From climate change to war: why being prepared for emergencies is our responsibility
Tue Sep 02 2025
What happens when a natural disaster hits, or we lose access to power, water and the internet?
NTU’s Professor Rowena Hill, an expert in emergency response and Professor of Psychology, says it’s time we all played a more active role in preparedness.
As disasters become more frequent and complex, relying solely on the government isn’t enough. We need to shift from a consumer mindset to one of citizenship – where communities work together to support emergency response efforts.
With the UK emergency alert system test coming this week, now’s a perfect time to think about how prepared we really are.
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What happens when a natural disaster hits, or we lose access to power, water and the internet? NTU’s Professor Rowena Hill, an expert in emergency response and Professor of Psychology, says it’s time we all played a more active role in preparedness. As disasters become more frequent and complex, relying solely on the government isn’t enough. We need to shift from a consumer mindset to one of citizenship – where communities work together to support emergency response efforts. With the UK emergency alert system test coming this week, now’s a perfect time to think about how prepared we really are.