Practice Types Of Hazards (2.1) - Risk Communication Overview - Disaster Preparedness & Planning

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Question 1.
List two examples of chemical hazards.
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Think about environmental issues related to factories.
Question 2.
What does the acronym 'CNG' represent?
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These are types of hazards.
3Question 3.
What is the definition of a hazard?
- A potential source of harm
- A completed harmful event
- An emergency response plan
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Think about what hazards can lead to.
4Question 4.
Is risk communication only about factual data?
- True
- False
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Consider how data may be interpreted differently by different people.
Question 5.
Evaluate a recent natural disaster in your area. Analyze how the media portrayed the risk. What were their motives, and how might that affect public perception?
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Look for specific articles or broadcasts as references.
Question 6.
Design a risk communication strategy for a community facing frequent flooding. Include how to bridge the gap between scientific data and public understanding.
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Think about how you could present complex data in simple terms.

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