Flooding is a frequent and costly disaster event in the State of Washington. The rise of sea levels has impacted the lives and livelihoods of the people in the coastal zones, thus further widening gaps in disparities among vulnerable populations. Many tribes live within these zones and may face disproportionate impacts of disasters due to the racial inequities, pre-existing health problems stemming from healthcare inequities, homelessness, etc.
Daliya AlMohammad Ali, Juhi Chandnani, and Eleni Kokolakis developed a plan to include tribal governance in preventing and responding to flood-related disasters. Their plan includes assessment of needs of multiple indigenous tribes in coastal Washington; how to match resources to needs, and using morbidity, mortality, and cost to measure the effectiveness of the response.
Download and read the very detailed plan from the students here.