Exposure and Vulnerability Flashcards
Quiz 1
- A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or society causing widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses and impacts
- Natural and human induced events include typhoon, earthquake, landslide, and fire can cause disasters.
DISASTER
The probability of harmful consequences or expected losses (deaths, injuries, livelihoods, assets, services)
DISASTER RISK
A proactive approach being adopted where risks are reduced and managed.
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
A condition determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes which increase the susceptibility of a community to the impact of hazards.
VULNERABILITY
It is the combination of a community’s strengths, characteristics, and resources that can be utilized to achieve certain goals.
CAPACITY
refers to human-made environment of buildings and infrastructures
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL VULNERABILITY
pertains to the assets and resources of the community that are susceptible to disasters
ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY
refers to the susceptibility of the population, the social institutions or organizations
SOCIAL VULNERABILITY
what are the 3 different types of vulnerability?
PSE
- PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL VULNERABILITY
- SOCIAL VULNERABILITY
- ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY
When does a natural event become a hazard?
natural events become a hazard when it has the potential to harm lives
is anything that has the potential to induce harm or other adverse effects
HAZARD
refers to the adverse effects posed by hazards
harm
Radiation (ionizing and nonionizing), high exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, temperature extremes, and constant loud noises
Physical
Depends on the physical, chemical, and toxic properties of the chemical
Chemical
Slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment malfunctions or breakdowns
Safety
Bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans
Biological
Repetitive movements, improper setup of workstation, poor design of equipment, workstation design
Ergonomic
Shift work, workload, dealing the public, harassment, discrimination, threat of danger
Psychological
what are the 6 types of hazards?
- Physical
- Chemical
- Safety
- Biological
- Ergonomic
- Psychological
what is the first step in every effort to minimize the effects of disasters?
Being aware of the nature of hazards
The ___ of disasters include traumatic injuries, emotional stress, epidemic diseases, and indigenous disease.
MEDICAL EFFECTS
widespread disasters can destroy or damage facilities that may be critical not only in maintaining a safe environment and public order, but also in responding to the disaster.
DAMAGE TO CRITICAL FACILITIES
almost all surface means of transportation within a community are disrupted by broken bridges and roads, and streets are rendered impassable by landslides or floods.
DISRUPTION OF TRANSPORTATION
disasters disrupt economies as normal business operations and other economic activities are curtailed.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
the poor are the most prone to disasters because of the structures they live in are unreinforced and poorly built.
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL IMPACT
what are the 5 impact of disasters?
MDDES
- Medical Effect
- Damage to Critical Facilities
- Disruption of Transportation
- Economic Impact
- Social and Political Impact
