Hazard-management theory

Question 1

What are the aims of Hazard managment?

Answer 1

Limit loss and rapid recovery

Question 2

Who are the key players of hazard management

Answer 2

• Governments
• Other aid agencies
• Businesses
• Community groups

Question 3

What does the Park Hazard-Response Curve show? (AKA Park’s model)

Answer 3

The pattern of change in various indicators at different phases of the hazard, with the overall trend of recovery towards normality

Question 4

What is the Hazard-Management Cycle?

Answer 4