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Basic Definitions in Disaster Management

Submitted by MnE Expert on Sat, 02/21/2015 - 20:01

The systematic process of using administrative decisions and operational skills to implement policies and coping strategies within the communities to lessen the impacts of natural hazards. This comprises all forms of activities, including structural and nonstructural measures to avoid (prevention) or to limit (mitigation and preparedness) adverse effects of hazards.

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PRA Tools and Techniques

Submitted by MnE Expert on Sat, 02/21/2015 - 19:48

PRA is an exercise in communication and transfer of knowledge. Regardless of whether it is carried out as part of project identification or appraisal or as part of country economic and sector work, the learning by doing and teamwork spirit of PRA requires transparent procedures. For that reason, a series of open meetings (an initial open meeting, final meeting, and follow up meeting) generally frame the sequence of PRA activities. Other tools common in PRA are

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Characteristics of Vulnerability

Submitted by MnE Expert on Sat, 02/21/2015 - 19:24

Characteristics of vulnerability refer to the factors or attributes that increase the susceptibility of individuals, communities, or systems to the impacts of hazards or disasters. Here are some common characteristics of vulnerability, along with examples:

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