Disasters often hit vulnerable populations the hardest, including low-income communities, rural areas, racial minorities, Tribes, individuals with disabilities, seniors, and children.
Bennie Thompson: “Disasters often hit vulnerable populations the hardest, including low-income communities, rural areas, racial…”
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Thompson highlights the disproportionate impact of disasters on marginalized communities.
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