QUESTIONS:
Q1: As a mitigation planner in a tornado-prone area of Kansas, what property protection mitigation measures would you recommend to protect the homes in the community? What resources would you use to research the potential strategies? How would you involve the whole community (including the private sector) into the mitigation of this hazard? (Hint: to answer this question, you MUST understand the difference between mitigation and preparedness).
Q2: Assume you are the emergency manager in a town that has experienced major flooding for the fourth time. Homes in several neighborhoods located in the floodplain were damaged severely, and many people are living in trailers and other types of temporary housing. The mayor of your town asks you to seek funding from FEMA to carry out some mitigation projects. What would you advise the mayor and the town council to do? What factors would you consider as you propose your ideas?
Q3: A small coastal town in Georgia is exploring the idea of using a seawall to protect a stretch of shoreline where a dozen homes and several small businesses are located. What factors determine the effectiveness of such a seawall? What are other options available to this community? What would be your recommendation? Why (explain the steps you'd follow to make your decision)? You can consider climate change related threats.
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