Directions: Social and economic vulnerabilities can affect the hazard risk of individuals and of communities.  Vulnerability causes differences in the effect a disaster has on those who are exposed to a particular hazard.  Choose one of the hazards described in this chapter, and explain how the social or economic vulnerabilities that exist among a particular vulnerable group (e.g., the elderly, the young, the disabled) affect how this particular hazard might affect them.  For instance, the elderly may be more vulnerable to a flood given their reliance on caregivers who may be unable to reach their houses if transportation routes are blocked.  Answer the following questions.  Be sure to cite any sources you use.  Please visit the Academic Resource Center for concise guidelines on APA format.

 

 

 

1. Describe the hazard.
2. Explain three or more special vulnerabilities that affect the way this group is impacted by this hazard and what that impact would likely be.

 

 

 

PART II

 

 

 

Directions: Based on your review of the article “Disaster Risk Assessment” (see link at the end of the Lecture Notes) write a summary report.  Please ensure that your report is at least 1.5 pages in length, using 12-point font and double spacing.  Be sure to cite any sources you use.  Please visit the Academic Resource Center for concise guidelines on APA format.