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What is a global phenomenon that can happen anywhere at any time, causing destruction that exceeds the abilities of the affected community and requires outside assistance?
What is a global phenomenon that can happen anywhere at any time, causing destruction that exceeds the abilities of the affected community and requires outside assistance?
Disaster
What are the five characteristics of a disaster?
What are the five characteristics of a disaster?
Predictability, Frequency, Controllability, Time, Scope and Intensity
Which of these is an example of an unpredictable disaster? (Select all that apply)
Which of these is an example of an unpredictable disaster? (Select all that apply)
What are two areas in which disasters can have an impact?
What are two areas in which disasters can have an impact?
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What are some potential negative psychological impacts of a disaster on an individual? (Select all that apply)
What are some potential negative psychological impacts of a disaster on an individual? (Select all that apply)
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What are some of the potential impacts of disasters on a community? (Select all that apply)
What are some of the potential impacts of disasters on a community? (Select all that apply)
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The four phases of disaster management are:
The four phases of disaster management are:
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Which phase of disaster management focuses on reducing the potential for harm and minimizing the impact of disasters?
Which phase of disaster management focuses on reducing the potential for harm and minimizing the impact of disasters?
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Which phase of disaster management focuses on ensuring individuals and communities are ready to respond to a disaster?
Which phase of disaster management focuses on ensuring individuals and communities are ready to respond to a disaster?
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Study Notes
Disaster Management
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Disaster is a catastrophe causing damage, economic disruption, loss of life, human suffering, destruction of property, and deterioration in health services. It exceeds the coping capacity of the affected community, requiring outside assistance.
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Disasters can be natural (forces of nature) or man-made (events caused by humans).
- Natural disasters include geophysical (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic activity), hydrological (floods), climatological (extreme temperatures, wildfires), and biological (pandemics, disease).
- Man-made disasters include pollution, terrorism, and accidents.
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Characteristics of disasters:
- Predictability: influenced by the type of disaster
- Frequency: how often it occurs in a geographic location; high frequency does not always guarantee preparedness
- Controllability: opportunities for pre-warning and control measures to reduce impact
- Time: speed of onset, time available for warning, actual time in impact phase
- Scope: range of effect (geographic area and number of victims)
- Intensity: level of destruction
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Impact of disaster on individuals:
- Physical: gastrointestinal problems, rapid heartbeat, tremors, headaches, pain, fatigue, poor sleep
- Cognitive: poor concentration, confusion, short attention span, memory loss, difficulty making decisions
- Emotional: depression, feeling lost, fear, sadness
- Behavioral: suspicion, irritability, withdrawal, increased or decreased eating, increased smoking, increased substance abuse
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Impact of disaster on Community:
- Mortality & Morbidity: deaths, injuries, and illnesses
- Health Care Infrastructure: destruction of hospitals, disruption of routine health services
- Environment: increase in environmental hazards (air/water pollution)
- Psychological and Social Behavior: generalized panic, paralyzing trauma, increased anxiety, depression, and PTSD
- Food Supply: disruption leading to shortages, nutritional consequences (starvation)
- Population Displacement: spontaneous or organized population movements
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Disaster Management Phases:
- Prevention/Mitigation: public education, hazard assessment, improved infrastructure, restoring telecommunications infrastructure, improving lives, rehabilitation
- Preparedness: national emergency telecommunications and response plans, training, exercises, early warning, standard operating procedures, communication & coordination
- Response: search and rescue, assessing initial damage, providing first aid and humanitarian assistance, managing shelters
- Recovery: debris removal, damage assessment, infrastructure reconstruction, restoring livelihoods, community development
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Explore the essential aspects of disaster management, including the classification of disasters, characteristics, and the need for assistance during catastrophic events. This quiz covers both natural and man-made disasters with a focus on predictability, frequency, and controllability. Test your knowledge and understanding of these critical concepts.
