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The Value of Community Building and Social Capital for Rural Communities Recovering from Disaster.

Amber Anderson¹, Santina Contreras², Emineh Nercissian¹

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Rural communities build resilience through community building and social capital. Understanding their unique needs is key to effective disaster recovery planning and support.

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Background:

Community building and social capital are vital for rural disaster resilience.
Effective disaster recovery plans require understanding unique rural community needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To gather a narrative overview of residents' experiences during and after the 2020 Slater Fire.
To identify key themes related to disaster recovery in a rural community.

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Qualitative analysis of focus groups and informant interviews.
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Identified themes: community mobilization, tribal support, social capital, organization, external aid, and rural culture.
Highlighted rural community strengths and areas for improved support during disaster recovery.

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Reinforces the importance of understanding rural community needs in disaster situations.
Emphasizes the role of community building and social capital in enhancing disaster resilience.