1.3. Components of Disaster Risk

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does vulnerability mean in the context of disaster risk?

   Hint

   Think about factors that make people at risk.

2. 2.

   List one component of economic vulnerability.

   Hint

   Consider how money impacts recovery.

3. 3.

   What do hazards, exposure, and vulnerability collectively define?

   • A natural disaster
   • Disaster risk
   • Emergency response

   Hint

   Consider the factors involved in defining disaster.

4. 4.

   True or False: Vulnerability is solely based on economic factors.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about different aspects of vulnerability.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a community with high socio-economic status and compare it with one having low socio-economic status in terms of disaster vulnerability. Discuss how they would respond differently to the same hazard.

   Hint

   Consider how resources influence recovery.

6. 6.

   Design a disaster response plan for a community identified as highly vulnerable. Include considerations for social, economic, and environmental factors.

   Hint

   Think about how to prioritize assistance for those at risk.