Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation
Question 1: The island of Jamaica was struck by a category six hurricane which had devastating effects on the Brown's Family. The flood water filled their home and eventually swept away the house away. Their two children Mary 13 and John 6 along with their mother had to be rescued by their neighbors. Whenever rain falls, the children can be seen shivering and tucked in a corner. Their mother had to stop working as a result of their experiences and their dad has become an alcoholic. Discuss the effects of the above mentioned disaster on the family/individual. Give recommendations about the best practices the family/individual can take to restore their family to a better or their original state.