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Translating Disaster

Author(s):Carolyn Petri 
Year: 2009
Available at:www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=translating_disaster   (report broken link)
Description:

This online article released by the American Prospect describes partnerships that have emerged between the Hispanic/Latino community and a variety of organizations following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The article describes how the lack of political voice in the Hispanic/Latino community contributed to the disproportionately adverse outcomes the community experienced following the hurricanes and partnerships that are being formed to avoid similar outcomes in the future. 

Language(s):English
Communities:Hispanic or Latino; Mexican American; Black or African American
Subtopic:
Language Access Services
Building Partnerships
Natural Disasters
Target Audience:Emergency Planners & Managers; Public Health Professionals; Government; Policymakers
Resource Type:
Newspaper Article