Disaster Planning Principles
Disaster Planning Principles : (1) Planning is a continuous process. (2) Planning involves attempting to reduce the unknowns in a problematical situation. (3) Planning aims at evoking appropriate actions. (4) Planning should be based on what is likely to happen. (5) Planning must be based on knowledge. (6) Planning should focus on principles. (7) Planning is partly an educational activity. (8) Planning always has to overcome resistance. (Dynes, A Perspective on Planning (3rd Ed., 1981, pp.1-4)