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This report uses 1990 and 2000 Census data to construct tables on the concentration of poverty by race and ethnicity. Data is available by metropolitan statistical area, primary metropolitan statistical area, and non-metropolitan region.

This resource provides information on swine influenza, including information on the disease, history of the disease, and information on the current situation with swine flu in the U.S., Mexico, and globally. This resource is available in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Russian.

This is a 43-page template for identifying and meeting the needs of special populations, including racially and ethnically diverse populations, within communities. It discusses preferred communication methods and potential barriers.

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.   

This article explores racial disparities in food access during the Hurricane Katrina recovery period.

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.

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 paper considers the implications of ethnic and socioeconomic variability for the risk communication process, summarizing theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence on the link between sociocultural features and risk responses.

This website provides a series of reports and tables on immigrants in the United States. Topics include their impact on the U.S. workforce and economy, as well as the needs of low-income immigrants.

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

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.

This audio presentation discusses the creation of a comprehensive response plan to identify resources and locate vulnerable populations.
 

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.