Community Crises: An Exploratory Comparison of the Characteristics and Consequences of Disasters and Riots

Quarantelli, E. L.

doi:10.1111/j.1468-5973.1993.tb00009.x

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“…The conceptualization of ''disaster'' has long been a subject of debate among social scientists (Kreps 1984(Kreps , 1995Quarantelli 1987Quarantelli , 1989Quarantelli , 1993Quarantelli , 1998. While no clear consensus has been reached, there is wide agreement that disasters are inherently sociological processes (Bolin 1998;Perry and Quarantelli 2005;Quarantelli 1989Quarantelli , 2000Quarantelli and Dynes 1977;.…”

Section: Conceptualizing Disasters and Social Vulnerabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Social vulnerability and migration in the wake of disaster: the case of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

2008

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This study explores the relationship between place-based social vulnerability and post-disaster migration in the U.S. Gulf Coast region following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Using county-level data from the U.S. Census Bureau, we develop a regional index of social vulnerability and examine how its various dimensions are related to migration patterns in the wake of the storms. Our results show that places characterized by greater proportions of disadvantaged populations, housing damage, and, to a lesser degree, more densely built environments were significantly more likely to experience outmigration following the hurricanes. Our results also show that these relationships were not spatially random, but rather exhibited significant geographic clustering. We conclude with a discussion of the implications of these findings for future research and public policy.

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Section: Conceptualizing Disasters and Social Vulnerabilitymentioning

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Social vulnerability and migration in the wake of disaster: the case of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

2008

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“…The threat of a disaster just about to happen or its actual impact does not paralyse those affected. Passivity in the face of danger is almost non-existent'' (Quarantelli, 1993). ''Most citizens do not develop shock reactions, panic flight occurs only rarely and people tend to act in what they believe is their best interest, given their limited understanding of the situation'' (Perry & Lindell, 2003).…”

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“…Since then, he has stated on the basis of empirical research that looting almost never takes places at those times. In the rare cases it does occur, it is done by lone individuals from outside the community (Tierney, 1989;Quarantelli, 1993).…”

Section: Myth 3: Looting Occurs During and After A Disastermentioning

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Citizen Response to Disasters: a Survey of Literature and Some Practical Implications

Helsloot¹,

Ruitenberg²

2004

Contingencies & Crisis Mgmt

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It is most likely that the modern citizen responds to disasters in the same fashion as his ancestor. Contrary to widespread belief, citizens do not panic in disaster situations. In fact, research into different aspects of citizen response shows that most citizens act in a rather rational way. Indeed, citizens often prove to be the most effective kind of emergency personnel. Disaster evaluations invariably show that most lives are actually saved by the ‘average’ citizen. On the other hand, it seems little can be done to improve citizen preparedness. A modern western citizen is not likely to invest time or money in preparing for ‘acceptable’ risks. The above results stem for the greater part from research already conducted as long ago as the nineteen‐eighties. Limitations and implications however seem as yet unclear. One important limitation is the cultural bias in most studies. One important implication is that in western countries government should step in to improve citizen response by preparing to facilitate it in times of disaster.

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“…Urban riots are good examples (Quarantelli, 1993). Every riot has its particular characteristics and political consequences.…”

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A Bureau‐Political Model of Local Networks and Public/Private Partnerships: Responses to Crisis and Change

Jacobs

1996

Contingencies & Crisis Mgmt

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The aim in this paper is to describe the bureau‐political model and suggest where it might be applied in further research. The focus is upon the diverse and often seemingly chaotic public organizational and policy responses to urban crises and policy change. The research covers the factors that shape local level organizational structures and policy especially in public/private sector partnerships (PPPs). The bureau‐political model presented here derives from research originally published in this journal (Jacobs, 1993). The 1993 paper dealt with policy responses to urban riots in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US). Cases presented elsewhere (Jacobs, 1986; 1988; 1989; 1992) also inform the present research.

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Community Crises: An Exploratory Comparison of the Characteristics and Consequences of Disasters and Riots

Cited by 88 publications

References 19 publications

Social vulnerability and migration in the wake of disaster: the case of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Social vulnerability and migration in the wake of disaster: the case of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Citizen Response to Disasters: a Survey of Literature and Some Practical Implications

A Bureau‐Political Model of Local Networks and Public/Private Partnerships: Responses to Crisis and Change

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