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ability to respond to the surge in demand by a sudden onset event like an earthquake
and tsunami warning. Ongoing training of oficials, the media, and the public is essen-
tial, accompanied by documented procedures, checklists, and predetermined priorities
for actions.
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An earthquake will severely disrupt telecommunications and challenge even redun-
dant systems to perform their dissemination responsibilities.
