Disaster Risk Management Flashcard

Front

Strategies to prevent buildings from toppling due to the ground shaking caused by an earthquake is considered to be... (the MAIN one)

Back

Preventing the disaster risks before the occurrences of tectonic hazards

Front

Insurance coverage, which offers financial payouts to rebuild when properties are damaged or destroyed is considered to be...

Back

Managing disaster risks after the occurrences of tectonic hazards

Front

Tectonic disaster risk

Back

The potential damage to properties, injuries and loss of lives from a disaster

Front

Name the famous building in Taiwan that is earthquake resistant.

Back

Taipei 101

Front

What are the environmental consequences of tectonic hazards?

Back

Pollution of rivers and destruction of ecosystems

Front

What are the social consequences of tectonic hazards?

Back

Psychological trauma and homelessness

Front

In which year did the Mw 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti?

Back

2010

Front

What stage is about helping individuals, communities, businesses and organizations return to normal or a new normal depending on the impact of the disaster?

Back

Recovery

Front

What phase of disaster risk management does 'Provide first-aid and humanitarian assistance' belong to?

Back

Response

Front

What phase of disaster risk management does 'restoring of livelihoods' belong to?

Back

Recovery