Characteristics and circumstances of community, system, or asset, that make it susceptible to damaging effects of hazard
Vulnerable
A community must be exposed to hazard first in order to become vulnerable
Exposure to hazard
Can make a community vulnerable
Vulnerability
Depends on the preparedness and readiness to hazard
Disaster mitigation measures
Eliminate or reduce the impacts and risk of hazard
Hazard
A harmful condition, substance, human behavior or condition that can cause loss of life, injury or other health effects, harm to property, loss of livelihood and services, social and economic disruption or damage to the environment
Types of Hazard
Natural Hazards
Quasi-natural Hazards
Technological (or man-made) Hazards
Signs and symbols with corresponding meaning help people to be extra cautious, aware and observant in surroundings
