You need to analyse the following points:
• Data in relation to vulnerability – historical contest.
• Buildings and businesses
• Infrastructure – Road, rail, electricity, communications, rescue services
• Effectiveness of disaster management plans and recovery plans
• Health care plans.
What information are disaster managers working with, what predictions could be made, have they assessed the risk appropriately. Make sure that you cover all the areas required, otherwise you will lose marks. If you think back to the Japan case study, what had they done to management the impacts which is missing here? Looking at existing research what improvements could be made in your case study, are there weaknesses in the approaches taken.
Assesses Learning Outcome:
2 – Research, analyse and evaluate data and information regarding specific environmental hazards or disasters, their management and social impact.
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At this level you need to be able to judge the materials which are best for your information. Do make sure that you read peer reviewed journals.