Disaster Management

The Phenomena that pose a threat to people, structures or economic assets is called _________________

A situation that disrupts the normal functioning of a society and cause wide spread damage to life and property is called ___________________

Hazard + __________________ = Disaster

Pick two natural hazards from the following

• volcanic eruption

• floods

• dam failure

• leakage of toxic waste

Pick two Meteorological hazards from the following

• tropical storms

• tornadoes

• earthquakes

• volcanoes

Pick two Geological hazards from the following

• earthquakes

• volcanoes

• wildfire

• thunderstorms

hazards by accident, faulty equipment, or some other mishap are examples for

• terrorism

• technological hazard

• natural hazard

• hydrological hazard

Example for sudden onset disaster is _______________

• cyclone

• drought

• epidemic

• civil strife

Risk = Hazard x __________________

_______________________ is permanent reduction of risk of a disaster