NCMO 410 (DISASTER)

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any destructive events that seriously disrupts the normal functioning of a community/society, involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts which exceeds the ability of the affected community/society to cope using its own resources.

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Disaster

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is the result of the combination of exposure to a hazard; the conditions of vulnerability that are present; and insufficient capacity

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Disaster

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• Ecologic disruptions, or emergencies of varying severity and magnitude
• Results in Illness, Deaths, Injuries, and Property
  damage
• Cannot be managed by routine procedures.
• Requires extraordinary efforts beyond what is needed to respond to everyday.

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Disaster

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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 livelihood and services, social and economic disruptions, or environmental degradation

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hazard

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word disaster originated from _____

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greek

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DUS -
ASTER -

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DUS - bad
ASTER - star

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disalignment of position of a planet or a star

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disaster

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MAIN FEATURES OF DISASTERS:

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Unpredictability
Unfamiliarity
Urgency
Uncertainty
Threat
Speed

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WHEN IS AN EVENT A DISASTER?

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• At least 20% of the population are affected
• at least 40% of the means of livelihood are destroyed
• Major roads and bridges are destroyed
• Epidemics

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Result of an ecological disruption or threat that
exceeds the adjustment capacity of the affected
community (WHO, 1979

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Natural Disasters

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Principal direct causes are identifiable deliberate
human actions or otherwise (Noji, 1996)

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Man-made Disasters (human generated)

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Also known as NA-TECH. A natural disaster or phenomena that may triggers a secondary disaster

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Combination or Synergistic Disasters

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Top 10 Global Natural Disasters

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Cyclone
Earthquake
Tornado
Volcanic eruption
Tsunami
Flood
Wildfire
Drought
Avalanche
Landslide

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5 common disaster in the Philippines

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Typhoon
Earthquake
Volcano eruption
El niño/ Drought
Fire

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Suffering and devastation caused by war, civil strife, and other political conflicts.

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Complex Emergencies

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Direct and adverse effect of major industrial accidents,
unplanned release of nuclear energy, fires or explosions from hazardous material

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Technologic Disasters

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Results of combination of forces like drought, epidemics, and political unrest

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Disasters that Occur in Human Settlements

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short durations but with
a sudden impact

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Based on Onset

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Events that persist over an extended period, often with a gradual onset. Examples include prolonged droughts,
ongoing conflict situations, and persistent public health issues

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Chronic/Long-Term Disasters

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Events that have a rapid onset and short duration, causing immediate and intense impact. Examples include earthquakes
and tsunamis.

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Acute/Short-Term Disasters

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events that originate within a specific geographic area or jurisdiction and affect the residents and resources of that particular region.

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Internal Disasters

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events that originate outside a specific geographic area or jurisdiction but impact the affected region, often crossing border

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External Disasters

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• It is the initial phase of
  disaster, prior to the actual
  occurrence.
• A warning is given at the
  sign of the first possible
  danger

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PRE-IMPACT PHASE

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• Occurs when the disaster actually happens
• time of enduring hardship
  or injury end of trying to
  survive

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IMPACT PHASE

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Recovery begins during the emergency phase and ends with the return of normal community order and functioning

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POST – IMPACT PHASE

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during the stage the victims may deny the magnitude of the problem or have not fully registered. The victims may appear usually unconcerned

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Denial

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- the person is aware of the problem but regards it as overwhelming and unbearable. - Common reaction during this stage is trembling, tightening of muscles, speaking with the difficulty, weeping heightened, sensitivity, restlessness, sadness, anger and passivity. - The victim may want to retell or relieve the disaster experience over and over.

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Strong Emotional Response

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- the victim begins to accept the problems caused by the disaster and makes a concentrated effect to solve them. - It is important for victims to take specific action to help themselves and their families.

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Acceptance

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Victims feel that they are back to normal. A sense of well-being is restored. Victims develop the realistic memory of the experience

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Recovery

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- Also known as Emergency management cycle - Provides guide on the time line of a disaster. Consist of three phases: 1. Pre-impact- 0-24 HOURS 2. Impact- 24-72 HOURS 3. Post Impact- more than 72 HOURS

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Disaster Continuum