Abstract:The purpose of this study was to measure the self-reported willingness to respond (WTR) to 12 disaster scenarios for Louisiana based Law Enforcement Officials (LEO) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. The study analyzed the demographic traits, facilitators, barriers, and potential incentives to determine which variables had a significant influence on WTR. The overall WTR of Louisiana EMS and LEO personnel was 69.9%. The WTR decreased as perceived threat increased. Traits found in those responders w… Show more
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