CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
3BEFORE THE DISASTER
4Perception of Disaster Risk
4Disaster Preparedness
4Responses to Warning Communication
5DISASTER IMPACT
6Housing and Homelessness
7Residences in Areas at High Risk of Disaster Effects
7More Serious Injuries and Physical Effects
8Financial Effects
9AFTER THE DISASTER
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Lack of Access to Housing
10Stress Associated With Lack of Resources
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Posttraumatic Stress
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CONCLUSIONS
12Summary of Research
12Policy Implications and Recommendations
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INTRODUCTION
Supplemental Research Bulletin
Supplemental Research Bulletin to
BEFORE THE DISASTER
people of differing socioeconomic statuses may prepare for a disaster differently.
Perception of Disaster Risk
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Responses to Warning Communication
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Housing and Homelessness
greater damage to or destruction of their homes.
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Financial Effects
States.
Lack of Access to Housing
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CONCLUSIONS
disasters.
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Policy Implications and Recommendations
COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE OF LOW SES IN DISASTERS
SAFER HOUSING FOR PEOPLE OF LOW SES
RESPONSE AND RECOVERY EFFORTS TARGETED TO LOWER INCOME PEOPLE
RESPONSE ATTUNED TO SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF LOW SES
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