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What is a Disaster?A disaster is a natural or manmade event which results in wide spread human loss, loss of livelihood, property and life.

Natural Disater Anatural disasteris a major adverse event resulting fromnatural processes of the Earth; examples includefloods, volcanic eruptions,earthquakes, (http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/news/environment-news/japan-tsunami-2011-vin/ ) and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake..

Man-Made Disastersn

Just like apples,,,, disasters in the communities come in all shapes and sizes,

Components of Disaster Management

PreparednessResponseRecoveryPrevention

Preparedness

Personal preparedness focuses on preparing equipment and procedures for usewhena disaster occurs, i.e., planning. Preparedness measures can take many forms including the construction of shelters, implementation of anemergency communication system, installation of warning devices, creation of back-up life-line services.

Planning and preparedness, would allow for a better, more efficient use of the material and human resources.

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RESPONSEIt involves measures taken in anticipation of, during and immediately after a disaster to ensure that the effects are minimized.

Hospitals can b quickly be overwhelmed in the event of disasterThe response phase in all cases the focus will quickly turn to fulfilling the basicneeds of the affected population. This assistance may be provided by national or international agencies and organizations.

Recovery...

The recovery phase starts after the immediate threat to human life. During reconstruction it is recommended to consider the location or construction material of the property.

EXAMPLES OF RECOVERYCounseling program for those who lost the near ones

Restoring services like roads, and communication links

Providing financial support and employment 4. Reconstructing damaged property

PREVENTION OR MIGRATIONIt involves measures to eliminate or reduce the incidence of severity of disasters.

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DISASTER Paradigm Evacuation

A hospital might need to be evacuated either partially or

Disaster Preparedness for Health Care Professionals

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