1.9 - Importance of Disaster Preparedness
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is disaster preparedness?
💡 Hint: Think about what actions people can take before a disaster occurs.
Name one factor that affects risk perception.
💡 Hint: Consider how often we see news about risks.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What percentage of the public believes there are more risks today than 20 years ago?
💡 Hint: Consider the data provided in the section.
True or False: Corporate executives generally perceive higher risks than the general public.
💡 Hint: Review the comparison data shared.
2 more questions available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Discuss how social dynamics influence the effectiveness of disaster preparedness efforts in a community. Provide examples to illustrate your points.
💡 Hint: Reflect on your own community and recall instances where social interactions led to better outcomes.
Evaluate the role of government communication strategies in shaping public perception of risk and preparedness actions. Analyze both successful and unsuccessful examples.
💡 Hint: Think about recent emergencies and how the public response was shaped by the information shared.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.