Disaster and Emergency Management Week 1: Definition of Disaster
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Which of the following is an example of a geophysical natural disaster?

  • Pandemic
  • Flood
  • Drought
  • Earthquake (correct)

    • What is the main impact of a disaster in the short-term?

  • Economic crises
  • Unemployment
  • Need of sheltering
  • Lack of first-responder (correct)

    • What is risk in the context of natural disasters?

  • The set of conditions resulting from various factors that increase susceptibility to losses from the impact of natural hazards
  • The probability that a hazard will occur
  • The potential occurrence of a natural phenomenon
  • The expected losses to a community when a hazard event occurs (correct)

    • What is vulnerability in the context of natural disasters?

    <p>The set of conditions resulting from various factors that increase susceptibility to losses from the impact of natural hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EM-DAT* record at the country level for disasters?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can affect the impact of a disaster?

    <p>Magnitude and distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a natural disaster affect a community?

    <p>By interrupting daily life and activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of a natural disaster on a community?

    <p>Negative impact from a natural hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Disaster and Emergency Management Week 1?

    <p>Defining disasters and their impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the course aim to teach students about risk reduction?

    <p>To distinguish hazard and risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Natural Disasters

    • An example of a geophysical natural disaster is an earthquake.

    Disaster Impact

    • The main impact of a disaster in the short-term is the immediate damage and loss of life.

    Risk and Vulnerability

    • Risk in the context of natural disasters refers to the probability of a disaster occurring and the potential losses that may result.
    • Vulnerability in the context of natural disasters refers to the likelihood of a community or individual being affected by a disaster.

    EM-DAT

    • EM-DAT records the number of people killed, injured, affected, and homeless, as well as the estimated damage and costs at the country level for disasters.

    Disaster Factors

    • The impact of a disaster can be affected by factors such as the type and severity of the disaster, the location, and the preparedness of the affected community.

    Community Impact

    • A natural disaster can affect a community by causing loss of life, injury, and damage to property and infrastructure.
    • The impact of a natural disaster on a community can also include long-term effects such as displacement, economic disruption, and psychological trauma.

    Disaster and Emergency Management

    • The primary purpose of Disaster and Emergency Management Week 1 is to introduce students to the concepts and principles of disaster management.
    • The course aims to teach students about risk reduction strategies and how to mitigate the impact of disasters.

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    Test your knowledge on the definition of disasters, their impact, hazards, risks, vulnerability, and capacity in the context of disaster and emergency management. This quiz covers important concepts related to risk reduction and understanding the short, medium, and long-term impact of disasters.

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