Disaster Risk

Question 1

is a function of hazard, exposure and vulnerability?

Answer 1

Disaster Risk=(hazard) x (exposure)
x (vulnerability)

Question 2

______ ____ = Exposure to natural or man-made hazards x vulnerability

Answer 2

Disaster Risk

Question 2

Disaster Risk factors NAME AT LEAST 4?

Answer 2

I. Physical,
II. Psychological,
III. Socio-cultural,
IV. Economic,
V. Political, and
VI. Biological risk factors

Question 3

_________ FACTORS:
would pertain to tangible objects or infrastructure, like the: availability of fire exits, or the sturdiness of the building, or the presence or absence of objects that can harm you or help you, etc.

Answer 3

Physical factors

Question 4

_________ FACTORS:
* state of mental capacity and health
(e.g. are we dealing with babies?
Kids?
Adults?
People with special needs?)
* perception of self
(e.g. self-assessment of capability to respond to disasters,
fear), etc.

Answer 4

Psychological factors

Question 5

_________ FACTORS:
religion,
social status,
traditions,
perception by society,
etc.

Answer 5

Socio-cultural factors

Question 6

_________ FACTORS:
assets and liabilities,
income,
economic class,
etc.

Answer 6

Economic factors

Question 7

_________ FACTORS:
include:
government structure,
diplomatic issues,
etc.

Answer 7

Political factors

Question 8

_________ FACTORS:
flora and fauna in environment,
health,
diseases,
etc.

Answer 8

Biological factors