Disaster Management

Ways To Improve Emotional Preparedness

Compiled by Antone P. Braga

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The millions of people each year who suffer disasters such as earthquake, hurricane, fire and flood are generally surprised to find disasters happen not just to other people. Probably the most difficult aspect following survival of a disaster is in having to enter the realm of the unknown. Under the circumstances most people are not psychologically up to the task. It is very common to see people in a state of shock, confusion and helplessness. Those who are objective, informed and prepared are inclined to be more emotionally level and competent...

With such compelling information, the question is why haven't we been able to do more to prevent the crisis of unprepared disaster survivors? The answer is: relinquished responsibility/authority.
© 2008

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"Thank you...regarding your vital information on Preparedness...a good reminder of ways of helping prevent stress by Preparedness. Good Luck with your book."
--DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH
AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, USA

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Resources:
About the author: http://www.DisasterPrepared.net/aboutus.html
Full article: http://www.DisasterPrepared.net/preparedness.html
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