Disaster-Hazard-And-Vulnerability PDF

Welcome Everyone HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A NATURAL DISATERS? …… Then WHAT HAPPENED? DISASTER, HAZARD, AND VULNERABILITY UNIT 1 BY : APIJR. OBJECTIVE By the end of the lesson, the students must be able to ; Explain the basic concept about disaster , disaster risk, and vulnerabilities Deter...

Welcome Everyone HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A NATURAL DISATERS? …… Then WHAT HAPPENED? DISASTER, HAZARD, AND VULNERABILITY UNIT 1 BY : APIJR. OBJECTIVE By the end of the lesson, the students must be able to ; Explain the basic concept about disaster , disaster risk, and vulnerabilities Determine the various elements vulnerable to disaster Identify the capacities that can help reduce disaster risk and losses. PHILIPPINES QUESTION'S When does natural event become a hazard? When does hazard become a disaster? WHAT IS DISASTER ? “ It is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or society causing widespread human, material, economic and environmental losses which exceed the ability of the affected community to cope using its own resources” (UNISDR) WHAT IS HAZARD? pertains to any condition or circumstances that endangers a person, thing , or situation. Classified as: Man made Natural WHAT IS VULNERABILITY? Pertains to the weakened capability of a person or group of persons to prepare, manage and recover from the impact of a natural or man made disaster TYPES OF VULNERABILITIES Physical and Environmental vulnerability Social vulnerability Economic vulnerability PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL VULNERABILITY This refers to the human made environment of buildings and infrastructure and the natural environment of agriculture , forestry and aquaculture. Factors its magnitude of Physical Vulnerability a. Geographic Pattern of the severity of the hazard b. Exposure of the elements to hazards c. Geological and environmental characteristics of the community d. Effects of Local conditions SOCIAL VULNERABILITY It refers to the susceptibility of the population, the social institutions or organizations that ensure the sustenance of the families, communities and society. 1. Special Categories of vulnerable groups of people 2. Educational Attainment 3. Knowledge and Awareness 4. Location and type of housing 5. Perception of Risk 6. Values and Traditions 7. Absence of Local Institution ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY It pertains to the assets and resources of the community that are susceptible to disasters, including production, distribution and utilization of goods and services that ensure the well being of the people. Factors affecting 1. Sources economic vulnerability: of Livelihood 2. Community Resources 3. Household Income and Savings 4. Markets and Access to goods and Services DISASTER FORMULA VULNERABILITY + HAZARD = DISASTER CAPACITY WHAT IS CAPACITY? pertains to the ability of every individual or group or the community as a whole to mitigate the effect of hazards or causes of disaster. WHAT IS DISASTER RISK ? “ It is the probability of harmful consequences or expected losses (deaths, injuries, livelihoods, assests, and services) resulting from the interactions between natural or human induced conditions” DISASTER RISK FORMULA HAZARD + EXPOSURE + VULNERABILITY = DISASTER RISK HOW TO REDUCE DISASTER RISK? RISK FACTORS 1. Environmental problems Declining ecosystem Social Economic vulnerabilities Climate change RISK FACTORS 2. Human factors Unplanned urbanization Under-development / poverty RECOMMENDED MEASURES 1. lessen the rate of vulnerability by empowering people in disaster risk reduction 2. keep exposure away from hazard by relocating people and property RECOMMENDED MEASURES 3. develop disaster preparedness 4. Empower the people. ASSESMENT 1. What Is the difference between disaster and disaster risk? 2. Which do you think is the most vulnerable group of people in the Philippines ? Why? 3. How can awareness of disaster risks help a community prepare for calamities? SUBMIT IN THE MCOURSER ACCOUNT