3.2. Proactive Risk Financing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Proactive Risk Financing?

   Hint

   Think about financing aimed at prevention.

2. 2.

   Name one reason why people may underestimate risk.

   Hint

   Consider how awareness impacts perception.

3. 3.

   What does proactive risk financing aim to achieve?

   • A. Increase emergency spending
   • B. Decrease vulnerability
   • C. Eliminate risks completely

   Hint

   Focus on what proactive measures are trying to do.

4. 4.

   True or False: Most funding is allocated towards proactive disaster preparedness.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the funding priorities discussed.

5. 5.

   Develop a plan for a community to increase disaster preparedness that includes at least three proactive measures and necessary funding sources.

   Hint

   Consider ways to engage the community in funding initiatives.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impacts of poor risk communication during a recent disaster response in a localized situation.

   Hint

   Review examples of miscommunication in significant disaster events.