Practice Economic Vulnerability (1.2.2) - Understanding Disaster and Vulnerability

Practice: Economic Vulnerability

Lesson 1.2.2Understanding Disaster and Vulnerability

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Question 1.
Define vulnerability in your own words.
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Think about why some people are affected more than others by disasters.
Question 2.
What are two factors that contribute to social vulnerability?
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Consider demographics when thinking about vulnerability.
3Question 3.
What is vulnerability?
- A measure of physical strength
- The condition making individuals susceptible to harm
- A type of disaster
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Consider how disasters affect different people.
4Question 4.
True or False: Economic vulnerability only includes income.
- True
- False
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Think about all elements that influence financial resilience.
Question 5.
Consider a recent disaster in your area. Analyze how different vulnerabilities (social, economic, physical) affected its impact on various populations.
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Look at news reports and community feedback.
Question 6.
Create a disaster preparedness plan for a community with high vulnerability levels. Include measures that address economic, social, and physical vulnerabilities.
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Think about existing frameworks and how they can be improved.

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