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    The document discusses the effects of natural disasters. It defines a disaster as a damaging event involving loss of life and property, which can be natural or man-made. Natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons can destroy communities instantly. The immediate effects of natural disasters include displaced populations seeking shelter, increased health risks from flooding and lack of aid, and food scarcity as crops are destroyed. Long-term, children may develop post-traumatic stress disorder from the trauma. The document recommends ways to plan for disasters, such as checking hazards, having supplies, and practicing emergency plans.

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    The document discusses the effects of natural disasters. It defines a disaster as a damaging event involving loss of life and property, which can be natural or man-made. Natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons can destroy communities instantly. The immediate effects of natural disasters include displaced populations seeking shelter, increased health risks from flooding and lack of aid, and food scarcity as crops are destroyed. Long-term, children may develop post-traumatic stress disorder from the trauma. The document recommends ways to plan for disasters, such as checking hazards, having supplies, and practicing emergency plans.

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    Lesson 3: Disasters and Its

    Effects
    A disaster is a damaging event that occurs suddenly and involves loss of
    life and property. It can be of two types, natural and man-made.

    Natural disasters can destroy a whole community in an instant.


    Examples of natural disasters are volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, earthquakes,
    and typhoons which are destructive to people's lives.

    Man-made disasters on the other hand are caused by human beings.


    Some of the man-made disasters are bomb explosions, terrorism, wars, leakage
    of poisonous chemicals, pollutions, industrial accidents, and epidemics. They
    are identified as man- made disasters because they happen due to human
    actions and not by natural forces.

    What is the difference between hazard and disaster?

    A hazard is a dangerous situation or event that carries a threat to


    humans. A disaster is an event that harms humans and disrupts the
    operations of society. Hazards can only be considered disasters once it affected
    humans. If a disaster happened in an unpopulated area, it is still a hazard.

    The Human Effect of Natural Disasters

    1. Displaced Populations

    One of the most immediate effects of natural disasters is population


    displacement. When countries are ravaged by earthquakes or other powerful
    forces of nature, many people need to abandon their homes and seek shelter in
    other regions. A large influx of refugees can disrupt accessibility of health care
    and education, as well as food supplies and clean water.

    2.HealthRisks
    Aside from the obvious immediate danger that natural disasters present, the
    secondary effect can be just as damaging. Severe flooding can result in
    stagnant water that allows breeding of waterborne bacteria and malaria-
    carrying mosquitoes. Without emergency relief from international aid
    organizations and others, death tolls can rise even after the immediate danger
    has passed.
    3. Food Scarcity

    The aftermath of natural disasters affects the food supplies. Thousands of


    people around the world are hungry because of destroyed crops and loss of
    agricultural supplies, whether it happens suddenly in a storm or gradually in a
    drought. As a result, food prices rise reducing families’ purchasing power and
    increasing the risk of severe malnutrition or worse. The impacts of hunger
    following an earthquake, typhoon or hurricane can be tremendous, causing
    lifelong damage to children’s development.

    4. Emotional Aftershocks

    Natural disasters can be particularly traumatic for young children. Confronted


    with scenes of destruction and the deaths of friends and loved ones, many
    children develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a serious psychological
    condition resulting from extreme trauma. Left untreated, children suffering
    from PTSD can be prone to lasting psychological damage and emotional
    distress.Great damage caused by a disaster can be reduced if everyone will
    take responsibility in anticipating its effects. Here are some ways on how to
    plan ahead of a disaster:

    1. Check for hazards at home.


    2. Identify safe place indoors and outdoors
    3. Educate yourself and family members
    4. Have Disaster kits/supplies on hand.
    5. Develop an emergency communication plan.
    6. Help your community get ready.
    7. Practice the Disaster Preparedness Cycle

    Plan

    Evaluate
    Organize and Equip

    Exercise Plan
    Train

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