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According to the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO), what is a disaster?
According to the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO), what is a disaster?
- A serious disruption of the functioning of a society, exceeding the society's ability to cope using its own resources (correct)
- A minor inconvenience causing temporary disruption
- An unexpected event with minimal impact
- Any natural or human made incident that causes destruction and devastation that can be relieved without assistance
What happens when the forces of a hazard exceed the ability of a community to cope on its own?
What happens when the forces of a hazard exceed the ability of a community to cope on its own?
- The hazard becomes less severe
- The community becomes more resilient
- A disaster occurs (correct)
- The community adapts quickly to the hazard
What are the three core emergency services mentioned in the text?
What are the three core emergency services mentioned in the text?
- Police (correct)
- Customs and Border Protection
- Coast Guard
- Military
What are the characteristics of a disaster as per the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO)?
What are the characteristics of a disaster as per the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO)?
What is the main effect of a disaster on a community?
What is the main effect of a disaster on a community?
Which organization defines a disaster as a serious disruption of the functioning of society, causing widespread human, material, or environmental losses?
Which organization defines a disaster as a serious disruption of the functioning of society, causing widespread human, material, or environmental losses?
Study Notes
Disaster Definition and Effects
- A disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of society, causing widespread human, material, or environmental losses, as defined by the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO).
- When the forces of a hazard exceed the ability of a community to cope on its own, a disaster occurs.
Characteristics of a Disaster
- A disaster involves a serious disruption of the functioning of society.
- It causes widespread human, material, or environmental losses.
- A disaster exceeds the ability of a community to cope on its own.
Core Emergency Services
- Three core emergency services are mentioned in the text, but they are not specified by name.
- Further information is needed to identify these services.
Disaster Impact
- The main effect of a disaster on a community is widespread human, material, or environmental losses.
- A disaster can seriously disrupt the functioning of society.
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Test your knowledge about emergency services, disaster management, and administrative support during emergencies. Learn about the core emergency services and the concept of disasters.
