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Identifying and mapping community vulnerability.

B H Morrow1

  • 1International Hurricane Center, Florida International University, USA. morrowb@fiu.edu

Disasters
|April 16, 1999
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Disaster vulnerability is socially constructed, impacting vulnerable populations like the poor and elderly. Understanding community demographics is key for effective emergency management and disaster response planning.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Emergency Management
  • Urban Planning

Background:

  • Disaster vulnerability is often viewed through the lens of developing nations.
  • American demographic trends reveal a socially constructed nature of disaster risk.
  • Everyday social and economic circumstances shape a community's vulnerability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend the understanding of disaster vulnerability using American demographic trends.
  • To illustrate how specific demographic groups face heightened risks during disasters.
  • To advocate for integrating vulnerability mapping into emergency management.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of American demographic trends in relation to disaster risk.
  • Case study examples, including Hurricane Andrew, to illustrate vulnerability.

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  • Examination of social and economic factors contributing to disaster risk.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified vulnerable populations include the poor, elderly, women-headed households, and recent residents.
    • These groups face greater risks throughout the disaster response process.
    • Concentration of high-risk groups within communities requires targeted emergency management strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective emergency management necessitates identifying and mapping high-risk populations.
    • Integrating Community Vulnerability Maps with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is recommended.
    • Proactive engagement with vulnerable communities in all phases of disaster management is crucial.