Does Preparedness Matter? The Influence of Household Preparedness on Disaster Outcomes During Superstorm Sandy

• 2020

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• Lauren Clay; James Goetschius; Mia Papas; Joseph Trainor; Nuno Martins; James Kendra
PMID: 31452492DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2019.78

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This study investigated the impact of preparedness measures, including having a kit, medication, and a disaster plan, on disaster outcomes post Super Storm Sandy in New York City. Through interviews with 1114 households, this study empirically examines preparedness with a kit, medication, and a disaster plan on disaster outcomes including perceived recovery, property damage, and use of medical or mental health services. Surprisingly, the study concluded that having these preparedness measures did not reduce the risk of adverse outcomes, suggesting a need for further research to identify more effective preparedness strategies for disaster response and recovery.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Cross-Sectional Studies; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Health Services; Logistic Models; Mental Health Services; New York City; Retrospective Studies; Cyclonic Storms

Institutions: University of Delaware; U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency; ChristianaCare Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health (iREACH)

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