PERSPECTIVE OF DISASTER

• Factors in Perspective of Disaster

  Physical factors, Psychological factors, Socio-cultural factors, Economic factors, Political factors, Biological factors
• Would pertain to tangible objects or infrastructure, like the availability of fire exits, or the sturdiness of the building, or the presence or absence of objects that can harm you or help you, etc.

  Physical Factors
• Include state of mental capacity and health. (e.g. are we dealing with babies? Kids? Adults? People with special needs?), perception of self (e.g. self-assessment of capability to respond to disasters, fear), etc.

  Psychological Factors
• factors include religion, social status, traditions, perception by society, etc.

  Socio-cultural factors
• include assets and liabilities, income, economic class, etc.

  Economic factors
• include government structure, diplomatic issues, etc.

  Political factors
• include flora and fauna in environment, health, diseases, etc.

  Biological factors