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Hurricane Miltonlanded in the Tampa Bay area of Florida yesterday (October 10).
A storm is only the beginning, explainedProfessor Michel De LHerbe.
Rescue efforts, removing wreckage, and addressing the losses of those most affected are the most difficult aspects.
For De LHerbe, the coordination displayed by the states inhabitants was remarkable.
Floridians have been an example of resilience during this crisis.
This is why programs such as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) are so important.
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Those processes carry their own risks already, Prats added.
Mass evacuations can lead to significant traffic congestion, so identifying the shortest and safest routes is critical.
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For families with pets, there are shelters that arepet-friendly.
Prats seconded this, explaining that keeping pets identifiable through collars and microchips is also essential.
Sadly, that method isuselessin the face of a Category 5 hurricane.
Higher floors are more exposed to strong winds.
If theres an evacuation order, its important to follow it, Prats reiterated.
Promoting stories like these may encouragerisky behavior, Prats argued.
Its important that mainstream media outlets are aligned with and focused on disseminating official information during these events.
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De LHerbe, however, was more severe in his assessment.
We must not romanticize the emergency, he stated.
While these anecdotes might be fun, they are directly related to ultimatelyindividualistic attitudes.
ProfessorMichel De LHerbeis an Emergency Management Consultant.
Nowadays, he operates his firm,MGMT.
Camilo Pratsworked for the United Nations from 2015 to 2023.
He currently serves as Project Lead atE2BIZ.
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