Overview
Mapping vulnerability in disaster-prone areas is essential for understanding the risks that communities face during disasters. By identifying vulnerable populations and areas, stakeholders can prioritize resources and implement effective disaster management strategies. This process involves using to...
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Example: Low-income neighborhoods are often more vulnerable to flooding.
Example: Building levees to protect against floods.
Example: Using GIS to map flood-prone areas.
Example: Communities with strong social networks tend to be more resilient.
Example: Assessing earthquake risks in a city.
Example: Local government, NGOs, and community members.
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Key Concepts
vulnerability assessmentdisaster risk reductiongeographic information systemscommunity resilience