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Societal Profile

Societal Profile. Consider strengths and vulnerabilities of people. Consider potential social vulnerability factors. Poverty and resources Elderly populations Children Health and disabilities Transportation access Exposure in high hazard areas.

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Societal Profile

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  1. Societal Profile • Consider strengths and vulnerabilities of people

  2. Consider potential social vulnerability factors • Poverty and resources • Elderly populations • Children • Health and disabilities • Transportation access • Exposure in high hazard areas

  3. Consider community resilience factors • Community engagement • Cultural cohesion • Social networks • Sense of place • Community identity

  4. Societal Vulnerability and Resilience Factors What are some specific factors of vulnerability or resilience that exist within your community?

  5. Societal Vulnerability and Resilience Factors • Strong history and local cultural identity • High population of elderly • Lack of trust in political leadership • Language and transportation barriers in areas

  6. Consider the effects of current and projected trends on vulnerability and resilience • Language and culture • Aging populations • Economic conditions • Family structure • Community structure

  7. Nashville Flood Recovery The volunteer spirit fueled a rapid recovery Hands On Nashville • 21,300 volunteers • 88,000 hours

  8. Tools and Resources • Tools and resources for assessing social vulnerability and resilience

  9. Social Vulnerability Index (SoVI) 42 socioeconomic and built environment variables • Examples • Socioeconomic status • Gender • Race and ethnicity • Age • Employment loss • Renters • Occupation • Family structure • Education

  10. From Social Vulnerability Index website Maps downloadable for all states down to county level

  11. Flood Exposure Snapshot Quick look at county-level exposure in flood zone • From Digital Coast Inundation Toolkit • Includes demographics, infrastructure, and environment • Based on national data sets • Printable reports

  12. Exposure of vulnerable populations in high-risk flood areas

  13. Local Demographic Maps Focusing upon specific factors of vulnerability

  14. Local Demographic Maps Focusing upon specific factors of vulnerability

  15. Mapping Census Data • Step-by-step guide for mapping economic and social data

  16. Exercise: Societal Profile What other information do you need to further assess this vulnerability?

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