A sense of solidarity as a cultural trait that may be incorporated in formal guidelines for disaster response

The participants revealed a strong sense of solidarity with others and an explicit hands-on approach, construing both these traits as a specific Maltese “culture to help”. These aspects could be embedded as shared values in behavioural guidelines for disaster situations.

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

Disaster Phases: Recovery, Preparedness, Response

Types of Actors Concerned: Local authorities, Government