Practice Concept Of Disaster Vulnerability (2.1) - Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better

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Question 1.
Define disaster in your own words.
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Think about everyday events that disrupt life.
Question 2.
What does vulnerability mean?
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Consider factors that might increase risk.
3Question 3.
What are the three critical components of disaster risk?
- Exposure
- Vulnerability
- Hazard
- Risk Assessment
- Recovery
- Resilience
- Plan
- Respond
- Recover
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Consider how each factor interacts with the others.
4Question 4.
True or False: Vulnerability only refers to physical factors.
- True
- False
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Consider all aspects contributing to risk.
Question 5.
Analyze how a natural disaster could impact different socioeconomic groups in a community.
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Consider factors like income, housing quality, and access to emergency services.
Question 6.
Develop a strategy for increasing community resilience against a specific hazard. What internal and external factors will you address?
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Think about both preventative measures and recovery supports.

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