5. Knowledge and Perception of Risk

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is risk communication?

   Hint

   Think about how authorities inform the public.

2. 2.

   Why do people ignore safety warnings?

   Hint

   Consider human nature and how people perceive risks.

3. 3.

   What does risk perception refer to?

   • How individuals feel about a risk
   • The actual level of risk
   • How people interpret threats

   Hint

   Consider how your friends might view a storm differently.

4. 4.

   True or False: Governments typically focus more on disaster preparedness than response after a disaster.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about where most of the funding goes.

5. 5.

   Design a community engagement strategy to increase disaster preparedness. Include methods to address misconceptions.

   Hint

   Think outside of traditional communication methods.

6. 6.

   Critique the funding allocation for disaster management in a specific country. What changes would you suggest?

   Hint

   What might happen if prevention funding was increased?