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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. 56 | Managing Disaster Risks At Coastal Tourism Destinations
Disaster Risk Management For Coastal Tourism Destinations Responding To Climate Change A Practical Guide For Decision Makers Figure 4.1 presents a composite hazard assessment map prepared for the island of Culebra in Puerto Rico. A common aspect of risk assessment is comparing the likelihood (i.e. frequency or probability) against the consequences (impact) of the priority hazards. Figure 4.1: Composite Hazard Assessment Map for Culebra Island, Puerto Rico (Source: Municipality of Culebra, Puerto Rico, Vulnerability Assessment. Prepared by URS Corporation for FEMA Project Impact, 2002. Used with permission) 4 57
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