American Preparedness : Findings From the 2009 FEMA Citizen Corps National Survey

FEMA’s Citizen Corps Surveys offer comprehensive data on the public’s thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors related to preparedness and community safety for multiple types of hazards. Findings from these surveys provide valuable insights for increasing personal preparedness, civic engagement, and community resilience. These findings are particularly relevant as we prepare for a possible pandemic flu outbreak, hurricane season, and other hazards.

Results from this study have important implications for the development of more effective communication and outreach strategies to achieve greater levels of preparedness and participation.

Source

• Personal Preparedness In America: Findings From the 2009 Citizen Corps National Survey– Full Report (PDF, 700K)
• Personal Preparedness In America: Findings From the 2009 Citizen Corps National Survey– Summary Sheet (PDF, 95K)
• Personal Preparedness In America: Findings From the 2009 Citizen Corps National Survey– Power Point Presentation
• FEMA Research Provides New Insights On Personal Preparedness– News Release, Aug 24

National Terror Alert Launches New Online Community Preparedness Network

Grassroots Network of Citizens and Community and Government Leaders Take on the Challenge of Readiness

visit www.homelandsecurityresponse.com.

While many U.S. citizens fear terrorist attacks and other threats to homeland security, very few are aware of basic emergency plans or strategies that could potentially save their lives, and the lives of those around them in the event of an attack or disaster. To help better equip citizens with the knowledge and resources they need to become more prepared, the creators of the National Terror Alert Response Center have launched the Homeland Security Response Network, an online, collaborative community of concerned citizens, and government and community leaders. The network is designed to promote discourse and community involvement, and help to create safer, more secure communities, with an emphasis on engaging citizens at the community level. Read more