1.7. Planning Requirements

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Disaster Risk Reduction?

   Hint

   Think about how communities prepare for emergencies.

2. 2.

   Name one reason to avoid asymmetrical structures.

   Hint

   Consider how forces act on buildings.

3. 3.

   What should be avoided in earthquake-prone areas?

   • Asymmetrical structures
   • Wide foundations
   • Elevated floors

   Hint

   Recall the specific risks associated with earthquake designs.

4. 4.

   Community engagement is essential in disaster planning?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how local perspectives influence planning.

5. 5.

   Critique a building's design plan based on earthquake resistance standards. What design elements would you change?

   Hint

   Consider the principles learned in today's lesson.

6. 6.

   Propose a community engagement strategy for a disaster recovery plan. What stakeholders would you involve and how?

   Hint

   Think about who knows the local context best.