Basic Societal Functions
Basic Societal Functions : Major functional components of a society that may be affected either directly or indirectly by an event resulting in a disaster: (1) Medical; (2) Public health; (3) Sanitation and water supplies; (4) Shelter and clothing; (5) Food; (6) Energy supplies; (7) Search and rescue; (8) Public works and engineering; (9) Environment; (10) Logistics and transport; (11) Security; (12) Communications; (13) Economy; and (14) Education. Each of these functional components is composed of many elements. All of the basic societal elements are linked together by a Coordination and Control function provided by the respective governments
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