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Designing and developing a disaster resource directory: A case example.

Marcia L Montague¹, Kayla S Sweet², Laura M Stough³

¹Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3443-286X.

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Creating an online resource directory is crucial for disaster recovery. This approach helps individuals with disabilities access vital information and services after disasters like Hurricane Harvey.

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Area of Science:

Disaster management
Public health informatics
Community resilience

Background:

Effective disaster recovery hinges on accessible information about resources and services for survivors.
Emergency managers require community resource data for robust recovery planning.
Long-term recovery committees and case managers utilize resource directories to tailor survivor recovery plans.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a replicable method for rapidly developing and sustaining an online resource directory.
To support individuals with disabilities in accessing essential services post-disaster.

Main Methods:

Development of a user-friendly online platform.
Data collection and verification of community resources and services.
Implementation of a maintenance strategy for ongoing accuracy.
Focus on accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Main Results:

A functional online resource directory was created and maintained.
The directory facilitated access to critical information for survivors with disabilities.
The approach proved effective in a post-Hurricane Harvey context.

Conclusions:

A swift and maintainable online resource directory is vital for disaster recovery, particularly for vulnerable populations.
This replicable model enhances community resource accessibility and supports survivor-centered recovery efforts.
Online resource directories are essential tools for emergency management and long-term recovery planning.