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Why is communication so important during an emergency?
communication is very important during an emergency because if the message is not spread
anything can happen. It is important to make the community aware of what kind of information they might receive in an emergency. They should also learn what might happen when certain events occur. Giving information ahead of time will help those who need more time to prepare.By spreading the message you can save a lot of lives from what is coming. People must receive accurate information so that they can be prepared and take action.
What forms of communication have been used during recent disasters e.g Hurricane Katrina, the Asian Tsunami?
They are establishing a tsunami warning system in the Indian Ocean. The system will be based on national tsunami centers and the free exchange of necessary data among countries. The tsunami warning system will also include substantial awareness-raising and public education, and will be well integrated into other types of national warning and disaster management systems.