“DISASTERS CREATES OPPURTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT” DISASTER: Disaster can be defined as “The occurrence of a sudden or major misfortune which disrupts the basic fabric and normal functioning of a society‚ or community.” “An event or series of events which gives rise to casualties and/or damage or loss of property‚ infrastructure‚ essential services or means of livelihood on a scale which is beyond the normal capacity of the affected community’s ability to cope with out aid.” According to UNISDR
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The Hindenburg disaster occurred on May 6‚ 1937. A German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was engulfed while its attempt to dock at the Naval Air Station Lakehurst in Manchester Township‚ New Jersey‚ United States. The fire was ignited by an electrostatic discharge which sparked leaking hydrogen from the zeppelin. In order to make up for extra than 12 hours in its transatlantic flight‚ the Hindenburg passed via a weather front of excessive humidity and high electric charge. Even
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Introduction Various disasters like earthquake‚ landslides‚ volcanic eruptions‚ fires‚ flood and cyclones are natural hazards that kill thousands of people and destroy billions of dollars of habitat and property each year. The rapid growth of the world’s population and its increased concentration often in hazardous environment has escalated both the frequency and severity of natural disasters. Asia tops the list of casualties due to natural disaster. Among various natural hazards‚ earthquakes
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Disasters have been an integral part of human history right from the dawn of civilization. In the early days‚ individuals and communities would lead the response to disasters. However‚ with the emergence of globalization‚ urbanization‚ large-scale migrations of human population‚ the nature of disasters has increased both in magnitude and complexity. The frequency of disaster may have remained unchanged‚ increasing population densities and urbanization has resulted in greater impact on human lives
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filled with small bits and pieces of addiction. As I began to get older‚ it had become much more visible. Although my mother is the sweetest person that I have ever known‚ she is an addict. I have witnessed her struggle with recovery for many years. As she worked on her recovery‚ my father helped take care my sisters and I. My father did the best that he could possibly do. However‚ some things were out of his control. Two of my sisters began to fall under the spell of addiction. Watching someone who
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a wide range of natural disaster. The Philippines archipelago‚ located near the western edge of the Pacific Ocean‚ is in the direct path of seasonal typhoons and monsoon rains which bring floods‚ storms‚ storm surges‚ and their attendant landslides and other forms of devastation. The Philippines also sits on the "ring of fire" where the continental plates collide and thus experience periodic earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The Philippine exposure to natural disasters may be characterized as frequent
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The Resource Recovery and Life Coach Academy Telephone Recovery Support 94-11 Jamaica Ave Queens‚ NY 11421 718-441-0030 /support@resourcetraining.org Dear Recovery Coach‚ We appreciate your interest in joining the dedicated volunteers of The Resource Training Center. We take pride in designing and executing programs that have high impact on those we serve. To that end‚ volunteers are our most valuable resource and a fundamental aspect in the vision and mission of this agency. We want
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India‚ Pakistan‚ and Bangladesh are prone to natural disasters of various kinds on a continual basis. Coupled with high population density‚ poverty‚ illiteracy and lack of infrastructure‚ the natural disasters kill thousands of people and leave a devastating impact on economy and environment. The importance of telecommunication in disaster management has been widely accepted since the early days of the development of radio communication. Disasters can strike without warning at any time of the day or
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Introduction Various disasters like earthquake‚ landslides‚ volcanic eruptions‚ fires‚ flood and cyclones are natural hazards that kill thousands of people and destroy billions of dollars of habitat and property each year. The rapid growth of the world’s population and its increased concentration often in hazardous environment has escalated both the frequency and severity of natural disasters. With the tropical climate and unstable land forms‚ coupled with deforestation‚ unplanned growth proliferation
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Week 5 Assignment Emergency Operation Plan for Ashford University HSM 315 Emergency Planning Instructor Donald Walker November 2‚ 2012 Emergency Operation Plan Ashford University 400 North Bluff Blvd Clinton‚ IA 52732 Toll-free number 1.800.242.4153 Fax number 563.243.6102 After office hours‚ please call Clinton Police Department 563.243.1458 Director of Student Success 563.242.4023 ext. 7382 Manager of Campus Security 563.242.4023 ext. 7868 Associate Director of Student Services
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