Module 3: Disasters and Its Effects

Question 1

The Human Effect of Natural and Man-made Disasters

Answer 1

1. Displaced Populations
2. Health Risk
3. Food Scarcity
4. Emotional Aftershocks

Question 2

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 oh health care and education, as well as food supplies and clean water.

Answer 2

Displaced Populations

Question 3

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 arise even after the immediate danger has passed.

Answer 3

Health Risk

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

Food Scarcity

Question 5

Natural disasters can be particularly traumatic for young children. Confronted with senses of destruction and the deaths of friends and loved-ones, many children develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD), a serious psychological condition resulting from extreme trauma.

Answer 5

Emotional Aftershocks

Question 6

Great damage caused by a disaster can be reduced if everyone will take responsibility in anticipating its effects. Give some ways on how to plan ahead of a disaster:

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS CYCLE

Answer 7

Plan → Organize and Equip → Plan → Train ← Exercise ← Evaluate ← Plan