According
to some reports, the warnings were made well in
advance.
Yet, not much was done. It happened in the world’s
most powerful country.
The aftermaths were stunning. Neighboring states
were worried about how to manage refugees instead
of expressing solidarity.
There are reports of looting and hoarding. Even
worse.
The issues were administrative, managerial and
political.
Well thought out disaster management plans met
the same disaster.
Technology comes into ‘action’.
Internet is flooded with maps, GIS and ‘pre’
and ‘post’ satellite imagery.
Technology might deliver also.
But, if the crisis is human, then?
Bal Krishna, Editor
bal@mycoordinates.org
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