1.4. Information Systems in Disaster Response

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does CAM stand for?

   Hint

   Think about community resources.

2. 2.

   Define CBDRM in simple terms.

   Hint

   Focus on community involvement.

3. 3.

   What is the main goal of Community-Based Disaster Risk Management?

   • Increase agencies' control
   • Engage communities in disaster preparedness
   • Minimize government involvement

   Hint

   Focus on community engagement.

4. 4.

   True or False: CAM focuses solely on the physical reconstruction of buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about sustainability and community engagement.

5. 5.

   Discuss how the integration of local knowledge in CAM and CBDRM can lead to better disaster management outcomes.

   Hint

   Consider examples where local practices were successful.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a situation where failure to implement a community-based approach led to inadequate disaster response outcomes.

   Hint

   Think of how community voices might have changed the response.