Disaster Awareness

What is NOT an example of a natural disaster?

• hurricane

• terrorism

• earthquake

• tornado

How can individuals prepare for a hurricane?

• Ignore evacuation orders and stay in your home

• Stock up on perishable food items

• Open windows during the storm

• Create an emergency kit, secure your home, and stay informed about the storm and evacuation routes.

What are some common man-made disasters?

• industrial accidents, nuclear accidents, oil spills, chemical spills, building collapses

• hurricanes

• wildfires

• earthquakes

Explain the difference between a tornado and a tsunami.

• A tornado is a slow-moving storm, while a tsunami is a fast-moving storm.

• The main difference between a tornado and a tsunami is that a tornado is an atmospheric phenomenon, while a tsunami is an oceanic phenomenon.

• A tornado occurs in the ocean, while a tsunami occurs on land.

• A tornado is caused by volcanic activity, while a tsunami is caused by strong winds.

What are the primary causes of wildfires?

• Alien invasions and time travel mishaps

• Human activities and natural causes

• Unicorns and leprechauns

• Lightning strikes and volcanic eruptions

Discuss the impact of earthquakes on infrastructure.

• Earthquakes improve infrastructure resilience

• Infrastructure is strengthened by earthquakes

• Earthquakes have no impact on infrastructure

• Earthquakes can have a significant impact on infrastructure by causing structural damage, disrupting services, and creating hazardous conditions.

What measures can be taken to mitigate the effects of a flood?

• Plant more trees

• Implement flood barriers, improve drainage systems, create floodplains, establish early warning systems, and promote sustainable land use practices.

• Build more roads

• Ignore flood warnings

Describe the role of human error in industrial accidents.

• Human error has no impact on industrial accidents

• Industrial accidents are solely caused by machinery malfunctions

• Accidents in industrial settings are always due to external factors

• Human error can lead to lapses in concentration, miscommunication, violations of safety protocols, and other factors that increase the likelihood of accidents occurring in industrial settings.

Why is it important to have emergency plans in place for disasters?

• Disasters never happen, so there is no need for emergency plans

• Emergency plans are unnecessary and a waste of resources

• Having emergency plans can actually increase risks during disasters

• Emergency plans are important to mitigate risks, save lives, and reduce property damage.

Compare and contrast the response to natural disasters versus man-made disasters.

• Man-made disasters are easier to predict and prevent compared to natural disasters.

• Responses to natural disasters involve military intervention, while responses to man-made disasters focus on community support.

• Responses to natural disasters focus on humanitarian aid and rebuilding, while responses to man-made disasters involve law enforcement and addressing root causes.

• Natural disasters are often ignored by governments, while man-made disasters receive immediate attention.