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Engaging Immigrant Communities in Emergency Preparedness

Organization(s):Yale Center for Public Health Preparedness
Year: 2008
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Download:Immigrant_communities_PH_Aug08.pdf
Description:

This installment of the Yale Center for Public Health Preparedness newsletter focuses on potential barriers to engaging immigrant communities in emergency preparedness and proposes various strategies to promote preparedness in these communities. Barriers include limited English proficiency (LEP), cultural differences, and lack of trust in government officials and service providers. Promoting preparedness through trusted sources, such as ethnic media outlets and community organizations, is a key strategy for fostering a culture of emergency preparedness in immigrant communities.  

Language(s):English
Communities:General; Undocumented Immigrant
Subtopic:
Culturally Competent Care
Language Access Services
Phase 1 - Risk Perception
Building Trust
Phase 2 - Preparedness
Target Audience:Emergency Planners & Managers; Public Health Professionals
Resource Type:
Brochure/Handout