Practice Communication Of Risk (4) - Introduction to Disaster Preparedness

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Question 1.
What is risk communication?
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Think about how local authorities share information.
Question 2.
What does preparedness mean?
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Consider the actions taken before a disaster occurs.
3Question 3.
What is the main challenge in communicating risk?
- People don't listen
- Information is often too complex
- Many feel safe
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Consider why people might dismiss warnings.
4Question 4.
True or False: Local government should handle all aspects of disaster preparedness.
- True
- False
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Think about personal responsibilities in emergencies.
Question 5.
Design a community engagement plan that effectively communicates disaster risks and encourages preparedness.
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Think about the various methods of engagement and communication.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate a recent disaster response in your area and suggest improvements in public risk communication.
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Reflect on what worked and what did not during that response.

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