the park model Flashcards
what is the attempt managing of hazards dependant on?
hazard incidence, magnitude, distribution
what is magnitude?
the size of impact that the hazard has, energy released
what is distribution?
the areal ectent to which a hazard covers but also where it is situated
what is incidence?
how often the hazard occurs
what is the frequency-magnitude principle?
the fact that if magnitude is low then frequency will be high vice versa
why was the parks model devised?
to show that a hazard can have varying impacts over time
what does the model show?
the different phases of response to a hazard and the impacts that it can have on people
what is on the y axis?
quality of life, economic stability and social stability
what is on the x axis?
time
when the event happens what occurs on the model?
the quality of life suddenly drops
what is the stage after the disaster?
releif
what is included in relief?
medical attention, rescue services and care
because of relief what happens on the model?
the quality of life starts to slowly increase
what is the next phase after relief?
rehabilitation
what is included in rehabilitation?
people try to return the state of things back to normal
providing food, water and shelter
how long does the rehabilitation stage last?
days to weeks
what is the stage after rehabilitation?
reconstruction
how long does reconstruction last?
weeks to years
what is included in reconstruction
property and crops rebuilt
learn how to respond better
what is flexible about the model?
there are variations that allow it to show differences between different hazards
what is the model also known as?
disaster response model
what doesn’t the parks model take into account?
the different types of spatial variations
states that all areas will respond the same
what is stage one?
where it is prior to the event and quality of life is at its normal level
what is stage 2?
where hazard hits quality of life stays normal
what is stage 3?
where the event has happened and search and rescue in under way, quality of life stays low for a while
stage 4?
when relief strategies are underway and organised system
can take weeks to months but quality of life does improve
what is stage 5?
this si when long term responses are under way, reconstructing etc
can return quality of life back to normal or higher
