Module 1 Flashcards
A threat or harm that has the potential to cause damage to a community
Hazard
Two main types of hazards
Natural and man-made
Any event that causes widespread human, economic and environmental losses or impacts that disrupt the normal functioning of a community
Disaster
T or F
They do not consider an event where a significant number of dead or missing people a disaster.
False
This may be specific to a location or condition of a community
Disaster risk
This determines the tendency of a community to face disasters
Disaster risk
Two types of disasters
Natural and man-made disasters
These are also called technological disaster, destructions such as bomb explosions, chemical pills and even war
Man-made disasters
Devastating outcomes that result from this disaster such as landslides and volcanic eruptions
Natural disasters
Three types of effects
Primary, secondary and tertiary
These are direct situations arising from the disaster itself
Primary effects
These are situations resulting from the primary effects
Secondary effects
These are not experienced as a disaster is taking place but can be felt some time after the disaster has occurred
Tertiary effects
4 affected components
People, infrastructures and buildings, economy and environment
This is the process by which soil is carried away by wind, water and other agents
Erosion
This is a complex community involving the interaction of animals, plants and microorganisms with the nonliving components of that area
Ecosystem
Animals may also be displaced by disasters such as what?
Wildfires
This perspective includes the visible or tangible materials which have been affcected by a disaster
Physical perspective
This perspective refers to the people’s emotional, cognitive, interpersonal reaction to difficulties
Psychological perspective
This perspective centers on the response of the people to emergency situations and to the kind of assistance they receive
Sociocultural perspective
This perspective focuses on the disruption of economic activities in the community
Economic perspective
This perspective deals with how the government services are used to reduce loss or damage by preparing for and preventing disasters
Political perspective
This perspectives takes into consideration the potential for infectious or communicable diseases after a disaster takes place
Biological perspective