LESSON 2 Flashcards
(18 cards)
the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such an injury or a loss) will happen
risk
refers to the measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters.
disaster preparedness
the extent to which a community, structure, service, or geographic area is likely to be damaged or disrupted by the impact of particular hazard
vulnerability
unstable locations etc.
physical
no productive assets etc.
economic
low status in society etc.
social
fears instigated by religious and other belief etc.
physiological
natural resource deplation and resource degration
environmental
degree of networking etc.
systemic
strength, attributes and resources available within a community or organization that can be used to cope with
capacity
are variables that either aggrevate or mitigate the effects of hazards
disaster risk factors
would pertain to tangible objects or infrastructure
1.physical factors
include state of mental capacity and health
2.psychological factors
includes religion
3.socio-cultural factors
includes assets and liabilities
4.economic factors
includes government structure
5.political factors
includes flora and fauna in environment
6.biological factors
6 types of disaster risk factors
1.physical factors
2.psychological factors
3.socio-cultural factors
4.economic factors
5.political factors
6.biological factors
