Citizen science is defined as research
activities performed by members of the general public without any
particular training in science. This study will assess the
potential role of disaster citizen science in fostering community
resilience to disasters, and develop tools for communities and
health departments to understand and make use of disaster citizen
science. Data collection includes 35-55 informant interviews/focus
groups, and a survey of 300 local health officials.
Submission of 0920-17AVB -
Leveraging the Emerging Field of Disaster Citizen Science to
Enhance Community Resilience and Improve Disaster Response is a New
ICR.
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1320.8(b)(3).
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