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==== 2.) Training and socializing ==== | ==== 2.) Training and socializing ==== | ||
[[File:Disasterville.jpg|thumb|''NETs playing the [https://nationalcert.org/resources/cert-activity-kits/disasterville Disasterville] board game earlier in 2023.'']] | |||
But earthquake response planning is not the only reason we've heard from teams that they organize and meet with each other. They also meet to: | But earthquake response planning is not the only reason we've heard from teams that they organize and meet with each other. They also meet to: | ||
* '''Train together.''' This is done on different scales...everywhere from tabletop exercises to full blown comprehensive search and rescue at Scenario Village. | * '''Train together.''' This is done on different scales...everywhere from tabletop exercises to full blown comprehensive search and rescue at [[Scenario Village]]. Training together as a team is important because team members should build relationships and working routines ''before'' they need to work together in an intense response situation. | ||
* '''Socialize.''' The basic act of socializing together is the most important part of community resilience. After all, as we say at PBEM, the number one best thing you can do to prepare for a disaster is get to know your neighbors.<ref>A few good sources on that, if you're interested: | |||
[https://theconversation.com/recovering-from-disasters-social-networks-matter-more-than-bottled-water-and-batteries-69611 - Recovering from disasters: Social networks matter more than bottled water and batteries] | |||
- [https://www.npr.org/2011/07/04/137526401/the-key-to-disaster-survival-friends-and-neighbors The Key To Disaster Survival? Friends And Neighbors] | |||
- [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/08/mutual-aid-climate-disaster Why knowing your neighbors could save you in the next climate disaster] | |||
- [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-07/how-to-ease-the-mental-health-impacts-of-disasters As Disasters Worsen, Cities and Researchers Eye Social Resilience] | |||
- [https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-18/california-storm-disaster-response-government-people-powered Column: Even in a flood, government can’t save us. Disaster response must be people-powered] | |||
- [https://kathmandupost.com/national/2022/07/10/locals-are-first-responders-during-disasters-but-they-are-ill-equipped-and-untrained Locals are first responders during disasters but they are ill-equipped and untrained]</ref> | |||
== Notes and References == | == Notes and References == | ||
