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The challenge of considering cultural factors in the immediate response to a disaster
30.09.2018
Even though several publications have suggested that culture has an impact on disaster management, the confusing immediacy of disaster situations seems to present little opportunity for disaster managers to consider cultural factors in their response in the absence of a well-articulated strategy.
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Cultural Factors: Customs/traditions/rituals, Norms/values
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations
Disaster Phases: Response
Types of Actors Concerned: National civil protection body
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