The document discusses the significance of demographic aspects in understanding disaster impacts, focusing on factors like age, gender, and socio-economic status. It outlines the challenges faced by different demographic groups during disasters through case studies, emphasizing the need for tailored response strategies and equitable resource distribution. Recommendations include comprehensive assessments, inclusive planning, specialized services, and community engagement to enhance resilience and recovery efforts.

1. DEMOGRAPHIC
ASPECTS OF A
DISASTER
PRESENTED BY:-
SURYANSH THAKUR
DILKARAN SINGH

2. CONTENTS
DEFINITION OF DEMOGRAPHIC ASPECTS
IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING AND ITS ROLE
DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AFFECTING DISASTER
IMPACT
CASE STUDIES:
I. AGE BASED
II. GENDER BASED
III. SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS
STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING DEMOGRAPHIC NEEDS

3. DEFINITION OF DEMOGRAPHIC
ASPECTS
Demographic Aspects Refer To The Characteristics And Statistical
Data Of Population, Which Are Used To Understand And Analyze
Population Groups Within A Given Area. These Aspects Include:
1. Age Distribution: Breakdown Of Population Into Different Age
Groups Like Children, Adults And Elderly.
2. Gender: Proportion Of Males To Females In A Population.
3. Socio-economic Status: Factors Like Income Level, Education,
Occupation And Overall Economic Conditions Of Different
Segments Of Population.

4. 4. Ethnicity And Race: Various Racial And Ethnic
Groups Within A Population And Their Cultural And
Social Characteristics.
5.Household Composition: Structure Of Households
Like Family Size, Marital Status And Living
Arrangements.
6. Geographic Distribution: Spatial Location Of
Different Demographic Groups Like Urban Versus
Rural Settings.

5. IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING
• Tailoring Response Efforts: Specific Needs To Elderly And
Children And Ensure All Affected Individuals Get Appropriate
Support.
• Effective Resource Allocation: It Helps In Prioritizing
Distribution Of Resources. Areas With More Vulnerable
Population May Need More Immediate And Targeted
Assistance.
• Enhancing Communication: Providing Information In A Way
That All Different Language Spoken Population Understand It.

6. •Improving Safety And Evacuation Plans: Special Evacuation
Plans To Those With Disabilities Or The Elderly.
•Ensuring Equitable Aid Distribution: Helps In Avoiding
Disparities In Aid Distribution , Ensuring That No Group
Overlooked.
•Building Resilience And Community Strength: By Engaging
Local Leaders And Organisations That Understand Specific
Needs And Strengths Of Different Groups.
•Policy And Planning: Accurate Demographic Data Informs
Policy Decisions And Planning Processes.

7. DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS
AFFECTING DISASTER IMPACT
•Age Distribution: Children & Elderly Face Difficulty In
Mobility And Require More Assistance In Evacuation
And Recovery.
•Gender: Women May Face Increased Risks Of Violence
And Exploitation , Especially In Displacement Along
With Reproductive Health Services And Protection.
•Disability: Disabled People Require Specialised
Assistance For Evacuation & Recovery.

8. •Socio-economic Status: Low Income Individuals Are More
Vulnerable Due To Less Resources .
•Geographic Distribution: People Living Close To Hazard Zones
Like Floodplains And Earthquake Prone Areas Are More
Directly Affected
•Educational Attainment: Higher Levels Of Education Have
Better Preparedness And Understanding Of Disaster Risks And
Responses.
•Migration And Displacement: Refugees Face Additional
Barriers Like Legal Status, Language Barriers, Limited Access To
Support Services.

9. CASE STUDY: AGE BASED
•Case Study: Hurricane Katrina And Age Demographic
Problems
•Overview Of Hurricane Katrina
•Date: August 23 To September 2, 2005
•Impact: One Of The Deadliest And Costliest Hurricanes
In U.S. History, Causing Widespread Flooding And
Devastation, Especially In New Orleans, Louisiana.
•Casualties: Over 1,800 People Died, And Thousands
Were Displaced.

10. Age Demographic Challenges
1. Vulnerabilities Of The Elderly
• Evacuation Difficulties Like In Mobility And Lack Of
Transportation
• Chronic Health Conditions
• Poorly Prepared Institutional Care
2. Lack Of Support Services
• Specialized Needs Like Shelter & Medical Care .
• Communication Barriers Due To Limited Hearing Or Vision
Impairments & Lack Of Familiarity With Technology
3. Delayed Response
• Slow Assistance & Response From Elderly People

11. LESSONS LEARNED
1. Improved Emergency Planning
• Specialized Evacuation Plans By Considering Their Situation.
• Shelter Requirements To Handle Their Needs Properly.
2. Enhanced Communication
• Targeted Information In Accessible Formats Through Multiple
Channels.
3. Strengthened Support Systems
• Continuity Supply Of Medical And Social Services.
4. Community Engagement: Local Support Networks Comprising
Local Leaders Organisations.

12. CASE STUDY: GENDER BASED
•Case Study: 2010 Haiti Earthquake And Gender
Demographic Problems
•Overview Of The Disaster
•Date: January 12, 2010
•Magnitude: 7.0 Mw
•Impact: Extensive Destruction In Port-au-prince And
Surrounding Areas; Over 230,000 Deaths, 300,000
Injured, And More Than 1.5 Million Displaced.

13. Gender Demographic Challenges
• Increased Vulnerability Of Women And Girls
• Increased Risk Of Women Exploitation In Overcrowded Displacement
Camps.
• Reproductive Health Services Like Prenatal , Postnatal & Maternal Care Are
Not Supplied.
• Economic Disparities
• Loss Of Livelihoods For Small Businesswomen Working In Informal Sectors.
• Property Rights Or Inheritance Issues In The Context Of Displaced Families.
• Gender-based Access To Aid And Services
• Biased Aid Distribution & Inadequate Consideration Of Their Needs.
• Displacement Camps Had Limited Access To Privacy & Sanitation Facilities
• Gender Roles Hindered Women’s Participation In Decision Making
Processes Related To Disaster Response.

14. LESSONS LEARNED
• Gender-sensitive Planning And Response
• Safety Measures To Protect Them From Gender Exploitation.
• Ensuring Reproductive Health Services.
• Inclusive Aid Distribution
• Equitable Access To Resources.
• Community Engagement Involving Women In Decision Making Processes.
• Economic Support Programs
• Livelihood Support Programs To Help Them To Recover Economically Like Job
Training & Financial Aid.
• Addressing Legal & Property Rights Issues To Ensure Women Economic
Stability.
• Capacity Building
• Training And Education Related To Understanding Their Specific Needs.

15. CASE STUDY: SOCIO ECONOMIC
STATUS
• Case Study: 2011 Tohoku Earthquake And Tsunami And Socio-economic
Demographic Issues
• Overview Of The Disaster
• Date: March 11, 2011
• Magnitude: 9.0 Mw
• Impact: One Of The Most Powerful Earthquakes Ever Recorded, Causing A
Massive Tsunami That Led To Widespread Devastation Along Japan's
Northeastern Coast, Particularly In The Tohoku Region.
• Casualties: Approximately 18,500 People Died Or Went Missing; Over 300,000
People Were Displaced

16. Socio-Economic Demographic Challenges
• Impact On Low-income Communities
• Housing Mainly In More Vulnerable Areas Experienced More Severe Losses In
Livelihood.
• Recovery Inequality In Terms Of Speed, Less Resources & Effectiveness.
• Economic Disruption
• Fishing Industry Was Devastated Which Was Source Of Income For Many Locals.
• Agriculture Production Severely Impacted Which Affected Farmers’ Livelihoods.
• Displacement And Temporary Housing
• Temporary Housing Issues Inadequate In Facilities & Space.
• Displaced Individuals Faced Social Isolation When Integrating Into New Communities.
• Economic Disparities And Recovery
• Business Recovery As Small Businesses Faced Problems In Accessing Financial Support
& Rebuilding.
• Job Losses With Fewer Savings For The Future.

17. LESSONS LEARNED
• Socio-economic Considerations In Disaster Planning
• Vulnerability Mapping To Address Needs Of Low Income Groups
• Targeted Support To Vulnerable Populations
• Economic Recovery Programs
• Support For Small Businesses In Terms Of Economic Aid And Resources
Accessibility
• Infrastructure Investment To Reduce Socio-economic Disparities
• Inclusive Recovery Strategies
• Community Engagement In Recovery Planning To Satisfy Their Needs
• Long-term Support For Recovery Like Economic Aid & Medical Services
• Social Support Networks: To Reduce Their Isolation & Provide Community
Based Assistance

18. STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING
DEMOGRAPHIC NEEDS
• 1. Comprehensive Demographic Assessment
• Data Collection To Understand Population Needs Before & After
Disaster.
• Vulnerability Mapping To Identify High Risk Area & Population .
• 2. Inclusive Planning And Preparation
• Tailored Emergency Plans Based On Special Needs.
• Community Involvement In Evacuating People.
• 3. Specialized Evacuation And Shelter Arrangements
• Accessible Evacuation Routes & Transportation Options .
• Diverse Shelter Options To Provide Suitable & Sufficient Facilities.

19. • 4. Targeted Communication And Information Dissemination
• Multilingual Information Resources
• Community Channels
• 5. Equitable Resource Distribution
• Needs-based Allocation Depending Upon Vulnerability
• Priority Services To Those People At Risk Like Low Income, Elderly ,
Women Etc.
• 6. Tailored Health And Social Services
• Reproductive And Maternal Health
• Mental Health Support Like Psychological & Counseling To Affected
People

20. • 7. Economic Assistance Programs
• Livelihood Support
• Support For Economic Recovery
• 8. Strengthening Community Networks
• Local Partnerships
• Volunteer Networks
• 9. Monitoring And Evaluation
• Continuous Assessment Of Disaster Response Effectiveness
• Feedback Mechanisms About Needs
• 10. Long-term Resilience Building
• Inclusive Resilience Programs

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