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BE

PREPARED

very year, disasters disrupt hundreds of

E thousands of lives. Each catastrophe has
lasting consequences, both for people and property. Being

prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that

accompany disasters. In the case of a fire and where to seek

refuge, neighborhoods, families, and individuals should

know what to do. Educating the public and getting them to

take preparatory actions to better protect themselves in the

face of natural hazards has led to an extensive study of risk.

Recognizing that the scope of disaster preparedness

education must reach a very diverse population means the

methods of delivering risk communication must also be

broad and inclusive. The over-dependence on social media

and high-speed Internet connections, sadly, has the

potential to leave many people in this country without

access to valuable information on disaster preparedness.

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