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Common Misconceptions about Disaster

Emergency Planning

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 35: We are well organised to face a pandemic or CBRN attack.