 UNDERSTANDING

AND MITIGATING
HAZARDS: PROTECTI
NG PEOPLE AND
PROPERTY
An Introduction to Different Types of Disaster
 WHAT IS A
HAZARD?
dangerous phenomenon, substance,
human activity or condition that may
cause loss of life, injury or other
health impacts, property damage,
loss of livelihoods and services,
social and economic disruption, or
environmental damage.

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KEY POINTS:
o Hazards can be natural or
human-made.
o The severity of a hazard
depends on its likelihood
and potential consequences
o Understanding different
types of hazards is crucial
for risk management and
mitigation.
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 1. NATURAL
HAZARDS:
Geological
hazards: earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, landslides, tsunamis

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Meteorological
hazards: hurricanes, tornadoes, f
loods, blizzards, heat waves.

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Climatological
hazards: droughts, wildfi
res.

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Biological
hazards: diseases carried
by insects and
animals, poisonous plants.

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 2. TECHNOLOGICAL
HAZARDS:

Industrial
accidents: explosions, fires, c
hemical spills, nuclear
accidents.

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 Transportation
accidents: car
crashes, train
derailments, plane
crashes.

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 Cybersecurity
threats: data
breaches, hacking,
malware.

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 3. HUMAN-MADE
HAZARDS:

War and conflict: armed

conflicts, terrorism,
genocide.

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Civil unrest:
protests, riots, looting.

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Criminal
activity: robbery,
assault, murder.

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Social and economic
inequality: poverty,
hunger, homelessness.

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FOR EACH TYPE OF
HAZARD, IT'S IMPORTANT
TO CONSIDER:
 The likelihood of the hazard
occurring.
 The severity of the potential
harm.
 The vulnerability of people
and property in the affected
area.

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By understanding these
factors, we can develop
strategies to mitigate the
risks posed by hazards and
build resilience in our
communities.

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HERE ARE SOME
ADDITIONAL THINGS TO
KEEP IN MIND:

 Hazards can often interact with each other,

making the effects more complex and
unpredictable.

 The impacts of hazards can be

disproportionately felt by certain groups of
people, such as the poor, the elderly, and
the disabled.

 It is important to take a proactive approach

to hazard mitigation and preparedness.
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THANK YOU
Vince Cleo Manlimos

09684568264

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