disaster management Flashcards
An event of events that cause widespread disruption, damage or loss of life, property and resources. Exceeding the affected community’s capacity to cope using its own resources
disaster
key characteristics and factors of disasters
[SSSRC]
scale:
large scale event, affect large no
severity:
involves severe impacts
loss of life
Injuries
displacement of ppl
destruction of property
disruption of services
suddenness:
no warning sign
(earthquake, terrorists)
resources overwhelm:
resources and capabilities of affected community
complexity:
multiple hazard, cascading effects, complex challenges
what is the difference between disasters and emergency situations
Disasters: catastrophic events that overwhelm local resources and require external support (earthquake)
Emergency situations: more localized and can be managed by the affected area’s own resources and capabilities (cuts, sprains)
what are the agencies involved in disaster management
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Food Programme (WFP)
coordinating humanitarian responses to emergencies and disasters worldwide
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA)
mobilizes resources, coordinates international assistance, and facilitates partnerships among humanitarian actors
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA)
a global humanitarian
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
provides assistance during disasters through its network of national societies and focuses on emergency relief, health services and community preparedness.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
the lead federal agency
United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts within the United States and works with state, local, and tribal partners to provide resources, financial assistance and technical support.
United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
address public health emergencies and coordinate international responses to disease outbreaks, pandemics and health-related disasters
WHO
leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide
WFP
it provides emergency food assistance, logistical support and resilience-building programs to affected communities.
WFP
what are the prevention and control measures
[IIL Claire Dislike Elliot’s Penis]
infrastructure improvements
international cooperation
land-use planning
community resilience-building programs
disaster risk management
early warning system
preparedness
briefly explain the prevention and control measures: preparedness
Develop emergency response plans
Stockpiling essential supplies
Conduct drills and simulations
Raise public awareness
= raise public awareness to enhance readiness for potential disasters.
