During a catastrophic event, the ability of the personnel responsible for responding to such an event is due not only to a pre-existing knowledge or ability, but also to the degree of familiarity with the scenario that must be faced. Especially in the case of high-impact but potentially unlikely events, an appropriate response is based on the fact that staff are able to perform their assigned tasks with precision, and to coordinate efficiently with other operators. Psychological effects of stress due to having to face a situation to which the staff is unfamiliar can have a significant impact on performance, thus leading to a degradation in the effectiveness of the intervention and the consequent loss of human life.
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