Module 4 (Part 2) Preparedness2

1. Why are statutory bodies important in times of disaster?

 Ensures that all individuals and agencies involved in the Emergency
Management System (EMS) are able to carry out their duties.
 Ensures disaster response agencies and functions are established,
staffed, and receive regular funding.
2. What are the 3 main goals of public education in terms of disaster
preparedness?
 Awareness of the hazard risk
 Behaviour change
 Warning
3. In terms of awareness, what are the four things people need to know?
 What causes risk
 How affected
 Why at risk
 Where and when hazard likely to strike
4. What role can the media play both during and after a disaster?
 educate and inform people.
 the primary source of communication between officials and the public.
5. Why can language be an obstacle to risk communication?
 Because there are several languages spoken, and each language has
several dialects.
 Some languages may be unwritten and there may be very few
translators.