Lack of Alignment in Emergency Response by Systems and the Public: A Dutch Disaster Health Literacy Case Study.
Kristine SorensenPublished in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2020)
The case study showed shortcomings in communication and a lack of alignment in the emergency response of the authorities as well as the public's disaster health literacy. Immediate action points were apparent, and a more profound evaluation is recommended to avoid further escalation of an emergency in the future. Trust needs to be built before the next incident strikes.