1. Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is disaster risk communication?

   Hint

   Think about how warnings are communicated.

2. 2.

   Name one party involved in disaster risk communication.

   Hint

   Consider who is providing information during a disaster.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of disaster risk communication?

   • To entertain the audience
   • To inform and motivate preparedness
   • To share gossip

   Hint

   Think about what messages during emergencies are meant to achieve.

4. 4.

   True or False: The receiver is the one who sends information in disaster risk communication.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who provides the warnings in a disaster.

5. 5.

   Analyze how a recent disaster response could have benefited from improved risk communication. Suggest specific strategies.

   Hint

   Think of communication failures in major disasters like Hurricane Katrina and how they could have been improved.

6. 6.

   Develop a risk communication plan for a hypothetical community facing flood threats. Include key elements.

   Hint

   Use the components discussed in class to frame your plan.