MODULE 3: DISASTER AND ITS EFFECTS

Question 1

a damaging event that occurs suddenly and involves loss
of life and property. It can be of two types, natural and man-made

Answer 1

Disaster

Question 2

a dangerous situation or event that carries a threat to
humans

Answer 2

Hazard

Question 3

an event that harms humans and disrupts the
operations of society.

Answer 3

Disaster

Question 4

Hazards can only be considered disasters once it?

Answer 4

Affected humans

Question 5

If a disaster happened in an unpopulated area, it is still a?

Answer 5

Hazard

Question 6

The Human Effect of Natural and Man-Made Disasters

Answer 6

Displaced Population
Health Risks
Food Scarcity
Emotional Aftershocks

Question 7

When countries are ravaged by earthquakes or other
powerful forces of nature, many people need to abandon their homes and
seek shelter in other regions. A large influx of refugees can disrupt
accessibility of health care and education, as well as food supplies and
clean water.

Answer 7

Displaced Populations

Question 8

Aside from the obvious immediate danger that natural disasters present,
the secondary effect can be just as damaging. Severe flooding can result in
stagnant water that allows breeding of waterborne bacteria and malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Without emergency relief from international aid
organizations and others, death tolls can rise even after the immediate
danger has passed.

Answer 8

Health Risks

Question 9

The aftermath of natural disasters affects the food supplies. Thousands of
people around the world are hungry because of destroyed crops and loss
of agricultural supplies, whether it happens suddenly in a storm or
gradually in a drought. As a result, food prices rise reducing families’
purchasing power and increasing the risk of severe malnutrition or worse.
The impacts of hunger following an earthquake, typhoon or hurricane can
be tremendous, causing lifelong damage to children’s development.

Answer 9

Food Scarcity

Question 10

Natural disasters can be particularly traumatic for young children.
Confronted with scenes of destruction and the deaths of friends and loved
ones, many children develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a
serious psychological condition resulting from extreme trauma. Left
untreated, children suffering from PTSD can be prone to lasting
psychological damage and emotional distress.

Answer 10

Emotional Aftershocks

Question 11

some ways on how to plan
ahead of a disaster:

Answer 11

1. Check for hazards at home.
2. Identify safe place indoors and outdoors
3. Educate yourself and family members
4. Have Disaster kits/supplies on hand.
5. Develop an emergency communication plan.
6. Help your community get ready.
7. Practice the Disaster Preparedness Cycle
   (plan - evaluate exercise train - organize and equip - plan train)