1.4. Understanding Early Warning Indicators

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does DRM stand for?

   Hint

   Look at the first part of the section.

2. 2.

   Name one type of shock communities can face.

   Hint

   Think about risks mentioned in class.

3. 3.

   What does DRM stand for?

   • Disaster Response Management
   • Disaster Risk Management
   • Disaster Relief Management

   Hint

   Refer back to the acronym discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Early warning indicators are only scientific in nature.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the diverse indicators discussed in class.

5. 5.

   Design a community disaster response plan that incorporates both early warning systems and social capital. What steps would be essential to ensure all community members are involved?

   Hint

   Consider using the 'LEAD' framework discussed in class.

6. 6.

   Analyze how cultural factors might influence the acceptance and effectiveness of early warning systems in a given community.

   Hint

   Think about examples where traditional knowledge has succeeded.