Factors Influencing the Development of Household Emergency Plans Among Latinos: A Study of Latinos in the United States

Abstract

Although the development of a household emergency plan is perceived to be a common way to reduce disaster vulnerability and enhance recovery, many individuals do not participate in this activity. Along these lines, there is a lack of understanding on what influences people to generally engage in this activity, especially among Latinos. As such, this study specifically sought to investigate what influences Latinos in the United States to develop and discuss a household emergency plan. Using the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMAs) 2018 National Household Survey, this study finds that experience with previous disasters, gender, and income all have statistically significant influences on the odds of Latinos developing and discussing a household emergency plan.