Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

Disasters and emergencies have been increasing all over the world. Todays, with technological advancement, acquiring know-edge and its application in the realm of action is regarded as the only effective way for prevent disasters or reducing its effects.Investing in disaster risk reduction (DRR) saves lives and money and future-proofs our development gains. Investments in DRR not only curb disaster losses. They also yield economic, social and environmental benefits that enhance the well-being and resilience of countries and communities. Natural and man-made disasters cause serious disruption to a community, and there are many casualties, financial, environmental, social, and economic losses, which are beyond the power of the community. As emergencies and disasters, along with their destructive effects, are rising all over the world acquiring knowledge and its uses are regarded as the most effective way to prevent disasters or reduce its effects with the advancement in technology. Although the vulnerability of some communities and individuals to natural and human-made disasters is inevitable, the individuals can play a role in reducing these disasters by changing system resilience and disaster recovery capacity. This 4th Edition covers thirteen units under three sections. This book is an exploratory and introductory course which leads you to Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Certificate Level I. The units have been revised and new topics are added in this edition to make each subject matter more interesting and easier to understand by the students. It aims to inspire learners in striving harder by developing a sense of responsibility and commitment as they go along with the course.