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Describe the effects of disasters on individuals' lives.
Describe the effects of disasters on individuals' lives.
Disasters can have profound effects on individuals' lives, causing physical, emotional, and economic harm.
How can an event escalate to become a disaster?
How can an event escalate to become a disaster?
An event can become a disaster when it overwhelms the capacity of the affected community or region to effectively respond and recover.
What factors contribute to an event turning into a disaster?
What factors contribute to an event turning into a disaster?
Factors like inadequate preparedness, lack of resources, poor coordination, and vulnerability of the population can contribute to an event becoming a disaster.
What is the importance of disaster readiness and risk reduction?
What is the importance of disaster readiness and risk reduction?
Define disaster.
Define disaster.
How do disasters impact communities beyond the immediate event?
How do disasters impact communities beyond the immediate event?
How do risk factors contribute to the occurrence of disasters?
How do risk factors contribute to the occurrence of disasters?
What role does risk reduction play in preventing events from escalating into disasters?
What role does risk reduction play in preventing events from escalating into disasters?
Explain the impact of disasters on individuals' lives.
Explain the impact of disasters on individuals' lives.
What differentiates a regular event from becoming a disaster?
What differentiates a regular event from becoming a disaster?