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County is Not Prepared for Disaster

Location:Los Angeles, California
Year: 2009
Available at:www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_10595697
Description:

This article from the Contra Costa Times in California reports that Los Angeles County Residents are not fully prepared for a disaster.   The article cites limited English proficiency (LEP) in immigrants and distrust of service providers as being major barriers. 

Language(s):English
Communities:General; Undocumented Immigrant
Subtopic:
Language Access Services
Emergency Decision Making
Phase 2 - Preparedness
Target Audience:Emergency Planners & Managers; Public Health Professionals; Local/Community; Policymakers
Resource Type:
Newspaper Article
Citation:

Cavanaugh, K. (2008, September 29). County is Not Prepared for Disaster. Contra Costa Times. Retrieved October 1, 2008, from http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_10595697.

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