Abstract
Transgender (abbreviated “trans”), non-binary, and gender expansive community members face unique challenges during crises and disaster recovery. Recognizing and adapting to these unique supports will become increasingly important as climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Accommodations such as access to clean medical equipment for hormone injection and gender-inclusive temporary shelter during disaster recovery can be critical in ensuring the health and safety of the gender expansive community. These types of accommodations are not fully unique to the trans community either and could benefit others in need of needles and biohazard disposal, such as people with diabetes who require insulin injections. However, gender-nonconforming people often face discrimination and threats to their physical safety instead when entering temporary shelters after disaster; these risks tend to be even higher for those who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). This poster session will present a simple toolkit planners and advocates can use to inform disaster recovery planning and check that essential supports and safeguards are in place before severe weather strikes. We envision a world where everyone can find safety and belonging in the aftermath of disaster.
Presenters
Michaela MarincicResearch Associate & Data Analyst, Three Cubed, Tennessee, United States
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KEYWORDS
Transgender, Non-Binary, Gender, Disaster Recovery, Inclusion, Emergency Preparedness, Climate Change
