6.5. Framework of Disaster Risk Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does disaster risk management focus on?

   Hint

   Think about the goals of disaster management.

2. 2.

   Name one profession that contributes to the built environment.

   Hint

   This could be someone who designs buildings.

3. 3.

   What is the main goal of disaster risk management?

   • To ignore risks
   • To reduce and manage risks
   • To increase vulnerability

   Hint

   Consider why we study this area.

4. 4.

   True or False: The built environment has no impact on disaster risk management.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how buildings and infrastructure impact communities.

5. 5.

   Consider a coastal city facing regular hurricanes. Design a disaster management plan that includes all seven phases and explains how each phase interrelates.

   Hint

   Break down each phase and think about how they can support each other.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of socioeconomic disparities on disaster recovery in a specific case, such as Hurricane Katrina.

   Hint

   Consider the demographics affected and the resources available.