Across
- 2. Warning – System that alerts people before a disaster occurs to allow timely action.
- 5. – Efforts to reduce the severity or impact of a disaster.
- 8. Building – Developing skills and resources to improve disaster management.
- 9. – Adjusting practices and systems to better cope with changing risks.
- 11. – Actions taken before a disaster to ensure safety and readiness.
- 15. – Actions taken to stop a disaster from happening or lessen its impact.
- 16. Assessment – The process of identifying and analyzing possible hazards and their effects.
- 17. – The downward movement of soil or rock caused by gravity and rain.
- 18. – The level of exposure and inability to cope with the effects of hazards.
- 20. – The ability of a community to recover quickly after a disaster.
Down
- 1. – Immediate actions taken during and right after a disaster to save lives.
- 3. – A group of people living together and sharing common interests, especially in disaster response.
- 4. – A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth’s crust.
- 6. – A strong tropical storm characterized by heavy rain and violent winds.
- 7. – A potential threat or event that can cause harm or damage.
- 10. – Knowledge and understanding about disaster risks and safety measures.
- 12. – The process of rebuilding and restoring after a disaster.
- 13. – The organized movement of people away from danger zones.
- 14. – A sudden situation requiring immediate action to prevent harm.
- 19. – Overflow of water that submerges normally dry land.
