2.5. Time of Day and Risk Perception

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a hazard?

   Hint

   Think about events that can cause damage.

2. 2.

   Define vulnerability.

   Hint

   Consider who is likely to be harmed by a disaster.

3. 3.

   What are the three components of disaster risk?

   Hint

   Remember the acronym HEV.

4. 4.

   True or False: Risk perception does not change based on time of day.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about when people are asleep.

5. 5.

   Imagine you are a disaster response planner. How would you incorporate time of day into your strategies?

   Hint

   Think about how alarms or notifications can adapt to day/night cycles.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of nighttime urban landslides compared to daytime rural landslides.

   Hint

   Consider both the population density and alertness of the residents.