Practice Risk Perception And Disaster Risk Preparedness – Part 2 (1.1) - Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better

Practice: Risk Perception and Disaster Risk Preparedness – Part 2

Lesson 1.1Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is disaster preparedness?
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Think about planning and resources.
Question 2.
Name one household preparedness strategy.
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Consider things families can do before a disaster.
3Question 3.
What is one reason communities may resist disaster preparedness initiatives?
- Lack of interest
- Overconfidence in knowledge
- Government reliance
- Both B and C
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Consider factors influencing people's attitudes towards risk.
4Question 4.
True or False: Scientific assessments of risk are always understood and accepted by the community.
- True
- False
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Think about how people perceive risks differently.
Question 5.
Analyze a recent natural disaster in your area. Discuss how well prepared your community was and how risk perception played a role.
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Look at local news reports for insights on how the community reacted.
Question 6.
Create a detailed communication plan to educate your community about a specific disaster risk, ensuring to include elements that address perceptions.
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Think about who your audience is and how best to reach them.

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