Discussion Post: Cycle of Disaster
• Chapter 4 in Women and Disasters outlines the nine stages of the disaster cycle. List and define each stage as explained in the text, then identify how these stages are presented in Setting the Stage for Disaster: Women in New Orleans Before and After Katrina.
• The nine stages of the disaster cycle builds upon the cyclical four phase model used by a majority of disaster programs, focusing on preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. How does this expansion help us better understand the social vulnerability of disasters?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.