Title: Exploring Basic Concepts of Disaster and Disaster Risk

Duration: 1-2 hours

Objective: The objective of this activity is to introduce participants to the basic concepts of disasters,
disaster risk, and their implications. Participants will engage in interactive discussions and group
activities to enhance their understanding of these concepts.
Materials Needed:
1. Presentation slides (optional)
2. Whiteboard and markers
3. Printed handouts with relevant information
4. Flipchart or poster paper
5. Sticky notes
6. Pens/pencils
Activity Outline:
1. Introduction (15 minutes)
 Welcome participants and introduce the topic of disasters and disaster risk.
 Explain the importance of understanding these concepts for preparedness and response.
 Share the learning objectives of the activity.
2. Presentation and Discussion (30 minutes)
 Provide a brief presentation on the basic concepts of disasters and disaster risk. Cover
the following points:
 Definition of a disaster
 Types of disasters (natural, technological, biological, etc.)
 Factors contributing to disaster risk (vulnerability, exposure, hazard)
 The disaster risk equation (risk = hazard x vulnerability / capacity)
 Engage participants in a discussion to ensure understanding and address any questions.
3. Group Activity: Disaster Scenarios (30 minutes)
 Divide participants into small groups.
 Distribute different disaster scenarios (e.g., earthquake, flood, industrial accident) to
each group.
 Instruct groups to analyze their assigned scenario using the concepts discussed and
identify:
 The hazard involved
 Vulnerable populations
 Potential impacts
 Possible ways to reduce risk
 Groups present their findings to the whole group.
4. Interactive Exercise: Risk Assessment (20 minutes)
 Provide participants with a mock community profile that includes information about
population, infrastructure, and geographical location.
 Instruct participants to identify potential hazards, vulnerabilities, and capacities of the
community.
 Have participants calculate and discuss the overall disaster risk for the community.
5. Wrap-Up and Reflection (15 minutes)
 Summarize key takeaways from the activity.
  Facilitate a group discussion on the importance of disaster risk reduction and how
participants can contribute to their communities.
 Distribute additional resources or reading materials for further learning.
6. Evaluation (Optional)
 Administer a short quiz or knowledge assessment to gauge participants' understanding
of the basic concepts.

Title: Individual Disaster Risk Analysis

Objective: The objective of this individual performance task is to assess the participant's understanding
of the basic concepts of disasters and disaster risk. Participants will apply their knowledge to analyze a
given scenario and identify key elements of disaster risk.
Instructions:
1. Scenario: You are a disaster risk analyst tasked with assessing the potential disaster risk for a
coastal community.
2. Task: a. Study the provided scenario carefully. b. Identify and analyze the key elements of
disaster risk using the concepts discussed in the training session:
 Hazard(s)
 Vulnerable populations
 Exposure
 Capacity to cope and respond c. Write a brief report (approximately 500 words) that
includes the following:
 Description of the hazard(s) present in the coastal community.
 Identification of vulnerable populations that could be affected by the hazard(s).
 Discussion of the potential impacts and risks associated with the hazard(s).
 Evaluation of the community's capacity to cope with and respond to the hazard(s).
 Recommendations for reducing the disaster risk in the community.
3. Guidelines:
 Use the concepts learned during the training session to guide your analysis.
 Consider both natural and human-made hazards that could impact the community.
 Support your analysis with relevant facts, figures, and examples.
 Focus on clear and concise writing to effectively communicate your findings and
recommendations.
4. Submission:
 Submit your written report to the designated instructor or facilitator within the specified
timeframe.
Assessment Criteria: Your individual performance task will be assessed based on the following criteria:
1. Understanding of Basic Concepts: Demonstration of a clear understanding of disaster risk
concepts, including hazard, vulnerability, exposure, and capacity.
2. Analysis: Thorough analysis of the provided scenario, identifying key elements of disaster risk
and their interrelationships.
3. Critical Thinking: Thoughtful evaluation of the community's risk and capacity to cope, along with
practical recommendations.
4. Communication: Clarity, organization, and effective communication of ideas in the written
report.
 5. Use of Concepts: Application of learned concepts to the analysis, demonstrating their relevance
and applicability.

Title: Analyzing the Nature of Disasters - Case Study

Objective: The objective of this performance task is to assess the participant's comprehension of the
nature of disasters and their ability to apply this knowledge to analyze a specific disaster event.
Instructions:
1. Case Study: You are a disaster researcher tasked with analyzing a historical disaster event - the
earthquake and tsunami that struck a coastal region.
2. Task: a. Research and gather information about the selected disaster event, focusing on the
following aspects:
 Date, location, and magnitude of the earthquake.
 Impact and extent of the tsunami, including affected areas and population.
 Immediate and long-term consequences of the disaster on the community, environment,
and infrastructure. b. Analyze the nature of the disaster event using the concepts
learned in the training session, including:
 Classification of the disaster (natural, technological, biological, etc.).
 Identification of primary and secondary hazards associated with the event.
 Discussion of the disaster's chain of events and causative factors.
 Exploration of the disaster's spatial and temporal characteristics. c. Prepare a
comprehensive report (approximately 800-1000 words) that covers the above aspects.
3. Guidelines:
 Utilize reputable sources of information for your research.
 Demonstrate a clear understanding of the nature of disasters and their components.
 Provide relevant data, statistics, and examples to support your analysis.
 Use appropriate terminology and concepts learned in the training.
 Reflect on the implications of the disaster event and its characteristics for disaster
preparedness, response, and recovery.
4. Submission:
 Submit your written report to the designated instructor or facilitator within the specified
timeframe.
Assessment Criteria: Your individual performance task will be assessed based on the following criteria:
1. Understanding of Nature of Disasters: Clear demonstration of understanding regarding the
classification, hazards, causative factors, and characteristics of the selected disaster event.
2. Analysis: In-depth analysis of the disaster event, including its chain of events, spatial and
temporal aspects, and implications.
3. Research and Data Utilization: Effective use of reputable sources and relevant data to support
the analysis.
4. Application of Concepts: Application of concepts learned in the training to the analysis of the
disaster event.
5. Communication: Clear, concise, and organized presentation of ideas in the written report.
Note: The selected disaster event can be adapted based on the training context and participants'
interests. This performance task is designed to evaluate participants' ability to apply their understanding
of the nature of disasters to a real-world case study, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.