Table 5.
Characteristics, preparedness, and concern of respondents with household members needing assistance
| Weighted % (95% CI)a | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yes (n = 222) | No (ref, n = 656) | |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| White, Non-Hispanice | 18 (13, 24) | 39 (35, 44) |
| Black, Non-Hispanic | 26 (20, 34) | 20 (16, 23) |
| Hispanice | 36 (28, 45) | 25 (21, 30) |
| Asianf | 16 (11, 24) | 14 (10, 19) |
| Living alonef | 9 (6, 14) | 13 (11, 16) |
| Children < 12 yearse | 43 (35, 51) | 28 (24, 32) |
| Household income < $50,000e | 57 (47, 66) | 32 (27, 37) |
| Multi-family buildinge | 67 (58, 74) | 52 (47, 56) |
| Perceived preparednessb | 44 (36, 53) | 46 (41, 52) |
| Actual preparednessc | 59 (49, 68) | 57 (52, 62) |
| Getting Information | ||
| Internet/website on mobile device, texts | 63 (55, 71) | 57 (52, 62) |
| Radio or battery operated television | 31 (24, 40) | 37 (32, 42) |
| Has health concernd,e | 65 (57, 73) | 39 (35, 44) |
aIndividual weights were used
bRespondents reporting their households were prepared for a power outage in NYC
cRespondents having a working flashlight, 3-day supply of food that would not spoil, and 3-day supply of drinking water
dRespondents reporting being very or somewhat concerned that power outages could cause injury or illness
eProportion of characteristics significantly differed when compared to non-vulnerable groups (p ≤ 0.05)
fEstimate should be interpreted with caution. The sample size is < 50 making the estimate potentially unreliable