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What does exposure refer to?
What does exposure refer to?
The elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard event.
Which of the following are examples of elements that can be exposed to hazards?
Which of the following are examples of elements that can be exposed to hazards?
- Buildings and structures (correct)
- Human beings (correct)
- Public facilities and infrastructure assets (correct)
- Agricultural commodities (correct)
- Public and transport system (correct)
- Dwelling or households and communities (correct)
What is vulnerability defined as?
What is vulnerability defined as?
The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard.
Provide three examples of vulnerability factors.
Provide three examples of vulnerability factors.
Which of the following are considered demographic factors that influence a society's vulnerability to disasters?
Which of the following are considered demographic factors that influence a society's vulnerability to disasters?
Which of the following are considered socio-economic factors that influence a society's vulnerability to disasters?
Which of the following are considered socio-economic factors that influence a society's vulnerability to disasters?
What are some aspects of community preparedness that contribute to vulnerability?
What are some aspects of community preparedness that contribute to vulnerability?
Which of the following factors are related to dealing with the after-effects of a disaster and contributing to vulnerability?
Which of the following factors are related to dealing with the after-effects of a disaster and contributing to vulnerability?
Which of the following factors that make a community more vulnerable to a specific hazard are listed in the ADPC 2012 report?
Which of the following factors that make a community more vulnerable to a specific hazard are listed in the ADPC 2012 report?
What are the four main types of vulnerability as classified by the UNISDR?
What are the four main types of vulnerability as classified by the UNISDR?
What is the main purpose of the activity mentioned in the last slide?
What is the main purpose of the activity mentioned in the last slide?
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Exposure
Exposure
The elements at risk from a hazard, whether natural or man-made.
Vulnerability
Vulnerability
Characteristics of a community, system, or asset that make it susceptible to hazard damage.
Demographic Factors
Demographic Factors
Population density, age, and distribution affecting vulnerability to disaster.
Socio-Economic Factors
Socio-Economic Factors
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Community Preparedness
Community Preparedness
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Post-Disaster Response
Post-Disaster Response
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Poor Building Design
Poor Building Design
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Inadequate Asset Protection
Inadequate Asset Protection
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Lack of Public Awareness
Lack of Public Awareness
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Environmental Management
Environmental Management
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Physical Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerability
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Social Vulnerability
Social Vulnerability
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Economic Vulnerability
Economic Vulnerability
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Environmental Vulnerability
Environmental Vulnerability
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Population Density
Population Density
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Age of Population
Age of Population
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Distribution of Population
Distribution of Population
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Building Codes
Building Codes
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Early Warning Systems
Early Warning Systems
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Communication Networks
Communication Networks
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Emergency Planning
Emergency Planning
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Insurance Cover
Insurance Cover
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Emergency Personnel
Emergency Personnel
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Aid Request
Aid Request
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Study Notes
Exposure and Vulnerability
- Exposure is the elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard.
- Vulnerability means the characteristics that make a community susceptible to a hazard.
Elements Exposed to Hazards
- Human beings
- Dwellings/households and communities
- Buildings and structures
- Public facilities and infrastructure assets
- Public and transport systems
- Agricultural commodities
Reasons for Vulnerability
Demographic Factors
- Population density
- Age of the population
- Distribution of the population
Socio-economic Factors
- Wealth
- Education
- Nature of society
- Understanding of the area
Community Preparedness
- Building codes
- Scientific monitoring & early warning systems
- Communication networks
- Emergency planning
Dealing with After-Effects
- Insurance cover
- Emergency personnel
- Aid request
Vulnerability to Specific Hazards (ADPC, 2012)
- Poor design and construction of buildings and other infrastructure
- Inadequate protection measures for assets
- Lack of public information and awareness
- Limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures
- Disregard for wise environmental management
Types of Vulnerability (UNISDR)
- Physical vulnerability
- Social vulnerability
- Economic vulnerability
- Environmental vulnerability
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