Dynes, Russell R.2005-03-142005-03-141994http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/595That there is a discrepancy between disaster planning efforts and the actual response experience seems rather universal. That discrepancy is symbolized by the graffiti which predictably surfaces on many walls in post disaster locations-- “First the earthquake, - then disaster. ” That contradiction is seldom reduced as a result of post disaster critiques, since the most usual conclusion is that the plan was adequate but the “people” did not follow it. Another explanation will be provided here. A more plausible explanation for failure is that most planning efforts adopt a number of erroneous assumptions which affect the outcome. Those assumptions are infrequently changed or modified by experience.539864 bytesapplication/pdfen-USdisastrous assumptionscommunity disasterOther