DRR

Hazard

Defined as potentially damaging physical event that may cause the loss of life or injury

Natural Hazards

are mostly connected to natural events and processes

Human induced hazards or anthropogenic hazards

Are induced or predominantly by human activities or choices

Geological hazard

Occurs on the earths crust

Hydro meteorological hazard

Could be atmospheric or could potentially cause loss of life and damage to property

Biological Hazard

Refers to threat from viruses or medical wastes, or toxic chemicals of biological

Technological Hazard

can be results from accidents collapsed structures and explosions from industries

Socio natural hazards

Interaction of a natural hazard with over exploited land

Exposure

Is the presence of elements at risk or having a chance of being harmed by a natural hazard event

Vulnerability

The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system, or asset that makes it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard

What is the 4 emergency management cycle

Prevention- Mitigation, Preparedness, response ,recovery