Historical Disaster Exposure and Household Preparedness Across the United States

• 2021

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• Natasha Malmin
PMID: 31928555DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2019.123

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This study analyzed the level of preparedness of households in disaster-prone areas. Three measures of preparedness were created using a survey: cumulative, adequate, and minimal. Results show that past exposure to disasters increased preparedness. Vulnerable households had children, disabled individuals, or were African-American headed. Assessing minimal preparedness is crucial due to evolving disaster policies.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disaster Planning; Family Characteristics; Disabled Persons; Socioeconomic Factors; United States; Disabled Children; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: Georgia State University; Georgia Institute of Technology

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