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Foreigners and tourists as vulnerable groups in a disaster
30.09.2018
Another group identified by Maltese participants as potentially more vulnerable during disasters were foreigners and tourists In particular, they felt that foreigners may lack the required local knowledge and experience.
Applicable to:
Cultural Factors: Local knowledge
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Local authorities
Recommendations: