Models Of Hazard Management

Question 1

What does the park model show?

Answer 1

The different phases of response to a hazard.

Question 2

What are the 5 phases of the park model?

Answer 2

1) Pre-Disaster
2) Disruption
3) Relief
4) Rehabilitation
5) Reconstruction

Question 3

Describe the pre-disaster phase of the park model.

Answer 3

Before the event when the situation is normal.

Question 4

Describe the disruption phase of the park model.

Answer 4

During or directly after the event has occurred. There is destruction of property and loss of life.

Question 5

Describe the relief phase of the park model.

Answer 5

The aftermath of the event. Rescue occurs now and efforts are in saving lives and preventing further damage.

Question 6

Describe the rehabilitation phase of the park model.

Answer 6

Once the immediate impacts are resolved then longer term problems can be resolved. Eg: temporary shelters and aid.

Question 7

Describe the reconstruction phase of the park model.

Answer 7

Rebuilding permanent houses and infrastructure. Results can return to the same standard as before or be a higher standard than before.

Question 8

How can the park model help management of future hazards?

Answer 8

Shows how response progresses during a disaster. Planners can predict what resources may be needed at each phase and prepare for future hazard events.

Question 9

What are the four stages of the hazard management cycle?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Describe the mitigation stage of the hazard management cycle.

Answer 10

Minimising the impacts of future disasters. Eg: building flood defences or fire-resistant roofs. Mitigation can happen before or after a hazard occurs.

Question 11

Describe the preparedness stage of the hazard management cycle.

Answer 11

Planning how to respond to a hazard. Eg: warning systems and education on evacuation.

Question 12

Describe the response stage of the hazard management cycle.

Answer 12

How people react when a disaster occurs. Eg: emergency services rescuing trapped people or evacuating them.

Question 13

Describe the recovery stage of the hazard management cycle.

Answer 13

Returning affected areas back to normal. Eg: rebuilding homes and restoring services such as medical centres and electricity.

Question 14

Why is the hazard management cycle a cycle?

Answer 14

Hazards are constantly occurring so efforts to prepare or mitigate their affects should be constant.