4.1. Disaster Risk Reduction as a National and Local Priority

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Disaster Risk Reduction.

   Hint

   Think about how we manage disasters.

2. 2.

   What is the Hyogo Framework for Action?

   Hint

   Consider international guidelines for disaster management.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of disaster risk reduction?

   • Maximize disaster impacts
   • Minimize disaster risks
   • Ignore disaster planning

   Hint

   Think about what the term 'reduction' means.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Hyogo Framework for Action emphasizes only national-level policies.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the levels of government involved.

5. 5.

   Analyze the implications of having poor disaster planning frameworks in a region prone to natural disasters.

   Hint

   Consider both immediate and long-term effects.

6. 6.

   Propose a plan to engage communities in disaster readiness training.

   Hint

   Think about effective methods to engage different age groups.