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Disasters in Disrupted Communities: The Role of Nurses in Promoting Disaster Readiness
Megan Czerwinski1, Sue Anne Bell2
1University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability, 400 North Ingalls Room 4346, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|May 1, 2026
Summary
Nurses can enhance community resilience by promoting disaster readiness through brief patient education during routine visits. Preparedness reduces illness, injury, and healthcare burden, even with small actions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Emergency Preparedness
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Natural hazards are increasing in frequency and intensity.
- Patient, family, and community well-being are at risk.
- Nurses play a vital role in disaster readiness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide nurses with accessible disaster readiness messages.
- To promote patient education during routine health care interactions.
- To support an all-hazards approach to preparedness.
Main Methods:
- Review of disaster readiness principles.
- Development of tailored educational messages for nurses.
- Inclusion of case studies illustrating preparedness strategies.
Main Results:
- Brief, timely patient education is an effective strategy.
- An all-hazards approach addresses diverse threats.
- Community preparedness mitigates health impacts.
Conclusions:
- Nurses can significantly contribute to disaster readiness.
- Proactive education enhances community resilience.
- Small, consistent actions collectively improve outcomes.
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