2. Summary and Key Learnings

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does disaster recovery entail?

   Hint

   Think about what happens after a disaster is over.

2. 2.

   Name one guideline for effective disaster recovery.

   Hint

   What do we need to consider about the community?

3. 3.

   What is a key principle in disaster recovery?

   • Ignoring local capacity
   • Prioritizing local knowledge
   • Uniform recovery plans

   Hint

   Think about what aspects make recovery effective.

4. 4.

   True or False: Risk mapping is unnecessary in disaster recovery.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the planning stages.

5. 5.

   Design a risk mapping plan for a hypothetical coastal town prone to hurricanes. Include considerations for local infrastructure, population density, and evacuation routes.

   Hint

   Consider how current structures would perform under storm conditions.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of a community-led recovery initiative post-disaster. What factors contribute to its success or failure?

   Hint

   Think about what makes communities unite during tough times.