the hazard management cycle Flashcards
1
Q
what does it outline?
A
the stages of responding to events, showing how the same stages take place after ever event
2
Q
what are the 4 stages?
A
preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation
3
Q
what is meant by preparedness?
A
being ready for an event to occur (public awareness, education, training)
4
Q
what is meant by response?
A
immediate action taken after event (evacuation, medical assistance, rescue)
5
Q
what is meant by recovery?
A
long term response - restoring services, reconstruction
6
Q
what is meant by mitigation?
A
startergies to lessen effects of another hazard (barrier, warning signals, observatories)
