The Park Model

Question 1

Describe the shape of the curve in the Park model.

Answer 1

• Straight horizontal
• Steep downwards curve
• Gradual curve upwards
• Reaches same level as before or higher

Question 2

How does the Park Model curve move between normality, improvement and deterioration?

Answer 2

• Starts in normality
• Rapidly falls into deterioration
• Gradually rises towards normality
• Can rise from normality to improvement

Question 3

What things are used to indicate whether a place is in a state of normality, improvement or deterioration according to the Park Model?

Answer 3

• Quality of life
• Economic activity
• Social stability
• Communications
• Services

Question 4

What occurs in Stage 1?

Answer 4

• Modifications of cause and event

Question 5

What happens in Stage 2?

Answer 5

• Hazardous event

Question 6

What happens in Stage 3?

Answer 6

• Search, rescue and care

Question 7

What occurs in Stage 4?

Answer 7

• Relief and rehabilitation

Question 8

What does Stage 5 involve?

Answer 8

• Recovery

Question 9

What does a place’s recovery relate to?

Answer 9

• Need to reduce vulnerability

- Need to restore normality

Question 10

How can the steepness of the Park Model curve be reduced?

Answer 10

• Use of vulnerability strategies

Question 11

How long can the relief phase last?

Answer 11

• Hours to days

Question 12

How long can the rehabilitation phase last?

Answer 12

• Days to weeks

Question 13

How long can the reconstruction phase last?

Answer 13

• Weeks to years

Question 14

What is the alternative name for the Park Model?

Answer 14

• Disaster-response curve

Question 15

Give three physical factors that can influence the response to a disaster?

Answer 15

• Speed of onset
• Magnitude
• How long it lasts

Question 16

Name four human factors that can influence the response to a disaster?

Answer 16

• Level of monitoring
• Degree of preparation
• Quality of relief
• Quantity of relief