park model Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is it
A
a graphical representation of human responses to hazards, showing the steps carried out in the recovery after a hazard, giving a rouhg indication of time frame
2
Q
what steepness of curve shows
A
-how quickly an area deteriorates and recovers
3
Q
what depth of curve shows
A
-the scale of the disaster
4
Q
stage 1 - relief (hours-days)
A
-immediate local response
-immediate appeal in foreign aid
5
Q
stage 2 - rehabilitation (days-weeks)
A
-services begin being restored
-temporary shelters and hospitals set up
-food and water distributed
-coordinated foreign aid
6
Q
stage 3 - reconstruction (weeks-years)
A
-restoring area to same or better quality of life
-area back to normal - ecosystem restored and crops regrown
-infrastructure rebuilt
-mitigation efforts for future events
