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Persons who are Incarcerated Persons in a jail or prison Social isolation; restricted access to information; restricted knowledge of surrounding geographic area; undiagnosed mental health disorders; Limited ability to move in and out of areas– restricted to closed and often over-populated areas; little to no consistent access to health care; reliant on others for information and direction In summary there are a number of commonalties between the three populations in Table 1 that would need additional planning and impact the resilience of these populations post-disaster: Dependence: Whether it is dependence on a device, personnel, or a substance, all three of these populations may require to have certain needs met that are beyond their ability to do so independently. Whether it is a pharmacy to dispense medication or a prison guard to unshackle their handcuffs, the individual is dependent. Restricted Access to Information: The three populations are often in need of additional education or different educational material or modes of education. For example: a person with low to no vision cannot read the written educational material; incarcerated persons do not have access to online preparedness material; persons addicted to drugs may not have access to or limited access to informational material. Reduced Societal Trust: All three populations to varying degrees may have either a mistrust of providers, officials, or persons in an authoritative role. This could mean that there is a greater risk for non-compliance with instructions or requests to take action. Fear: Members of any of the underserved populations described above may have a heightened sense of fear, as they are acutely aware of their unmet needs. This fear can be paralyzing and even drive a person to give up and "stay behind"; not advocating or demanding to have their needs met. Reduced Physical or Cognitive Ability: A person belonging to any of the three vulnerable/underserved populations described in Table 1, at any given point in time, may have a physical or cognitive impairment that does not permit the person(s) to act or react in an effective or safe manner. 53

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