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Disasters are as old as Mankind.
The first description of Disaster and its management comes from mythological “Noah” and his ark.
Similar Flood tales are widespread in - Greek Mythology, Puranas, Mesopotamian stories, and many cultures.

Disaster -
Any occurrence that causes
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. (WHO – World Health Organization)

A disaster can be defined as an occurrence either nature or man made that causes human suffering and creates human needs that victim cannot alleviate without assistance.
(American Red Cross - ARC)

Disaster Assessment -
Disaster assessment is the gathering and analysis of information pertinent to disasters and disaster response.

The scope of the information required covers factual details of the hazard event causing the disaster, the needs of those affected, and the available resources for responding to those needs.

Hazard -
Any phenomenon that has the potential to cause disruption or damage to people and their environment.

“A hazard is natural event while the disaster is its consequence. A hazard is perceived natural event which threatens both life and property……
A disaster is a realization of this hazard.” -John Whittow

When hazard involves elements of risks, vulnerabilities and capacities, they can turn into disasters.
Hazards may be inevitable but disasters can be prevented.

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