| Description: | This paper is divided into two parts. The first presents a synthesis of findings and themes from a set of background papers commissioned by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Health Policy Institute. The second reflects input provided by California based stakeholders convened for a meeting in Oakland, California sponsored by the Joint Center, in conjunction with PolicyLink and The California Endowment. The papers were prepared by acknowledged authorities in the field, who sought to explore some of the most fundamental issues underlying the disparate outcomes suffered by African Americans during Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath. The authors offer analysis of the social conditions giving rise to the tragic outcomes, the reasons behind the inadequate disaster response, and possible strategies for addressing these social conditions and ensuring effective emergency response planning. |
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