Practice Need for Information to Make Decisions - 3.1 | 18. The Role of Social Networks in Disaster Preparedness | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is disaster preparedness?

💡 Hint: Think about steps taken before a disaster occurs.

Question 2

Easy

Why is social networking important in disaster preparedness?

💡 Hint: Consider how families help each other during emergencies.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does disaster preparedness focus on?

  • Only recovery
  • Planning and preparation
  • Information gathering only

💡 Hint: Think about the steps taken prior to a disaster.

Question 2

True or False: Weak ties are less useful than strong ties in gathering new information.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how friends-of-friends might provide insights.

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze a case where a community failed to prepare for a flood due to lack of diverse information sources. What would you recommend?

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between cohesion and diversity.

Question 2

Design a campaign to improve disaster preparedness in a local community using both cohesive and weak networks. What strategies would you use?

💡 Hint: Think about ways to leverage existing relationships and new platforms.

Challenge and get performance evaluation