Disaster Risk Management: Key Features and Strategies

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What is the general definition of risk across different disciplines?

The consequences of an event
The combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences (correct)
The probability of an event occurring
The likelihood of danger in a situation

Which term refers to the potential, not actual, disaster losses that could occur in a community over a specified future time period?

Hazard vulnerability
Community exposure
Disaster probability
Disaster risk (correct)

What is disaster risk the product of?

Actual disaster losses in a community
Hazard vulnerability within a community (correct)
Consequences of natural hazards
Probability of natural hazards occurring

Who plays a crucial role in ensuring natural hazards do not become disasters according to the text?

Kindergarten teachers and social workers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does risk usually indicate in relation to human capacity to cope with a situation?

Extent to which humans can cope with a situation (A) Signup and view all the answers

How would a hazard of a particular magnitude affect communities according to the text?

Communities are affected differently based on vulnerability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of disaster risk management?

To lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and prevent disasters (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does disaster risk reduction differ from disaster risk management?

Disaster risk reduction is tactical and operational, while disaster risk management is strategic. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which activities fall under disaster risk management?

Engaging in prevention, mitigation, and preparedness measures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are essential features of disaster risk reduction?

Using effective early warning systems and improving coping capacities (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does vulnerability contribute to disaster risk?

Vulnerability increases the likelihood of disasters happening (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the interaction between hazard and vulnerability important in understanding disaster risk?

It explains how hazards and vulnerability combine to create disaster risk (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of hazard and risk reduction practices compared to earlier concepts of disaster management?

Relating to larger professional constituencies (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are greater investments needed in reducing the risk of hazards according to the text?

To prevent severe hazards from causing social and economic impacts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge for disaster risk management in the coming years according to the text?

Finding effective means for multi-sectoral participation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does achieving the goal of disaster risk reduction require, as stated in the text?

Political commitment and public understanding (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the twofold aim of disaster reduction policies and measures as mentioned in the text?

Building resilience to hazards and preventing increased vulnerability (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it emphasized in the text that resources should not be lost to hazards before protection, replacement, or repair?

To highlight the importance of proactive measures for resource protection (B) Signup and view all the answers