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6. Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better

The chapter discusses the crucial need for risk perception and disaster risk preparedness as vital components in disaster recovery strategies. It emphasizes the rising frequency and economic losses from disasters, particularly in urbanized regions of Asia, and explores the inadequacy of solely structural measures to ensure community resilience. The importance of promoting risk awareness and preparedness practices among populations is highlighted as a necessary approach to mitigate disaster impacts.

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Sections

  • 1

    Disaster Recovery And Build Back Better

    This section explores the critical role of risk perception in disaster preparedness and recovery, emphasizing the need for enhanced awareness and structural measures.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.1

    Risk Perception And Disaster Risk Preparedness – Part 1

    This section discusses the critical relationship between risk perception and disaster preparedness, particularly in disaster-prone regions like Asia.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.2

    Introduction To Risk Perception And Preparedness

    This section emphasizes the significance of risk perception and preparedness in disaster management, particularly in disaster-prone regions such as Asia.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.3

    Hazards And Risks

    This section discusses the various types of hazards and risks associated with natural disasters, emphasizing the need for risk perception and preparedness.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.4

    Disaster Risk In Asia

    This section discusses the pressing issue of disaster risk in Asia, emphasizing the importance of disaster preparedness and the economic and social impacts of increasing natural hazards.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.5

    Urbanization And Disaster Exposure

    This section examines the growing risks associated with urbanization in disaster-prone regions, particularly Asia, emphasizing the need for increased risk perception and preparedness.

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  • 1.6

    Trends In Disasters And Economic Losses

    This section examines the increase in disaster frequency, particularly in urban areas, and the associated economic losses, emphasizing the need for better risk preparedness.

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  • 1.7

    Need For Structural Measures And Preparedness

    This section highlights the importance of structural measures in disaster preparedness, emphasizing the need for proactive risk awareness and community resilience.

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  • 1.8

    Promoting Risk Awareness And Preparedness Measures

    The section emphasizes the importance of risk awareness and preparedness measures in disaster recovery, particularly in Asia, where vulnerability to disasters is exacerbated by urbanization.

    Learning Practice

References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Asia is one of the most dis...
  • Structural measures alone a...
  • Enhancing risk awareness an...

Final Test

Revision Tests