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Risk Assessment
from TEST BANK for Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness. Introductory Emergency Management by Sandler
by ACADEMIAMILL
Chapter 10 Test
Essay
Below are 2 Essay questions. Answer each question using complete sentences. Each question is worth 10 points for a total of 20 points:
21. Assume you are tasked with creating a list and description of what key assets and critical facilities are located within your community. Identify at least 8 typical local assets and explain the usefulness that each would provide during a disaster.
22. Native American and Indigenous Populations are often identified as being particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly communities located along the coastline in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Describe why it is important for risk assessments to be informed by the ―best available data.‖ Why should this include both modern sciencitific information and knowledge of the environment from within communities?
