Did you know that results from the national survey indicate that 30 percent (+/- 2.6%) of Americans have not prepared because they think that emergency responders will help them and that over 60 percent expect to rely on emergency responders in the first 72 hours following a disaster? This was found in the 2009 Citizen Corps National Survey. It offers comprehensive data on the public’s thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors related to preparedness and community safety for multiple types of hazards. Here are some good places to look for information:
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