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The

Park Model

The park model shows the different phases of response to a hazard

Intro

Pre-disaster

  • Before the event, the situation is normal
  • People may try to prevent events
  • Preparation measures are carried out

Pre-

disaster

Here!

Disruption

  • Natural disaster occurs
  • Quality of life suddenly drops
  • People take immediate action to preserve life and the built environment
  • Destruction of property, loss of life etc.

Disruption

Here!

Relief

  • Rescue services and medical care are delivered
  • Focus is on saving human life
  • Quality of life begins to increase slowly

Relief

Here!

Rehabilitation

  • Long term problems are dealt with
  • Food, water, shelter, and general aid are provided
  • Can last from a few days to weeks

Rehabilitation

Here!

Reconstruction

  • Infrastructure and properties are rebuilt
  • Can lead to improved quality of life, lowering vulnerability to future hazards, or return to normality

Reconstruction

Here!

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • Useful to compare hazard events
  • Steepness of downwards curve depends on nature of event
  • Depth of downwards curve reflects scale of the event
  • Gradient of upward curve depends on level of development and governance

Cons:

  • Doesn't account for levels of economic development
  • Doesn't take into account social, political or environmental issues

Evaluation

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