Natural Hazards Unnatural Disasters

From the readings: Natural Hazards, Unnatural Disasters book

– Discuss Hazard Clustering including how do hazards ‘cluster’ and what are the impacts?

– Discuss how  disasters impact the economy and growth?

– Discuss individual preparedness including are individuals adequately self-sufficient and concerned for their own welfare and safety?

– Discuss how governments can help individuals and society overall?

– What is the role of insurance? Is insurance sustainable in an environment of increasing risk?

– How are cities inherently hazardous?

– How would your perspective of disaster change if a disaster similar to those described happened to you?

Must use 8-10 resources