity, income, or other characteristics.

This translated brochure provides information to mitigate the effects of a tornado or windstorm and lists visible indicators which can help predict severe weather before it strikes.