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Overlapping Crises: Climate Disaster Susceptibility and Incarceration.

Kristen N Cowan¹, Meghan Peterson², Katherine LeMasters^1,3

¹Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.

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High incarceration rates and climate disaster vulnerability overlap in over 13% of US counties. Addressing these intertwined threats requires decarceration and better disaster planning for incarcerated populations.

Keywords:

climate disasters geography incarceration preparedness vulnerability

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Criminology
Public Health

Background:

Climate-related disasters are increasing globally, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.
Understanding the geographic distribution of climate disaster risk and its intersection with social factors is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between county-level incarceration density and susceptibility to climate-related disasters in the United States.
To identify geographic areas with high overlap between these two critical issues.

Main Methods:

A descriptive study using 2010 US census data on incarceration rates and Expected Annual Loss (EAL) from natural hazards.
Bivariate mapping of incarceration density and EAL, categorized into tertiles, to visualize overlapping high-risk areas.

Main Results:

Over 13% of US counties exhibited high incarceration rates and high susceptibility to climate disasters (highest tertile for both metrics).
Four states accounted for over 30% of these overlapping high-risk counties.
Significant geographic correlation identified between incarceration density and climate disaster vulnerability.

Conclusions:

Incarceration density and climate disaster susceptibility represent overlapping and interconnected threats.
Concurrent strategies including decarceration, standardized evacuation guidance for incarcerated individuals, and research into health impacts are necessary.
Addressing these intertwined issues is vital for community resilience and public health.