Practice Key Concepts (3) - Welcome and Overview - Disaster Preparedness & Planning

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Question 1.
What does the acronym R = H x V stand for?
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Think of what it means when a community has both hazards and vulnerabilities.
Question 2.
Name one role of an architect in disaster recovery.
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What key part does their work play in minimizing damage?
3Question 3.
What does R = H x V signify?
- Risk equals hazard times vulnerability
- Risk equals vulnerability plus hazard
- Risk equals hazard plus readiness
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Think about how risks are calculated in disaster contexts.
4Question 4.
True or False: Only architects are responsible for disaster risk management.
- True
- False
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Who else can help in disaster recovery?
Question 5.
Design a preparedness plan for a small coastal community prone to hurricanes. What elements would you include to reduce vulnerability?
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Think about the needs of every community member.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a recent disaster recovery effort in your area. What worked well? What could be improved?
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Look for strengths and weaknesses in participation.

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