Hazard management cycle

Question 1

The hazard management cycle-Mitigation

Answer 1

This aims to minimise the impacts of future disasters. For example, building flood defences or adding fire-resistant roofs to buildings in areas prone to volcanic eruptions, Mitigation can happen before a hazard occurs or afterwards, when the area is recovering.

Question 2

The hazard management cycle-Preparedness

Answer 2

This is about planning how to respond to a hazard, e.g. making sure there are warning systems in place or educating people about how to evacuate safely if there is a cyclone.

Question 3

The hazard management cycle-Response

Answer 3

This is how people react when a disaster occurs, e.g., emergency services rescuing people who have been trapped or evacuating people from the danger zone.

Question 4

The hazard management cycle-Recovery

Answer 4

This is about getting the affected area back to normal, e.g., repairing or rebuilding houses and restoring services such as medical care and electricity.