TIL I learned about "disaster equity". No longer are government agencies trying to help the most people possible in a disaster, but the goal is to help disadvantaged and minorities (except white people).

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Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response (acf.hhs.gov)

Disaster equity is the provision of community-specific services and resources for disaster survivors that are accessible, and culturally and linguistically tailored to mitigate disparities in health and well-being and support resilience. OHSEPR is committed to advancing equity in disaster response to help ensure the most vulnerable receive appropriate and comprehensive human services.

First Ever Post-Disaster Equity Guide for Local Officials Rebuilding Communities (fema.gov)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Disaster Planning and Response (samhsa.gov)

[Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohsepr/disaster-human-services/disaster-equity) >Disaster equity is the provision of community-specific services and resources for disaster survivors that are accessible, and culturally and linguistically tailored to mitigate disparities in health and well-being and support resilience. OHSEPR is committed to advancing equity in disaster response to help ensure the most vulnerable receive appropriate and comprehensive human services. [First Ever Post-Disaster Equity Guide for Local Officials Rebuilding Communities](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231120/fema-releases-first-ever-post-disaster-equity-guide-local-officials) [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Disaster Planning and Response](https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/disaster-planners/diversity-equity-inclusion)