The development compass rose

Learning objective: To explain how people respond to hazards Learning objectives: Emergency response Review response Hazard response curve Rescue Relief Reconstruction

Using the Geo fact sheet Causes Effects: Social, Economic Environmental Summarise

Back to back task P88 student book Figure 3.30 P88 student book – copy into the book and annotate with the information.

Use either the geofact sheet (ext) or the summary document of responses Sort the responses into different phases according to the disaster response curve.

Some places had already been affected by hazards, e. g Some places had already been affected by hazards, e.g. Bangladesh so had flood defences. Others had no preparation for tsunamis Short-term aid, such as water purification tablets, temporary housing and medical supplies were given from international countries. Islands reliant on tourism and fishing, such as the Maldives, had to rebuild their industries. An early warning system between countries surrounding the Indian Ocean has been set up Nearly all countries affected were LICs Food aid was provided to millions of people, eg from the World Food Programme. $7 billion (just under £4.5billion) of aid was promised by foreign governments – but there were complaints that not all money pledged was given. The British public gave £330 million through charities, eg the average Actionaid donation was £84 – their best ever response.