Haiti Earthquake Simulation 3

Haiti Earthquake Simulation- 3
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Haiti Earthquake Simulation- 3
As a survivor, I realized that communication lines were important. During the earthquake, getting assistance was difficult since the emergency numbers were down since the communication cables were damaged. Communication is an aspect of a disaster that I had never considered. Since the cables were undersea, they were prone to interruption by the tragedy. This paralyzed efforts to reach the emergency teams. The lack of reliable emergency numbers inspired me to propose common crisis numbers that relied on landlines, or that did not rely on undersea connectivity.
This simulation is realistic since it shows how difficult it can be to maintain hope and be optimistic in such a tough situation. The game helps in explaining that it is necessary to be hopeful during and after a tragedy. It is also realistic since it brings all the players of a disaster together and it shows the reality that is presented by a calamity. It also demonstrates the role that people involved in a tragedy should play in saving a life.
What was realistic about the simulation was the fact that it involved survivors, aid workers, and journalists. Typically, these are the people you expect around a disaster-stricken area, and they all have roles to play. What seemed unrealistic was the presence of soldiers telling Haitians to write their addresses and phone numbers, yet they no longer had homes (Inside Disaster, 2010). There could have been a better educational experience if such a program was implemented in learning institutions since tragedy does not select who to affect.

If the heavily populated area in Bhutan and Brunei were to be struck by tragedy, they would fare poorly. Recovery efforts would be tampered with due to dense populations in small towns and congestion. However, there would be plenty of survivors due to technological advancements in the countries. Global support would also be available to them since they are bordered by India and China which are advanced nations (Margesson & Taft-Morales, 2010).
References
Inside Disaster (2010). Inside the Haiti Earthquake. Inside Disaster. Retrieved from http://insidedisaster.com/haiti/experience
Margesson, R., & Taft-Morales, M. (2010, February). Haiti earthquake: Crisis and response. Library of Congress Washington DC Congressional Research Service.