Think about your own community (town, city, neighborhood) and answer the following questions:
1. Identify two physical factors that could increase vulnerability to disasters in your community. Explain why these factors make your community more susceptible.
2. Describe one social factor that could increase vulnerability to disasters in your community. How does this social factor make certain people more susceptible to disaster impacts?
3. Propose one action your community could take to reduce vulnerability to disasters. Explain how this action would address either a physical or social factor you mentioned previously.
Remember to consider:
● Where is your community located (e.g., near a coast, on a fault line)?
● What types of buildings are common in your community?
● What is the socio-economic makeup of your community (e.g., income levels, access to resources)?
● Are there any existing community initiatives focused on disaster preparedness?