![KEY TERMS DEFINED
DISASTER
•The occurrence(s) that disrupt the normal functionality of a society/
community causing widespread human, properties or environment
losses which exceeds the ability of the affected community to cope
up with using its own resources.
•Disaster= Hazard + Vulnerability
HAZARD
•Extreme natural or human made event(s) that threatens to adversely
affect human life, property or activity to extent of causing a Disaster
RISK
• The probability of suffering damage (to life, property, economic
disruptions and environment) from a hazard for a given area and
reference period.
• Risk = [hazard x vulnerability]- [Capacity].](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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- 1. SPECIFIC DISASTER RISK REDUCTION ACTIONS PRESENTED BY FITINA Ronald Reagan
- 2. KEY TERMS DEFINED DISASTER •The occurrence(s) that disrupt the normal functionality of a society/ community causing widespread human, properties or environment losses which exceeds the ability of the affected community to cope up with using its own resources. •Disaster= Hazard + Vulnerability HAZARD •Extreme natural or human made event(s) that threatens to adversely affect human life, property or activity to extent of causing a Disaster RISK • The probability of suffering damage (to life, property, economic disruptions and environment) from a hazard for a given area and reference period. • Risk = [hazard x vulnerability]- [Capacity].
- 3. What is Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)? ‘Actions taken to reduce the risk of disasters and the adverse impacts of natural hazards, through systematic efforts to analyse and manage the causes of disasters, including through avoidance of hazards, reduced social and economic vulnerability to hazards, and improved preparedness for adverse events. UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR)
- 4. DRR Cont’ The conceptual framework of elements with possibilities to minimize: Hazards Vulnerabilities and therefore disaster risks to: Avoid (prevent) or Limit (mitigate and prepare for) the adverse impacts of hazards within the broad context of sustainable development.
- 5. What then Disaster Risk? Risk = [Hazard x Vulnerability] – [Capacity]
- 6. A Shift in approach Ancient Vs Recent From Response and Relief Vs To Risk Reduction
- 7. Specific DRR& Actions Human Epidemics • Respond to proper sanitation and hygiene, Provide adequate health education, Facilitate a universal vaccination of immunizable diseases, Strengthen and facilitateVHTs to undertake their mandates, Provision ofWASH facilities andWater Purification Environmental Degradation • Awareness creation on environmental management,Tree planting projects, Encourage energy saving technologies (green energy). Land Conflict • Community land conflict dialogue, Conduct community land demarcations using local leaders and materials-Encourage Land Ownership documentation • Encourage Land Ownership documentation
- 8. Specific DRR& Actions REFUGE S • Integrate and encourage harmonious living with refugees, Report refugees integrated in the community to authorities, Provide land for refugee settlement, Compensate community members for the land and other social provisions to refugees PEST& DISEASES (ANIMAL&CRO ) • Improved farming methods, Use of resistanceVarieties, Periodic Vaccination of Animals, Gazetting of Animal Holding grounds (Quarantine Centres), Encourage & Support Livelihood diversification, Extension Education and Documentation of indigenous Knowledge DROUG T • Planting of food security crops,Timely Planting, planting early maturing crop ,Storage Reserves for food, Provision of Relief food services in extreme cases
- 9. Summary ■ Putting in place Regulations, Policies and Laws ■ Development of Plans (Contingency Plans) ■ DRR Committees and communal actions