Francis Ghesquiere presents a global perspective on the need to improve disaster

Francis Ghesquiere presents a global perspective on the need to improve disaster resilience. He highlights the scale of the challenge, from rapid urbanization in areas at risk of earthquakes and floods to the increasing frequency and intensity of storms that seemed like myths just a few years ago. He discusses the need for all sectors to participate in planning and incorporate future trends in population growth, urbanization, and increased risk due to future environmental conditions.
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To understand the need to improve disaster resilience better, review the following document: (Disaster resilience document attached below).
After watching the video and checking the assignment document, respond to the following questions.
– How is your community planning to hold down the rising cost of disasters? Consider reviewing your community’s potential disaster costs by using (https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/products-tools/hazus)
– In its report, The making of a riskier future, the GFDRR explains, “[Risk] assessments provide the basis for disaster risk management and decision making in multiple sectors by quantifying the effects of disaster in terms of potential casualties and asset losses. Information on future disaster risk is essential.” Does your community have ways to quantify future risks, both with and without disaster risk management interventions?
– How will continued rapid technological innovation change how people in your community live, work, and play? Will people telework more? Will they change their commuting patterns or means of transportation?
– Trends show that the U.S. population will become significantly older (over 65) over the next 15 years, and the U.S. Census Bureau projects that older adults will outnumber children in population size. Does your community see that type of demographic shift? How do your emergency plans (e.g., evacuation, sheltering, and communicating protective actions) need to change to support this demographic shift?
– Are there any future conditions to start planning for now, including changes in flooding or wildfire patterns or new hazards, such as drought? Are there potential infrastructure failures, such as bridges or dams, that should be included in plans?
Your initial response to the discussion questions should be 400 to 500 words.