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

这项研究将记录美国东南部沿海县的恢复计划的普及率、类型和质量，并检查恢复计划在降低灾害脆弱性方面的有效性。灾难扰乱了社区和人们的生活。社会弱势群体，包括妇女、种族和族裔少数群体、老年人、穷人和残疾人，可能遭受不成比例的灾难。这可能部分是因为这些群体不参与灾害规划进程，或者是因为他们的独特需求通常没有在灾害规划中得到解决。包括公众参与和社会弱势群体参与的包容性规划进程将带来更高质量的恢复计划。更高质量的计划反过来将导致更具抗灾能力的社区。一个有韧性的社区面临着未来的灾难，脆弱性减少，不平等现象减少，未来更可持续。研究成果还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.