COR 010: DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION

is a serious disruption occuring over a a short or long period of time that causes widespread human, material, economic or environmental loss which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to call up using it resources

• Disaster
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natural phenomenon that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, environmental damages, etc.

• Natural Disaster
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are the consequences of technological or human hazards

• Human-made Disasters
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a situation that poses an immediate threat to help, life, property, or the environment

• Emergency
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the people or school buildings or other elements which would be affected by the hazard if it occurs

• Exposure
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how affected the school buildings or school children or other elements would be if they were to experience some levels of hazard impact

• Vulnerability
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is reducing exposure to hazards, lessening vulnerability of people and property, wise management of land and the environment, and improving our preparedness for adverse events are all examples of disaster risk reduction

• disaster risk reduction
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a discipline that involves preparing, supporting, and rebuilding society when natural or human made disasters occur

• Disaster management
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the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings

• risk management
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the continuous process by which all individuals, groups, and communities manage hazards in an effort to avoid disasters

• crisis management
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