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Risk Education Curriculum

References

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Module 1: What is Risk?

  • Bründl, M., Romang, H.E., Bischof, N., and Rheinberger, C.M. (2009). The risk concept and its application in natural hazard risk management in Switzerland. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, Volume: 9, Issue: 3 (801-813).
  • Cardona, O.D., van Aalst, M.K., Birkmann, J., Fordham, M., McGregor, G., Perez, R., Pulwarty, R.S., Schipper, E.L.F, and Sinh, B.T. (2012). Determinants of risk: exposure and vulnerability. Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Cambridge, UK, and New York, NY, USA.
  • Dey, B., and Singh, R.B. (2006). Natural Hazards and Disaster Management. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Delhi, India.
  • Schneiderbauer, S., and Ehrlich, D. (2004). Risk, Hazard and People’s Vulnerability to Natural Hazards: a Review of Definitions, Concepts and Data. Joint Research Centre, European Commission. Brussels, Belgium.
  • Smart, G. (2019). Risk and vulnerability.
  • Thailand Disaster Management Flow Chart
    • Not available online.
  • van Westen, C.J. (n.d.). Introduction to Exposure, Vulnerability, and risk assessment. Caribbean Handbook on Risk Information Management.

Module 2: Risk Perception

  • Bronfman, N.C., Cisternas, P.C., López-Vázquez, E., and Cifuentes, L.A. (2015). Trust and risk perception of natural hazards: implications for risk preparedness in Chile. Natural Hazards, Volume: 81, Issue: 1 (307-327).
  • Buchecker, M., Salvini, G., Di Baldassarre, G., Semenzin, E., Maidl, E., and Marcomini, A. (2013). The role of risk perception in making flood risk management more effective. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, Volume: 13, Issue: 11 (3013-3030).
  • Eiser, J.R., Bostrom, A., Burton, I., Johnston, D.M., McClure, J., Paton, D., van der Pligt, J., and White, M.P. (2012). Risk interpretation and action: A conceptual framework for responses to natural hazards. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Volume: 1 (5-16).
  • Ho, M.-C., Shaw, D., Lin, S., and Chiu, Y.-C. (2008). How Do Disaster Characteristics Influence Risk Perception? Risk Analysis, Volume: 28, Issue: 3 (635-643).
  • Janmaimool, P., and Watanabe, T. (2014). Evaluating Determinants of Environmental Risk Perception for Risk Management in Contaminated Sites. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume: 11, Issue: 6 (6291-6313).
    • Available at: MDPI
  • Mañez, M., Carmona, M., Haro, D., and Hanger, S. (2016). Risk perception. Novel Multi-Sector Partnerships in Disaster Risk Management. Results of the ENHANCE project, Chapter 3 (51-67).
  • Plapp, T.,  and Werner, U. (2006). Understanding risk perception from natural hazards: examples from Germany. RISK 21 – Coping with Risks Due to Natural Hazards in the 21st Century (101-108).
  • Sjöberg, L. (1999). Risk Perception by the Public and by Experts: A Dilemma in Risk Management. Human Ecology Review, Volume: 6, Issue: 2 (1-9).
  • Wachinger, G., and Renn, O. (2010). Risk perception and natural hazards. CapHaz-Net WP3 Report, DIALOGIK Non-Profit Institute for Communication and Cooperative Research.
  • Young, E. (1998). Dealing with hazards and disasters: risk perception and community participation in management. Australian Journal of Emergency Management, Volume: 13, Issue: 2 (14-16).

Module 3: Risk Communication

  • Asharose, Saizen, I., and Sasi, P. (2015). Awareness Workshop as an Effective Tool and Approach for Education in Disaster Risk Reduction: A Case Study from Tamil Nadu, India. Sustainability, Volume: 7, Issue: 7 (8965-8984).
    • Available at: MDPI
  • Fischhoff, B. (1995). Risk Perception and Communication Unplugged: Twenty Years of Process. Risk Analysis, Volume: 15, Issue: 2 (137-145).
  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (1998). BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE RISK COMMUNICATION.
  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (1998). STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE RISK COMMUNICATION.
  • Icebreaker Ideas Editor (2019). The Telephone Game.
  • Janmaimool, P., and Watanabe, T. (2014). Evaluating Determinants of Environmental Risk Perception for Risk Management in Contaminated Sites. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume: 11, Issue: 6 (6291-6313).
    • Available at: MDPI

Module 4: Vulnerability

  • California Hospital Association – Emergency Preparedness (n.d.). Hazard Vulnerability Analysis Tool.
  • Cardona, O.D., van Aalst, M.K., Birkmann, J., Fordham, M., McGregor, G., Perez, R., Pulwarty, R.S., Schipper, E.L.F, and Sinh, B.T. (2012). Determinants of risk: exposure and vulnerability. Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Cambridge, UK, and New York, NY, USA.
  • Du, Y., Ding, Y., Li, Z., and Cao, G. (2015). The role of hazard vulnerability assessments in disaster preparedness and prevention in China. Military Medical Research, Volume: 2, Article Number: 27.
  • Esri (n.d.). Resilient by Design.
    • Available at: Esri
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (2012). Integrated Emergency Management Course – Exercise Simulation System Document (ESSD).
    • Not available online.
  • Fuchs, S., Birkmann, J., and Glade, T. (2012). Vulnerability assessment in natural hazard and risk analysis: current approaches and future challenges. Natural Hazards, Volume: 64, Issue: 3 (1969-1975).
  • National Research Council (2012). Disaster Resilience: A National Imperative. The National Academies Press. Washington, DC, USA.
  • Schneiderbauer, S., and Ehrlich, D. (2004). Risk, Hazard and People’s Vulnerability to Natural Hazards: a Review of Definitions, Concepts and Data. Joint Research Centre, European Commission. Brussels, Belgium.
  • Turkana WESCOORD Task Force (n.d.). VCA tool and guidelines: assessing hazard, risk and vulnerability. Turkana, Kenya.
    • Not available online.

Module 5: Probabilistic Risk Analysis

  • Brown, P., Daigneault, A., Tjernström, E., and Zou, W. (2018). Natural Disasters, Social Protection, and Risk Perceptions. World Development, Volume: 104 (310-325).
  • Cardona, O.D., Ordaz, M.G., Reinoso, E., Yamín, L.E., and Barbat, A.H. (2012). CAPRA – Comprehensive Approach to Probabilistic Risk Assessment: International Initiative for Risk Management Effectiveness. 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering. Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2014). Risk Assessment Forum White Paper: Probabilistic Risk Assessment Methods and Case Studies.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (2019). Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
  • Shah, J.T. (2004). Probabilistic risk assessment method for prioritization of risk factors [Master’s thesis, Louisiana State University]. LSU Digital Commons.

Module 6: Risk Management

  • Buchecker, M., Salvini, G., Di Baldassarre, G., Semenzin, E., Maidl, E., and Marcomini, A. (2013). The role of risk perception in making flood risk management more effective. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, Volume: 13, Issue: 11 (3013-3030).
  • Cardona, O.D., van Aalst, M.K., Birkmann, J., Fordham, M., McGregor, G., Perez, R., Pulwarty, R.S., Schipper, E.L.F, and Sinh, B.T. (2012). Determinants of risk: exposure and vulnerability. Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Cambridge, UK, and New York, NY, USA.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (2012). Integrated Emergency Management Course – Exercise Simulation System Document (ESSD).
    • Not available online.
  • Hoyt, R.E., and Liebenberg, A.P. (2011). The Value of Enterprise Risk Management. The Journal of Risk and Insurance, Volume: 78, Issue: 4 (795-822).
  • Kenny, G. (2016). Strategic Plans Are Less Important than Strategic Planning.
  • Lee, B., Preston, F., and Green, G. (2012). Preparing for High-impact, Low-probability Events: Lessons from Eyjafjallajökull. Chatham House.
  • Mañez, M., Carmona, M., Haro, D., and Hanger, S. (2016). Risk perception. Novel Multi-Sector Partnerships in Disaster Risk Management. Results of the ENHANCE project, Chapter 3 (51-67).
  • Moe, T.L., and Pathranarakul, P. (2006). An integrated approach to natural disaster management: Public project management and its critical success factors. Disaster Prevention and Management, Volume: 15, Issue: 3 (396-413).
  • Sjöberg, L. (1999). Risk Perception by the Public and by Experts: A Dilemma in Risk Management. Human Ecology Review, Volume: 6, Issue: 2 (1-9).
  • Surya, P., Begum, I., and Rita (2013). Activity Book on Disaster Management for School Students. National Institute of Disaster Management. Delhi, India.
  • Thailand Disaster Management Flow Chart
    • Not available online.

Module 7: Mitigation and Adaptation

  • Asian Disaster Preparedness Center – Regional Consultative Committee on Disaster Management (2008). Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction into School Curriculum: Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into Education.
  • Asharose, Saizen, I., and Sasi, P. (2015). Awareness Workshop as an Effective Tool and Approach for Education in Disaster Risk Reduction: A Case Study from Tamil Nadu, India. Sustainability, Volume: 7, Issue: 7 (8965-8984).
    • Available at: MDPI
  • Bird, D.K. (2009). The use of questionnaires for acquiring information on public perception of natural hazards and risk mitigation – a review of current knowledge and practice. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, Volume: 9, Issue: 4 (1307-1325).
  • Buchecker, M., Salvini, G., Di Baldassarre, G., Semenzin, E., Maidl, E., and Marcomini, A. (2013). The role of risk perception in making flood risk management more effective. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, Volume: 13, Issue: 11 (3013-3030).
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (2017). Estimated Flood Loss Potential.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (2020). Data Visualization: Historical Flood Risk and Cost.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (2020). National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. 
  • Kunreuther, H. (1996). Mitigating Disaster Losses through Insurance. Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, Volume: 12, Issue: 2-3 (171-187).
  • Petal, M.A., and Izadkhah, Y.O. (2008). Concept Note: Formal and Informal Education for Disaster Risk Reduction. International Conference on School Safety. Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Pogol, G. (2020). Flood insurance guide.
  • Selby, D., and Kagawa, F. (2012). Disaster Risk Reduction in School Curricula: Case Studies from Thirty Countries. United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) (2015). Society for Risk Analysis Glossary.
  • United Nations Inter-Agency Secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) (2006). 2006-2007 World Disaster Reduction Campaign: Disaster risk reduction begins at school.