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LGBTQ People Are at Higher Risk in Disasters

Provided by: Scientific American |Published on: May 26, 2023
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  • This article discusses a report by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that outlines the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people, racial minorities, and single parents during a natural disaster.
  • Students will learn that LGBTQ+ people have been unfairly treated at emergency shelters and low-income households often lack resources and insurance that can be crucial after a disaster.
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Subjects: Economics, Civics, English Language Arts
Authors: Thomas Frank, E&E News
Region: North America, United States
Languages: English

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