Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Flashcards
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A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption or environmental damage.
Hazard
A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources
Disaster
The chance that if we do something or fail to do something, there will be a negative outcome.
Risk
Likelihood or probability of a hazard striking a vulnerable community, causing injury, damage, and loss
Disaster Risk
People, property, systems, or other elements present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses
Exposure
The combination of all the strengths, attributes and resources available within a community, society or organization that can be used to achieve agreed goals
Capacity
→ Societal coping abilities
→ Effective social relationships, leadership and management; strong and good governance; institutions; organized communities
→ Wise use of resources
→ Robust infrastructure
→ Food security
→ Quality education; skills; knowledge
Capacity
The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system, or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard
Vulnerability
Identification: When people cut down too many trees at a faster pace than nature can replace them
Vulnerability (It increases the vulnerability of many communities to rain which, when they fall on unprotected soil, cause mudslides, landslides, floods and avalanches.)
What is the Famous Equation of Disaster Risk
DR = H x E x V ÷ C [Disaster Risk = (Hazard x Exposure x Vulnerability) / Capacity]
Identification: permanent houses, ownership of land, adequate food and income sources, family and community support in times of crisis, local knowledge, good leadership
Capacity
Identification: When you are outside for too long in the winter and get sick
Exposure (Because of the location and self being exposed)
Identify what is a hazard:
1. Earthquake
2. Tsunami
3. Volcanic Eruption
4. Milk
5. All of the Above
- All of the above (milk can be a hazard to lactose intolerant biatches)
the discipline that involves preparing, warning, supporting and rebuilding societies when natural or manmade disasters occur.
Disaster Management
It is a continuous process in an effort to avoid or minimize the impact of disasters resulting from hazards.
Disaster Management
Effective disaster management relies on thorough integration of (_______________) of government and NGO involvement
emergency plans at all levels
Enumerate: Goals of Disaster Management
→ Avoid or reduce the potential losses from hazards
→ Assure prompt and appropriate assistance to victims of disaster
→ Achieve rapid and effective recovery
Illustrates the ongoing process by which the government and the private sector plan for and reduce the impact of disasters, react during and immediately following a disaster, and take steps to recover after a disaster has occurred.
Disaster Management Cycle
Appropriate actions at all points in the cycle leads to greater ___, ___, ___, or the prevention of disasters during the next iteration of the cycle.
preparedness, better warnings, reduced vulnerability
The complete disaster management cycle includes the ______________ that either modify causes of disasters or mitigate their effects on people, property, and infrastructure.
shaping of public policies and plans
Includes actions taken to save lives, prevent property damage and preserve the environment during emergencies or disasters.
Response
It is the implementation of action plans.
Response
Includes actions that assist a community to return to a sense of normalcy after a disaster.
Recovery
Any activity that reduces either the chance of a hazard taking place or a hazard turning into disaster.
Mitigation
