Reproducibility package for Household vulnerability to and preparedness for disasters in Haiti

This paper examines the socioeconomic factors correlated with vulnerability to natural hazards using data from the High-Frequency Phone Survey conducted in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The results indicate a high overall exposure to hazards, with a significant number of individuals living in households facing the threat of multiple hazards. Specifically, 76 percent of respondents reside in households facing three or more hazards. Furthermore, the analysis finds that disaster preparedness is generally low, with the poorest households experiencing the most significant challenges. Specifically, households in the two bottom wealth quintiles are less likely to have the necessary supplies to adequately prepare for and respond to disasters compared to those in the upper quintiles. Moreover, the education level of the household head and access to the internet are found to be correlated with the likelihood of having better disaster preparedness. This suggests that higher levels of education and internet access play a significant role in improving preparedness levels among households. Overall, these findings highlight the importance of addressing socioeconomic factors when developing strategies to enhance resilience to natural hazards. By focusing on improving disaster preparedness among the most vulnerable households and promoting education and internet access, policymakers can mitigate the negative impacts of natural disasters on affected communities.