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Katherine Kruger¹, Zoe Rettell¹, Tammy Chang²

¹University of Michigan School of Nursing, 400 N. Ingalls St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA.

|April 23, 2026

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Youth experiences with disasters reveal personal readiness levels and insights crucial for policy development. Understanding these perspectives enhances disaster preparedness and community resilience for young people.

Keywords:

adolescents climate change disaster events disaster readiness resilience youth

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Sociology
Emergency Management

Background:

Disaster readiness is critical for all age groups, yet youth perspectives are often underrepresented in policy development.
Enhancing youth disaster preparedness can significantly contribute to overall community resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify youth experiences and perspectives on disaster readiness.
To inform policies that promote youth disaster preparedness and enhance individual and community resilience.

Main Methods:

A national text message survey (MyVoice) was conducted with youth aged 14-24 years in November 2021.
Five open-ended questions explored disaster experiences, future expectations, perceived readiness, information sources, and preparation strategies.
Thematic analysis of 1,083 responses identified key themes regarding youth disaster perceptions.

Main Results:

Youth have experienced severe disasters and anticipate increased frequency.
Disaster readiness is perceived as personal and varies across individuals.
Youth possess valuable insights into disaster preparedness, but individual and community factors impact their ability to prepare and respond.

Conclusions:

Youth are vital stakeholders in disaster readiness strategy development.
Incorporating youth insights into policy can lead to effective readiness strategies.
Prioritizing youth-informed approaches can mitigate trauma and promote resilience.