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Situational Barriers to Disaster Resilience: Household and Family II

Situational Barriers to Disaster Resilience: Household and Family II. Session 18. Session Objectives. Describe the household composition patterns present in a given community and analyze the implications of local household patterns for emergency response

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Situational Barriers to Disaster Resilience: Household and Family II

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  1. Situational Barriers to Disaster Resilience: Household and Family II Session 18

  2. Session Objectives • Describe the household composition patterns present in a given community and analyze the implications of local household patterns for emergency response • Develop strategies for reaching high risk households, including renters, with emergency and disaster information and programs • Develop strategies to protect, assist, and utilize effectively family ties and strengths in emergency and disaster response

  3. How can high-risk households be reached? • Pamphlets and materials in public places • Public media, including radio • Local newsletters and tabloids • Work with community agencies and organizations • Developing materials targeting special needs, such as large print pamphlets, materials in other languages, materials at lower reading levels

  4. How can renters be assisted? • Community land use planning that protects affordable rental housing • Local ordinances regarding landlord responsibilities • Targeted hazard educational campaigns • Mitigation programs targeting landlords and renters • Disaster plans that anticipate homeless renters after a major event

  5. How can families be protected, assisted and utilized? • Schools and childcare programs back into operation quickly • High priority to parks and recreational program restoration • Define family to include culturally diverse models when designing assistance programs • Keep family and social groups together when assigning shelter space and temporary housing • Outreach services, including family retreats, during long recovery periods • Facilitate kin communication channels • Plan for increased need for family services

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