Lesson 8 Flashcards
the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset, that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard
Vulnerability
The more a community is exposed to ______________, the higher is the disaster risk or higher chance disaster occurrence.
Hazard factors
depends mostly on how they mitigate, respond and recover
Vulnerability
any impending danger is ______
Hazard
is a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage
Hazard
______________________ can make a community vulnerable.
Exposure to hazard
While ___________ and ___________ on the other hand are distinct. A certain community can be exposed but it does not mean that it is vulnerable.
Exposure and Vulnerability
depends on the preparedness and readiness to a particular hazard of the community
Vulnerability
However, to become vulnerable, it must be exposed to _________ first.
Hazard
Is the presence of elements at risk or chance of being harmed from a natural or man-made hazard event
Exposure
elements included in the exposure are:
individuals, households, or communities, properties, buildings and structures, and agricultural commodities, livelihoods, public facilities, infrastructures, and environmental assets