MODULE 6: VULNERABILITY IN DISASTER

Question 1

Factors affecting vulnerability of one’s community

Answer 1

Population density near a hazard event
Capacity and efficiency to reduce disaster risk

Question 2

the number of individuals inhabiting in a
particular space at the same time. If people are well distributed,
there is lesser effect of disaster.

Answer 2

Population

Question 3

the number of individuals living in
an area in relation to the size of an area

Answer 3

Population Density

Question 4

Community that is less vulnerable has the capacity to reduce
disaster risk because;

Answer 4

1. It can provide accessibility and availability of services and
   facilities during and after disaster.
2. It has the ability to anticipate, adapt, and respond to possible
   disaster.