GEL 2.3 & 2.4

What are common hazards in urban neighbourhoods?

• Fire hazards, Traffic hazards, Water hazards

• Fire hazards, Traffic hazards, Air pollution hazards

• Fire hazards, Earthquake hazards, Air pollution hazards

• Fire hazards, Earthquake hazards, Water hazards

What are causes of fire hazards?

• Caused by excessive noise pollution and light pollution

• Caused by burning vegetation and industrial and motor vehicle emissions

• Caused by speeding, red-light running and drink driving

• Caused by faulty electrical appliances and wiring, and unattended cooking fires

What are causes of traffic hazards?

• Caused by faulty electrical appliances and wiring, and unattended cooking fires

• Caused by excessive noise pollution and light pollution

• Caused by burning vegetation and industrial and motor vehicle emissions

• Caused by speeding, red-light running and drink driving

What are causes of air pollution hazards?

• Caused by burning vegetation and industrial and motor vehicle emissions

• Caused by excessive noise pollution and light pollution

• Caused by faulty electrical appliances and wiring, and unattended cooking fires

• Caused by speeding, red-light running and drink driving

What are the effects of air pollution on urban neighborhoods?

• Respiratory problems and reduced air quality

• Increased community resilience

• Improved hazard preparedness

• Public-Private Partnership

How can environmental stewardship be achieved?

• Reduced exposure and vulnerability to hazards

• Improved hazard preparedness

• Promoting volunteerism

• Public-Private Partnership

What is disaster risk management?

• Improved hazard preparedness

• Reduced exposure and vulnerability to hazards

• Public-Private Partnership

• Promoting volunteerism

What is community resilience?

• Developing residents’ abilities to be organised & be equipped with resources

• Promoting volunteerism

• Public-Private Partnership

• Strengthening residents’ relationships & raise awareness of hazards

Nparks promote ____________ in communities through initiatives such as Friends of the Parks.

Singapore has a comprehensive disaster risk management plan. The main agency responding to disasters is the Singapore _____ _______ force.