DRRR2 Flashcards
What are man-made disasters?
Stressful events caused directly and primarily by human action
Also referred to as human-made or human-caused disasters.
List three examples of man-made disasters.
- Airplane crashes
- Major chemical leaks
- Nuclear reactor accidents
What are normal psychological effects of experiencing a disaster?
- Fear
- Shock
- Grief
- Irritability
Fill in the blank: A common emotional effect of disaster is feeling of _______.
[guilt]
What are some physical effects of disasters?
- Physical sickness (e.g., headaches, fever)
- Change in appetite
- Poor sleeping condition
- Constipation
What are social effects of disasters?
- Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Family may be rebuilt
- Circle of friends may expand
What are some economic effects of disasters?
- Loss of job of a family member
- Loss of business by merchants
- Damage to infrastructure (bridges, buildings, roads)
- Forfeiture of foreign investments
- Decline of tourism industry
What is the first coping strategy for dealing with the effects of disasters?
Take care of yourself
True or False: Disasters improve economic equality.
False
Define the components of a risk model.
- Hazard identification
- Exposure assessment
- Vulnerability analysis
What is the formula for assessing risk?
Risk = Hazard x Exposure x Vulnerability
What does exposure refer to in risk assessment?
The presence of people or structures susceptible to a hazard
What are indirect effects of hazards?
Manifest over time due to disruptions in economic, social, and health systems
What types of exposure exist?
- Physical
- Social
- Economic
- Environmental
Fill in the blank: Direct effects of hazards include injury, illness, and _______.
[evacuation and displacement]
What is risk assessment?
The process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating risks associated with hazards
List three strategies for reducing risk.
- Enhancing resilience
- Improving infrastructure
- Implementing safety measures
What is the importance of mapping elements at risk?
Ensures a clear understanding of where risks are concentrated for targeted interventions
What does vulnerability assessment evaluate?
The susceptibility of exposed elements to the impacts of hazards
What are properties at risk?
- Residential buildings
- Commercial buildings
- Industrial buildings
What types of services face risks during hazardous events?
- Public services
- Private services
- Healthcare
- Education
- Utilities
Economic activities at risk include which sectors?
- Agriculture
- Tourism
- Local businesses
