What are the differences between urban, suburban, or rural communities that impact the types of
responses to crises? Explain your response.
Suburban areas frequently exhibit a higher concentration of residential properties and inhabitants
while displaying a lower level of business density. Moreover, these locations tend to possess a
higher socioeconomic status compared to metropolitan areas (Bunbell et al., 2017). On the other
hand, rural areas typically exhibit smaller population sizes and are likely to experience limited
availability of communal facilities. Substance usage and addiction, as well as poverty and
criminality, are commonly recognized as significant issues in both rural and urban settings
(Bunbell et al., 2017). Moreover, due to limited resources, law enforcement and other crisis
groups may encounter challenges delivering vital services to rural areas (Bunbell et al., 2017).
In contrast to rural regions, suburban areas frequently exhibit superior connectivity to urban
centers, facilitating access to a wide range of critical services (Bunbell et al., 2017). Moreover,
although law enforcement agencies are typically the initial responders in emergencies, their
ability to provide comprehensive assistance may be limited, especially in rural areas. In a crisis,
communities may face significant challenges in their recovery process if the allocation of
resources is inadequate or if essential resources are inaccessible.
References
Bunbell, B. E., Davidson, T. M., Dewey, D., Price, M., & Ruggiero, K. J. (2017). Rural and
Urban/Suburban Families' Use of a Web-Based Mental Health Intervention. Telemedicine journal
and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association, 23(5), 390–396.
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