| Author(s): | Brenda Muniz |
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| Organization(s): | National Council Of La Raza |
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2006 |
| Available at: | www.fachc.org/pdf/mig_ncla_Katrina_Report_FINAL.pdf (report broken link)
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| Description: | This article discusses the recent dramatic growth of the Latino population in the South and Southeast regions of the US. Many Latinos were adversely affected during Hurricane Katrina because public and private disaster relief institutions did not respond to this significant demographic change. This paper specifically examines how Congress, the Administration, key government agencies, and the American Red Cross hindered and even prevented Latino hurricane evacuees from receiving needed relief services. In addition, this article addresses the issue of post-Katrina exploitation and subjection to unsafe working conditions of Latinos in the southern states. Also included are findings on the reluctance of immigrants to ask for preparedness or recovery help and the need to utilize community- and faith-based organizations as an avenue to prepare diverse communities for disasters. |
| Language(s): | English |
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| Communities: | Hispanic or Latino; Mexican American; Undocumented Immigrant; Migrant Worker |
| Subtopic: | Phase 6 - Response Phase 7 - Recovery Phase 3 - Warning Building Partnerships Building Trust Phase 2 - Preparedness |
| Target Audience: | First Responders; Emergency Planners & Managers; Public Health Professionals; Government; Policymakers |
| Resource Type: | Report |
| Citation: | Muniz B. The Eye of the Storm: How the Government and Private Response to Hurricane Katrina Failed Latinos. National Council of La Raza. 2006 1-23 |
| Contact Info: | Brenda Muniz
E-mail: bmuniz@nclr.org |