2.2. Social Vulnerability

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define social vulnerability in your own words.

   Hint

   Consider how community factors may play a role.

2. 2.

   What are the three classes of built environment risk?

   Hint

   Recall the classifications.

3. 3.

   What is the main focus of social vulnerability assessments?

   • Identifying financial losses
   • Assessing community risks from disasters
   • Mapping physical infrastructure

   Hint

   Think about the word 'vulnerability'.

4. 4.

   True or False: Economic vulnerability only refers to financial losses due to business disruptions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Expand your understanding of economic implications.

5. 5.

   Analyze a community's vulnerability using both social and scientific methods. What data would you collect, and how would you compare them?

   Hint

   Consider methods for consistent data representation.

6. 6.

   Discuss the potential long-term impacts of neglecting heritage properties vulnerable to flooding.

   Hint

   Think about the cultural and educational significance of history.