Lesson 2.2: Exposure and Vulnerability

A certain community can be exposed but it does not mean that it is vulnerable.

Risk depends on the preparedness and readiness to a hazard of the community.

Emergency shelters, schools, hospitals, fire brigades, and police are examples of Essential facilities.

A community can reduce the vulnerability by reducing the risk to become less vulnerable.

Not all imminent risks are considered as threats.

Which of the following groups of people is the most vulnerable in the event of a disaster?

The following are all examples of economic activities except?

It is the presence of elements at risk or chance of being harmed from a natural or man-made hazard event.

Buildings: Urban land use, construction types, building height, building age, total floor space, replacement costs, Monuments, and cultural heritage are examples of?

 ____ is a serious disruption to the functioning of a community or society which causes widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses that exceed the capacity of the community or society concerned to cope with the use of their own resources.