1.6. Poverty and Disaster Impact

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are disaster risk reduction strategies?

   Hint

   Think about actions taken before disasters.

2. 2.

   Name one everyday risk faced by communities.

   Hint

   Consider risks that occur regularly.

3. 3.

   What is Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)?

   • A. Strategies to increase disaster risks
   • B. Strategies to minimize disaster risks
   • C. Strategies unrelated to poverty

   Hint

   Consider what the term 'reduction' implies.

4. 4.

   True or False: Everyday risks are only associated with natural disasters.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on what constitutes everyday risks.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the long-term societal changes in a community that has repeatedly faced disasters, considering poverty aspects.

   Hint

   Consider sustainable development and recovery initiatives.

6. 6.

   Formulate a disaster response strategy that incorporates poverty alleviation measures for a hypothetical case study community facing frequent flooding.

   Hint

   Think about combining community education with financial support.