...Natural disasters create widespread devastation and human suffering on an unimaginable scale. The recent Central Mexico Earthquake and catastrophic impact of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria that ravaged the Caribbean and United States mainland serve as stark reminders of the urgent need for action. Often, these naturally occurring events are responsible for considerable loss of life, badly damaged buildings and disruption of critical public infrastructure services such as the transportation network and the electrical power grid. Likewise, other types of natural disasters including tornadoes and flooding may result in similar destruction. Frequently, the burden to deal with the aftermath of these events falls unevenly on poor communities...
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..."There is nothing natural about natural disasters". To call a disaster ‘natural’, means that it has occurred completely independent of the influence of humans. The damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, cannot solely be held accountable by a force of nature, however destructive. Human factors have had an equally damaging effect on the affected areas. It is clear to anyone studying natural disasters that, the difference between who lives and who dies depends largely if not completely on which side of the social divide you were born into. Reasons for evacuation and disaster preparation must be reviewed as these subjects are what caused the most damage. Many believed that the storm wasn’t a serious threat, this could be due to naivety and lack of education on the storm itself. While others, especially those lacking financial backing believed that taking a calculated risk was their best option, the risk of course being calculated by; cost and scepticism. While the richer demographic owned cars to evacuate, credit cards for supplies and refuge, and their immediate families were far more likely to have the resources available to support their evacuation. Governmental, NGO’s and Private Organisations are also held responsible for city preparedness. Firstly, transportation issues were raised when armed police restricted free movement across the bridge to Jefferson, this was mainly due to issues surrounding race, particularly against African-Americans. Secondly, having known about the...
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...Natural disasters and the decisions that follow By Dr/hesham sleem Problem definition A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the earth ;e.g includes floods,volcanic eruptions,earthquakes and other geologic processes.it can cause loss of life or property damage and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake,the severity of which depends on the affected population's resilience or ability to recover .in another meaning (response of different industries to natural disaster such as insurance and airlines companies,how the organization manage these disasters and the decisions that may follow these disasters have serious effects on customers and So financial and human loss may follow. Justification of the problem There are several factors that affect decisions that follow natural disaster : 0/0 of accuracy in predicting natural disaster/ timing of the information/planning and rules to be set/consideration of humanity during planning and during disaster time/the government and organizations confidence in their ability to take decisions and overcome risk. List of alternatives: Comprehensive data/ awareness. Planning/prevention.... Action before and during event.... Response / recovery .the government and organization must be high confidence in their ability to take decisions and overcome risk.sufficient financial support and good communications. Evaluation of alternatives...
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...NATURAL DISASTERS AND THE DECISIONS THAT FOLLOW Problem Definition Response of different industries ( Insurance Industries, Airline Industries…etc) to natural disaster. A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake, the severity of which depends on the affected population's resilience, or ability to recover How natural disasters affect business? To which extend do people like Rommel, Neeleman consider customer welfare during making their decisions? Does natural disasters a reason for companies to neglect their organizational Constraints, (customer service and satisfaction)? Justification of the problem There are several factors that affect decisions that follow natural disasters. • % of accuracy in predicating natural disasters. This determines how seriously companies should take the predication into consideration • Timing of the information . It affects the ability to have enough time to respond and make all necessary decisions •Planning and rules to be set, regularly reviewed to include any new case and tested by companies. This plan should consider welfare of both owners and customers. • Ability to adjust adequately for subsequent information and not being selectively interpreting what one sees on the...
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...by Dr. Hesham Sadek Case Study 2 “Natural Disaster & the Decision That Follow” Subject: Trials by Natural Disaster Prepared by: Hassan Ramadan Class Number: ESLSCA 7 Supervised by Dr. Hesham Sadek Case Study 2 “Natural Disaster and the Decision That Follow” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Problem Definition: A natural disaster is the effect of a natural hazard that affects the environment, and leads to financial, environmental and/or human losses. We cannot stop the natural disaster or predict it clearly but good planning...
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...Pag. 32 Natural Disasters Natural disasters are something we cannot fight against or win, since a man is powerless against nature. Some people think that natural disasters are caused by human activity and environmental pollution. This is not only natures fault, is humans fault to because we don’t take care about or nature, the way of living in these days make the nature and the environment more and more unhealthy. Disasters are highly disruptive events that cause suffering, deprivation, hardship, injury and even death, as a result of direct injury, disease, the interruption of commerce and business, and the partial or total destruction of critical infrastructure such as homes, hospitals, and other buildings, roads, bridges, power lines, etc. Disasters can be caused by naturally occurring events, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, or tornadoes, alternatively, disasters can be defined according to the extent of their impacts. Catastrophic disasters classify hazards in terms of their effect on human life over a large spatial scale. Events like massive volcanic eruptions, continental-wide droughts or huge tsunamis. Conversely, other disasters may not have huge impacts on people, but may change the face of a landscape permanently - avalanches or landslides may occur in uninhabited areas, where the only physical result is a sudden change in the physical environment Natural disaster can destroyed houses, trees, building, vehicles and peoples life. .. Natural disasters...
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...NATURAL DISASTERS AND THE DECISIONS THAT FOLLOW Problem Definition Response of different industries ( Insurance Industries, Airline Industries…etc) to natural disaster. A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake, the severity of which depends on the affected population's resilience, or ability to recover How natural disasters affect business? To which extend do people like Rommel, Neeleman consider customer welfare during making their decisions? Does natural disasters a reason for companies to neglect their organizational Constraints, (customer service and satisfaction)? Justification of the problem There are several factors that affect decisions that follow natural disasters. • % of accuracy in predicating natural disasters. This determines how seriously companies should take the predication into consideration • Timing of the information . It affects the ability to have enough time to respond and make all necessary decisions •Planning and rules to be set, regularly reviewed to include any new case and tested by companies. This plan should consider welfare of both owners and customers. • Ability to adjust adequately for subsequent information and not being selectively interpreting what one sees on the...
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...NATURAL DISASTERS AND THE DECISIONS THAT FOLLOW Problem Definition Response of different industries ( Insurance Industries, Airline Industries…etc) to natural disaster. A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake, the severity of which depends on the affected population's resilience, or ability to recover How natural disasters affect business? To which extend do people like Rommel, Neeleman consider customer welfare during making their decisions? Does natural disasters a reason for companies to neglect their organizational Constraints, (customer service and satisfaction)? Justification of the problem There are several factors that affect decisions that follow natural disasters. • % of accuracy in predicating natural disasters. This determines how seriously companies should take the predication into consideration • Timing of the information . It affects the ability to have enough time to respond and make all necessary decisions •Planning and rules to be set, regularly reviewed to include any new case and tested by companies. This plan should consider welfare of both owners and customers. • Ability to adjust adequately for subsequent information and not being selectively interpreting what one sees on the...
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...Natural Disasters & the Decisions That Follow Case Study: Natural Disasters & the Decisions that follow Step 01: Problem Definition Natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes. An example includes hurricanes, floods, severe weather, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and other geologic processes. Step 02: Justification of the problem: A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and typically leaves some economic damage. And when we face a disaster during business running, we have to find a way to solve the dilemma between the organizations and the customers. Step 03: List of Alternatives: A- Aware people about the risk reducing measures. B- Planning and prevention. C- Organizations business ethics. Step 04: Evaluating Alternatives: A- With good data, the public understands the need for preparation and risk reducing measures. Governments, the private sector and the media build awareness of risks and risk-mitigation principles at national, regional, and community levels. Education in the community is required to ensure that awareness building continues in adult life. B- The coordination between the government and the private sector can presents accurate data to predict the risk before disaster strikes, which require to study all the information and the details provided to analyze the cost and benefits of natural disaster response. It is important to consider the relative cost effectiveness of...
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...Natural Disasters * What drives the hydrologic cycle? – energy from the sun * What is the most common trigger for avalanches in recreational accidents? – * The Calgary Flood of 2013 was primarily the result of – heavy rainfall in Rockies Natural Processes and Energy Sources * Processes - physical, chemical, and biological ways in which events affect Earth’s surface * Internal processes come from forces within Earth * Plate tectonics * Result of internal energy of Earth * External processes come from forces on Earth’s surface * Atmospheric effects * Energy from the sun Definitions * Hazard – probability that a specific damaging event will happen within a particular period of time * Risk – a function of the hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and coping capacity * Disaster – hazardous event that occurs over a limited time in a defined area * Catastrophe – massive disaster that requires significant amount of money or time to recover Disaster Trends * Recently, there has been an apparent increase in natural disasters * Eg. Japan tsunami, Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Katrina * The United Nations designated the 1990s as the International Decade for Natural Hazards Reduction * [graph] The cost of natural hazards is increasing worldwide, partly b/c world population doubled from 3bill to 6bill in only 40yrs [graph] The cost of natural hazards is increasing worldwide, partly b/c world population...
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...Abstract Disasters have devastating and severe acute and long-term consequences for individuals and communities. The paper expounds on the social ramifications of disasters, while highlighting a disaster’s effects in vulnerable populations. The collaborative actions of communities, governments, public health, media, and health professionals are also depicted in the paper. Lastly, implications for Advanced Practice Nurses concerning leadership, involvement in public policy and education, and development of advanced disaster planning are illustrated. Keywords: disaster, disaster response and planning, social ramifications, advanced practice nursing. Disaster--the term itself invokes feelings of dread, despair, and devastation. Furthermore, the effects of disasters on human condition are far-reaching and unpredictable. For health care professionals, disaster preparedness and response entails an understanding of the socio-economic issues and the collective responsibilities of multiple agencies when a disaster strikes. Disasters affect individuals, families, societies, and communities, with little time for any warning or preparation.1 The collective obligations of government, communities, hospitals, and medical professionals are underscored during this trying time. Introduction What is a disaster? Calamity, catastrophe, tragedy, are just some of the words uttered when a disaster occurs. Perry and Quarantelli2 explained that disaster has several meanings depending...
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...An example of a trauma caused by a natural disaster is hurricanes. Hurricanes can cause people to lose their homes, their cars, and all of their other belongings. The people affected by this natural disaster have to relocate and live in shelters. An example of a personal trauma would be sexual assault. The potential affects these events have on the survivors are grief, sadness, anger, shock, and flashbacks( Shallcross, 2010). According to Shallcross, the survivors of hurricanes also have to rebuild homes and neighborhoods and reconnect with their family members. The survivors of sexual assault are depression, fear, anger, and guilt. The potential effects of these traumas on first responders can cause physical and psychological stress. The first responders of these traumas have fast heartbeats, can become emotionally scarred, and internalize effects on the survivors. The counselor’s role on treating the survivors of trauma is a very important one. All counselors must be trained in trauma-related crisis and know the basics of disaster response( Shallcross,2010). Counselors have a different role when treating first responders affected by trauma than survivors because the first responders are trained to save lives but when they cannot they are stricken with guilt. A mental health counselor could develop VT or STS by becoming too emotional involved with her client. For example, if a mental health counselor counsels a client and they are talking about the rape and the client...
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...list the types of natural disasters that could occur in your area. I live in Murray. The types of disasters that could happen in my area would be earthquakes, flash floods, and windstorms. 2. A) How many natural disasters occurred in 2011? How many great natural disasters occurred from 1950 to 2010? There were 175 natural disasters that occurred in 2011. There have been 290 great natural disasters from 1950 to 2010. B) What most likely accounts for the increasing number of natural disasters and huge economic losses worldwide? The increasing human population accounts for the high number of natural disasters and economic losses worldwide. 3. Define risk (3 parts to answer). Risk is defined in three parts, the first being the probability and frequency of a hazard occurring. The second is the level of exposure meaning how many people and how much property is affected. The third is direct and indirect effects of cost of exposure. 4. Which natural disaster is the most expensive from insurance companys' perspective? The most expensive natural disasters are storms like hurricanes. 5. A) Define a natural hazard. The probability of a dangerous event occurring. B) What does mitigation mean? Make plans and take actions to eliminate or reduce the threat of future death and destruction when natural hazards suddenly become great threats. 6. FEMA promotes a family disaster plan - list the 4 steps of the plan. 1. Identify the types of disasters most likely to...
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...* Explanation why natural and man-made disasters, crises, and other trauma-causing events have become a focus of the mental health counseling profession? In addition to social support, research shows that many people suffer severe trauma from a natural disaster that require will require mental health care. After a natural disaster, individuals may suffer from anxiety, anger, sleeplessness, hopelessness, and depression. As an example, Aten, Topping, Denney & Hosey (2011) conducted a study at a local church, and examined the psychological effects of Hurricane Katrina on the lives of African Americans. They found that many of the participants reported that they felt overwhelmed by the mental health problems that their congregation and community members were bringing to them for help. The majority of participants reported a need and readiness for education and training, targeting disaster mental health-related issues. However, in most cases mental health counselors are not adequately trained to handle such events; for the most part most counselors go to workshops to better equipment themselves for such cases. In most situations victims continue to live with these burdens and never seek help; for the most part it is all summed up by “pride”. Society prides them and seeks cover from behavior health because of the stigma that is put out from others. Whatever the case may be the growing number of needed crisis counselors is astonishing, but through Walden which offers a specialization...
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...its distinctions. • According to the social system, one person will be rich, and the neighbor will be poor and challenge in bringing equilibrium and establishing common ownership. • Economic system has to make use of all the available resources in an effective manner into production. • All citizens of the country is obligatory to serve others that are within their capabilities. Whenever natural disaster takes place, victimized people require more help besides government assistance in order to recover from a disaster. Co-operation from people can be expected only in case of a socialist economic system (Raul, n.d.). As socialist is the economic system which emphasis on equality among all people and have more concern about the social welfare. Equality is the crux which will bring all classes closer to each other and reduces the difference. This will bridge the gap and will make people help each other during a crisis. No result can be achieved without cooperation from the entire society. An economy can develop only if all regions and all classes of people are developing. Natural disaster besides affecting people and place, it will wipe off the economy. Revamping the economy and making people recover from the crisis is not alone the responsibility of government, every citizen has to make a significant contribution for recovering, which is the basis of a socialist economic system. During an emergency situation, only this...
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