Could the system be upside down? : some questions about the current approach to emergency planning.
Material type: TextPublication details: [S.l. : s.n., 199-?]Description: [11] pSubject(s): DDC classification:- 363.347 21
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Books on emergency planning portray communities and emergency agencies as the key players, but research has shown that, in disasters, initial response is by individuals and families. Despite this, those who belong to emergency agencies put emergency duties ahead of family needs. It is time to take a new look at the way planning is done for disaster. This will have to include an examination of the changing nature of the family, including families where both parents have emergency responsibilities
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