When Disaster Strikes, Will Your Community Be Prepared?

The video discusses the impact of sudden power outages on communities, highlighting the immediate and long-term consequences such as business closures, unemployment, and housing issues. It emphasizes the importance of community preparedness for hazardous events like tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. The video suggests strategies to enhance resilience, such as converting flood-prone areas into parks and planning for future conditions. It encourages communities to take the first step towards resilience to improve long-term outcomes and quality of life.

What are some immediate effects of a sudden power outage in a community?

• Improved public transportation

• Increased internet speed

• Business closures and communication breakdown

• Enhanced water supply

Why is it crucial for communities to prepare for hazardous events?

• To increase the number of hazardous events

• Because they can be completely avoided

• To minimize their impact and recover quickly

• To ensure they happen more frequently

Which of the following is NOT a suggested strategy for building community resilience?

• Implementing adaptable changes

• Turning flood-prone areas into parks

• Ignoring future conditions in infrastructure planning

• Planning for future conditions when constructing bridges

What is the first step towards improving community resilience?

• Waiting for a disaster to occur

• Ignoring potential hazards

• Taking immediate action to make changes

• Relying solely on government aid

How can communities benefit from making changes to improve resilience?

• By enhancing their economy and quality of life

• By reducing their tax base

• By increasing unemployment

• By decreasing their quality of life