2. Challenges in Disaster Preparedness

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does risk communication aim to achieve?

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of sharing information regarding safety.

2. 2.

   What is preparedness?

   Hint

   Consider what you do before a disaster happens.

3. 3.

   What is risk communication?

   • A process of providing emergency supplies
   • A process of informing individuals about risks
   • A method of response during disasters

   Hint

   Think about how authorities share disaster information.

4. 4.

   True or False: Most funding for disasters is allocated to preparedness rather than response.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the typical governmental approach to funding during emergencies.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of traditional risk communication strategies in terms of community engagement.

   Hint

   Think about how traditional versus innovative communication methods might affect engagement.

6. 6.

   Given the funding imbalance in disaster management, propose a framework to balance preparedness and response funding.

   Hint

   Consider the resources required to sustain preparedness initiatives.