Below are sentences containing some vocabulary that you will need to understand the texts in this unit. Examine the words in bold and try to determine their meaning from the context in which they are used. These ten bold words will be assessed in your mid term exam and end of unit quizzes. When you are ready, take the practice quiz below and check your answers.
The aim of the recovery phase is to restore the affected area to its previous state.
Recovery efforts are primarily concerned with actions that involve rebuilding destroyed property, re-employment, and the repair of other essential infrastructure.
This phase includes the mobilization of the necessary emergency services and first responders in the disaster area.
When it comes to disaster management, innovative solutions are needed because only fresh ideas will enable the government to keep the population safe.
Overall, more than 20,000 people were evacuated to emergency shelters.
In Oman, production of desalinated water was interrupted, as both of Oman's desalination plants failed.
To rectify the situation, officials used water tanks.
In the months after the storm, the government allocated funds for the removal of debris and trees, as well as restoration of roads in tourist areas.
The implementation of mitigation strategies can be a part of the recovery process if applied after a disaster occurs.
The cyclone caused extensive damage along the coastline, including in the city of Sur and the village of Ras al Hadd at the easternmost point of the Omani mainland.