Disaster and its Effects

UNDANGAN,FERLIE
REGIDOR,HANNY
DEQUIÑA,JANICE
Objectives

 Explain what disaster is;

 Analyze the effects of disaster in human/society
and in the environment;and,
 Give some tips to avoid/lessen the impact of
disaster.
DISASTER
 Disaster is a sudden, calamitous event bringing great
damage, loss and destruction and devastation to life
and property.
 The damage caused by disasters is immeasurable and
varies with the geographical location, climate and the
type of the earth surface / degree of vulnerability.
 This influences the mental, socio-economic, political
and cultural state of the affected area.
 Some of the examples of disasters are
earthquake,flood,landslides,wildfire,
typhoon,oil spill,volcanic eruptions and many more.
Classification of Disaster

 Natural Disaster – caused by natural forces

 Man-made Disaster – caused by human, non-intentional
human action

3 categories of disaster
1. Technological/industrial disaster
2. Terrorism/violence
3. Complex humanitarian emergencies
Effects of disaster in human/society

 Loss of Livelihood
 Physical Injuries
 Food Scarcity
 Psychological Trauma
 Health Risk
 Infrastructure Destruction
Effects of disaster in the environment

 Habitat Destruction
 Pollution
 Deforestation
 Climate Change
 Land Degradation
Ways on how to plan ahead of a
disaster

 Check for hazards at home.

 Identify safe place indoors and outdoor of your
house.
 Make sure that all of the family members are
aware of the risk that disasters may bring.
 Have disaster kits/ supplies on hand.
 Help your community get ready.