Risk 135
Risk 135 :
Risk is defined as: Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability divided by Disaster Management, where Risk is defined as the scope of consequences (loss of life, damage to property or the environment. Hazard is defined as the Punch of Nature (external forces) Vulnerability is defined as the weakness/strength of the element at risk Disaster Management is defined as a comprehensive strategy based on a set of activities to reduce the risk by: (1) Reduction of the vulnerability of the elements at risk. (2) Ensuring that adequate measures are implemented before disaster strikes. (3) Responding as efficiently and effectively as possible to disasters when they occur. (4) Assuring a sustainable development of the region stricken. (Benouar and Mimi 2001, 6)
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