3.1.5.1 - The concept of hazard in a geographical context

Question 1

What 4 things does the disater management cycle illustrate

Answer 1

• The pre disaster
• during the disaster
• the immediate response
• post-disaster ( long term responses )

Question 2

What are the two main goals of the cycle

Answer 2

• promote sustainable livelihoods as protection is better and short and long term recovery is much quicker and efficient
• mitigate the effects on people

Question 3

What does the disaster / response curve show ( park model )

Answer 3

how hazardous events have varying impacts over time

Question 4

What are the 4 stages of the disaster response curve ( park model )

Answer 4

• Early stage = before disaster strikes and quality of life is normal
• Relief = medical attention, rescue and overall care
• Rehabilitation = people try to return to normal by providing food, water and shelter
• Reconstruction = start to rebuild infrastructure like houses education and hospitals etc. - QOL starts to return to normal and maybe increase