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Citizen lack of preparedness may be linked to perceived cultural traits, such as resourcefulness
30.09.2018
Other Maltese participants explained a lack of preparedness via perceived cultural traits – “we do not prepared ourselves well, but Malta and the Maltese are very resourceful and we get through disasters like in the wars in the past” – or the loss of awareness through history.
Applicable to:
Cultural Factors: Norms/values, Worldviews
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Response, Recovery, Preparedness
Types of Actors Concerned: Government, National civil protection body
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