The National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities
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Course: Hazards, Disasters, and Society

The syllabus for this course, offered at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is available online and provides links to a number of articles which focus on the vulnerability of racially/ethnically diverse communities across various phases of an emergency.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 4 - Physical Impact, Natural Disasters, Terrorism
Language(s): English

How Colorado Develops Preparedness with Diverse Populations

This article describes strategies developed and employed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to engage diverse populations in preparedness, response, and recovery planning.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Building Partnerships, 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

Reducing Disparities in Preparedness: Collaborating with Diverse Communities

This resource provides an overview of efforts by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment to engage diverse communities in emergency preparedness activities.
Subtopics: Building Partnerships, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

University of Colorado at Boulder Natural Hazards Center

The Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder serves to advance knowledge on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery by conducting research and providing resources which focus on a variety of specific topics, including racially and ethnically diverse communities.

Subtopics: Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Phase 4 - Physical Impact, Natural Disasters, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English