Question

A city invests in building green infrastructure such as urban wetlands to absorb floodwaters. In the disaster management framework, this is best classified under:

• A. Preparedness
• B. Recovery
• C. Non-structural mitigation
• D. Structural mitigation

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Structural mitigation

• Investing in green infrastructure like urban wetlands to absorb floodwaters is considered structural mitigation within the disaster management framework. Structural mitigation measures involve physical changes to the environment to reduce the impact of hazards.

• Building wetlands is a physical intervention designed to alter the landscape and mitigate flood risks.