When we talk about disasters we refer to the enormous

human and material losses caused by some events or

phenomena in communities such as earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, floods, landslides, deforestation, environmental
pollution and others.
-They happen very frequently in certain areas and few of
the year, because the heavy downpours cause the growth
of the rivers.
-Floods generally lead to the evacuation of families and
communities to safe places, as well as the loss of crops and
food.
-Communities need to be prepared to establish our homes
away from rivers and in high places. In case we live close to
these, we must be aware of our vulnerability and evacuate
our families when the waters begin to rise, or if so indicated
by the competent authorities.
There are countries where there are many volcanoes, some
of them in full activity. Volcanoes can produce large
amounts of lava, ash and toxic gases resulting from their
natural activity, as well as acid rain and pollution of nearby
rivers.
- Avoid building more houses near the volcanoes.
- Do not visit dangerous active volcanoes that are
emanating ashes, toxic gases or even lava.
- When there are ashes or toxic gases that can affect our
health, we must cover our noses with a rag moistened in
vinegar.
- In case the competent authorities recommend the
evacuation of our community, abide by its provisions and go
to the indicated places as soon as possible.
-Garbage is produced in our homes and in the community.
-We must collect them and deposit them in suitable places
and with the necessary precautions.
-In case of emergencies, we can bury the trash in holes of
one meter and a half diameter by two deep, covering it with
thirty centimeters of earth every day.
The trash can also be burned in places away from houses,
in hollows built for this purpose or using empty stains.