Perceived relative ease of mobilisation of nomad-type communities

The responsiveness of community members would not be a problem, as the Ferentari Roma population are perceived as not having valuable assets or possessions, and that they are perceived as accustomed to being 'on the run', thus it is perceived that mobilizing the community would be rather easily done.

Cultural Factors: Socio-economic status, Communication

Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards

Disaster Phases: Response

Types of Actors Concerned: Local authorities, National civil protection body, Healthcare and emergency services, Law enforcement agencies

Recommendations:

• Develop guidelines for disaster practitioners that take into consideration the different needs of and approaches to different ethnical groups