5.1. Methods Applied

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is community participation?

   Hint

   Think about local responses to disasters.

2. 2.

   Name one tool used for assessing community risks.

   Hint

   Consider visual tools.

3. 3.

   What major disaster occurred in Mumbai in 2005?

   • Earthquake
   • Flood
   • Tsunami

   Hint

   Remember the impact of heavy rainfall.

4. 4.

   True or False: Community participation is optional in disaster management.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the role of locals in managing risks.

5. 5.

   Design a community engagement strategy for a new flood risk area based on the methodologies discussed. Include tools you would use and why.

   Hint

   Incorporate both qualitative and quantitative methods.

6. 6.

   Discuss how different stakeholder groups can be included in the disaster risk management framework and the potential challenges of each.

   Hint

   Consider the role of each stakeholder in governance.