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Disaster Risk Management For Coastal Tourism Destinations Responding To Climate Change
A Practical Guide For Decision Makers
6) Identify Vulnerable Population Groups
During the vulnerability analysis, identify those neighborhoods, communities
or locations where there are concentrations of vulnerable populations. These
should include tourism workers and their families. A few examples of special
need groups that may be relevant for the community include:
Concentrations of elderly residents or families with young children;
Single parent households especially those led by women;
Disabled or handicapped persons;
Neighborhoods of immigrants or minorities; and,
Nursing homes, clinics and hospitals.
7) Develop Risk Scenarios
Risk Scenarios are an important tool for disaster managers in preparing
an effective response capability (see section 5.3). Preparing a realistic risk
scenario requires a carefully planned and thought out group activity that
effects, and then examines how the community can better prepare for,
fashion.
The activities involved in developing risk scenarios include:
Scenario Development. Select a time, day of the week and month that
this event would probably occur. Determine the likely magnitude of the
event in order to determine how the event will take shape and what will
be affected at the particular time and place that it occurs.
Estimate Damages and Secondary Effects. Using hazard and vulnerability
maps and local knowledge, anticipate the full range of impacts,
including any domino effects that might take place, such as potential for
contagious diseases, as well as environmental restoration that might be
required.
Disaster Management Implications. Consider the full range of preparedness,
response and recovery implications: how best to evacuate and shelter the
homeless and vulnerable; stockpile emergency supplies; the communication
problems that might arise; relocating residences from hazard prone areas;
providing potable water; and, restoring electrical power.
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