@article{ref1,
title="Queer and present danger: understanding the disparate impacts of disasters on LGBTQ+ communities",
journal="Disasters",
year="2021",
author="Goldsmith, Leo and Raditz, Vanessa and Méndez, Michael",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="LGBTQ+ communities comprise 16 million individuals in the United States, yet this population is often rendered invisible within disaster policies. Bias in federal disaster response programs, lack of recognition of LGBTQ+ families, and the prevalence of faith-based organizations in disaster relief services together heighten the risks that LGBTQ+ individuals face. This review article describes the ways in which this combines with the contextual vulnerability of LGBTQ+ communities, whereby existing inequalities and marginalization are exacerbated during disasters and in their aftermath. As a result, the immediate trauma of a disaster, such as physical injury or loss of loved ones or possessions, is compounded in multiple ways for LGBTQ+ individuals, making them less likely to benefit from disaster relief services. To address these inequalities, we conclude our review with a set of policy recommendations to inform prevention, mitigation, and recovery planning, as well as reduce the impacts of disasters affecting LGBTQ+ individuals. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0361-3666",
doi="10.1111/disa.12509",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/disa.12509"
}