Language Access Services
This resource is a handout decribing seasonal and H1N1 influenzas and the symptoms of the flu. It provides advice for treating symptoms and when it is important to keep medical attention.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Outbreaks
Language(s): English, Somali, Vietnamese, Spanish, Hmong, Chinese, Arabic, Burmese
This online database provides local-level demographic information on variables which are crucial to developing emergency preparedness plans that are inclusive of diverse populations.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Channels of Communication
Language(s): English
The Specialized Information Services (SIS) Division of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) provides a variety of resources which address the emergency preparedness needs of diverse populations such as Native Americans and populations with limited English proficiency (LEP).
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Spanish
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.
Subtopics: Language Access Services
Language(s): English
This article describes barriers to meeting the preparedness, response, and recovery needs of undocumented farmworkers in Southern California.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Channels of Communication, Phase 3 - Warning
Language(s): English, Spanish
This toolkit provides links to successful practices used by health agencies in addressing the needs of at-risk populations strategic national stockpile planning.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Outbreaks, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English
This article describes partnerships that have emerged between the Hispanic/Latino community and a variety of organizations following hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Building Partnerships, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English
This USA.gov website provides a range of hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery information in English and Spanish.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English, Spanish
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 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
Seattle & King County has formed a Vulnerable Populations Action Team (VPAT) to coordinate countywide preparedness efforts with a wide variety of community partners.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Partnerships, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English
This resource has information about what to do if you are presenting with flu-like symptoms and are concerned about having H1N1 flu.
Subtopics: Language Access Services, Outbreaks
Language(s): English, Spanish