Slums and Disasters Flashcards
1
Q
Torry (1980)
A
squatter settlements in Turkey at risk to earthquakes, they are unable to carry out efficient and quick evacuation
2
Q
who looks at squatter settlements in turkey
A
Torry (1980)
3
Q
Yu et al (2016)
A
Indian city suffers monsoons, they put plastic sheets on houses, clear the drains and build up grain stocks for when they won’t be earning money
4
Q
who looks at the smart Indian city
A
Yu et al (2016)
5
Q
Baker et al 2011
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env hazards can be made into a disaster due to overcrowded living conditions, inadequate infrastructure, unsafe housing and poor health
6
Q
who states that environmental hazards can turn into disasters
A
Baker et al 2011
7
Q
how can we reduce environmental hazards in slums (Baker et al 2011)
A
- map informal settlements
- risk assess the maps
- introduce more risk reduction policies such as investment in services
