HO CHI MINH CITY — Southeast Asian countries lead the world in disaster preparedness, potentially providing examples for other poor countries threatened by climate change, according to a new Gallup poll analysis.
In a report released last week by Gallup, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia are the four countries with the highest share of households that say they have disaster plans globally. Wealthier countries typically score higher on indicators of planning and agency, but the new findings show that even those with fewer resources can effectively use early warning systems and empower families to be prepared.