DRRR: QUARTER 1-2; EXAM REVIEWER
Cards (7)
- HazardsThe potentials for damage to man and his environment that may result from the occurrence of natural events such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods and storm surges
- 2 Types of hazards
- Natural hazards (e.g. volcanic eruptions, earthquakes)
- Secondary hazards (e.g. landslide, liquefaction, tsunamis, building collapse, dam failure, fire, power interruption)
- Displaced Populations
- One of the most immediate effects of natural disasters is population displacement
- A large influx of refugees can disrupt accessibility of health care and education, as well as food supplies and clean water
- Health Risks
- Severe flooding can result in stagnant water that allows breeding of waterborne bacteria and malaria-carrying mosquitos
- Without emergency relief from international aid organizations and others, death tolls can rise even after the immediate danger has passed
- Food Scarcity
- After natural disasters, food often becomes scarce
- Thousands of people around the world go hungry as a result of destroyed crops and loss of agricultural supplies
- Food prices rise, reducing families' purchasing power and increasing the risk of severe malnutrition or worse
- The impacts of hunger following an earthquake, typhoon or hurricane can be tremendous, causing lifelong damage to children's development
- Emotional Aftershocks
- Natural disasters can be particularly traumatic for young children
- Many children develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a serious psychological condition resulting from extreme trauma
- Left untreated, children suffering from PTSD can be prone to lasting psychological damage and emotional distress
- Child-Centered Spaces (CCSs)
- Help families cope with their new reality following a disaster; they allow parents to seek water, food and shelter while their children are in a safe place with supervision
- Children can talk about the traumatic things they saw and experienced during the disaster, allowing them to gradually recover