1.4. Formal Definition of Disaster

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define what a hazard is.

   Hint

   Think of examples like storms or earthquakes.

2. 2.

   What does vulnerability mean?

   Hint

   Consider factors like age, health, and financial status.

3. 3.

   What is the formal definition of a disaster?

   • A sudden event causing no harm
   • A serious disruption exceeding community capability
   • A natural event only affecting property

   Hint

   Think about the scale of disruption it causes.

4. 4.

   True or False: Vulnerability only includes economic factors.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what makes a community susceptible.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the relationship between economic status and recovery after a disaster in a case study of recent floods.

   Hint

   Use examples from recent disasters.

6. 6.

   Propose a community initiative aimed at reducing vulnerability among elderly populations during natural disasters.

   Hint

   Think about specific needs of the elderly.