Natural and man-made disasters

Question 1

What is a disaster

Answer 1

When an unexpected event happens that kills many people

Question 2

Define Hazard

Answer 2

hazard is when situation can potentially damage/destruct

Question 3

What are the aims of the disaster management

Answer 3

reduce losses from hazards

effective recovery

Question 4

What is mitigation

Answer 4

Minimize the effect of the disaster

Question 5

Preparedness

Answer 5

Planning how to respond

Question 6

Response

Answer 6

Effort to minimize the Hazard

Question 7

Recovery

Answer 7

Providing medical care

Question 8

What is the role of the government in the disaster?

Answer 8

lays down policies

approve national plan

guidelines laid down

plans for the disaster management

Question 9

What are the safety measures of flood

Answer 9

proper embankment

prior warning

evacuation teams

food and water supplies 

Question 10

Safety measures for an earthquake

Answer 10

priorawareness

earthquake resistant buildings

warning of aftershocks



Question 11

Safety measures of a fire

Answer 11

crawl to prevent inhalation of smoke

Call fire station