Phase 5 - Psychological Impact

This work of synthesis shows how various racial and ethnic groups perceive natural hazard risks and respond to warnings.

This needs assessment was conducted amongst Hurricane Katrina evacuees in Oklahoma and presents a socio-demographic profile of the population and their healthcare needs.

This study sought to assess perceived risk of terrorism and avoidance behavior among vulnerable populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, in Los Angeles County

This seminal article lays the theoretical groundwork for beginning to revise existing conceptual models of warning response behavior to more adequately address the variation associated with minority group status.

This fact sheet provides advice for teachers to better understand how cultural differences contribute to a child’s psychological responses to disaster.  

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 translated resource is designed for middle school and high school students who are coping with disturbing emotions in the wake of a terrorist attack.