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Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
Disaster Management Concept
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
GENERAL DEFINITION OF DISASTER
“A disaster is any event, natural or man made, which threatens human lives, damages private and public property and infrastructure, and disrupts social and economic life”.
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
Definition in Bullets
• A sudden calamity• Causing destruction or damage• Disruption to normal pattern of life • Need help to redress the situation • Exceed the ability of the affected society and
the government to cope
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
Hazards
• Threat to people, structures & assets • Cause of a disaster• Future threats • Natural(geological, hydro meteorological and
biological) • Man-made (environmental degradation and
technical hazards)
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
Vulnerability
• The extent to which a community, structure, service, or geographic area is likely to be damaged by the impact of particular hazard
• Proximity to hazard • Increasing the susceptibility of a community to
the impact of hazards
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
What is risk?4 components of risk:4 components of risk:
1. Probability2. Consequences3. Hazard4. Exposure
(Source :Ropeik & Grey, 2002)
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
Disaster
Hazard:
E.g. flood
Vulnerability:
Living in flood prone area
Crunch Diagram
Disaster Risk = Hazard + Vulnerability
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
BeforeBeforeMitigation,
preparedness
Disaster
AfterAfterRescue, relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction
Disaster Cycle
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
Disaster Management Cycle:
MITIGATION REHABILITATION
PREPAREDNESS RELIEF
DISASTER
In all phases of disasters mutual Coordination, Communication, and collaboration mechanism among organizations and individuals involving in DM needs to be further strengthened. In all phases of disasters inclusion should be considered.
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
DISASTER FREQUENCY
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s
Natural
ManMade
Total
Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED). http://www.cred.be/emdat
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
Why are disasters increasing?Improved reporting
CNN as first responderIncreased population and
density 3m people now live in the
vicinity of VesuviusCities in high risk areas.
64 of the largest cities in world in seismic zones for flood plains.
Global warming Increased storm activity
Increased technologiesMass transport Chemical industrialisation Transport of dangerous goods
Economic stressUrban slums in dangerous environments
Armed conflictTerrorism
Failed Development:Poverty, Education,EnvironmentGovernance
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
What are the Problems ?
• Conflicting priorities/vested interest• Complexity• Diverse opinions• Politics/confrontation (ruling party tries to
create vote bank, oppositions try to undermine the govt., media try to find sensational news and so on)
• Irregularities
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
Final Note
To reduce the disaster risk we must:• Reduce risk• Improve preparation• Organize response
mechanism• Recover rapidly• Educate people• Plan well• Develop
capacity/capability
Understanding Basics of DRR - CBDRM / PVA : Training Workshop
Thank You Very Much For YourKind Attention !