
Association of US Households' Disaster Preparedness With Socioeconomic Characteristics, Composition, and Region 2020 Lucila Zamboni; Erika Martin PMID: 32338755DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001%2Fjamanetworkopen.2020.6881 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This study analyzed disaster preparedness in US households using data from the 2017 American Housing Survey. It found disparities in preparedness based on household characteristics like income, education, race, age, and region. Wealthier and older households were better prepared in terms of resources but less prepared in terms of action-based items. Black-headed households were more prepared for direct emergencies but less prepared in terms of resources. The study highlights the need for targeted strategies to improve preparedness across different communities. Tags Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review Keywords: Cross-Sectional Studies; Disaster Planning; Family Characteristics; Socioeconomic Factors; United States Institutions: State University of New York, Albany More like this Disaster Preparedness: A Comparative Study of North Carolina and Montana 2014 · The City University of New York, University of Belgrade, Columbia University Evacuation of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a Disaster: Lessons from Hurricane Sandy 2014 · New York University School Interventions After the Joplin Tornado 2014 · State University of New York - Upstate Medical University, Columbia University The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Association of US Households' Disaster Preparedness With Socioeconomic Characteristics, Composition, and Region

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Lucila Zamboni; Erika Martin

PMID: 32338755DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001%2Fjamanetworkopen.2020.6881

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This study analyzed disaster preparedness in US households using data from the 2017 American Housing Survey. It found disparities in preparedness based on household characteristics like income, education, race, age, and region. Wealthier and older households were better prepared in terms of resources but less prepared in terms of action-based items. Black-headed households were more prepared for direct emergencies but less prepared in terms of resources. The study highlights the need for targeted strategies to improve preparedness across different communities.

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