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causes of complex emergencies  

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  • Complex emergencies are caused by several factors, including the number of emergencies, type of emergency, jurisdictions involved, number of victims, and responses required. Pre-planning is required to avoid delays that can be experienced due to complex emergencies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief; Causes of Complex Emergencies]

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