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I have noticed that when a flood or disaster strikes continental Europe there are very few "civilians" lending aid and sandbagging. They seem to rely on the civil authorities to do this kind of work – almost exclusively. While the same disaster is often met with a sizeable “civilian” response in the US and Canada. Having had professionally attended to disasters and other incidents in the US, Europe and Asia I can say the Europeans are unique in my observation. The citizens don’t pitch in – consciously. Suggesting to an individual they do so will get you a dirty look.
I believe it may be different in the UK, but in the Benelux, the FRG, and Italy it was uncommon to see a citizen response to anything, including something as small as a car wreck. - Other than looting.
I’m not trolling – honestly. I was just struck by my observations while in Europe and the current floods brought back these memories. Any comments.
I believe it may be different in the UK, but in the Benelux, the FRG, and Italy it was uncommon to see a citizen response to anything, including something as small as a car wreck. - Other than looting.
I’m not trolling – honestly. I was just struck by my observations while in Europe and the current floods brought back these memories. Any comments.