2. Modules

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the formula for calculating disaster risk?

   Hint

   Remember the acronym R=HxV.

2. 2.

   Define vulnerability in the context of disaster management.

   Hint

   Think about factors like poverty or infrastructure quality.

3. 3.

   What does the acronym R=HxV represent?

   • Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability
   • Reduction = Hazard x Vulnerability
   • Recovery = Hazard x Vulnerability

   Hint

   Think about the formula we discussed regarding disaster risk.

4. 4.

   True or False: Vulnerability only refers to physical weaknesses.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider all aspects of a community’s well-being.

5. 5.

   Analyze how cultural factors play a role in a community's disaster recovery strategy. Create a framework that integrates these factors into a disaster plan.

   Hint

   Think about how specific cultural practices might influence recovery mechanisms.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of organizational structure on disaster risk management in a hypothetical scenario where a natural disaster strikes.

   Hint

   Consider how coordination among agencies can affect response times and resource deployment.