Ohio State University professor Smitha Rao found that the most vulnerable among us are often those least prepared for climate-driven disasters.
this fall, how the deadly storm captured the nation's attention for a few news cycles before dropping from the leading headlines.likewise took note when months of rain triggered historic flooding that submerged vast sections of Pakistan, killing hundreds and displacing millions. She was not surprised when this news barely made ripples here in the U.S.
The research team found that households led by women, those with children, renters, the poor, and some minority groups were all less likely to be ready for disasters."It's about identifying those trends and seeing what can be done," she said. “Focusing on vulnerable groups, understanding their specific barriers, and connecting them to resources within the community are key strategies to ensure no one is left behind.
Much of the post-Ian discussion involved debate over why so many people chose to ride out the storm. Was it the changing track? Poor government messaging? That means better advance messaging, perhaps using social workers and community agencies to reach out to various demographics on a regular basis, could pay real dividends when disaster strikes, she said.Rao has stopped referring to many of these disasters as"natural."And we shouldn't expect to dodge these life-altering events in Ohio, although Rao expects it will be heat waves of increased severity that impact most Ohioans.
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