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The Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) Website


Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)

Social vulnerability refers to the resilience of communities when confronted by external stresses on human health, stresses such as natural or human-caused disasters, or disease outbreaks. Reducing social vulnerability can decrease both human suffering and economic loss. ATSDR's Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. census variables at tract level to help local officials identify communities that may need support in preparing for hazards, or recovering from disaster. This website provides resources from the CDC on the Social Vulnerability Index.

Website:

http://svi.cdc.gov