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- 1. VULNERABILITY CONCEPTS DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION
- 4. It is defined as a set of prevailing consequential conditions, which adversely affect the communitys ability to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, and respond to hazardous events. Vulnerability is the characteristics & circumstances of a community, system or asset that makes it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard (Potential to be easily hurt or harmed). It is present in the community or society even before a disaster happens. Vulnerability precedes disaster; contribute to its severity, impede disaster response, and may continue to exist long after a disaster has struck.
- 5. One example is when people cut down too many trees at a faster pace than nature can replace them. It increases the vulnerability of many communities due to unprotected soil which causes mudslides, landslides and floods.
- 6. Disaster Preparedness refers to measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters. That is, to predict and, where possible, prevent disasters, mitigate their impact on vulnerable populations, and respond to and effectively cope with their consequences.
- 7. Disaster mitigation involves lessening the likely effects of emergencies. These could be depending upon the disaster, protection of vulnerable population and structure. For example, improving structural qualities of school so that medical causalities can be minimized. Similarly ensuring the safety of health facilities and public health services including water supply and sewerage system to reduce the cost of rehabilitation and reconstruction. This mitigation compliments the disaster preparedness and disaster response activities.
- 8. A more vulnerable group is defined as a group which has some special needs in a disaster and cannot comfortably or safely access; and use the standard resources offered in disaster preparedness, relief and recovery. (California Governors Office of Emergency Services)
- 9. Who are the so-called most Vulnerable sectors? They are the community members whose capacities are low and not sufficient to withstand and overcome the damaging and adverse effects of disasters They are composed of farmers, urban poor, laborers, indigenous people, person with disabilities, (PWDs), women, and children. In addition, they are the so-called abused sector and at the lowest levels of the society.
- 10. Who are the so-called less vulnerable sectors? They are the community members whose capacities start from their own ability to acquire material resources; skills and trainings; and position in society. The capacities are higher than those in the vulnerable sector to overcome the adverse effects of disasters. They are composed of professionals, small entrepreneurs, and others like those who belong to the higher levels of society. Their role in disaster management activities is to extend assistance and support to vulnerable sectors.
- 11. Who are the so-called Not Vulnerable Sectors? These are the people who has greater responsibilities or has the position in the community. Most of the time, they are the targets of the vulnerable and less vulnerable sectors in advocacy work in relating disaster issue to arrange programs implemented by the government.