6.4. Seven Phases of Disaster Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is risk reduction?

   Hint

   Think about actions that prevent disasters from occurring.

2. 2.

   Name one phase of disaster management.

   Hint

   It’s the first step in understanding disaster risks.

3. 3.

   What phase comes first in disaster management?

   • Emergency Relief
   • Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
   • Reconstruction

   Hint

   Think about what needs to be assessed before any action can be taken.

4. 4.

   True or False: Emergency relief happens during the response phase.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider timing in disaster management.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how integrating sustainable development into disaster recovery can affect community resilience in future events.

   Hint

   Consider the long-term benefits of sustainable practices.

6. 6.

   Analyze the potential challenges faced during the emergency relief phase and propose solutions.

   Hint

   Think about how to prepare for unpredictability in disasters.