53. “Security will have to be posted at hospitals, clinics, and first-aid stations to control hysterical citizens demanding immediate attention.”
COMMENT: This also is true at evacuation centers, shelters, etc. In my
experience, “hysterical” behavior occasionally occurs, but is relatively
rare. Demanding, aggressive, unrealistic and even hostile behavior is more
common. Either way...security is a prime concern.
Having your proper identification with you is important. Except for
personnel responding from outside a stricken area (mutual aid), it is always
much better to have maintained an ongoing, working relationship with local
officials. Also, how you conduct yourself, (i.e. - professionally) will carry
you a long way towards establishing rapport with others.