Table 3.
Communication and interaction between respondents and the community.
| Variables for communication and interaction with the community | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ways to communicate with the community | ||
| No communication | 118 | 18.2 |
| Through work | 233 | 35.8 |
| Through neighbors | 404 | 62.2 |
| Through friends | 114 | 17.5 |
| Through schools | 73 | 11.2 |
| Has personally experienced a disaster | ||
| Yes | 146 | 22.5 |
| No | 504 | 77.5 |
| Sources that can provide relief (support) in case of emergency | ||
| None | 22 | 3.4 |
| Family members | 557 | 85.7 |
| Neighbors | 375 | 57.7 |
| Friends | 399 | 61.4 |
| Local organizations and institutions | 353 | 54.3 |
| Colleagues | 242 | 37.2 |
| Participation in affiliated volunteer responder groups | ||
| Don't know | 130 | 20.0 |
| Know some, but don't participate in any | 253 | 38.9 |
| Know some, and have participated in some | 213 | 32.8 |
| Be a regular volunteer or a permanent member | 54 | 8.3 |