Understanding locals cultures of "common sense"

As Scott (for literature reference see original source document) states, DMAs need to understand the culture or “common sense” of the communities in which they are working. Members of a community recognise and can even predict the habits and behaviours of their own cultural group, and as such, they are an essential resource for DMAs, who often arrive in the community from outside the area.

Note: See source document for full reference.

Cultural Factors: Norms/values, Customs/traditions/rituals, Worldviews, Individual/collective memory, Local knowledge

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

Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery, All disaster phases

Types of Actors Concerned: National civil protection body, Local authorities, Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Government, Red Cross, NGOs, Military, Law enforcement agencies, Healthcare and emergency services, European Civil Protection Mechanism, UN and other international organisations