1.11. Community Involvement in Decisions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is food security?

   Hint

   Think about what people need for daily sustenance.

2. 2.

   Define transitional shelter.

   Hint

   Consider what happens to houses after a disaster.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of food security in disaster recovery?

   • A. To ensure all food is safely packaged
   • B. To provide nutritious food access
   • C. To create more ration shops

   Hint

   Think about the needs of displaced families.

4. 4.

   True or False: Transitional shelters are meant for permanent housing.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the term transitional means temporary.

5. 5.

   Design a community-centered plan for post-Tsunami reconstruction that incorporates indigenous knowledge, ecological sustainability, and effective communication strategies.

   Hint

   Think about how different aspects are interconnected.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a failed post-disaster recovery case where community involvement was minimal. What lessons can be learned?

   Hint

   Look for the connections between engagement and success in recovery.