the hazard management cycle: theoretical

Question 1

what is the hazard management cycle?

Answer 1

governments work together to protect those who are vulnerable to natural hazards which threaten their communities

Question 2

examples of mitigation strategies?

Answer 2

zoning

land use planning

develop and enforce building codes (less likely to collapse)

protective structures

Question 2

key played in hazard management cycle?

Answer 2

governments

international organisations

businesses

community groups

Question 3

what are the four main stages of the cycle?

Answer 3

mitigation

preparedness

response

recovery

Question 4

example of preparedness strategies?

Answer 4

develop early waning systems

evacuation routes

stocking up on aid and equipment

raising public awareness with education

Question 5

why is preparedness required?

Answer 5

to facilitate the response and recovery phase

Question 6

example of recovery strategies?

Answer 6

save lives - search and rescue, evacuation

protect properties - restoring critical infrastructure like power and water

minimise economic losses - ensuring critical services continue

Question 7

example of recovery strategies?

Question 8

what are the three phases of the recovery phase?

Answer 8

short term

middle term

long term