Risk Communication Planning: Learning from Lived Experiences of Homelessness

• 2022

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• Jamie Vickery; Nicole Errett; Ann Bostrom; William Sweeney; Hansen Wendlandt

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This article looks at how people without homes get information about extreme weather. It describes how emergency plans often forget these individuals, making them more vulnerable. Interviews with people experiencing homelessness and those helping them show that word-of-mouth is a key way they learn about risks. Challenges include lack of phones and trust issues with authorities. Recommendations for better communication include more shelters, varied ways to share information, and involving homeless individuals in planning efforts to ensure their needs are met effectively during emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communication; Disaster Planning; Ill-Housed Persons; Weather; Vulnerable Populations; Social Marginalization; Housing Instability

Institutions: University of Colorado; Natural Hazards Center

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