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What is Understanding Disaster Risk Reduction about?
The document discusses disaster risk reduction. It defines what makes a hazard a disaster, noting it must threaten people or inhabited areas. Disaster risk is calculated using a formula of hazard x exposure x vulnerability. Disasters can impact people physically and mentally, communities economically and socially, and nature environmentally. Everyone is vulnerable during disasters, though the elderly, disabled and homeless are most at risk due to lack of resources. Hazard mapping is important for preparatio
- Author
- Glennie Lauranilla
- Language
- EN