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Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR) 2. Vulnerability to Hazard and Disasters The way a disaster affects human life and property depends on the following: 1. Proximity to possible hazardous events 2. Population density 3. Scientific understanding 4. Public education and awareness 5. Early warning system 6. Availability and readiness of emergency infrastructure 7. Construction styles and codes 8. Cultural factors that influence public response <Previous >Next
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR) 1. Definition of Important Terms Disaster Ø are emergencies that cannot be handled by the affected individuals or group of individuals without outside assistance Ø are caused by natural or manmade events wherein communities experience severe danger Ø can cause loss of lives and properties causing disruption to their social structures Ø can be less damaging if the population has better understanding of locally-experienced hazards Ø can be less damaging if the population implements preventive or mitigating measures against them Hazards Ø are potentially harmful events such as drought, floods, earth quakes, volcanic eruption, epidemics, etc. Vulnerability Ø is the set of characteristics of a person/household or community that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of hazards Ø is the degree of loss to each element should a hazard of given severity o...
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