The Park Model Flashcards
Describe the shape of the curve in the Park model.
- Straight horizontal
- Steep downwards curve
- Gradual curve upwards
- Reaches same level as before or higher
How does the Park Model curve move between normality, improvement and deterioration?
- Starts in normality
- Rapidly falls into deterioration
- Gradually rises towards normality
- Can rise from normality to improvement
What things are used to indicate whether a place is in a state of normality, improvement or deterioration according to the Park Model?
- Quality of life
- Economic activity
- Social stability
- Communications
- Services
What occurs in Stage 1?
- Modifications of cause and event
What happens in Stage 2?
- Hazardous event
What happens in Stage 3?
- Search, rescue and care
What occurs in Stage 4?
- Relief and rehabilitation
What does Stage 5 involve?
- Recovery
What does a place’s recovery relate to?
- Need to reduce vulnerability
- Need to restore normality
How can the steepness of the Park Model curve be reduced?
- Use of vulnerability strategies
How long can the relief phase last?
- Hours to days
How long can the rehabilitation phase last?
- Days to weeks
How long can the reconstruction phase last?
- Weeks to years
What is the alternative name for the Park Model?
- Disaster-response curve
Give three physical factors that can influence the response to a disaster?
- Speed of onset
- Magnitude
- How long it lasts
