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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) 3. Factors Affecting Vulnerability to Hazard 1. Poverty 2. Climate Change 3. Poor Urban Governance 4. Missing regulatory framework Human Factors 1. Wealth 2. Education 3. Governance 4. Technology 5. Age 6. Gender Developed Countries are better prepared to handle the impacts of disasters as well as the aftermath as they have greater capacity to manage disaster Developing Countries are more vulnerable to natural disasters for the following reasons: poorly constructed buildings rapid population growth / high density population limited resources for disaster response and rebuilding lack of economic safety nets <Previous >Next [ P.S. I may also further explain the said factors and reasons if somebody requests for it. :) ]
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