2.4. Pre-Disaster Planning

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is pre-disaster planning?

   Hint

   Think about what you do before a storm or emergency.

2. 2.

   Why is local context important in disaster management?

   Hint

   Consider how different locations might respond to the same disaster.

3. 3.

   What is pre-disaster planning?

   • A way to ignore potential hazards
   • A process to prepare for disasters
   • Only for governmental agencies

   Hint

   Think about what should be done before a disaster occurs.

4. 4.

   True or False: Building codes are only important during reconstruction.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider at what stage building codes are applied.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how a well-structured communication plan could change the outcome of a natural disaster in an urban setting.

   Hint

   Consider what often causes confusion during disasters.

6. 6.

   Propose a strategy for incorporating local knowledge into pre-disaster planning processes.

   Hint

   Think about the resources your community already has.