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Integrating Immigrant Families in Emergency Response, Relief, and Rebuilding Efforts

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Abstract

This report offers a framework for how local governments can incorporate limited english proficiency (LEP) residents and immigrants into the emergency planning process, increase their preparedness, and develop capacity in key public agencies to communicate with and serve these residents.

Citation

  • Wang, T., & Yasui, L. (2008). Integrating immigrant families in emergency response, relief and rebuilding efforts.  Integrating immigrant families in emergency response, relief and rebuilding efforts.
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What are the best strategies for emergency preparedness and emergency information dissemination among resettled refugees?

The evidence in this area is suggestive. Within these suggestive studies, there is broad consensus on four key points related to emergency preparedness and emergency information dissemination among resettled refugees: Pre-existing partnerships among refugee communities, community-based organizations (CBOs), and local emergency planners are vital. People who serve as social bridges between refugee communities and governmental…

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AGE: Adults

DIRECTION OF EVIDENCE: Positive impact

FULL TEXT AVAILABILITY: Free

GENDER: All

HOST COUNTRY: United States

HOST COUNTRY INCOME: High Income

INTERVENTION DURATION: Ongoing

INTERVENTION: Disaster and emergency preparedness services

OUTCOME AREA: Emergency Preparedness

REGION OF ORIGIN OF PARTICIPANT(S): Multiple Regions

STRENGTH OF EVIDENCE: Suggestive

TYPE OF STUDY: Suggestive evidence

YEAR PUBLISHED: 2008

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