Legal protection for volunteer helpers in disaster situations is very important because it removes the significant personal financial risk they would otherwise face, thereby encouraging them to offer crucial aid. Without such protection, volunteers could be sued for damages if something inadvertently goes wrong while they are trying to help, creating a strong disincentive to act. For instance, if a volunteer accidentally causes a minor injury while moving an unconscious person to safety, or damages property while trying to access someone trapped, t....
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