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Crisis Communication, Race, and Natural Disasters

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: This study compares differences in crisis preparation, information-seeking patterns, and media use on the basis of race in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Surveys are collected from 935 Katrina evacuees relocated in different areas of the United States. Results indicate differences in crisis preparation and information seeking on the basis of race. Results also demonstrate a continued need to create messages encouraging crisis preparation, especially among at-risk subpopulations.

Source: Journal of Black Studies

DOI: 10.1177/0021934706296192

Authors: Patric R. Spence, Kenneth A. Lachlan, Donyale R. Griffin

Institutions: Calvin University, Boston College, Wayne State University

Language: English

Topic: Public Relations and Crisis Communication

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2022301684

FWCI: 38.18

Cites: 41

Cited by: 222

Related to: 10