The response to the disaster was poorly coordinated from "summary" of Chernobyl by Serhii Plokhy
The response to the disaster at Chernobyl was marked by a lack of coordination among the various authorities involved. This lack of coordination was evident from the very beginning, as the reactor operators failed to communicate effectively with the plant managers about the severity of the situation. As a result, crucial decisions were delayed, and valuable time was lost in responding to the crisis. Furthermore, the Soviet government's initial response to the disaster was characterized by a lack of transparency and information sharing. The authorities were hesitant to disclose the true extent of the disaster to...
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