18 Questions
What should be included in a home-based disaster management plan?
Provision of community warning signals
During the acute or impact phase of a disaster, what feelings are commonly experienced?
Shock, helplessness, sadness, fear, panic
Why is a single event like an earthquake considered less traumatic compared to a disaster that continues?
It's easier to recover from
What can help communities in vulnerable areas prepare for disasters?
Having a home-based disaster management plan
What is the purpose of community warning signals in disaster management?
To provide early warnings
In what way did the Mt. Pinatubo eruption cause continuous devastation?
Through lahar flows during the rainy season
During which phase of the disaster do individuals start to realize the extent of their personal losses?
Reconstruction and Reconsolidation phase
What becomes more apparent during the phase where victims come to grips with their losses?
Psychosocial reactions
Which is considered integral to the overall rehabilitation of affected areas according to the text?
Providing mental health consultations
What is the main focus for individuals in the period after the disaster's effects have been contained?
Returning to work and practical matters
At what point in time do grief reactions intensify according to the text?
Between 2 to 4 weeks after disaster effects are contained
Why is it crucial to assess and manage psychosocial reactions as quickly as possible?
To support affected individuals' emotional well-being
What is a key factor in starting the recovery process for victims of disasters?
Immediate availability of social support, especially from the family
How are normal reactions to a disaster event described in the text?
Abnormal responses to an abnormal event
What does 'Acute or Impact Phase Vulnerability' refer to in the context of the text?
State of feeling unprotected against harm, injury or attack
Which factor is mentioned as crucial for determining a person's coping mechanisms during a disaster?
Natural ways of coping developed before the disaster
Why is responding promptly with social support considered important for disaster victims?
To help initiate the recovery process effectively
What does 'Coping' involve according to the text?
Acknowledging personal and community resources
Test your knowledge on the phase that occurs two to four weeks after a disaster, where grief reactions intensify and individuals start realizing the extent of personal losses. Explore the challenges and coping strategies during this critical period.
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