DISASTER PRESENTATION.pptx c
- 1. DEMOGRAPHIC ASPECTS OF A DISASTER PRESENTED BY:- SURYANSH THAKUR DILKARAN SINGH
- 2. CONTENTS DEFINITION OF DEMOGRAPHIC ASPECTS IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING AND ITS ROLE DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AFFECTING DISASTER IMPACT CASE STUDIES: I. AGE BASED II. GENDER BASED III. SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING DEMOGRAPHIC NEEDS
- 3. DEFINITION OF DEMOGRAPHIC ASPECTS Demographic Aspects Refer To The Characteristics And Statistical Data Of Population, Which Are Used To Understand And Analyze Population Groups Within A Given Area. These Aspects Include: 1. Age Distribution: Breakdown Of Population Into Different Age Groups Like Children, Adults And Elderly. 2. Gender: Proportion Of Males To Females In A Population. 3. Socio-economic Status: Factors Like Income Level, Education, Occupation And Overall Economic Conditions Of Different Segments Of Population.
- 4. 4. Ethnicity And Race: Various Racial And Ethnic Groups Within A Population And Their Cultural And Social Characteristics. 5.Household Composition: Structure Of Households Like Family Size, Marital Status And Living Arrangements. 6. Geographic Distribution: Spatial Location Of Different Demographic Groups Like Urban Versus Rural Settings.
- 5. IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING • Tailoring Response Efforts: Specific Needs To Elderly And Children And Ensure All Affected Individuals Get Appropriate Support. • Effective Resource Allocation: It Helps In Prioritizing Distribution Of Resources. Areas With More Vulnerable Population May Need More Immediate And Targeted Assistance. • Enhancing Communication: Providing Information In A Way That All Different Language Spoken Population Understand It.
- 6. •Improving Safety And Evacuation Plans: Special Evacuation Plans To Those With Disabilities Or The Elderly. •Ensuring Equitable Aid Distribution: Helps In Avoiding Disparities In Aid Distribution , Ensuring That No Group Overlooked. •Building Resilience And Community Strength: By Engaging Local Leaders And Organisations That Understand Specific Needs And Strengths Of Different Groups. •Policy And Planning: Accurate Demographic Data Informs Policy Decisions And Planning Processes.
- 7. DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AFFECTING DISASTER IMPACT •Age Distribution: Children & Elderly Face Difficulty In Mobility And Require More Assistance In Evacuation And Recovery. •Gender: Women May Face Increased Risks Of Violence And Exploitation , Especially In Displacement Along With Reproductive Health Services And Protection. •Disability: Disabled People Require Specialised Assistance For Evacuation & Recovery.
- 8. •Socio-economic Status: Low Income Individuals Are More Vulnerable Due To Less Resources . •Geographic Distribution: People Living Close To Hazard Zones Like Floodplains And Earthquake Prone Areas Are More Directly Affected •Educational Attainment: Higher Levels Of Education Have Better Preparedness And Understanding Of Disaster Risks And Responses. •Migration And Displacement: Refugees Face Additional Barriers Like Legal Status, Language Barriers, Limited Access To Support Services.
- 9. CASE STUDY: AGE BASED •Case Study: Hurricane Katrina And Age Demographic Problems •Overview Of Hurricane Katrina •Date: August 23 To September 2, 2005 •Impact: One Of The Deadliest And Costliest Hurricanes In U.S. History, Causing Widespread Flooding And Devastation, Especially In New Orleans, Louisiana. •Casualties: Over 1,800 People Died, And Thousands Were Displaced.
- 10. Age Demographic Challenges 1. Vulnerabilities Of The Elderly • Evacuation Difficulties Like In Mobility And Lack Of Transportation • Chronic Health Conditions • Poorly Prepared Institutional Care 2. Lack Of Support Services • Specialized Needs Like Shelter & Medical Care . • Communication Barriers Due To Limited Hearing Or Vision Impairments & Lack Of Familiarity With Technology 3. Delayed Response • Slow Assistance & Response From Elderly People
- 11. LESSONS LEARNED 1. Improved Emergency Planning • Specialized Evacuation Plans By Considering Their Situation. • Shelter Requirements To Handle Their Needs Properly. 2. Enhanced Communication • Targeted Information In Accessible Formats Through Multiple Channels. 3. Strengthened Support Systems • Continuity Supply Of Medical And Social Services. 4. Community Engagement: Local Support Networks Comprising Local Leaders Organisations.
- 12. CASE STUDY: GENDER BASED •Case Study: 2010 Haiti Earthquake And Gender Demographic Problems •Overview Of The Disaster •Date: January 12, 2010 •Magnitude: 7.0 Mw •Impact: Extensive Destruction In Port-au-prince And Surrounding Areas; Over 230,000 Deaths, 300,000 Injured, And More Than 1.5 Million Displaced.
- 13. Gender Demographic Challenges • Increased Vulnerability Of Women And Girls • Increased Risk Of Women Exploitation In Overcrowded Displacement Camps. • Reproductive Health Services Like Prenatal , Postnatal & Maternal Care Are Not Supplied. • Economic Disparities • Loss Of Livelihoods For Small Businesswomen Working In Informal Sectors. • Property Rights Or Inheritance Issues In The Context Of Displaced Families. • Gender-based Access To Aid And Services • Biased Aid Distribution & Inadequate Consideration Of Their Needs. • Displacement Camps Had Limited Access To Privacy & Sanitation Facilities • Gender Roles Hindered Women’s Participation In Decision Making Processes Related To Disaster Response.
- 14. LESSONS LEARNED • Gender-sensitive Planning And Response • Safety Measures To Protect Them From Gender Exploitation. • Ensuring Reproductive Health Services. • Inclusive Aid Distribution • Equitable Access To Resources. • Community Engagement Involving Women In Decision Making Processes. • Economic Support Programs • Livelihood Support Programs To Help Them To Recover Economically Like Job Training & Financial Aid. • Addressing Legal & Property Rights Issues To Ensure Women Economic Stability. • Capacity Building • Training And Education Related To Understanding Their Specific Needs.
- 15. CASE STUDY: SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS • Case Study: 2011 Tohoku Earthquake And Tsunami And Socio-economic Demographic Issues • Overview Of The Disaster • Date: March 11, 2011 • Magnitude: 9.0 Mw • Impact: One Of The Most Powerful Earthquakes Ever Recorded, Causing A Massive Tsunami That Led To Widespread Devastation Along Japan's Northeastern Coast, Particularly In The Tohoku Region. • Casualties: Approximately 18,500 People Died Or Went Missing; Over 300,000 People Were Displaced
- 16. Socio-Economic Demographic Challenges • Impact On Low-income Communities • Housing Mainly In More Vulnerable Areas Experienced More Severe Losses In Livelihood. • Recovery Inequality In Terms Of Speed, Less Resources & Effectiveness. • Economic Disruption • Fishing Industry Was Devastated Which Was Source Of Income For Many Locals. • Agriculture Production Severely Impacted Which Affected Farmers’ Livelihoods. • Displacement And Temporary Housing • Temporary Housing Issues Inadequate In Facilities & Space. • Displaced Individuals Faced Social Isolation When Integrating Into New Communities. • Economic Disparities And Recovery • Business Recovery As Small Businesses Faced Problems In Accessing Financial Support & Rebuilding. • Job Losses With Fewer Savings For The Future.
- 17. LESSONS LEARNED • Socio-economic Considerations In Disaster Planning • Vulnerability Mapping To Address Needs Of Low Income Groups • Targeted Support To Vulnerable Populations • Economic Recovery Programs • Support For Small Businesses In Terms Of Economic Aid And Resources Accessibility • Infrastructure Investment To Reduce Socio-economic Disparities • Inclusive Recovery Strategies • Community Engagement In Recovery Planning To Satisfy Their Needs • Long-term Support For Recovery Like Economic Aid & Medical Services • Social Support Networks: To Reduce Their Isolation & Provide Community Based Assistance
- 18. STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING DEMOGRAPHIC NEEDS • 1. Comprehensive Demographic Assessment • Data Collection To Understand Population Needs Before & After Disaster. • Vulnerability Mapping To Identify High Risk Area & Population . • 2. Inclusive Planning And Preparation • Tailored Emergency Plans Based On Special Needs. • Community Involvement In Evacuating People. • 3. Specialized Evacuation And Shelter Arrangements • Accessible Evacuation Routes & Transportation Options . • Diverse Shelter Options To Provide Suitable & Sufficient Facilities.
- 19. • 4. Targeted Communication And Information Dissemination • Multilingual Information Resources • Community Channels • 5. Equitable Resource Distribution • Needs-based Allocation Depending Upon Vulnerability • Priority Services To Those People At Risk Like Low Income, Elderly , Women Etc. • 6. Tailored Health And Social Services • Reproductive And Maternal Health • Mental Health Support Like Psychological & Counseling To Affected People
- 20. • 7. Economic Assistance Programs • Livelihood Support • Support For Economic Recovery • 8. Strengthening Community Networks • Local Partnerships • Volunteer Networks • 9. Monitoring And Evaluation • Continuous Assessment Of Disaster Response Effectiveness • Feedback Mechanisms About Needs • 10. Long-term Resilience Building • Inclusive Resilience Programs
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