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Disasters do not kill randomly, and being prepared is less about stockpiling supplies and more about building community resilience. The document discusses how national emergency response plans often overlook the needs of vulnerable groups like the chronically ill, and how restrictive prescription benefits make it difficult for individuals to stockpile their own medicines. It argues we should move from focusing solely on individual preparedness to building social connections and support networks to help communities withstand and recover from disasters.
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