As the frequency and intensity of natural hazards continue to rise due to climate change and
other factors, it becomes imperative to address the human element in disaster risk …

Background: Community-based service providers are optimally positioned to contribute to
the inclusion of people with disability and chronic health conditions in community-level …

ObjectiveWe aimed to characterize the geographic distribution of post-Hurricane Sandy
emergency department use in administrative flood evacuation zones of New York City …

Informal carers of people with disability are disproportionately impacted by disasters;
assisting their person with disability, negotiating their safety, as well as ensuring their own …

Disaster preparedness in hospitals is a critical global concern that involves proactive
measures to mitigate the impact of natural or artificial disasters. The review emphasizes the …

Objectives:(1) Describe the instructional design strategies employed in the development of
Ready CDC and (2) evaluate the intervention's impact on behavior change and factors …

How public organizations respond strategically to natural hazards is relevant for maintaining
functionality and protecting citizens. An essential component of strategic response is …

Purpose Emergency and disaster management planning is an emerging role with limited
practical guidance on how it should be implemented by community, disability, health and …

Sudden hospital closures displace patients from usual sources of care and force them to
access facilities that lack their prior medical records. For patients with complex needs and for …

Background: Community-based disaster preparedness is vital in all types of disaster
scenarios. Despite having resources and post-disaster training, growing evidence indicates …