Michelle Murti1, Tesfaye Bayleyegn2, Martha Stanbury3, William Dana Flanders4, Ellen Yard2, Mawuli Nyaku1, Amy Wolkin2. 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemic Intelligence Service, Atlanta, Georgia. 2. Health Studies Branch, Atlanta, Georgia. 3. Michigan Department of Community Health, Epidemiology, Lansing, Michigan. 4. Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, Atlanta, Georgia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: We examined the association between housing type and household emergency preparedness among households in Oakland County, Michigan. METHODS: We used interview data on household emergency preparedness from a cluster design survey in Oakland County, Michigan, in 2012. We compared survey-weighted frequencies of household demographics, medical conditions, and preparedness measures in single-detached homes versus multi-unit dwellings, and determined the unadjusted odds ratios (OR) and the income-level adjusted OR for each preparedness measure. RESULTS: Households had similar demographics and medical conditions between housing types. Unadjusted ORs were statistically significant for single detached homes having a generator (11.1), back-up heat source (10.9), way to cook without utilities (5.8), carbon monoxide (CO) detector (3.8), copies of important documents (3.4), evacuation routes (3.1), and 3-day supply of water (2.5). Income level adjusted ORs remained statistically significant except for owning a CO detector. CONCLUSIONS: Households in multi-unit dwellings were less likely to have certain recommended emergency plans and supplies compared to those in single detached homes. Further research is required to explore the feasibility, barriers, and alternatives for households in multi-unit dwellings in terms of complying with these measures.
OBJECTIVES: We examined the association between housing type and household emergency preparedness among households in Oakland County, Michigan. METHODS: We used interview data on household emergency preparedness from a cluster design survey in Oakland County, Michigan, in 2012. We compared survey-weighted frequencies of household demographics, medical conditions, and preparedness measures in single-detached homes versus multi-unit dwellings, and determined the unadjusted odds ratios (OR) and the income-level adjusted OR for each preparedness measure. RESULTS: Households had similar demographics and medical conditions between housing types. Unadjusted ORs were statistically significant for single detached homes having a generator (11.1), back-up heat source (10.9), way to cook without utilities (5.8), carbon monoxide (CO) detector (3.8), copies of important documents (3.4), evacuation routes (3.1), and 3-day supply of water (2.5). Income level adjusted ORs remained statistically significant except for owning a CO detector. CONCLUSIONS: Households in multi-unit dwellings were less likely to have certain recommended emergency plans and supplies compared to those in single detached homes. Further research is required to explore the feasibility, barriers, and alternatives for households in multi-unit dwellings in terms of complying with these measures.
Authors: Sivan Kohn; Jennifer Lipkowitz Eaton; Saad Feroz; Andrea A Bainbridge; Jordan Hoolachan; Daniel J Barnett Journal: Disaster Med Public Health Prep Date: 2012-10 Impact factor: 1.385
Authors: Tracy Barreau; David Conway; Karen Haught; Rebecca Jackson; Richard Kreutzer; Andrew Lockman; Sharon Minnick; Rachel Roisman; David Rozell; Svetlana Smorodinsky; Dana Tafoya; Jason A Wilken Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2017-03-21 Impact factor: 9.308