1. Introduction to Disaster Preparedness

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define disaster preparedness.

   Hint

   What does it mean to be ready for a disaster?

2. 2.

   What does risk communication mean?

   Hint

   Think about how we inform others about dangers.

3. 3.

   What is disaster preparedness?

   • Planning for future disasters
   • Ignoring potential threats
   • Waiting for government action

   Hint

   It means being ready for any disaster.

4. 4.

   True or False: Risk communication is only about providing information after a disaster.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how information is shared.

5. 5.

   Propose a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan for a community prone to flooding, addressing both individual and communal responsibilities.

   Hint

   Think about what small technologies could be included.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how different cultural attitudes toward risk may impact disaster preparedness in communities.

   Hint

   Consider how people view government intervention vs. personal initiative.