The Activities of Disaster Relief Organizations During the Permanent Housing Phase of Recovery: a Case Study Analysis Page: 59
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indicates the severe blow the rental market suffered as a
result of the Loma Prieta earthquake.
The community of Watsonville, although a congenial
place to live, has its share of difficulties. Its
vulnerability to disasters, high low income populations and
extreme housing shortage all contributed to the process of
housing recovery. A recognition of the divisiveness in the
community existed prior to the disaster, but a sense of
unity was facilitated by the earthquake experience. The
characteristics and atmosphere of Watsonville were important
in the formation and process of permanent housing recovery.
It is important to have an understanding of community
location, structure and atmosphere. A conflict in the
community over Latino representation on the city government
created a divisive atmosphere in the community prior to the
earthquake. A lack of networks among community groups,
particularly those responding to Latino issues, was evident
before the disaster. Although the community had housing and
political dilemmas prior to the earthquake, it still was a
community that cared for its residents. The feeling by
residents of Watsonville throughout the earthquake recovery
process was enhanced by this atmosphere of recognized need
for unity in the community. The disaster and its response
reinforced a solidarity in the community.
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Ephraim, Melinda M. H. The Activities of Disaster Relief Organizations During the Permanent Housing Phase of Recovery: a Case Study Analysis, thesis, August 1992; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500884/m1/66/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .