Hazardous Environments 3.9 Responding to Hazards

Question 1

What questions are asked after the earthquake in the review response immediately after the emergency response? (3)

Answer 1

• what happened?
• what needs to be done to restore the disaster area?
• what needs to be done so that next time the damage is less and the death toll lower?

Question 2

What types of teams are there and what are they responsible for, following a hazard? (7)

Answer 2

• releasing people and bodies trapped in collapsed buildings
• using lifting gear and diggers to clear away rubble
• restoring basic services such as water, sewage, gas, electricity and communications
• providing medical help and counselling victims
• organising the distribution of emergency rations of food, water and clothing
• setting up temporary shelters
• providing transport for emergency supplies, often done by armed forced

Question 3

what questions are asked in the appraisal stage? (5)

Answer 3

• do the risks need to be reassessed?
• do the warning systems need to be improved?
• are the evacuation procedures good enough and does everyone know know what they should do during the emergency phase?
• can buildings in the area be made more hazard-resistant?
• should settlements be relocated away from high-risk locations?