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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Management
  • Community Health Promotion

Background:

  • Community disaster readiness is crucial for public health.
  • Current programs often overlook citizen preparedness, focusing on emergency personnel.
  • This gap leaves the public vulnerable during emergencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the disaster preparedness levels of local citizens.
  • To identify knowledge gaps in community disaster readiness.
  • To inform public health and emergency management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A 20-item survey was administered to residents in a midwestern county.
  • The survey assessed knowledge of local hazards, emergency systems, and personal preparedness.
  • Data was collected from a convenience sample of 423 residents.

Main Results:

  • 57% of respondents reported limited personal disaster preparedness.
  • 76% were unfamiliar with residential emergency systems.
  • 52% did not know how to access information on public health emergencies.

Conclusions:

  • There is a significant need to educate citizens on disaster and emergency readiness.
  • Health care and emergency management organizations should incorporate preparedness into community health promotion.
  • Addressing these vulnerabilities is essential for public self-sufficiency during crises.