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18. The Role of Social Networks in Disaster Preparedness

The chapter explores the crucial role of social networks in disaster preparedness by emphasizing the necessity to gather critical information for decision-making. It highlights the challenges faced in contexts like Bangladesh and introduces innovative solutions such as rainwater harvesting. The discussion emphasizes the importance of information sources, the role of cohesive networks, and the need to expand beyond direct connections to enhance knowledge and understanding of disaster preventive measures.

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Sections

  • 1

    Disaster Recovery And Build Back Better

    This section explores the significance of social networks in disaster preparedness and recovery, emphasizing how information sharing can aid communities in adopting preventive technologies.

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  • 1.1

    The Role Of Social Networks In Disaster Preparedness

    This section discusses the impact of social networks in gathering critical information for disaster preparedness.

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  • 2

    Context Of The Bangladesh Water Crisis

    The section discusses the water crisis in Bangladesh, highlighting the challenges of arsenic contamination and water salinity, and emphasizes the potential of rainwater harvesting as a solution.

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  • 2.1

    Challenges In Drinking Water

    This section discusses the drinking water challenges facing Bangladesh, focusing on arsenic contamination and the salinity of surface water.

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  • 2.2

    The Solution: Rainwater Harvesting

    This section discusses the importance of rainwater harvesting as a sustainable solution to water scarcity in Bangladesh, emphasizing the role of social networks in promoting this innovation.

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  • 3

    Adoption Of Rainwater Tanks

    The section discusses the necessity of adopting rainwater tanks in Bangladesh for enhancing drinking water security amidst contamination issues.

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  • 3.1

    Need For Information To Make Decisions

    This section highlights the importance of collecting information through social networks in order to make informed decisions regarding disaster preparedness.

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  • 3.2

    Types Of Required Information

    This section discusses the role of social networks in acquiring essential information for disaster preparedness, specifically regarding innovative solutions like rainwater harvesting in Bangladesh.

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  • 3.3

    Sources Of Information

    This section discusses the role of social networks in gathering critical information for disaster preparedness and decision-making.

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  • 4

    The Significance Of Social Networks

    This section explores the critical role of social networks in disaster preparedness, particularly in collecting and disseminating vital information for effective decision-making.

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  • 4.1

    Personal Versus Weak Networks

    This section examines the significance of social networks in disaster preparedness, differentiating between personal and weak networks in the context of information gathering.

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  • 4.2

    Direct And Indirect Relationships

    This section explores how social networks facilitate the gathering of critical information necessary for disaster preparedness and response.

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  • 4.3

    Cohesive Groups And Their Functions

    This section explores the importance and role of cohesive groups in disaster preparedness and information dissemination.

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  • 5

    Information Sharing Dynamics

    The section discusses the critical role of social networks in facilitating information gathering for effective disaster preparedness and response.

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  • 5.1

    Nature Of Information In Cohesive Networks

    This section explores the role of social networks in gathering critical information for disaster preparedness and response, emphasizing the importance of collective action.

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  • 5.2

    Social Obligations And Peer Influence

    This section discusses the role of social networks in disaster preparedness and the importance of social obligations and peer influence in encouraging innovative solutions like rainwater harvesting.

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  • 5.3

    Constraints Of Cohesive Networks

    This section explores the critical role of social networks in disaster preparedness, emphasizing how constraints within cohesive networks can impact the flow of information.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Social networks are essenti...
  • People's willingness to ado...
  • Cohesive networks provide s...

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