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The document outlines the definitions and classifications of disasters, including natural and man-made disasters, as well as the phases of disaster management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. It also discusses factors affecting disasters and their characteristics, emphasizing the importance of disaster prevention and mitigation strategies. Key principles of disaster management include preventing disasters, minimizing casualties, and providing medical care and reconstruction efforts.

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Group 5

The document outlines the definitions and classifications of disasters, including natural and man-made disasters, as well as the phases of disaster management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. It also discusses factors affecting disasters and their characteristics, emphasizing the importance of disaster prevention and mitigation strategies. Key principles of disaster management include preventing disasters, minimizing casualties, and providing medical care and reconstruction efforts.

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Group 5 - Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

Disaster - can be defined as any occurrence that cause damage, ecological disruption, loss of
human life, deterioration of health and health services on a scale, sufficient to warrant an
extraordinary response from outside the affected community or area -World Health
Organization (W.H.O.)

Disaster Prevention - Activities taken to prevent natural phenomenon or potential hazard from
having harmful effects on either people or economic assets.

Disaster Mitigation - Lessening the likely effects of emergencies.

Preparedness - is a state of readiness towards something needed to be prepared.

Disaster recovery (DR) - is an organization’s ability to restore access and functionality to IT


infrastructure after a disaster event, whether natural or caused by human action (or error)

CLASSIFICATIONS OF DISASTERS:

1. Natural Disasters - are catastrophic events that occur due to natural processes and can
significantly damage the environment. It is way beyond human control and can have
devastating consequences.
2. Man-Made/Human-Caused Disaster - These disasters result from human actions and
negligence. Disasters can take various yet often require coordinated efforts to mitigate
and respond to their impacts.

PHASES OF DISASTERS:

1. Mitigation - long-term efforts to reduce the vulnerability of communities and minimize


the potential impact of disasters.

2. Preparedness - involves activities and measures taken before a disaster occurs to


reduce its impact and ensure a coordinated response.

3. Response - begins when a disaster occurs and involves immediate actions to save
lives, protect property, and meet basic human needs.

4. Recovery - particularly after large-scale disasters, a separate reconstruction phase


may be identified. This phase focuses on the complete rebuilding of communities and may
involve significant changes in planning and development to reduce future disaster risks.

FACTORS AFFECTING DISASTER

● Age
● Immunization status Host factors
● Degree of mobility
● Emotional stability
● Physical Factors
● Chemical Factors Environmental
● Biological Factors
● Social Factors
● Psychological Factors

CHARACTERISTICS OF DISASTER

● Predictability
● Controllability
● Speed of onset
● Length of forewarning
● Duration of impact
● Scope and intensity of impact

PRINCIPLES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT

● Prevent the disaster


● Minimize the casualties
● Prevent further casualties
● Rescue the victims
● First aid
● Evacuate
● Medical care
● Reconstruction

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