Disaster Readiness & Risk Reduction

A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.

A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses and impacts which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources.

<p>The possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an injury or a loss) will happen. Interaction between exposure to natural hazards including the adverse effects of climate changes and the vulnerability of societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Floods, tsunamis, landslides, mudflows, and other natural processes (C), Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and extreme temperatures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leaks of hazardous materials, accidental explosions, bridge or road collapses, vehicle collisions, power cuts (A), Terrorism, bombings, releases of chemical materials, releases of biological agents, massive shootings, mutinies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological/industrial disasters, Terrorism/Violence, Complex humanitarian emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term complex emergency is usually used to describe the humanitarian emergency resulting from an international or civil war. This situation often involves widespread displacement, disruption of basic infrastructure, and a lack of access to essential services and assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Disaster Risk = (Exposure to) HAZARDS X VULNERABILITY / CAPACITY TO COPE (OF THE SOCIETY)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Both A and C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has a strong and well-developed infrastructure network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People, property, systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Susceptibility indicates that an element is exposed to a hazard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability of persons, communities, and societies to resist, absorb, accommodate, and recover from the effects of a hazard in a timely and efficient manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological hazard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ebola Virus, flu virus, rabies, rat infestations, and bioactive substances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Floods, droughts, typhoons, and wildfires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oil and chemical spills, forest fires caused by arson and human negligence, accidents, and complex emergencies/conflicts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They arise through the interaction of natural processes and human activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical impact, Psychological impact, Socio-cultural impact, Economic impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Duration, frequency, magnitude, speed, probability, manageability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Observation, material safety data sheets (MSDSs), hazard and risk surveys, discussion groups, safety audits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Removing the hazard, engineering modifications, modifying procedures, combination of risk control measures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A serious disruption involving widespread losses that exceeds a community's ability to cope.

A dangerous phenomenon or condition that may cause loss, injury, or other severe impacts.

The possibility of losses due to hazards multiplied by vulnerability.

Disasters caused by natural forces, such as earthquakes or typhoons.

Disasters caused by human actions, either intentional or unintentional.

Disasters arising from technological or industrial failures.

Violent acts intended to intimidate or coerce for political purposes.

Emergencies caused by armed conflict, leading to widespread suffering.

Characteristics that make a community susceptible to hazards.

Elements present in hazard zones that are subject to potential loss.

Tangible attributes affecting the risk of disasters, like building sturdiness.

Mental health aspects affecting how a community responds to disasters.

Social conditions and cultural settings that affect disaster response.

Financial conditions that contribute to a community's disaster risk.

Government structure and policies impact on disaster management.

Environmental aspects, like health and ecosystem, that influence risk.

Variables that affect the degree or scope of a disaster.

Focus on visible, quantifiable physical effects of disasters.

The mental health impact on individuals affected by disasters.

Social conditions and cultural responses influencing disaster impacts.

Direct costs and economic effects resulting from disasters.

How governance affects disaster risk management and services.

Impact of disasters on ecosystems and health.

Rapid spread of disease among people or animals.

Health risks from living organisms or biological agents.

Hazards that result from the interaction of natural and human processes.

Estimating probabilities of damaging phenomena in specific areas.

Assessment of hazard impacts and vulnerabilities of elements at risk.

Tangible injuries and destruction caused by disasters.

Mental health issues arising from disaster experiences.

Financial losses and costs resulting from disaster events.