The Hazard Management Cycle
The Hazard Management Cycle is a continuous loop of four stages that governments and communities use to reduce the damage hazards cause. Each stage feeds into the next, so preparation never truly stops.
Real World
After the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the response phase lasted months while the recovery phase stretched years — yet by 2012 Haiti was already updating its mitigation plans, showing how the cycle overlaps in practice.
Exam Focus
For 'assess' questions, evaluate all four cycle stages and reach a justified judgement on which is most significant.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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