1.1. Lecture - 36: Disaster Risk Communication

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary goal of disaster risk communication?

   Hint

   Think about why we communicate risks.

2. 2.

   Who typically acts as the sender in disaster risk communications?

   Hint

   Consider who gives warnings or alerts during disasters.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of disaster risk communication?

   • To entertain the public
   • To motivate preparedness
   • To spread misinformation

   Hint

   Think about the intentions behind risk messages.

4. 4.

   True or False: Senders and receivers in risk communication share information about daily life topics.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the nature of the information exchanged.

5. 5.

   Design a risk communication plan for a small town expecting flooding. Include who the senders and receivers are, the types of risks communicated, and the key messages.

   Hint

   Consider all the channels through which information can be disseminated.

6. 6.

   Discuss how differing perceptions of risk can impact the effectiveness of disaster risk communication, providing at least two examples.

   Hint

   Think about real-life scenarios where misunderstanding risk led to issues.