3.1. Need for Information to Make Decisions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is disaster preparedness?

   Hint

   Think about steps taken before a disaster occurs.

2. 2.

   Why is social networking important in disaster preparedness?

   Hint

   Consider how families help each other during emergencies.

3. 3.

   What does disaster preparedness focus on?

   • Only recovery
   • Planning and preparation
   • Information gathering only

   Hint

   Think about the steps taken prior to a disaster.

4. 4.

   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.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.