GAS MIDTERMS

serious disruption of the functioning of a

community or a society

The potential loss of life, injury, or destroyed or damaged assets which could occur to a system, society or a community in a specific period of time

determined probabilistically as a function of hazard, exposure, vulnerability and exposure

related to natural processes that occur in the

Earth’s with or without warning

effects can be minimized

results from the activities of men (negligence,

error, intent)

Classifications of Disaster

earthquake, volcanic eruption, tsunami,

landslide, flood, subsidence

Classifications of Disaster

typhoon, tornado, drought, thunderstorm, storm

surge

Classifications of Disaster

any disaster caused by human action or inaction

Classifications of Disaster

natural scenarios involving disease, disability or death on a large scale among humans, animals and plants due to micro-organisms like bacteria, or virus or toxins

Arrange in order according to level of priority during a rescue

1: You
2: Civil Defense Headquarters
3: National and International Support
4: Local emergency Operational center
5: Family and neighbors

any potentially damaging physical event that

may cause the loss of life or injury, property

damage, social and economic disruption, or

environmental degradation