Citation
(1999), "Community Preparedness Web Project", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 8 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/dpm.1999.07308bag.006
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Community Preparedness Web Project
Community Preparedness Web Project
The Community Preparedness Web Project was undertaken to ensure that the needs and concerns of vulnerable populations are addressed in the area of emergency preparedness and response. To achieve this, the PrepareNow Web site attempts to integrate community-based organizations into emergency planning and management. Vulnerable populations include (but are not limited to) persons who speak little or no English or who are physically or mentally disabled, geographically or culturally isolated, medically or chemically dependent, homeless, frail/elderly or children, or owners of pets or service animals. To further the project's goal, this site supports California Community Collaborative Groups (CCGs), which bring together community agencies serving vulnerable populations.
The PrepareNow Web site provides a collection of disaster preparedness information in various languages; information on vulnerable populations; links to traditional emergency service providers and other disaster resources; an index of CCGs; an events calendar; direct e-mail links to Bay Area programs addressing the preparedness of special needs populations; sample disaster plans, guides, and checklists; and other disaster preparedness information.