Why Americans aren’t prepared for the next mega-disaster - SmartPlanet

Why Americans aren’t prepared for the next mega-disaster - SmartPlanet: "After 9/11, we don’t find much change in the willingness of the general population in doing what they need to do. I speak a lot, and virtually every audience, I ask, “How many of you are prepared, according to published guidelines, for a major disaster?” If I get more than two or three hands in a crowded auditorium, I’m always surprised. It’s even true among disaster planning professionals. There’s a very high level of resistance in the general public to following guidelines to get prepared."