Anticipating human behavior in disasters-myths-exaggerations

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Anticipating Human Behavior in Disasters: Myths, Exaggerations and Realities

An 6.9 earthquake has just occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has damaged thousands of homes and offices, which will take months to repair. It is now winter and the temperatures are reaching record lows. The mayor has requested that you open up shelters for everyone that has been affected.

Is this a good or bad decision?

What should you tell this community leader?

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