The park/impact response model

Question 1

what does the park model describe?

Answer 1

describes the 3 phases following a hazard event - relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction

Question 2

what is relief?

Answer 2

the immediate local and possibly global response in the form of aid, expertise and search and rescue

Question 3

what is rehabilitation?

Answer 3

a longer phase lasting weeks or months when infrastructure and services are restored to allow the reconstruction phase to begin as soon as possible

Question 4

what is reconstruction?

Answer 4

restoring to the same or better quality of life as before the event took place.

Question 5

what does the disaster risk management cycle show?

Answer 5

this illustrates the ongoing process by which governments businesses and society plan for and reduce the impact of disasters