Evaluating Community Partnerships Addressing Community Resilience in Los Angeles, California

“Sixteen coalitions were supported to strengthen cross-sector partnerships for disaster resilience, with one group receiving targeted resilience training and support. Resilience coalitions maintained larger networks and implemented activities aligned with resilience concepts. Findings suggest structured partnership development can enhance community disaster readiness. “

Date published:
March 27, 2018

Evidence At A Glance


Study Type:
Quantitative
Study Design:
Randomized allocation study (RCT, pretest-posttest control group, factorial design)
Study Outcomes:
Acceptability, Efficacy, Effectiveness

Target Population:
General public
Disaster Type:
Intervention Target Level:
Community level

Intervention Area:
Community resilience: community-level public health infrastructure & administration of PHEPR, Community resilience: social cohesion
Effective Intervention
Yes