Communities may not take needed actions unless disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation information is communicated:

People need Facts

Explanation:

People need to see evidence that is true, they need to be motivated and sensitized enough so that when such information is out they can act. it all depends on the mental attitude of the general public and there trust in the system they are involved in. In some countries, the citizens done trust in the government and when such notification is out they dont act.

So people need evidences, proves and signs of any potential occurrence of an event or else they may not take needed actions unless disaster preparedness and the likes happen before they act.

there are conflicting perceptions. what cannot be denied is that despite a long history of discrimination, they finally chose to bow out in grace and handed over power to the majority. it was a painful experience for them to part with their prerogatives and some chose to leave the country. however, they did decide to bite the bullet and go through the process with minimum obstructions.

presently, whites are still a force to reckon with. they are well educated, have technical and business expertise, they understand imperatives of good governance and are responsible for keeping south africa connected with developed countries. despite a bitter history, they are useful team members of the south african team.