Lesson 2 - The Hazard Management Cycle

Question 1

What are the 4 stages to the ‘Hazard Management Cycle’?

Answer 1

1. Preparedness
2. Response
3. Recovery
4. Mitigation

Question 2

What happens during the ‘Preparedness’ phase in the ‘Hazard Management Cycle’?

Answer 2

Focus is on ensuring emergency services and people at risk know how to react during an event

Question 3

What happens during the ‘Response’ phase in the ‘Hazard Management Cycle’?

Answer 3

Focus is on immediate needs of the population.
For example:
Protection of life and property including:
Firefighters, emergency medical services, evacuation and response, evacuation and transportation, decontamination, and the provision of food, water and shelter to victims

Question 4

What happens during the ‘Recovery’ phase in the ‘Hazard Management Cycle’?

Answer 4

This phase is equivalent to long-term response.
This is where city authorities focus on cleanup and rebuilding.
Takes months→years

Question 5

What happens during the ‘Mitigation’ phase in the ‘Hazard Management Cycle’?

Answer 5

Authorities look at the impact of the hazard.
Authorities focus on rebuilding in a way that reduces the impact of a future hazard, e.g. earthquake-proof buildings.

Recovery and mitigation occur at the same time.

Question 6

What happens after the ‘Hazard Management Cycle’ is complete?

Answer 6

Emergency planners revisit the cycle and review + amend ‘Preparedness’ after a successful reponse to the recent hazard