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Common Misconceptions about Disaster

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MARCH 7, 2019

Reality: The imposition of martial law after disaster is extremely rare and implies that normal mechanisms of government were never effective in any way. Myth 15: A strong military presence is required in areas affected by disaster in order to discourage law-breakers. Myth 17: Unburied dead bodies constitute a health hazard.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The report “The Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019” also records major increases in other categories including drought, wildfires , and extreme temperature events. There has also been a rise in geophysical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report.

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