EFFECT OF DISASTER ON ONE'S LIFE

• Effects of disasters on individuals' lives:

  1. Physical Impact:

  • Individuals may suffer injuries or health issues due to the immediate impact of the disaster
  • Access to healthcare services may be disrupted, exacerbating health concerns

  2. Psychological Impact:

  • The trauma experienced during a disaster can lead to mental health challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression

  3. Social Disruption:

  • Disasters can disrupt social structures, leading to displacement, separation from family and friends, and a breakdown in community support systems

  4. Economic Consequences:

  • Loss of property, livelihoods, and infrastructure can result in financial hardship
  • Rebuilding and recovery often involve significant economic challenges

  5. Educational Disruption:

  • Schools and educational institutions may be damaged or closed, affecting the academic progress of individuals, especially children and young adults

  6. Long-Term Effects:
• How and When an Event Becomes a Disaster:

  • Magnitude and Intensity: A natural or human-made incident becomes a disaster when its magnitude and intensity exceed the capacity of the affected community to cope
  • Vulnerability of the Population: The vulnerability of a population is a crucial factor. A less resilient community is more likely to experience a disaster even from a relatively smaller event
  • Lack of Preparedness: Inadequate preparation and lack of effective emergency response can escalate a manageable event into a full-blown disaster
  • Human Impact: The severity of the disaster is often measured by its impact on human lives, property, and the environment. High casualties and extensive damage contribute to the classification of an event as a disaster
  • Duration and Persistence: If the effects of an event persist over an extended period, causing prolonged hardship and hampering recovery, it is more likely to be classified as a disaster
• Long-term Effect

  • The impact of disasters can extend over years or even decades, influencing individuals' and communities' development trajectories
• How and When an

  Event Becomes a

  Disaster?

  • Magnitude and Intensity

  • Vulnerability of the population

  • Lack of preparedness

  • Human Impact

  • Duration and persistence
• Disasters can have wide-ranging and lasting effects on individuals' lives:

  • Physical Impact

  • Psychological Impact

  • Social Disruption

  • Economic Consequences

  • Educational Disruption

  • Long-term Effects