"Todo ha sido a pulmón": Community organizing after disaster in Puerto Rico. Issue 3 (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hayward, R. Anna; Morris, Zachary; Otero Ramos, Yamirelis; Silva Díaz, Alejandro
• Is Part Of: Journal of community practice. Volume 27:Issue 3/4(2019)
• Page Start: 249
• Page End: 259
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: Puerto Rican community -- environmental justice -- community-based organizations -- community -- eco-social work -- disaster response; Community organization -- Periodicals; Social work administration -- Periodicals; Community development -- Periodicals; 361.05
• DOI: 10.1080/10705422.2019.1649776
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1070-5422

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this Notes from the Field, we highlight the work of community based organizations that filled essential gaps in the disaster recovery efforts in Puerto Rico for communities that were heavily damaged by Hurricane Maria yet received little formal government aid. We describe community mobilizing and organizing efforts and identify key lessons for eco-social work practice. As disaster risk increases with climate change, community led efforts are likely to prove vital for the effective protection of the most vulnerable population groups.