Community Needs Assessment of the New York City Faith Sector

City of New York, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 09/12/2017 This 24-page report evaluates the emergency capability and capacity of identified target groups, namely Congregations, Religious (Judicatory) Bodies, and Faith-Based Nonprofits, in New York City. It reviews how or if they prepare for, take steps to mitigate, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies and/or natural and human-caused disasters. It identifies gaps in communication, coordination, training, and other barriers within, across, and between the Faith Sector, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and other city agencies and partners. (PDF)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: news