Predicting Future Events
All hazards are predictable. True or false?
False.
What is a mitigation plan?
An attempt to reduce the effects of a natural hazard
Criteria is a ___________
want
What are some examples of a weather hazard? (give me 2)
Floods, tornadoes, hurricanes
March 15th. The closer the date is, the more certainty there is with the forecast.
Are there different steps to a mitigation plan? What are they?
Yes!
Before - preparation
During - response
After - clean up/recovery
A "must have" in your design plan is an example of ____________.
constraint
What are some examples of geologic hazards? (Give me 2)
Earthquakes and volcanoes
Is there a relationship between eruption size and frequency in volcanoes? If so, what is it?
Yes! The more frequent the eruptions, the smaller the size will be. (Less time for pressure and materials to build up.)
A mitigation plan starts with a ________.
need or a problem
Criteria or constraint?: should have room in the barn for 50 cows
Criteria
What is the difference between a hazard and a disaster?
The amount of damage that is caused.
A hazard has the potential to harm and cause damage.
A disaster will cause widespread damage, injury, and death.
Volcanoes and earthquakes follow a pattern. Where are they found, most of the time?
Along tectonic plate boundaries.
What is a possible plan for flooding in our area?
Sandbagging, redirecting rivers, hauling away snow
Criteria or constraint?: building must cost less than $100,000.
Constraint
Where could a tornado strike that would make it a hazard?
Western Nebraska, North Dakota; unpopulated areas
Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado and the oddball Florida
How would a mitigation plan be different for a tornado hitting Chicago vs Fairbank?
Chicago has lots of tall buildings and a huge population vs Fairbank that is small and rural. Different plans must be made for the different buildings and situations encountered in each situation.
How do you know which design is the best in the design process?
It meets all of the constraints and most of the criteria listed.
Where could a flood occur that would make it a disaster?
Largely populated areas: Waterloo, Des Moines, etc.