4.4. Disaster Management Education

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is community adaptation?

   Hint

   Think about how people adjust their lives or structures.

2. 2.

   Why is cultural sensitivity important in disaster management?

   Hint

   Consider how quickly people accept new changes.

3. 3.

   What is a core dwelling?

   • A standardized house
   • A communal gathering space
   • A type of cultural tradition

   Hint

   Think about what a 'core' means in a basic sense.

4. 4.

   True or False: Local knowledge has no significant impact on disaster recovery plans.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the experiences of people living there.

5. 5.

   Design a community recovery plan that incorporates cultural sensitivity and family structures post-disaster.

   Hint

   Think about what features would make families feel comfortable and respected.

6. 6.

   Critique a fictional disaster recovery plan that uses uniform housing without community consultation. What are the potential pitfalls?

   Hint

   Consider how diversity in family structures affects living arrangements.