DEMS 2700 Study Guide - Final Guide: Management System, International Development, Special Situation

• School: York University
• Department: Disaster and Emergency Management
• Course: DEMS 2700
• Professor: Jack L. Rozdilsky

Document Summary

Review points for chapters one, six, and seven 5 review points for 10 questions on. Chapter 1 the management of disasters, pages 1-39: page 1, section introduction, be able to recognize the three motivating concepts that guide disaster management in order of importance. The reduction of harm to life, property, and the environment: page 6, section civil defense: the birth of modern emergency management, modern emergency management arose from what type of national-level organizations. Did not begin until 20th century, the industrialized nations" government: page 13, section modern disaster management, a four phase approach, be able to recognize the four phases of the disaster management cycle depicted in figure 1. 2. More than 60% will live in cities: page 32, section hazards, the author suggests three hazard types, what word does the author use to describe what we call social hazards in class.