The last few days have been marked by the impending disaster and the cyclone Barbara, which crossed the Balkans. The authorities took measures, in advance, some of the population panicked, others ignored... the recommendations, there was also a chorus that claimed that it was exaggerated, but fortunately the damage was not major. It is becoming clear that people are somewhat better prepared to face disasters, but the battle is a very complicated one. Beyond gratuitous alarmism or excess of