3. Evaluating Risk in Disaster Scenarios

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the term 'exposure' mean in disaster management?

   Hint

   Think about what assets are at risk.

2. 2.

   Give an example of a natural disaster that has increased in frequency.

   Hint

   Consider what types of weather events impact populations.

3. 3.

   What is the primary factor determining exposure in a disaster scenario?

   • Population size
   • Geographic location
   • Type of hazard

   Hint

   Think about communities' vulnerability based on numbers.

4. 4.

   True or False: The economic status of people has no effect on their vulnerability to hazards.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how wealth impacts preparedness.

5. 5.

   Assess a fictional community with 70% elderly residents during a flood. Discuss what makes this community particularly vulnerable and how disaster plans should be tailored for them.

   Hint

   Focus on age-related challenges.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of socioeconomic status on a community’s ability to recover from a recent earthquake.

   Hint

   Link financial resources to recovery timeliness.