CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2018
| Author | Vicente Ortiz, Bryan Alexis |
|---|---|
| Title | A Community-based approach towards the Disaster Management of Puerto Rico: A case study of Hurricane Maria |
| Summary | After the passing of Hurricane Maria, the vulnerable sectors of the mountainous region of Puerto Rico faced numerous obstacles that resulted in negative impacts on their health and wellness. This unfortunate outcome seeded discomfort and fear in the residents and raises questions about the emergency response plan implemented by the Puerto Rican government. This research elucidates the pillars of the disaster management plan with special consideration for the vulnerable sectors. The mountainous region of the island was chosen as a focal point to examine the possibility for maximizing disaster management efforts in vulnerable communities. In particular, challenges were identified in interviews with relevant actors; and mutual opportunities for strengthening government collaboration, maximizing bureaucratic efficiency and identifying key needs of mountainous residents were explored. These concerns served as a gateway to provide potential changes to the disaster management plan based on a community-based approach that emphasises governmental collaboration and communication and the concept of community resilience. This new approach denominated community-based disaster management (CBDM) should evaluate the socioeconomic impact that natural hazards have on the vulnerable communities in the less advantageous municipalities in the island and ensure that the disaster management plan is contextualized and considerate of their special necessities. |
| Supervisor | Steger, Tamara; Zarsky, Lyuba |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2018/vicente-ortiz_bryan.pdf |
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