Iceland is home to a large population of immigrants. With a high quantity of earthquakes due to the geologic setting of the country, it is essential that those entering receive accurate information to be prepared for the inevitable. We focused our research on furthering this endeavor; by meeting with experts in the field and conducting a preparedness survey, we have determined a significant difference between the preparedness of those born in Iceland and those who were not. To solve this issue, we propose that the Icelandic Red Cross and the Department of Civil Protection work to improve the SMS-based alert system. In addition, the Icelandic Meteorological Office should provide earthquake briefings to the Multicultural Information Center to improve accessibility and build trust. Finally, we propose that future research groups develop an informational source and examine implementation methods while collecting feedback to evaluate success.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Thavanati, Lasya
• Frey, Natalie
• Raffin, Mikayla
• Krimmel, Samuel

Subject

• Health
• Inclusion
• Community
• Learning
• Project-Based Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-101722-112917
• 79251

Keyword

• Immigration
• Earthquake Preparedness
• Resettlement
• Hazard Communication

Advisor

• Solomon, Jeffrey S.
• Stanlick, Sarah Eliza

Year

• 2022

Center

• Reykjavik, Iceland Project Center - IQP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being
• 4 - Quality Education
• 10 - Reducing Inequality

Date created

• 2022-10-17

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-101722-112917

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2022-12-19