Problem: In the context of hazards and disasters, why is cultural competence important? Cultural knowledge and skills can be easily transferred from one location to another Community-based cultural dynamics affect the processes and outcomes of emergency response and recovery Standardized quick response strategies and disaster protocols can be applied to any context without revisions; therefore, cultural competence is not important to hazards and disaster research There has been a decline in disaster events globally; therefore, cultural competence is not as important as it was previously