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Crime tends to go down in areas hit by natural disasters, while surrounding communities tend to make more donations to charity. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem who looked at natural disasters in the United States from 2004 to 2015 said that instead of widespread looting or other lawlessness, disaster-struck communities actually see a slight decrease in crime. They said the increased giving "could be driven by a shared sense of empathy and solidarity that neighboring communities have." The study was published in the journal Natural Hazards. ( Jerusalem Post )
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