Vulnerable groups needing priority assistance during a disaster

The vulnerable groups needing priority assistance during a disaster are: mothers with children younger than 15 years old (or persons who are legal custodians of minors under 15), pregnant women, people with health problems, people with special needs and people who need care and help from others, people younger than 16 years old, men older than 65, and women older than 60.

Cultural Factors: Languages, Communication, Age-related roles, Socio-economic status

Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards

Disaster Phases: Response

Types of Actors Concerned: Local authorities, Active citizens, Government, Military, Healthcare and emergency services

Recommendations:

• Develop a personal “culture of preparedness”
• Consider vulnerable groups when designing and implementing disaster response measures