Learn more about how to effectively work with individuals experiencing homelessness before, during, and after a disaster. Understand the challenges they face and the importance of including them in disaster planning and response.
Learn more about how to work effectively with individuals experiencing homelessness before, during, and after a disaster., meaning the person has been homeless for at least a year and also has a serious mental illness, substance use disorder , or physical disability . A substantial proportion of people who are homeless in the United States are unsheltered, or living in cars or parks, on sidewalks, or in abandoned buildings.
In a disaster, people who are homeless are more likely to experience aggravation of existing mental illness, withdrawal from substances, and inability to evacuate. They may lose access to places they spent time and found safety before the disaster. In spite of these issues, this population is often not prioritized during disaster planning and preparedness, response, and recovery. Inclusion of people experiencing homelessness and homelessness services providers in disaster planning is vital to ensuring all community members are accounted for and included in disaster respons
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