Impacts of storm hazards Flashcards
1
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Define preparedness.
A
increasing peoples awareness of the potential hazards associated with storms, wildfires
2
Q
Define mitigation.
A
actions aimed at reducing the severity of an event and lessening its impact, which can involve direct intervention or post-event support in the form of aid and insurance
3
Q
Defne prevention.
A
actions aimed at preventing large-scale events from starting, for example wildfires
4
Q
Define adaptation.
A
Accepting that natural events are inevitable and adapting our behavior accordingly
5
Q
How do you use preparedness to reduce the impacts of a natural hazard?
A
- education
- public awareness campaigns through tv, radio etc.
- prepare emergency supplies
- evacuation routes
- insure properties
- satellite’s to track storms
6
Q
How do you use mitigation to reduce the impacts of a natural hazard?
A
- structural intervention (soft and hard engineering strategies) eg. sea walls ect.
- disaster aid
- insurance cover
7
Q
How do you use adaptation to reduce the impacts of a natural hazard?
A
- land-use zoning
- building houses on stilts
