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

Emergency Preparedness Education for the Latino Community Conducted by Health Promoters: A Mini Pilot Study

This report presents the findings from an initiative to increase emergency preparedness in low-income Latino communities by utilizing health promoters from the local community.

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

Emergency Preparedness in the Latino Community: Training Manual for Promoters

This emergency preparedness training curriculum, available in English and Spanish, is designed for lay health promoters from the Latino community.

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

Everybody Ready: Disaster Preparedness for Individuals and Families

This brochure provides information on preparing a disaster supply kit with at least 9 items and is available in multiple languages.

Subtopics: Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Khmer/Cambodian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, French, Russian, Farsi

Home Guide to Emergency Preparedness

This guide to emergency preparedness is targeted to those living in Montgomery County, Maryland to prepare for emergencies and is available in a wide variety of languages upon request.

Subtopics: Bioterrorism, Outbreaks, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Khmer/Cambodian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, French, Farsi

Vulnerable Populations: Improving Care Before, During and After an Emergency

June 30, 2008

This one day symposium is designed for public health professionals who provide services, resources, or support to vulnerable populations before, during and/or after public health emergencies and provides specialized sessions of risk communication and cultural competence.

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