The Effects of Pre-Disaster Recovery Plans on Post-Disaster Recovery Among Socially Vulnerable Populations

这项研究将记录整个美国东南部沿海县恢复计划的普遍性，类型和质量，并检查恢复计划在减少灾害脆弱性方面的有效性。 灾害扰乱社区和人们的生活。 社会弱势群体，包括妇女、少数种族和族裔、老年人、穷人和残疾人，可能不成比例地受到灾害的影响。 这可能部分是因为这些群体不参与灾害规划过程，或者因为他们的独特需求通常不在灾害规划中得到解决。 一个包括公众参与和社会弱势群体参与的包容性规划进程将导致更高质量的恢复计划。更高质量的计划将反过来导致更有抗灾能力的社区。一个有复原力的社区面对未来的灾害时，脆弱性会降低，不平等现象会减少，未来会更可持续。 研究结果也将通过与示范社区的伙伴关系转化为实践。

This study will document the prevalence, type and quality of recovery plans in coastal counties throughout the southeastern U.S. and examine the effectiveness of recovery plans in reducing vulnerability to disasters. Disasters disrupt communities and people's lives. Socially vulnerable groups, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, the elderly, poor and persons living with disabilities may suffer disproportionately from disasters. This may be in part because these groups do not participate in the disaster planning process or because their unique needs are not typically addressed in disaster plans. An inclusive planning process that includes public participation and engagement of socially vulnerable groups will lead to higher quality recovery plans. Higher quality plans will, in turn, lead to more disaster resilient communities. A resilient community faces future disasters with reduced vulnerability, fewer inequities and a more sustainable future. Research findings will also be translated into practice though partnership with a demonstration community.