Practice Time Of Day And Risk Perception (2.5) - Disaster Risk - Disaster Preparedness &Planning

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Question 1.
What is a hazard?
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Think about events that can cause damage.
Question 2.
Define vulnerability.
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Consider who is likely to be harmed by a disaster.
3Question 3.
What are the three components of disaster risk?
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Remember the acronym HEV.
4Question 4.
True or False: Risk perception does not change based on time of day.
- True
- False
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Think about when people are asleep.
Question 5.
Imagine you are a disaster response planner. How would you incorporate time of day into your strategies?
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Think about how alarms or notifications can adapt to day/night cycles.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of nighttime urban landslides compared to daytime rural landslides.
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Consider both the population density and alertness of the residents.

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