Michael
Petruccelli says: Take
responsibility for your decision. Before you
decide you will not evacuate, accept full responsibility for that decision.
Many times people disobey warning signs or evacuation orders thinking that if
something bad happens they will be rescued.
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In addition to folks winning the
Darwin Award this way, emergency services personnel (a "scarce
resource" during a disaster) are put unnecessarily into harm's way. Many
potential rescuers have died or been injured in their attempts to rescue
people. It is much safer to prepare and follow warnings.
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If you are told to evacuate and
decide not to do it, acknowledge your responsibility for your decision, and do
not expect to be rescued later.
