Status and Progress of Emergency Planning for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities in Greater Houston
In the United States, racially and ethnically diverse communities often
experience higher rates of mortality, morbidity and economic loss after
disasters and public health emergencies.
Preparing Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities for Public Health Emergencies
The tragedy of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans confirmed that effective implementation of public health preparedness programs and policies will require compliance from all racial and ethnic populations.