International Disaster Risk Factors
identify the risk factors that influenced the consequences of an INTERNATIONAL natural or man-made disaster and propose a plan to improve the disaster response for similar disasters.
Choose a disaster that occurred in a country (outside the United States) within the past 50 years
Use the attached rubric to guide your research of the disaster.
Develop a 12-14 slide power point presentation of your research, identified risk factors and proposed plan
2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, Japan: A Case Study for Improved Disaster Response
Introduction (Slide 1):
- Title: Disaster Response: Learning from the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami
- Briefly introduce the catastrophic event, location, and date (March 11, 2011)
- Describe the earthquake (magnitude, epicenter) and resulting tsunami.
- Include visuals of the earthquake's impact (photos or videos).
- Geographic: Japan's location on the Ring of Fire and history of seismic activity.
- Social: Densely populated coastal areas, high-rise buildings vulnerable to tsunamis.
- Economic: Reliance on nuclear power plants (Fukushima Daiichi disaster).
- Infrastructure: Aging and inadequate seawalls in some coastal regions.
- Human cost: Over 19,000 fatalities and thousands missing.
- Widespread destruction: Homes, buildings, infrastructure severely damaged.
- Nuclear crisis: Fukushima Daiichi meltdowns causing radiation leaks.
- Japan's well-established early warning system for earthquakes and tsunamis.
- Evacuation drills and public awareness programs.
- Stockpiles of emergency supplies in designated shelters.
- Communication failures: Initial confusion and limited information flow during the first hours.
- Evacuation challenges: Traffic congestion and difficulty reaching higher ground for some coastal communities.
- Nuclear disaster response: Unpreparedness for a large-scale nuclear meltdown.
- Enhanced communication infrastructure: Redundant communication systems to ensure information dissemination during emergencies.
- Improved evacuation planning: Develop evacuation routes considering diverse needs (elderly, disabled) and practice drills more frequently.
- International collaboration: Strengthen international cooperation for nuclear disaster preparedness and response.
- Recap the key takeaways: The importance of building resilience to natural disasters by addressing risk factors and continuously improving response plans.
- Reiterate the value of international cooperation in disaster response and knowledge sharing.
- Encourage proactive measures for disaster preparedness in communities around the world.
- Highlight resources for learning more about disaster risk reduction and response strategies.
- List credible sources used for research, including websites and research papers.
- Include links to resources for further information on disaster preparedness and response.
- Remember to adjust the number of slides based on the specific content you choose to include.
- Use high-quality visuals (images, maps) to enhance your presentation.
- Maintain a clear and concise structure, with strong transitions between slides.
- Tailor the presentation to your audience, considering their level of knowledge on the topic.