DISASTER RISK

FACTORS
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 DISASTER RISK FACTORS

Variables that either aggravate or mitigate

the effects of hazards, affecting the degree
or scope of a disaster.
 (1) PHYSICAL FACTORS

Pertain to tangible objects or infrastructure, like:

• the availability of fire exits, or
• the sturdiness of the building, or
• the presence or absence of objects that can harm you
or help you.
 (2) PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Include state of mental capacity and health,

1. are we dealing with babies? Kids? Adults? People
with special needs?
2.Perception of self
• e.g. self-assessment of capability to respond to disasters,
fear
 (3) SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS

•Include
• religion,
• social status,
• traditions,
• perception by society
 (4) ECONOMIC FACTORS

•include
•assets and liabilities,
•income,
•economic class
 (5) POLITICAL FACTORS

•include
•government
•structure,
•diplomatic issues
 (6) BIOLOGICAL FACTORS

•include
•flora and fauna in environment,
•health,
•diseases