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#<mark>'''Community support and self-organization: most likely:</mark> '''Historically, people tend to help rather than harm in disasters. Mutual aid efforts surge, and neighbors support each other. BEECN sites could become rally points where the community organizes itself. Volunteers may naturally emerge to assist with communication, aid distribution, and logistics. | #<mark>'''Community support and self-organization: most likely:</mark> '''Historically, people tend to help rather than harm in disasters. Mutual aid efforts surge, and neighbors support each other. BEECN sites could become rally points where the community organizes itself. Volunteers may naturally emerge to assist with communication, aid distribution, and logistics. | ||
#<mark> '''Overwhelming demand and frustration:'''</mark> If expectations are not managed beforehand (e.g., if the public mistakenly believes BEECN sites will have supplies or immediate emergency responders), frustration could build. Crowds might form, and tensions could rise, especially if people feel their needs aren’t being met. | #<mark> '''Overwhelming demand and frustration:'''</mark> If expectations are not managed beforehand (e.g., if the public mistakenly believes BEECN sites will have supplies or immediate emergency responders), frustration could build. Crowds might form, and tensions could rise, especially if people feel their needs aren’t being met. | ||
# <mark>'''Localized conflicts or aggression: rare but possible:'''</mark> In high-stress environments where life-and-death needs exist, some people might react aggressively—especially if they are injured, desperate, or dealing with trauma. However, research shows that true lawlessness is rare in disasters, and most hostility stems from miscommunication rather than widespread violence. | |||
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In high-stress environments where life-and-death needs exist, some people might react aggressively—especially if they are injured, desperate, or dealing with trauma. However, research shows that true lawlessness is rare in disasters, and most hostility stems from miscommunication rather than widespread violence. | |||
As with all things disaster, we hope for the best and plan for the worst. To that end, we encourage BEECN volunteers to take opportunities to complete De-escalation Training, and Crowd Management Training. Most of all, for volunteer safety, BEECN volunteers should feel empowered to walk away from post owing to '''''ANY''''' conflict when they feel even a little threatened. <br /> | As with all things disaster, we hope for the best and plan for the worst. To that end, we encourage BEECN volunteers to take opportunities to complete De-escalation Training, and Crowd Management Training. Most of all, for volunteer safety, BEECN volunteers should feel empowered to walk away from post owing to '''''ANY''''' conflict when they feel even a little threatened. <br /> | ||
