DSMG29001 Disaster Risk Reduction 2023

Assessment 1

Note: Assessment One, Two and Three are linked.

Assessment one asks you to apply the Sendai Frame work principles to identify and address disaster Risk at a community level.

You are a disaster risk management specialist tasked with applying the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction to a specific community. Your report should be 3000 words (10%deviation accepted) and address, at a minimum, the following points:

1.       Overview of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

2.       Purpose of the Sendai Frame working uiding disaster risk reduction efforts at various levels,

Including the community level.

3.       Introduce the specific community that will be the focus of the assessment.

4.       Identify and assess the hazards that pose a risk to the community ,considering both natural And human-induced hazards.

5.       Evaluate the vulnerability of the community to the identified hazards.

6.       Evaluate the existing capacities and resources within the community that can be utilized for disaster risk reduction.

Please see the Assessment One Criteria, marking rubric and guidance notes on your Moodle page for further information.

This is an individual assessment, and team work is not permitted for this assessment.

Assessment Criteria:

A detailed marking rubric is available on Moodle.

Assessment Formatting and Structure:

Content:

·         Sections: Your assessment should contain at a minimum the following sections: Cover Page, Introduction, Report body, Conclusion, and Reference List.(You may add subsections to the body if you wish.)

·         Topic: Your report should focus on the chosen community. This should not be a shallow summary of but a deeper discussion of the topic using recent literature to support your points.

·         Style: This task requires writing at a professional standard, with information presented in a clear & logical sequence, and written in academic style with correct grammar, syntax, and spelling.

·         Citations & references: All statements must be correctly cited and referenced in APA 7th Edition style, using reference sources appropriate to the task level.

Report formatting:

·         Cover page: State the title of your paper, your name and student number, your course of study, this unit code and title, and the word count excluding title page, in-text citations, reference list and any appendices. Start these 1/3 down from the top, and make them horizontally centered.

·         Margins: One-inch margins(2.54cm)on all sides(usually MS Word default margins).

·         Page numbers: Top right in the header, starting from the cover page.

·         Alignment: Left margin alignment throughout; do NOT use justified margins.

·         Body indentation: The first line of each paragraph of the report body is indented 3-5 characters.

·         Font: Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12. Either is fine but use just one font for the entire document.

·         Spacing: Double spacing throughout the entire document; no extra returns after each paragraph or reference (this is why we have the indentations, headings, and hanging indents).

·         Headings: Section headings are centred and bolded in title case; use APA style headings for

Any sub headings.

·         Content: All required subsections are present and completed as directed.

Guidance Notes for Assessment 1

Conducting a disaster risk assessment involves a systematic process of identifying, analysing, and evaluating the risks and vulnerabilities faced by a community in relation to potential hazards.

1.       Introduction:

·         Provide a brief overview of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

·         Explain the purpose of the frame working guiding disaster risk reduction efforts at

Various levels, including the community level.

·         Introduce the specific community that will be the focus of the assessment.

2.       Understanding the Community:

·         Describe the geographical, social, economic, and cultural aspects of the community.

·         Identify any specific characteristics that may influence its vulnerability to hazards and potential impacts.

3.       Hazard Assessment:

·         Identify and assess the hazards that pose a risk to the community, considering both

Natural and human-induced hazards.

·         Analyze the frequency, intensity, and potential consequences of these hazards.

·         Consider the historical occurrence of past disasters in the community.

4.       Vulnerability Assessment:

·         Evaluate the vulnerability of the community to the identified hazards.

·         Identify the exposed elements, such as population, infrastructure, and critical facilities, and assess their susceptibility to damage or disruption.

·         Consider the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to the

Community’s  vulnerability.

5.       Capacity Assessment:

·         Evaluate the existing capacities and resources within the community that can be utilized for disaster risk reduction.

·         Identify strengths and weaknesses in terms of governance, institutional frameworks, infrastructure, community networks, and response capabilities.

·         Consider the level of awareness and preparedness within the community.

6.       Risk Identification and Analysis:

·         Integrate the hazard, vulnerability, and capacity assessments to identify and priorities specific risks faced by the community.

·         Quantify and qualify the risks based on their likelihood and potential consequences.

·         Consider the inter dependencies and cascading effects of multiple hazards.

Remember, the Sendai Framework provides a comprehensive approach to disaster risk education, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing underlying risk drivers and building resilience at the community level. Adapt the process to the specific context of your chosen community.