Changes at "Informed Preparedness Workshops"
Scope
- +Brooklyn
Title
- +{"en"=>"Informed Preparedness Workshops"}
Body
- +["<xml><dl class=\"decidim_awesome-custom_fields\" data-generator=\"decidim_awesome\" data-version=\"0.10.2\"><dt name=\"text-1727190723263-0\">Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?</dt><dd id=\"text-1727190723263-0\" name=\"text\">\n\n<div>East New York, Gateway Area\n\n</div></dd><dt name=\"checkbox-group-1727190854919-0\">Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.</dt><dd id=\"checkbox-group-1727190854919-0\" name=\"checkbox-group\">\n\n<div alt=\"Youth\">Youth\n\n</div><div alt=\"Older Adults\">Older Adults\n\n</div><div alt=\"Public Housing Residents\">Public Housing Residents\n\n</div><div alt=\"Justice Impacted People\">Justice Impacted People\n\n</div><div alt=\"People with Disabilities\">People with Disabilities\n\n</div><div alt=\"Limited English Speakers\">Limited English Speakers\n\n</div><div alt=\"Immigrants/ Migrants\">Immigrants/ Migrants\n\n</div><div alt=\"Veterans\">Veterans\n\n</div><div alt=\"LGBTQ+ People\">LGBTQ+ People\n\n</div><div alt=\"Parents\">Parents\n\n</div><div alt=\"Unhoused People\">Unhoused People\n\n</div><div alt=\"Low Income People\">Low Income People\n\n</div><div alt=\"Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color\">Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color\n\n</div>\n\n<div>All people \n\n</div></dd><dt name=\"textarea-1727191117616-0\">Describe the challenge you want to address:</dt><dd id=\"textarea-1727191117616-0\" name=\"textarea\">\n\n<div>Many people lack accessible, practical knowledge and resources for urban residents to effectively handle everyday challenges and emergencies**. Many people living in NYC face a combination of risks, including:\n\n1. Personal Safety Concerns:\n - Navigating crowded, high-risk areas (e.g., subways, public spaces) with limited understanding of personal safety practices. \n - Lack of self-defense and de-escalation skills.\n\n2. **Disaster and Emergency Preparedness:** \n - Insufficient knowledge of how to prepare for natural disasters (e.g., floods, hurricanes) and city-specific emergencies like blackouts or transit shutdowns. \n - Limited awareness of available local resources and emergency services.\n\n3. **Health and Mental Wellness Challenges:** \n - Struggles with managing stress and anxiety, especially during crises or urban living pressures. \n - Lack of knowledge about affordable healthcare, mental health resources, and maintaining physical well-being in a fast-paced environment.\n\n4. **Digital Vulnerabilities:** \n - Increasing risks of cyber threats and misinformation, with limited understanding of how to protect personal information and access credible emergency updates.\n\n5. **Community Isolation:** \n - Fragmented networks and a lack of strong community ties that could provide mutual aid during emergencies. \n - Residents often feel unprepared and unsupported in times of crisis due to disconnection.\n\n</div></dd><dt name=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\">What is the solution to the challenge?</dt><dd id=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\" name=\"textarea\">\n\n<div>By addressing these issues, the workshops aim to **equip participants with the tools, knowledge, and community support to feel confident, informed, and ready to face urban challenges and emergencies**. The workshops would not only increase individual resilience but also contribute to building stronger, more connected communities in NYC.\n\n</div></dd><dt name=\"number-1727191411855-0\">Please provide your Zip Code</dt><dd id=\"number-1727191411855-0\" name=\"number\">\n\n<div>11239\n\n</div></dd></dl></xml>"]
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