1.10 Hazard Management Theoretical Models

Question 1

Hazard management cycle

Answer 1

Response, recovery, mitigation, preparation, returns to response. Hazard event is between response and preparation.

Question 2

Mitigation

Answer 2

Identifies potential hazards. Actions: land use planning, enforcing building codes, building protective structures

Question 3

Preparedness

Answer 3

Minimising loss of life and damage. Actions: Create preparedness plans, create warning systems, evacuation routes, stockpiling aid equipment & supplies, raising public awareness

Question 4

Response

Answer 4

Coping. Save lives and protect property. Reduce economic lose and create safe spaces. Actions: search and rescue, evacuation, restoring critical infrastructure, ensure continuation of critical services

Question 5

Recovery

Answer 5

Short term- immediate needs being covered, overlaps with response.
Actions: Health and safety services, permanent power and water. Food and shelter. Financial assistance
Long term- reduces future vulnerability.
Actions: rebuilding and repairing infrastructure. Reopening services

Question 6

Park-hazard response curve

Answer 6

Model showing possible response of a country to a hazard event.