Myth	Reality
Dead bodies are an immediate concern for the health and well-being of surrounding people.	It is widely shown in literature that dead bodies do not warrant a swift action to control for epidemics during a disaster (Morgan and De Goyet, 2005). Death due to trauma is not a health concern unless they are in direct contact with water or food supply.
Disasters kill at random.	Vulnerable populations and communities are those that suffer from disaster effects.
International volunteers are always needed.	Many communities are capable of assessing their needs themselves. International action should only be taken when they request it.
Rooting, rioting, and general misbehavior is highly common after disasters.	Altruism is often demonstrated during times of strife; however, there are always going to be certain cases of misbehavior.