Park's Disaster Response Curve

Question 1

Park model basics

Answer 1

The park model shows that hazards have varying impacts over time: before the disaster; when the event happens; and post-event relief (rescue), rehabilitation (restoring the functioning of public services) and reconstruction (rebuilding the public and economic system, replacing infrastructure and governance). The disaster-response curve shows how the effect of a disaster on people can be generalised

Question 2

The Park model will be affected by…

Answer 2

• The magnitude of the event
• The speed of onset
• Human monitoring
• Preparedness
• Quality and quantity of relief

Question 3

Park’s disaster-response curve- Stage 1

Answer 3

Modifying the cause and event

Question 4

Park’s disaster-response curve- Stage 2

Answer 4

Hazardous event

Question 5

Park’s disaster-response curve- Stage 3

Answer 5

Search, rescue and care

Question 6

Park’s disaster-response curve- Stage 4

Answer 6

Relief and rehabilitation period- may include outside help (national or international)

Question 7

Park’s disaster-response curve- Stage 5

Answer 7

Nature of recovery related to: The need to reduce vulnerability; the need to restore normality as soon as possible