Planning for Food Access During Emergencies: Missed Meals in Philadelphia

• 2019

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• Eliza Whiteman Kinsey; Jason Hammer; Roxanne Dupuis; Rachel Feuerstein-Simon; Carolyn Cannuscio
PMID: 30896998DOI: https://doi.org/10.2105%2FAJPH.2019.304996

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This study projected the impact of minor disruptions on food access for low-income households in Philadelphia. It found that short school closures could lead to a significant number of missed meals for children. The study suggests that cities should prioritize food in emergency planning to protect vulnerable populations.

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Hazards: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Food Supply; Natural Disasters; Philadelphia; Poverty; Poverty Areas; Public Assistance; Residence Characteristics; School Health Services; Urban Population; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: University of Pennsylvania

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