Preparation and prediction

Techniques can be very different in MEDCs and LEDCs

Bangladeshi villager affected by cyclone Sidr

MEDCsMEDC: A More Economically Developed Country [MEDC] has high levels of development, based on economic indicators, such as gross domestic product (the country's income). More of the countries in the northern hemisphere are MEDCs, eg UK, USA, Canada, Europe. More of the countries in the southern hemisphere are Less Economically Developed Countries [LEDCs]. have the resources, and technology to predict and monitor the occurrence of storms, eg using satellites and specially equipped aircraft, to train the emergency services appropriately, and to educate people about necessary precautions.

Storm warnings can be issued to enable the population to evacuate or prepare themselves for the storm, eg storing food and water or boarding up windows.

LEDCsLEDC: A Less Economically Developed Country [LEDC] has low levels of development, based on economic indicators, such as gross domestic product (the country's income). More of the countries in the southern hemisphere (eg countries in southern Africa, southern Asia and South America) are LEDCs, while more of the countries in the northern hemisphere are More Economically Developed Countries [MEDCs]. are often less prepared and may rely on aid (sometimes reluctantly) from MEDCs for the rescue and recovery process, eg Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, November 2007.