I am a Disaster Management Specialist
Natural disaster management specialists are responsible for creating and executing plans to prepare places and their communities for a natural disaster, such as a flood or a wildlife. They help educate people with knowing what do in the event of a hazard. They are vital for protecting communities who are especially vulnerable to natural disasters, for example communities who live in along the coast.
Where to begin...
Read the information card to find out everything you need to know about being a disaster management specialist.
Next...
Complete the Key Findings Report for Risk Scenario A and Risk Scenario B
To finish...
Use the ‘Decision Discussion’ board to stimulate a conversation evaluating each scenario. The ‘Decision Discussion’ board requires each person to have a dice and counter to move around the board. If you land on a double blue spot, you can have an extra go! There are two rounds to play
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Made by Alice Crosby with support from the Royal Geographical Society
Alice Crosby graduated from the University of Leeds with a BA Geography International in 2016. During her university days, Alice represented the Royal Geographical Society as a student ambassador before securing her graduate job as a Transport Planner in Leeds. Alice then completed her teacher training in Manchester, and almost a decade on, Alice now leads Geography in a primary school in the North West of England. She has written and implemented a new Geography curriculum and is currently supporting her organisation to become 'Net-Zero' by 2030. Alice has facilitated teacher training for two ITT providers and is keen to further upskill the next generation of teachers with a passion for Geography and the world! In her free time, Alice can be found enjoying the outdoors with her family. With a particular love for Scottish islands, Alice is happiest in a remote, 'unplugged', secluded corner of the UK!
This resource was first published in 2026.