Emergency management

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/emergency-management

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary framework?The four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
2. What is the key objective?To build and maintain community resilience against all hazards
3. Why do grown-ups plan for disasters?Planning keeps people safe, protects homes and schools, and helps everyone recover faster after a big event.
4. How do people get ready for a storm?They make plans, practice drills, and gather supplies so they can act quickly if a storm comes.

Hazard: A potential source of danger or harm.
Vulnerability: The susceptibility of a community to the impact of a hazard.
Resilience: The ability of a community to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adverse events.
Risk Assessment: The process of identifying hazards and evaluating their potential impact.