Disaster Awareness & Management

Disaster Awareness & Management

• A disaster is a sudden event causing great harm and devastation.
• The UNISDR defines a disaster as a serious disruption exceeding a community's ability to cope with its own resources.
• Disasters are classified as natural and man-made.

Natural Disasters

• A natural disaster is caused by natural forces.
• Examples include volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and diseases.

Man-Made Disasters

• Man-made disasters are caused by human action, negligence, or error.
• Examples include crime, arson, terrorism, war, and cyber-attacks.

Disaster Risk

• Disaster risk refers to the potential for disaster losses, including lives, health, livelihoods, and assets.

Disaster Awareness

• Disaster awareness is the knowledge and understanding of potential disasters.
• It's essential to be informed about the types of disasters likely to occur in a specific area.

Disaster Preparedness

• Disaster preparedness involves measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters.
• It aims to minimize loss of life, damage, and facilitate quick rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts.

Disaster Risk Reduction

• Disaster risk reduction is a proactive process before a disaster occurs.
• It comprises five steps:
  • Risk Identification: Recognizing and documenting potential risks.
  • Risk Prioritization: Ranking identified risks by importance based on potential impact and likelihood.
  • Risk Analysis: Understanding the severity and likelihood of risks.
  • Risk Treatment: Selecting and implementing actions to manage or reduce risks.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking identified and emerging risks, and the effectiveness of risk treatment measures.

Disaster Preparedness Tips for Students

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Disaster Management

• Disaster management is the process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
• It involves organizing resources to minimize disaster harm.
• Disaster management comprises four phases:
  • Preparedness: Activities before a disaster, including emergency plans, training, and warning systems.
  • Response: Actions taken during a disaster, such as emergency operations, search and rescue.
  • Recovery: Post-disaster activities, including temporary shelter, medical care, and long-term counseling.
  • Mitigation: Measures taken to reduce the effects of future disasters, including vulnerability analyses, building codes, and public education.