1.6. Collaboration and Cooperation

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

   Hint

   Think about what schools should do for disaster preparedness.

2. 2.

   What does sensitivity mean in the context of DRR?

   Hint

   How are people made aware of risks?

3. 3.

   What does DRR stand for?

   • Disaster Risk Reduction
   • Disaster Response Resource
   • Disaster Recovery Relief

   Hint

   What is the main goal of DRR?

4. 4.

   True or False: Collaboration is not necessary for effective Disaster Risk Reduction.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Why do teams work together?

5. 5.

   Create a strategy for improving communication between local and governmental bodies in effective disaster management.

   Hint

   Think about how technology might bridge gaps.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case where lack of collaboration led to a failure in DRR initiatives.

   Hint

   Can you recall examples from our discussions?