scholarly journals Disaster-vulnerable community perception related to pre-earthquake natural phenomena in west sumatera as part of disaster preparedness

2021 ◽  
Vol 683 (1) ◽  
pp. 012075
Author(s):  
M Fadilah ◽  
E Maryani ◽  
A Permanasari ◽  
R Riandi
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Vulnerable Community

scholarly journals Indigenous ways of disaster preparedness in Zimbabwe: Lessons from living Heritage

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-93
Author(s):  
Jacob Mapara ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Coming Out ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Weather Forecasting ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Value Systems ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
The Past ◽  
Early Warning Signs ◽  
The People ◽  
Crop And Livestock Production

This paper argues that today’s communities have suffered considerably due to severe droughts, floods and storms occurring in what can best be described as coming out of season. These have led to loss of lives, livestock and property. It asserts that some of these disasters are avoidable if communities learn from the intangible cultural heritage that guided the pre-colonials and those of the pre independence period when most Blacks still respected and appreciated their beliefs and value systems. It notes that while it is important to rely on the Meteorological Services Department for weather forecasting, events over the past few years have shown this Department’s forecasts at times as unreliable. The paper therefore argues that Zimbabweans, especially those involved in crop and livestock production should also observe natural phenomena such as flora and fauna as was done by the people of old who got early warning signs from Mother Nature herself.

scholarly journals DISASTER CONSTRUCT AS A NEXUS BETWEEN SOCIAL AND NATURAL PHENOMENA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF LITERATURE

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 414-423
Author(s):  
W. A. Yorose ◽  
E. Y. Tenkorang ◽  
S. Mariwah
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
Social Phenomenon ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
Nation States ◽  
The Social ◽  
Review Management ◽  
The Impact

There is increasing awareness in disaster research about the diverse ways in which disasters affect humanity. The impact of disaster stretches from individuals and households to nation-states. Most disaster discourses focus on the impact, mitigation, management, preparedness and response, but neglecting the issues surrounding the social and natural causes of disaster and their interrelationship. Using content analysis from previous studies, we review some of the discussions on disaster construction as a social or natural phenomenon. The review showed that issues about disaster construction largely centre on natural, social or human and technological factors. It is concluded that the issues triggering the construction of disasters are central to disaster preparedness and mitigation, as they lay the platform upon which decisions are made regarding which policy to put in place to prevent, mitigate or prepare for disasters. Keywords: Disaster, Literature Review, Management, Natural Phenomenon, Social Phenomenon, Mitigation

Military Involvement in Disaster Preparedness, Organisation, and Disaster Relief — Civilian Military Co-Operation (CIMIC)

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (S2) ◽  
pp. S25
Author(s):  
Rannveig Bremer Fjær ◽  
Knut Ole Sundnes
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Humanitarian Assistance ◽  
Humanitarian Emergencies ◽  
Military Involvement ◽  
Military Forces

In frequent humanitarian emergencies during the last decades, military forces increasingly have been engaged through provision of equipment and humanitarian assistance, and through peace-support operations. The objective of this study was to evaluate how military resources could be used in disaster preparedness as well as in disaster management and relief.

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