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    Considering social, environmental, and economic factors is important for disaster preparation and risk reduction because it helps identify vulnerable groups and assets that are most at risk. Addressing vulnerabilities can help minimize disaster impacts on people's lives, livelihoods, and the surrounding environment. A holistic understanding of exposure and vulnerability across these different dimensions leads to more effective and equitable disaster risk management.

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    Chapter 2

    Various Element That


    May Be Exposed To
    Exposed To Hazard:
    Environmental, Social and
    Economic
    EXPOSURE AND
    VULNERABILITY
    List of 1

    2
    Describe how vulnerability affect risk:
    Distinguish vulnerability from hazard,

    Contents 3
    exposure disaster risk:
    List elements at risk of hazard

    4 Determine the vulnerability of exposed


    element: and
    5 Explain the importance of developing an
    inventory of element at risk
    Element at Risk and Exposure
    Element at risk are the people properties
    economic activities and private and public
    services potentially threatened by a
    harmful event. Risk assessment involves
    the identification and mapping of the
    elements at risk and the assessments of
    vulnerability.
    WHAT IS HAZARD AND
    EXPOSURE ? HAZARD Refer to the probability of occurrence
    at a given magnitude. In next chapter , the subject
    of hazards will be discussed in more details.
    EXPOSURE elements can refers to the number of
    people or structures within the exposed area.
    Figures for these two types of elements at risk the
    most relabels and least subjective
    The combination of both
    hazard and exposed
    population provides the
    physical exposure:
    Meaning of the following:

    PhExp - Physical exposure for the affected area

    Hazard - Probability of occurrence if an event at a


    given magnitude.

    Exposure - Total population living in the affected


    area for each event.
    Social, environmental and economic
    dimensions of exposure and
    vulnerability.
    WHEN A DISASTER STRIKES
    CASUALTIES . DEATH, MISSING PERSON ,
    AND INJURED PEOPLE AND PROPERTY
    LOSSSES AND DAMAGES ARE THE FIRST
    TO BE REPORTED IN TRIMEDIA.
    SOCIAL
    Exposure and vulnerability refers to the
    characteristics, behaviors, and conditions of
    human populations that shape their susceptibility
    to the effects of hazards. This includes factors
    such as population density, demographic
    composition, income level, education, health
    status, and social networks. Vulnerable
    populations, such as the elderly, children, people
    with disabilities, and marginalized groups, often
    bear the brunt of disasters due to limited access to
    resources, information, and services, as well as
    social inequalities and discrimination.
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    Exposure and vulnerability encompasses the
    natural and built environment's characteristics and
    conditions that influence the likelihood and
    severity of hazard impacts. This includes factors
    such as land use patterns, geological features,
    ecosystems, biodiversity, climate variability, and
    environmental degradation. Environmental
    vulnerabilities, such as deforestation, soil erosion,
    coastal erosion, and habitat loss, can exacerbate
    the impact of hazards and increase communities'
    susceptibility to disasters.
    ECONOMIC
    Exposure and vulnerability relates to the
    economic activities, assets, and infrastructure that
    are at risk of damage or disruption from hazards.
    This includes factors such as income levels,
    employment patterns, economic sectors,
    infrastructure development, and property values.
    Economic vulnerabilities, such as poverty, lack of
    insurance coverage, inadequate infrastructure, and
    dependence on vulnerable industries, can
    exacerbate the social and environmental impacts
    of hazards, leading to greater loss and hardship.
    ACTIVITY?
    Why is it important to consider social,
    environmental, and economic factors
    when preparing communities for
    disasters or challenges?

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