TY - JOUR PY - 2006// TI - Differences in individual-level terrorism preparedness in Los Angeles County JO - American journal of preventive medicine A1 - Eisenman, David P. A1 - Wold, Cheryl A1 - Fielding, J. A1 - Long, A. A1 - Setodji, Claude M. A1 - Hickey, Scot A1 - Gelberg, L. SP - 1 EP - 6 VL - 30 IS - 1 N2 - BACKGROUND: Increasing individual preparedness for disasters, including large-scale terrorist attacks, is a significant concern of public health planners. As with natural disasters, individuals can help protect their health and safety by preparing for the emergency situation that may follow a terrorist event. Our study describes variations in preparedness among the population of Los Angeles County after the September 11, 2001 and subsequent anthrax attacks. METHODS: In 2004, the data were analyzed from the Los Angeles County Health Survey, a random-digit-dialed telephone survey of the non-institutionalized population in Los Angeles County fielded October 2002 through February 2003. RESULTS: Overall, 28.0% of respondents had emergency supplies, and 17.1% developed an emergency plan in the past year in response to the possibility of terrorism. Factors associated with having emergency supplies included African American (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.8, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.1-3.1) and Latino (AOR=1.5, 95% CI=1.0-2.4) race/ethnicity; having a household dependent aged