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Self-Check Questions Chapter 10

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1. Why communication is important for emergency management

Communication ensures that issues of transportation and logistics are addressed on

time. For example, communications ensure that residents are informed which mode of

transport and where to access it if there is a disaster (Lindell et al., 2007). It also ensures that

all the necessary resources are set aside so that when the disaster strikes, it does not cause a

lot of losses. For example, through effective communication, enough fuel, food, medicines,

and other crucial items are stored in a secure place between disasters such as hurricanes

strikes. Communication helps in planning, implementing, controlling, and activities before or

even during a disaster. With such effective logistics planning, it becomes easy to conduct

evacuation and recovery processes before and after an emergency (Lindell et al., 2007).

Communication is thus a crucial factor in any emergency management. It helps reduce the

possible effects of a disaster by planning early and creating a perfect response plan.

2. Why can we not make a rational decision, and what efforts do we need to make

to address decision-making challenges?

Before or even during a disaster, rationality cannot be achieved. It is because there are

always complex and uncertain conditions when a disaster strikes. There is always limited

information since sharing information during a disaster (Lindell et al., 2007). To address

challenges in decision-making, it is crucial to increase levels of situational awareness. Doing

so ensures that there is enough information about the surrounding hence making it easy to

make decisions. Also, relying on gut instincts, modern technology, and other support systems

can help make the right decisions. Being keen on the decision-making process can ensure that

potential weaknesses and mistakes are corrected. It is always crucial to be adaptive and

creative (Lindell et al., 2007). It is through such capabilities that the decision-making process

is always effective.

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Running Head: SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS Self-Check Questions Chapter 10 Name Institutional Affiliation 1 SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS 2 1. Why communication is important for emergency management Communication ensures that issues of transportation and logistics are addressed on time. For example, communications ensure that residents are informed which mode of transport and where to access it if there is a disaster (Lindell et al., 2007). It also ensures that all the necessary resources are set aside so that when the disaster strikes, it does not cause a lot of losses. For example, through effective communication, enough fuel, food, medicines, and other crucial items are stored in a secure place between disasters such as hurricanes strikes. Communication helps in planning, implementing, controlling, and activities before or even during a disaster. With such effective logistics planning, it becomes easy to conduct evacuation and recovery processes before and after an emergency (Lindell et al., 2007). Communication is thus a crucial factor in any emergency management. It helps reduce the possible effects of a disaster by planning early and creating a perfect response plan. 2. Why can we not m ...
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