community to im
10. . Outline FOUR benefits of monitoring community crisis and dis
SECTION B: (60 MARKS)
There are 4(four) questions in this section. Question 11 (Case Study) is compulsory.
Answer it together with any other 2 (two) questions. Each question has a total of 20
(twenty) marks
11.Kalimani, a flood-prone rural area, experienced heavy rainfall in April 2024. Youth volunteers
noticed early signs-rising river levels, dark clouds, strong winds, and soaked ground. They reported
these signs using early warning forms.
The Disaster Management Committee verified the report, alerted authorities, and used radios and
loudspeakers to warn the community. Residents evacuated to higher ground. Though property was
damaged, no lives were lost due to timely warning and response.
i). State FOUR early warning signs were observed in Kalimani before the flood occurred
(4 Marks)
(4 Marks)
ii). Highlight FOUR actions that were taken by the Disaster Management Committee after the signs
were reported
). Explain TWO ways on how early warning contribute to minimizing the impact of the disaster in
is case
(4 Marks)
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Answer (1)
The early warning signs before the flood in Kalimani included rising river levels, dark clouds, strong winds, and soaked ground. The Disaster Management Committee verified these signs, alerted authorities, warned the community through radios and loudspeakers, and facilitated evacuations. Early warning systems help minimize disaster impacts by enabling timely evacuations and protecting property. ;
