LESSON 2

• What are some effects of natural disasters?

  Deaths, destruction, loss of livelihood and services
• Why must we change our ways regarding disasters?

  To prevent or minimize disaster effects
• What is a hazard?

  A dangerous situation or event
• What is a disaster?

  An event that harms humans and society
• What are some effects of disasters on populations?

  • Displaced populations
  • Health risks
  • Food scarcity
  • Emotional aftershocks
• What are the different perspectives on disasters?

  • Physical Perspective
  • Psychological Perspective
  • Socio-cultural Perspective
  • Economic Perspective
  • Political Perspective
  • Biological Perspective
• What is one effect of natural disasters on health?

  Health risks
• What can happen to food supply during a disaster?

  Food scarcity
• What are emotional aftershocks?

  Psychological effects following a disaster
• What is the biological perspective on disasters?

  Focus on living organisms' responses
• What does the economic perspective on disasters involve?

  Impact on financial resources and systems
• What does the political perspective on disasters examine?

  Government response and policies
• What does the socio-cultural perspective on disasters focus on?

  Community and cultural impacts
• What does the psychological perspective on disasters analyze?

  Emotional and mental health effects
• What does the physical perspective on disasters consider?

  Physical damage and environmental changes
• When countries are ravaged by earthquakes or other powerful forces of nature, many people need to abandon their homes and seek shelter in other regions.

  Displaced Population
• Ways to Plan Ahead of a Disaster

  1.    Check for hazards at home.

  2.    Identify safe placed indoors and outdoors

  3.    Educate yourself and family members

  4.    Have disaster kits/supplies on hand.

  5.    Develop and emergency communication plan.

  6.    Help your community get ready.

  7.    Practice the Disaster Preparedness Cycle.