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Preparation People in Florida were better prepared for hurricanes than Haiti. The main factors influencing this was good media coverage, accurate weather forecasting, better housing structure and defences against damage, better education and therefore, greater understanding. Despite all of these advantages over Haiti a survey carried out in 800 Floridians showed that only 53% had taken steps to protect their homes from damage and 25% acknowledged that they did not perceive hurricanes as a big risk. This relaxed attitude may be influenced by their wealth and therefore their ability to fix the damage probably because they had their property and belongings insured and also because of the many people suffering from hurricane Fatigue. Compare this to Haiti, a poor country where most people live on the bread line i.e. they live from day to day providing enough money to feed and clothe their family. Also not everyone in Haiti could afford a radio...

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