Practice Preparedness Measures And Public Responsibility (5.2) - Introduction to Disaster Preparedness

Practice: Preparedness Measures and Public Responsibility

Lesson 5.2Introduction to Disaster Preparedness

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is disaster preparedness?
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Think about the steps taken before a disaster occurs.
Question 2.
What is one example of a technology used in disaster preparedness?
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Consider technologies that help with resource management.
3Question 3.
What is a key factor in effective disaster preparedness?
- Just having information
- Community engagement
- Ignoring risks
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Consider who needs to take action based on information.
4Question 4.
True or False: People always understand their risk during emergencies.
- True
- False
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Think about the perceptions of individuals before a disaster.
Question 5.
A local government has a budget where 80% goes towards disaster response. Provide a strategy for reallocating resources to emphasize preparedness without compromising response efficacy.
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Consider community engagement as a means to raise awareness.
Question 6.
Design a campaign that effectively communicates risk to a community that has shown previous apathy toward emergency messages.
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Engage emotions to foster connection and importance.

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