ADMS 3701 Study Guide - Final Guide: Construction Engineering, Geologic Hazards

• School: York University
• Department: Administrative Studies
• Course: ADMS 3701
• Professor: Jack Rozdilsky

Document Summary

Lecture notes from mitigation lectures on 11/02 and 12/01. Lecture nov 3, 2016: mitigation basics as applied to risk reduction (ch 9) Implementation aspects of risk reduction: mitigation, preparedness, sustainability. On risk management cycle , today we are focusing on prescribe, preparedness and mitigation. 5 aspects of mitigation: 1) definition of mitigation. Taking advanced actions to reduce or eliminate the long term risks to human life and property from hazards: 2) seven mitigation strategies. Some type of interaction with the hazard. Eliminate the danger characteristics of the hazard. Modifying the hazard is a rare action. Create a better space (rocket blowing up) Land use planning (zones, regulations, to development in a danger zone, land use plans to create awareness of hazards) Preventing development in areas where hazards are likely to occur. Defensive architecture-putting bricks in windows to reduce exposure. Encouraging the public to take action to reduce the impacts of hazards on themselves. Public education campaigns: similar to preparedness actions.