2.1 - Importance of Disaster Risk Communication
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Practice Questions
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What is the main goal of disaster risk communication?
💡 Hint: Think about why sending warning messages is important.
Who are the senders in risk communication?
💡 Hint: Who usually provides information about risks to the public?
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What is disaster risk communication primarily aimed at?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose behind sending warnings.
True or False: Risk communication can include casual conversations between friends.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of information shared during emergencies.
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Challenge Problems
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Develop a communication strategy around an impending natural disaster in your community. Outline the messages, target audiences, and methods for dissemination.
💡 Hint: Consider the most effective ways to reach various demographics in your community.
Analyze a case study where lack of effective risk communication led to a disaster scenario. Discuss the failures and suggest improvements.
💡 Hint: Examine what information was lacking during the event.
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