8. Statistical Aspects of Disasters

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does 'built environment' refer to?

   Hint

   Think about structures and where people live.

2. 2.

   Name one phase of disaster management.

   Hint

   Consider what comes first in disaster planning.

3. 3.

   What is included in the built environment?

   • Only residential buildings
   • Infrastructure like roads and bridges
   • Both residential buildings and infrastructure

   Hint

   Think of various types of structures.

4. 4.

   True or False: Disaster preparedness only involves physical resources.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what else is necessary for effective preparedness.

5. 5.

   Analyze a community in your area. Identify the built environment features that could improve disaster resilience and list social factors that might worsen vulnerability.

   Hint

   Consider both physical and social elements in your analysis.

6. 6.

   Create a detailed plan for disaster preparedness for a hypothetical town. Include phases and how to incorporate community training.

   Hint

   Think about each phase and how community involvement can strengthen the plan.