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Education access and quality includes key issues such as educational attainment in general and ______.
Education access and quality includes key issues such as educational attainment in general and ______.
language
Public health departments must act to understand and address conditions of access to quality education and ______.
Public health departments must act to understand and address conditions of access to quality education and ______.
training
Mass evacuations may occur in response to emergencies such as hurricanes, chemical spills, and ______.
Mass evacuations may occur in response to emergencies such as hurricanes, chemical spills, and ______.
wildfires
An evacuation order may raise questions in the minds of many people in the ______.
An evacuation order may raise questions in the minds of many people in the ______.
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Some people with limited literacy or education may not understand the evacuation ______.
Some people with limited literacy or education may not understand the evacuation ______.
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People who live in rural areas may rely on ______ for emergency notifications.
People who live in rural areas may rely on ______ for emergency notifications.
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After your discussion, use the information to take actions that better ______ your community.
After your discussion, use the information to take actions that better ______ your community.
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Lived experiences can add ______ to your discussion.
Lived experiences can add ______ to your discussion.
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Study Notes
Education Access & Quality in Emergency Preparedness
- Education and language/literacy impact emergency preparedness and response.
- Promoting healthy choices alone isn't enough; addressing access to quality education in planning is crucial.
- Mass evacuations often arise from various emergencies (hurricanes, spills, fires).
- Evacuation orders require clear communication for understanding and action.
- Understanding evacuation orders isn't just about following the order; it's about access and translation of information.
Key Issues & Barriers in Mass Evacuations
- Evacuation orders may not reach or be understood by those with limited literacy, education, or English proficiency (LEP).
- Lack of understanding of the order can lead to non-evacuation decisions.
- Rural communities, with less connection and reliance on word of mouth, might not receive evacuation notices.
Promising Practices
- The San Diego County EOC collaborates with community partners to translate critical information for non-English-speaking residents via the Partner Relay Network.
- The Partner Relay Network is an online platform for rapid translation and dissemination of emergency notifications via multiple channels (social media, text, phone).
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Description
This quiz explores the importance of education and literacy in effective emergency preparedness and response. It highlights the barriers faced during mass evacuations, especially among communities with limited language proficiency and access to information. Understanding how clear communication impacts evacuation orders can improve outcomes for all.
