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After the December 2004 tsunami, those in Thailand who lost friends and relatives consulted notice boards for news, like this one in Ban Nian. © Yoshi Shimizu / International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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Here are some points to ponder on disaster mitigation efforts:
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Why do you think the mainstream media focuses on some disasters and not on others?
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How much control do you think humanity has over natural disasters?
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Increasing urban risks make people living in cities, especially in the developing world, more vulnerable to disasters. Is the international community doing enough to address this problem?
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Having insurance helps people recover from disasters. How should such coverage be provided to the poor and by whom?
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Many commentators cited a failure of coordination and communication among U.S. responders in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Why do you think this happened?
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There are many good examples of disaster preparedness (see “Programs that Work”); how can governments be encouraged to make these investments?
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How might coalitions dealing with disaster mitigation be strengthened?
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