lesson 1 Flashcards

(21 cards)

1
Q

is a sudden calamitous occurence that
causes great harm injury and
destruction and devastation to life
and property.

A

Disaster

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2
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It disrupts the usual course of life
causing both physical and
emotional distress

A

Disaster

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3
Q

An intense feeling of helplessness
and hopelessness

A

Disaster

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4
Q

are emergencies that cannot be handled by those affected without outside assistance.

A

Disasters

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5
Q

2 elements often at risk during disaster

A

•Life
•Property

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6
Q

Types of Disaster

A

Natural Disaster
Man-made Disaster

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7
Q

include all types of severe weather, which have the potential to pose a significant threat to human health and safety,property, critical infrastructure, and homeland security.

A

Natural Disaster

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8
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are the result of man’s negligence, errors, or intention.

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Man-made disasters

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9
Q

3 CATEGORIES OF
MAN-MADE DISASTER

A

•TECHNOLOGICAL OR
INDUSTRIAL DISASTERS
•TRANSPORTATION DISASTERS
•Social Disaster

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10
Q

these includes infrastructure collapse leaks of hazardous materials accidental explosions or utility failure

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TECHNOLOGICAL OR INDUSTRIAL DISASTERS

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11
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includes crash or collision of any road rail water aviation and space transportation resulting to loss of life and major damage to properties

A

Transportation Disaster

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12
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disasters induced entirely by human examples are war and terrorism social unrest and any economic activities that might push people in a state of need

A

Social Disaster

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13
Q

PEOPLE ARE DISPLACED
FROM THEIR HOMES:

A

• Lack of personal safety S
• Lack of access to adequate basic needs

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14
Q

Basic Needs affected by disaster:

A

• Food
•Health Services
• Shelter
• Water

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15
Q

Un_________ damage to property

A

Uncountable

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16
Q

____ of assets

17
Q

_______ and __________ disruptions

A

Social
Economic

18
Q

______________ destruction

A

environmental

19
Q

effects of disaster to human

A

•Threat to life
•Injury
•Diseases
•Emotional and Mental Instability
•Death

20
Q

EXAMPLE OF NATURAL DISASTER

A

•Flood
•Hurricane
•Tornado
•Volcanic Eruption
•Earthquake
•Tsunami
•Storm

21
Q

is a source or condition that has the potential to cause harm to
humans in the form of injury or illness, property damage, environmental damage