Question

Define the following key terms from this chapter: • Preparedness • Response • Recovery • Public Education • Technology • Terrorism / Homeland Security • International Disaster Management

Answer 1

Answer:

Preparedness  :

• A state of readiness, especially for war  

• Preparedness refers to a very concrete research-based set of actions that are taken as precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters.
• These actions can include both physical preparations and training for emergency action.

Recovery

• A return to a normal state to health, mind, or strength
• the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost

Public Education

• Public education was conceived as a way to educate children in order to prepare them to be productive members of society.
• Learn how the goals and the role of the educator in the school improvement process have changed over time.

Technology

• Technology is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation.
• the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering and science

Terrorism/ Homeland Security

• Terrorism is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
• Homeland Security is the National security, especially with regard to the threat of terrorism within a country's borders.

International Disaster Management

• Disaster management is a systematic process of using the body of policy, administrative decisions, organization, and operational skills and capacities to reduce the risk of natural or man-made disasters and their adverse effects.

• Examines the impact of many recent large-scale and catastrophic disaster events on countries and communities, as well as their influence on disaster risk reduction efforts worldwide.
• Expands coverage of small-island developing states (SIDS) and explores the achievements of the United Nations