TABLE OF CONTENTS
* DEFINITION OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT BY
DFFERENT SCHOOL OF THOUGHTS,
* TYPES OF DISASTER,
* DISASTER CYCLE,
* FACTORS AFFECTING DISASTER,
* PRINCIPLE OF DISASTER MANAGENT,
* CASES EXPLAIN IN DETAIL,
What is disaster management???
1)“A disaster can be defined as any occurrence that cause damage, ecological disruption, loss of
human life, deterioration of health and health
services on a scale, sufficient to warrant an
extraordinary response from outside the affected
community or area”.(W.H.O.)
2)“A disaster can be defined as an occurrence
either nature or manmade that causes human
suffering and creates human needs that victims
cannot alleviate without assistance”.
American Red Cross (ARC) ’
HAZARD
• Is a dangerous phenomenon, substance,
human activity or condition that may cause
loss of life, injury or other health impact,
property damage, loss of livelihood and
services,Social and economic disruption or
environmental damage...
•Could be a potentially damageing phenomenon
•It could be natural or human-induced
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