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What does 'Community Orientation' primarily involve in the pre-disaster planning process?

AConducting mock disaster drills with the community.

BBriefing the community on the nature and potential effects of various disasters.

CAllocating specific roles to community members during a disaster.

DCollecting donations for disaster relief.

Answer:

B. Briefing the community on the nature and potential effects of various disasters.

Read Explanation:

This activity is a key part of preparedness. The goal is to inform and educate the public so they can take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families. This briefing typically includes:

  • Hazard Identification: Explaining the specific types of disasters likely to affect their area (e.g., floods, earthquakes, cyclones).

  • Impact Assessment: Detailing the potential effects of these disasters, such as damage to property, disruption of services, and risks to personal safety.

  • Emergency Plans: Providing information on what to do during and after a disaster, including evacuation routes, emergency contacts, and where to seek shelter.

Related Questions:

What role did the Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action for a Safer World play in disaster reduction?

  1. It was adopted at the World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction in Yokohama, Japan, in May 1994.
  2. It committed member countries to protect their people and infrastructure from natural disasters.
  3. It deemphasized the importance of risk assessment in disaster reduction policies.
  4. It advocated for disaster relief to be the primary focus, reducing the need for prevention.

    Which of the following statements about avalanches are correct?

    1. An avalanche refers to a significant mass of snow or ice that rapidly slides down a mountainside under the influence of gravity.
    2. Avalanches occur when the cohesive forces holding the snowpack together become greater than the weight on the upper layers.
    3. As an avalanche descends, it often incorporates additional material from beneath the snowpack, such as soil, rocks, and vegetation.
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      Which statement best highlights the comprehensive nature and purpose of a mock exercise?

      1. A mock exercise is considered the least comprehensive type of exercise.
      2. Its primary goal is to test a state's, district's, or organization's capability to respond to a simulated disaster.
      3. Only a single function of the Disaster Management plan is evaluated during a mock exercise.
      4. Early warning systems and medical aid are among the functions that can be evaluated during a mock exercise.

        Which of the following statements accurately describe the nature and purpose of disaster response?

        1. Disaster response activities are typically immediate and conclude within a short, fixed duration.
        2. The core purpose of disaster response is to mitigate suffering and distress among affected individuals.
        3. Disaster response efforts aim to help affected individuals resume their normal lives.
        4. Disaster response can involve immediate, short-term, and protracted efforts.