Lunenburg Part 2 - Section 5 - Social Vulnerability - August 30.pdf
Lunenburg Part 2 - Section 5 - Social Vulnerability - August 30.pdf
Lunenburg Part 2 - Section 5 - Social Vulnerability - August 30.pdf
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The integration of the needs and capacities of high-risk groups in emergency management is<br />
evaluated through the use of an electronic survey of 48 emergency management agencies and<br />
89 voluntary organizations that serve high-risk populations. Gaps in meeting the needs of highrisk<br />
populations; shortcomings in resources and relationships amongst emergency management<br />
and voluntary sector organizations; and suggested best practices are identified. The importance<br />
of including representatives for, and advocates of, high-risk populations in emergency<br />
management planning is highlighted.<br />
While the results of the survey cannot be generalized to all emergency management and<br />
voluntary organizations in Canada, the types of limitations and best practices identified are<br />
instructive.<br />
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