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Unique geoligic location

Prone to natural disasters

Pacific ring of fire, Tectonic Plates, Tropical Region & Pacific Ocean

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it refers to the people, property or systems or other elements in hazard zone that are hereby subject to potential loss

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Des “bad” + Aster “star”

a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or societ widespread human material, economic and environmental losses which can exceed the ability to cope using its own resources

sudden calamitous occurence that causes great harm. injury. destruction and devastation to life and property

not everyone is equally affected my disasters: poorer families are more affected by disasters since they don't really have the means

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the combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences

Emergency Management

refers to the potential (not actual and realized) disaster losses, in lives, health status, livelihoods, assets and services

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likelihood that there will be loss of life, injury, or des

determined by the presence of three variables.

1. hazards (natural or anthropogenic)

2. vulnerability to a hazard

3. coping capacity linked to the reduction, mitigation and resilience to the vulnerability of a community associated with the hazard in question.

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defined as the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard.

set of prevailing or consequential conditions arising from various physical, social, economic and environmental factors which increase the susceptibility of a community to the impact of hazards

can be expressed as the degree of loss resulting from a potentially damaging phenomenon or hazard

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those closer to the disaster will more likely develop physiological and psychological effects

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the female gender suffers more adverse effects, which is worsened when children are present

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children and elderly suffer greater stress in disasters

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the effects of disasters in developing countries are greater compared to developed countries

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can alter frequency, intensity of hazardous events, affecting vulnerability to hazards, and changing exposure patterns

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can influence the frequency and intensity of hazards as well as exposure and vulnerability

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increased polarization of rich and poor

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Impoverished people are more likely to live in hazard exposed areas and are less able to invest in risk-reducing measures

lack of access to insurance and social protection

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Poorly Planned and Maintained Urban Development

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Poorly Planned and Maintained Urban Development

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people, poverty, exposure, and disaster risk are increasingly concentrated in cities

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potentially damaging physical events, phenomena or human activities that may cause injury or loss of life, damage to property, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage”

can either be a creation of humans (anthropogenic) or the environment (natural)

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formed directly from it's main factor

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consequences of other hazards

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human or natural environment

Ex: geographic pattern of the severity of hazard, effects of local conditions

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susceptibility of the population, social institutions/organizations that ensure sustenance of families, communities and society

Ex: Children, absence of local institution, perception of risk

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assets/resources of the community

Ex: Livelihood, community resources

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refers to the ability of people, organizations and systems, using available skills and resources, to face and manage adverse conditions such as hazards, emergencies or disasters

it requires continuing awareness, resources and good management, both in normal times as well as during disasters or adverse conditions

it contributes to the reduction of disaster risks

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all the rules, laws and legislation, policies, power relations and social norms

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can include communication systems, physical structures an access to healthcare

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a map indicating areas that are vulnerable to hazards caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and landslides

visual representation of hazards that can cause harm that are present in a home/workplace/community

Best done in groups of people with similar work

used to identify institution-wide Hazards or Hazards in specific areas

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to identify occupational safety and health hazards

share knowledge about hazards from all