18 Questions
What is the process of gathering relevant data about a community to determine the nature and extent of risk?
Risk assessment
In the context of disasters, what does 'Risk' refer to?
Expected losses due to a particular hazard
What term is used for signs and signals indicating that a hazard is likely to happen?
Early warning
What does 'Forewarning' refer to in disaster management?
The time between warning and impact
Which term describes the provision of timely information that enables communities to prepare and reduce risks effectively?
Early warning
What aspect is primarily analyzed in risk assessment to determine the extent of risk within a community?
Hazards, vulnerability, community capacity
What is the main consequence of rapid urbanization mentioned in the text?
Competition for scarce resources
How are cultural transitions described in the text?
Leading to gaps in social coping mechanisms
Which environmental issue is directly linked to deforestation according to the text?
Rapid rain run off contributing to flooding
What does mitigation refer to in the context of disasters?
Permanent reduction of disaster risk
What is the primary focus of secondary mitigation strategies?
Reducing the effects of hazards
Why can lack of awareness and information lead to disasters according to the text?
Because vulnerable individuals may not know how to stay safe
What is the primary goal of mitigation in disaster management?
Minimizing the harmful effects of disasters
Why is prevention considered crucial for developing nations in disaster management?
To eliminate the root causes that make people vulnerable to disasters
In disaster management, what is the purpose of vulnerability assessment?
To evaluate the risk and capacity of a community to handle disaster consequences
What is the key focus of preparedness measures in disaster management?
Building capacities for effective relief
Why is prevention planning based on hazard identification and vulnerability assessment?
To determine appropriate prevention strategies by evaluating risks and threats
What makes prevention one of the most difficult components to promote in managing disasters?
The complexity of eliminating root causes that make people vulnerable
Learn about the concepts of mitigation and prevention in disaster management, including reducing the harmful effects of disasters and eliminating root causes of vulnerability. Explore how these strategies aim to limit human suffering and protect economic assets.
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