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1 Module I Basic Concept of Disaster and Disaster Risk
1 Module I Basic Concept of Disaster and Disaster Risk
Vulnerable
Hazard Community
WHEN DOES A HAZARD
BECOME A DISASTER?
Natural hazards are part and parcel
of the Philippine environment, but
disasters happen because human
settlements, infrastructures, people
and economic activities are placed
where hazards happen
WHAT IS DISASTER RISK?
• Medical effects
• Damage to critical facilities
• Disruption of transportation
• Economic impact
• Global environmental change
• Social and political impact
Among the effects:
Loss of life
Loss of livelihoods
Damage to property
Destruction of infrastructure
Damage to the environment
Financial loss
Diversion of resources
Epidemics
Migration
Displaced people or refugees
Food shortages
Insecurity