Emergency Planners & Managers
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
This paper reports on the use of the Native American Talking Circle format as a culturally appropriate method to teach the Incident Command System (ICS).
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Building Trust
Language(s): English
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
This CNN story describes the plight Vietnamese fishermen who have been affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill and the need to consider local cultural intricacies when developing relief strategies.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Organizational Supports, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Knowledge
Language(s): English
This is a PowerPoint presentation detailing different cultural barriers that Muslim Americans might experience during a disaster situation.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services
Language(s): English
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
This audio presentation discusses the creation of a comprehensive response plan to identify resources and locate vulnerable populations.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Organizational Supports, Channels of Communication, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Mass Casualties, Terrorism
Language(s): English
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
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.
Subtopics: Bioterrorism, Building Trust
Language(s): English
The Sixth National Conference on Quality Healthcare for Culturally Diverse Populations held a workshop focusing on lessons learned and practical strategies for integrating diverse communities into emergency preparedness.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Organizational Supports, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English
The Yale School of Public Health Center for Public Health Preparedness is involved in a number of efforts which address the preparedness needs on vulnerable populations.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Building Knowledge, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English