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Chapter C, Problem 4CT
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To think critically about: The ways to be safe from the personal risks that arise due to natural disasters like floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
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Personal risk refers to the risk of loss in life and other assets of an individual and families due to natural disasters in the economy such as floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
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UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS: SIMNET >IC<
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