Social inequity complicates every aspect of disaster management and contributes to harm among members of economically and socially marginalized groups. The latest collection of the Natural Hazards Center’s Research Counts series examines this dynamic and ways to create more inclusive disaster response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
Established in 2017, Research Counts communicates research findings in a brief and accessible format for a broad audience. Equity and Inclusion in Disasters is the fourth in a series of special collections. This particular collection features the work of current and former Bill Anderson Fund fellows—all scholars from underrepresented groups who strive to address disaster disparities in their research.
We’re pleased to kick off this collection with the work of two Bill Anderson Fund scholars who have also played a central role at the Natural Hazards Center:
Bearing the Burden: Disaster Recovery and Women of Mexican Origin
By Melissa Villarreal
Listen to Your Elders: Engaging Older Adults to Build a More Resilient Community
By Nnenia Campbell
Additional articles in this collection—which was made possible with the support of the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies—will highlight cross-cutting themes that explore low-attention disasters, social marginalization, and community-based collaborations. Increasing inclusivity across the disaster cycle and recognizing the strengths and capacities of socially marginalized communities will also be included.
New contributions to the collection will be added monthly. Please visit the Equity and Inclusion in Disasters page on our website to learn more about the collection and stay up to date with new releases. You can also sign up for Natural Hazards Center emails to receive notification in your inbox.