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| Organization(s): | National Council Of La Raza |
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| Location: | California |
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2008 |
| Available at: | www.nclr.org/content/publications/download/54559 (report broken link)
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| Description: | This report focuses on the California Wildfires and the impact of natural disasters on Latino and immigrant communities. The report begins by discussing Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, and policymaking efforts pertaining to vulnerable populations in disasters. The report subsequently discusses the 2007 California wildfires and policymaking efforts surrounding the disaster. |
| Language(s): | English |
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| Communities: | Hispanic or Latino; Undocumented Immigrant; Migrant Worker |
| Subtopic: | Culturally Competent Care Phase 6 - Response Channels of Communication Phase 2 - Preparedness Natural Disasters Mass Casualties |
| Target Audience: | First Responders; Emergency Planners & Managers; Public Health Professionals; Local/Community; Researchers; Government; Policymakers |
| Resource Type: | Report Policy Statement or Report |
| Citation: | Benitez, S., Rodriguez, E. “Averting Disaster: What the California Wildfires Can Teach Us About Reaching Latinos in Times of Crisis.” National Council of La Raza. 2008. |
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