Activity 11.2

Read

Textbook:	Carter, p. 253 - definitions of evacuation.

Now review the lists of examples that we provided previously of where the community has been removed from the threat and identify which are precautionary and which are post impact.

I expect that the majority fall into the category of post impact. Consider also the principle that ‘prevention is better than cure’.

Take a moment now to consider and record the sociological implications associated with the removal of the community from the threat. On the activity sheet provided below, jot down your thoughts on what the sociological implications of an evacuation might be. Don’t forget to save your work when completed.

What are the sociological implications associated with the removal of the community from the threat?