What is the reality of Risk Assessment?
An American study from a few years ago showed that most Americans interviewed were not knowledgeable on risk assessment. This answer even included people living in high-risk areas with over 1000 tornadoes per year. Most of those interrogated said they did not have a survival kit for disasters. This was due to them assuming emergency services would simply help them. Although there was a discrepancy between high and lower incomes in terms of readiness, those who could afford it still often chose not to.
How to take appropriate precautions?
It is essential to remain aware of the potential dangers of an area. This can help greatly in accurate risk assessment. A majority of underprepared people simply prepare for the wrong issue. Hurricane Sandy was a prime example of it. Inhabitants worried about winds. Instead, floodings were the most devastating. It is also key to understand a risk can happen to anyone. Specialists warn about the Optimistic Bias, which makes people assume bad things only happen to others. This bias is avoidable by remaining aware of our surroundings. Besides, risks are never fully predictable, and it is essential to truly be as prepared as possible.
Accordingly, local councils should provide updated and accurate safety information as necessary. This could be to remind citizens of known risks or to educate them on new hazards better. Preparing survival kits is an essential step all should take to ensure safe evacuations as necessary.
Why Hazavoid?
Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels.
The Hazavoid systems offer you assistance with your mass communication needs. When so many American citizens seem unaware of the dangers around them, it becomes essential to take action. At the push of a button, users can activate an entire system and protect a broad area. With custom WiLAS tones also available, it is possible to be as accurate as possible. Automatic activation is also available with the WiLERT system. Within seconds, beacons will flash brightly to alert those around, even without actions from others.