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Disaster Management QUESTION #6548
Question 1
Which principle should guide the prioritization of infrastructure retrofitting when resources are limited?
  • Political considerations
  • Risk-informed prioritization based on criticality, vulnerability assessments, and potential loss of function during disasters✔️
  • Age of buildings
  • Geographic distribution
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 8.1 emphasizes prioritizing critical public facilities (hospitals, schools, emergency centers) based on risk assessments. Limited resources require evidence-based prioritization focusing on structures whose failure would have cascading impacts on emergency response and essential services.