the hazard management cycle Flashcards

1
Q

what does it outline?

A

the stages of responding to events, showing how the same stages take place after ever event

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2
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what are the 4 stages?

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preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation

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3
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what is meant by preparedness?

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being ready for an event to occur (public awareness, education, training)

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4
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what is meant by response?

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immediate action taken after event (evacuation, medical assistance, rescue)

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what is meant by recovery?

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long term response - restoring services, reconstruction

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what is meant by mitigation?

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startergies to lessen effects of another hazard (barrier, warning signals, observatories)

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