6.2. Expertise in Disaster Context

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does Disaster Risk Reduction mean?

   Hint

   Think about reducing something bad.

2. 2.

   Name two roles of built environment professionals.

   Hint

   Who designs structures?

3. 3.

   What is the meaning of disaster risk reduction?

   • A method for emergency response
   • Strategies to minimize disaster impact
   • Insurance policies for disasters

   Hint

   Think about reducing something harmful.

4. 4.

   True or False: Built environment professionals only work after a disaster occurs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider their role in planning.

5. 5.

   Discuss how integrating local knowledge into disaster preparedness can influence the overall success of disaster management strategies.

   Hint

   Think about what local people know about past disasters.

6. 6.

   Create a plan that showcases the integration of built environment professionals in a practical disaster management scenario.

   Hint

   Consider what each professional adds to the plan.