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Common Misconceptions about Disaster

Emergency Planning

Myth 15: A strong military presence is required in areas affected by disaster in order to discourage law-breakers. Reality: Emergency response should have made a transition from a military activity to a fully civilian one. Myth 16: The mass media create an accurate picture of the disasters on which they report.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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This is what, in the climate environment, the World Meteorological Organization and Disaster Management Agencies at national Government levels are doing. ANALYZE – Evaluate actions taken and understand patterns to improve disaster risk reduction. devastation wrought after massive natural disasters.