2.3. Methodology of the Assessment

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does DRR stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the primary objective of strategies aiming to decrease disaster impact.

2. 2.

   What is the main focus of the location approach?

   Hint

   Consider how cities plan their layouts to ensure safety.

3. 3.

   What does DRR aim to achieve?

   • Increase disaster risk
   • Reduce disaster impact
   • Build more houses

   Hint

   Think about the goals of disaster management.

4. 4.

   True or False: The location approach emphasizes the design of buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the primary focus of each approach.

5. 5.

   Develop a comprehensive disaster risk reduction plan for a hypothetical city vulnerable to flooding.

   Hint

   Consider how different elements interact in city planning.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how a specific case study (e.g., Turkey post-1999 earthquake) can inform practices in another country facing similar disaster risks.

   Hint

   Look at both successes and areas for improvement in the case study.