Disaster Risk Reduction Overview
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What was the purpose of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction?

The Sendai Framework aims to reduce disaster risk and enhance resilience for sustainable development.

List and explain one of the four cornerstones of disaster risk reduction.

Community/stakeholder participation fosters collaborative efforts in disaster management and enhances local resilience.

Provide an example of a non-structural measure for disaster risk reduction.

An example is disaster legislation that establishes legal frameworks for risk management.

What is meant by 'disaster preparedness and emergency management'?

<p>It refers to activities conducted in advance to ensure effective responses to hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Disaster Risk Reduction, what does recovery/reconstruction entail?

<p>It involves decisions and actions aimed at restoring living conditions post-disaster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Disaster Prevention according to the discussed content.

<p>Disaster Prevention encompasses activities aimed at preventing natural hazards from causing harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does public policy actions play in disaster risk reduction?

<p>Public policy actions create frameworks for implementing effective disaster risk reduction strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the development of a culture of prevention important in disaster risk reduction?

<p>A culture of prevention encourages proactive behavior and preparedness among communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the fundamental pre-impact responses aimed at limiting the consequences of a disaster?

<p>The fundamental pre-impact responses include limiting casualties, alleviating hardship and suffering, restoring essential community systems, and mitigating further damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four principles established by The Humanitarian Charter regarding emergency responses?

<p>The four principles are to avoid exposing people to further harm, ensure access to impartial assistance, protect from psychological harm, and enable access to remedies for abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the 'size up' step in the basic key steps of search and rescue.

<p>The 'size up' step involves assessing the situation to determine the actions to take and whether a rescue should be attempted based on the risks and potential benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'search' step entail in the context of search and rescue operations?

<p>The 'search' step involves locating victims and documenting their locations for further assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of The Sphere Project in disaster response?

<p>The Sphere Project focuses on improving the quality of assistance provided to disaster-affected individuals and enhancing accountability among humanitarian actors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the importance of first aid in emergencies as described in the provided content.

<p>First aid is crucial as it provides initial care for illnesses or injuries, stabilizing individuals before further medical treatment can be administered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does The Humanitarian Charter emphasize the right to live in dignity during emergencies?

<p>The Charter underscores the right to live in dignity by ensuring access to humanitarian assistance and protection from harm during emergencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of emergency response, what are the two key considerations for deciding whether to attempt a rescue?

<p>The two key considerations are the risks involved in the rescue and the potential to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do animal carcasses contribute to the disaster recovery process?

<p>Animal carcasses help in the recovery process by reducing the risk of disease transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of relief aid provided during an emergency?

<p>The main components include food, clothing, housing, medical care, and necessary social services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be prioritized when delivering relief aid to a community in crisis?

<p>The most vulnerable populations, such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly, should be prioritized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of task-oriented preparedness in a community?

<p>It focuses on developing activities based on community plans to evaluate the capability to activate preparedness in an emergency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the severity and magnitude of a disaster influence the response required?

<p>The severity and size of the disaster determine the intensity and type of response needed to cope with the situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What psychosocial support activities are essential during disaster recovery?

<p>Identifying individuals needing specialized support and referring them to mental health services are essential activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What public health issues may arise following a natural disaster?

<p>Issues include deaths, loss of clean water, disruption of sanitation, and worsening chronic illnesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key factors that influence the capability of sustained disaster operations?

<p>Resource capability, management capability, community self-reliance, and availability of international assistance are key influencing factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary objectives of disaster response?

<p>The objectives are to provide immediate assistance to maintain life, improve health, and support the morale of the affected population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of an early warning system in disaster response.

<p>An early warning system is critical as it provides vital information necessary for effective response operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What potential oversights can occur in disaster response efforts?

<p>Key tasks may be overlooked, under-resourced, or over-resourced, and some resources may not be utilized effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the types of activities included in disaster response.

<p>Activities include medical care, evacuation, search and rescue, and provision of emergency essentials like water, food, and shelter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What underlying issue does the potential for information mishandling indicate during disaster responses?

<p>It highlights the need for effective communication and coordination among personnel and agencies involved in disaster management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of accurate and comprehensive information in disaster response operations?

<p>It is crucial for effectively coordinating response efforts and identifying humanitarian needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two types of public health services required in disaster responses.

<p>Mass casualty management and mental health services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do regular meetings with movement partners play in disaster response?

<p>They help in determining activities and clarifying roles among partners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the purpose of disaster relief.

<p>To provide assistance for life preservation and basic subsistence needs after a disaster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four types of assessments conducted during disaster response?

<p>Immediate, rapid, detailed, and continual assessments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the importance of communication planning in disaster response.

<p>It ensures a continuous flow of information among responders and the affected population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify one potential consequence of standing surface water after a disaster.

<p>Increased risk of communicable diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of partnership agreements in disaster management?

<p>They help identify existing collaborations and ensure coordinated response efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Disaster Risk Reduction

  • The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) succeeded the Hyogo Framework for Action in 2015.
  • The SFDRR is comprised of four cornerstones: community/stakeholder participation, public policy actions, safer construction and urban development, and development of a culture of prevention.

### Disaster Prevention

  • Defined as prevention of hazardous effects of natural phenomenas on people and assets.

### Disaster Preparedness

  • Activities taken in advance to ensure effective disaster response.
  • Task-Oriented Preparedness: Specific groups develop and evaluate plans to activate the plan in a real emergency.
  • Disaster-Oriented Preparedness: Emphasis on structural and non-structural mechanisms to mitigate the effects of specific disasters.

Disaster Response

  • Activities taken during or immediately following a disaster aimed at saving life and protecting property.
  • Objectives:
    • Provide immediate assistance to maintain life, improve health, and support the morale of affected populations.
    • Limit casualties
    • Alleviate hardship and suffering
    • Restore essential life support and community systems
    • Mitigate further damage and loss
    • Provide foundation for subsequent recovery.
  • Factors that Determine the Nature of Disaster Response:
    • Severity and magnitude of the disaster.
    • Capability of sustained operations (resource capability, management capability, community self-reliance and availability of international assistance).

Search and Rescue

  • Focuses on locating, removing, and treating endangered persons at emergency incidents.
  • Key Steps:
    • Size Up: Assessing the situation, determining what to do based on risks involved and achievement of overall goals.
    • Search: Locating victims and documenting their location.
    • Rescue: Procedures and methods of safely removing victims from dangerous situations.

First Aid and Emergency Care

  • Provides initial care for illnesses or injuries.
  • Supports recovery process and reduces development of mental health problems.

Psychosocial Support

  • Identifies and refers individuals needing specialized support through professional mental health services.

Public Health Services

  • Relevant in the face of deaths, injuries, loss of clean water, sanitation, and routine hygiene, disruption of solid waste management, public concern for safety, increased pests and vectors, damage to health care system, worsening of chronic illnesses, toxic/hazardous exposure, loss of food supply, and standing surface water.
  • Services:
    • Mass casualty management
    • Mental health
    • Environmental health
    • Reproductive health
    • Managing and continuation of existing health services
    • Managing and continuation of medication for chronic diseases (HIV, TB, Leprosy, etcetera)
    • Management of the dead and missing
    • Emergency feeding
    • Communicable disease surveillance and response
    • Sanitation

### Disaster Relief

  • Provision of assistance or intervention during or immediately after a disaster to meet life preservation and basic subsistence needs of those affected.
  • Types of Assessments:
    • Immediate Assessments: Rapid assessment of the impact of the disaster on the affected population to identify humanitarian needs and plan interventions.
    • Rapid Assessments: Focused on specific needs or to validate initial findings.
    • Detailed Assessments: Comprehensive assessment of the situation and its impacts.
    • Continual Assessments: Ongoing assessments throughout the response and recovery phases.

Coordination and Communication

  • Requirements for Effective Response:
    • Information: An early warning system provides vital information for effective response operations.
  • Communication:
    • Regular meetings with Movement partners to determine activities and roles.
    • Information sharing on disaster impact, assessment, and needs through input into DMIS (Disaster Management Information System).
    • Planning for continuous information and communication flow.
  • Coordination:
    • Strategic and operational coordination frameworks.
    • Identification of existing partnership agreements and determination of additional agreements.

Humanitarian Charter

  • Four principles for responding to emergencies, based on rights to live in dignity, receive humanitarian assistance, and protection and security:
    • Avoid exposing people to further harm due to actions
    • Ensure impartial access to assistance
    • Prevent physical and psychological harm due to violence and coercion
    • Enable access to remedies and recovery for abuse.

The Sphere Project

  • Aims to improve the quality of assistance provided to people affected by disasters.
  • Enhances accountability of humanitarian actors to constituents, donors, and affected people.
  • Four Core Commitments:
    • Manage and systematically utilize disaster funds and supplies, including cash and supplies donated by well-wishers, social organizations, and NGOs.
    • Support the local population for the resumption and recovery of economic activity.

Relief Aid

  • Any provision of assistance during an emergency that attends to a person's immediate requirements for survival or recovery.
  • May include food, clothing, housing, medical care, necessary social services, and security during extraordinary circumstances.
  • Targeted towards the most vulnerable first: children, households headed by women or children, pregnant or lactating women, the sick and elderly.

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This quiz provides an overview of the key components of disaster risk reduction as outlined in the Sendai Framework. It covers essential concepts such as disaster prevention, preparedness, and response strategies aimed at minimizing the impact of disasters on communities. Test your knowledge on these critical aspects of disaster management.

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