Phase 1 - Risk Perception

This study was conducted to determine how effective a new publication regarding increased risk from earthquake hazards in southern California was in educating the public, particularly minority populations.

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

This study surveyed Hurricane Katrina evacuees to examine differences across race and income in responses to warning messages associated with the storm.

This newspaper article discusses targeted swine flu education efforts focusing on Mexican immigrants.
 

This Los Angeles Times article discusses Los Angeles immigrants, and their willingness and thoughts on traveling to Mexico during the swine flu outbreak.

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 report presents the findings from a two national surveys which were conducted to assess attitudes towards emergency preparedness and actions individuals have taken to prepare for a disaster.  Responses by race/ethnicity are provided.  

This paper develops a single-stage theoretical model that examines the impact of citizen ethnicity on evacuation warning compliance. Three ethnic groups are examined: blacks, whites, and Mexican-Americans.

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.

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.