5.3. Traditional Separation of Departments

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is disaster management?

   Hint

   Think about how societies prepare for disasters.

2. 2.

   Why are informal settlements at higher risk during disasters?

   Hint

   Consider what resources are typically not available.

3. 3.

   What is a primary consequence of separating disaster management from urban planning?

   • Better emergency responses
   • Increased disaster risks
   • More resources for planning

   Hint

   Think about how planning impacts the overall management of disasters.

4. 4.

   True or False: Better coordination between departments can lead to more effective disaster risk reduction strategies.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how multiple perspectives can enhance planning.

5. 5.

   Formulate a comprehensive plan that integrates disaster management strategies with urban planning techniques for informal settlements.

   Hint

   Consider aspects such as community involvement and environmental assessments.

6. 6.

   Analyze how existing urban planning policies could be revised to better include disaster risk considerations.

   Hint

   Look at how policies currently operate and identify gaps.