The Effects Of Natural Disasters

While I have listed many natural disasters that one would need to prepare for, what about the government failing. Many citizens feel that the government is encroaching on our fundamental rights as Americans. Take for example Jade Helm 15, a military training exercise. While the government is telling us it’s just an exercise so that the everyday citizen can get used to the presence of military in their neighborhoods and in their towns, is that really what’s going on? Or is this just another ploy to have the government take over the American citizens and it turn into another Hitler debacle? Some groups suggest that this is a ruse to implement Martial Law on the citizens. On the other hand though there has been a lot of small terrorist attacks on military bases lately so having the presence of military in the communities might just be a preemptive measure of what’s to come. “The cause of the underlying concerns is that we see instances, like a shooting in Fort Hood by a terrorist, that the President labels workplace violence. We see the President come to the border in Texas and say it’s safer than it’s ever been,” Abbott told Austin-based NBC affiliate KXAN-TV. “And so I think it was a misplaced perception by people in Texas who have problems with the Obama administration and connected that trust with the Obama administration to the military” (Viser). This should be a concern of American. We should be preparing for government fall out, or even something that is happening

“We’ve never seen anything like this” is the word increasingly heard in every part of the world in the wake of natural disasters. Certainly, strong natural disasters have increased nearly four times over the past four decades. There have been observed 70% increase in damage by floods and streams. According to recent UN report, Economic losses from disasters since 2000 are in range of $2.5 trillion, almost 50% higher than previous international estimates. The economic losses from disaster sometimes occur out of control and require partnership with private sector. The losses from earthquake and cyclonic wind damage are expected to be about $180 billion per year throughout this century- and this figure doesn’t include damage from floods, rockslides,

There was a family early in the morning at 9ish there was a big black cloud coming towards they all huddled in the middle of the room. They got wet towels and covered there mouth and cracks in the door and windows. When they looked at the black cloud they saw birds flying away and animals running away from the cloud. It was total darkness and there small house was getting hit with dirt really hard. They were in the middle of the room till the sandstorm ended. This happened to a lot of people in different places they were most common in Texas, Kansas, New Mexico and colorado they were hit with hundreds of storms. These big storms are one of the biggest natural disasters in America's history. These big storm threatened so many people of the population.

A natural disaster is a critical phenomenon of a natural process from the earth such as an earthquake, flood, drought or typhoon which impacts significantly on human life and human social activities (March, 2002; Hutton, 2008). These natural disasters suddenly disturb a population everyday life placing them into a helpless state of emergency and suffering. The greater magnitude of the disaster is, the bigger it exerts pressure on the local resources and infrastructure to a breaking point where provision such as medical and nursing care, transportation of food and protection against harsh weather condition is shortage. Also by overwhelming the local resources, the normal smooth running of the community becomes a catastrophic stage (Dilley, et al., 2005; WHO, 2018).

Distressing natural disasters, such as hurricane Irma have devastated the world and caused loss of homes, as well as greatly affecting humanity. According to French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe of St. Martin, “95 percent of the island’s houses had been damaged and 60 percent were uninhabitable. Earlier, France's interior minister said at least eight people had died.” This devastating hurricane is one of the many examples of how extreme natural disasters negatively impact the world and how dominant Mother Nature is over humanity.

America is a beautiful place, but there are natural disasters that want to ruin America and other countries. If you ever get a warning about a natural disaster is about to hit you you should start by making a plan about how you are going to board up your windows, get food and water, and a medical kit just in case someone gets hurt.

When it comes to natural disasters we know people are going to be hurt and killed but what we don’t know is what type of people are affected by it the most. In the article, the author uses many examples of natural disasters that had a very high number Black African Americans death. Is no coincidence that in many of these disasters is the ones that are poor, black, minorities that are being affected. Is a misconception that racism and segregation have lessened it actually is being done in other methods that are not as obvious. The government is not making any effort if it involves poor black citizens why because there are no interests by the ones that are in power to do so. The U.S. has had many issues with African Americans from slavery to

Natural disasters have struck the hearts of many, causing injury, devastation, and fatalities. When a natural disaster occurs the feeling of uneasiness, survival, and humanity is tested during these times. Hurricane Katrina is one of many, the deadliest, damaging, and expensive Hurricanes that struck the nation. Hurricane Katrina hit the southern coast affecting Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana on August 29, 2005. Hurricane Katrina’s powerful wind and extreme flooding took a major toll on New Orleans Louisiana. The biggest impact of the Hurricane ravaged homes, businesses, and organization, leaving thousands dead, and millions homeless. Days before the tropical storm reached landfall, Governor Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana

Hurricanes, Earthquakes, and Forest fires are causing maximal damage to the planet we live in. They are destroying homes, cities, and families. As people that love this planet, we should know more about our earth and how natural disasters affect us. In the World, Hurricanes have been a big problem lately and you should care because we need to be aware of what is happening around us and how they are affecting the people we love.

Millions of people are affected by natural disasters every year, and their impact can be catastrophic. From the destruction of buildings to the spread of disease, natural disasters can devastate entire countries overnight. Tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons do not just wreak havoc on land; they also disrupt people's lives in both densely populated cities and remote villages. The definition of natural disasters is any catastrophic event that is caused by nature or the natural processes of the earth. Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and volcano eruptions are all types of natural hazards, but when do they become natural disasters? The severity of a disaster is measured in lives lost, economic loss, and the ability of the population to rebuild. Events that occur in unpopulated areas are not considered disasters. People living in poverty are even more vulnerable to natural disasters because they have fewer resources or people to turn to when trying to rebuild their homes and livelihoods. So a flood on an uninhabited island would not count as a disaster, but a flood in a populated area is called a natural disaster. All natural disasters cause loss in some way. Depending on the severity, lives can be lost in any number of disasters. Falling buildings or trees, freezing to death, being washed away, or heat stroke are just some of the deadly effects. Some disasters cause more loss of life than others, and population density affects the death count as well. Natural disasters fall into three broad groups. 1. Those caused by movements of the Earth. These occur with the minimum amount of warning and include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis. They are difficult to predict and impossible to stop. All that can be done is to take appropriate action to limit damage and loss of life after they occur. 2. Weather related disasters. These will include hurricanes, tornadoes, extreme heat and extreme cold weather. There will usually be some degree of advanced warning, but since weather is unpredictable, nothing can be done to stop these disasters from developing once the weather system develops. Again, in areas prone to this sort of disaster, some provision can be made

Natural disasters have never been an issue for me in the twenty years I have been living in Florida. There have always been the threats of dangerous hurricanes living near the coast, but I never took them seriously. I always thought " they're just little storms, what's the worst that could happen?". I was so naive to think that way.

While natural disasters such as floods, drought and hurricanes are commonly thought to occur due to environmental forces such as weather, climate and tectonic movements; a deeper investigation into the ‘disaster’ displays other contributing forces. Human factors have a large, if not equal, contribution to the occurrance and outcome of such disasters (Pelling, 2001). As Pelling (2001) argues, there is both a physical and human dimension to ‘natural disasters’. The extent to which the natural occurrence of a physical process, such as a flood or earthquake, impacts on society is constructed by that society, creating a ‘disaster’ as measured by a

In the United States losses resulting from natural and man-made disasters have increased significantly due to catastrophic events. The natural and man-made disasters facing the United States can include acts of terrorism, wildland and urban fires, floods, hazardous material spills, nuclear accidents, hurricanes, earthquakes, and more. Emergency management is an essential role of government. The US emergency management is the organization and management of resources and responsibilities in the attempt to reduce the harmful effects of disasters (FEMA, 2010). The emergency management is based on phases of preparedness, mitigation, and recovery addressing extreme events and disasters.

Tropical storms are an incredible threat to humanity. The International Disaster Database (EM-DAT) “recorded 6,873 natural disasters worldwide, which claimed 1.35 million lives or almost 68,000 lives on average each year”(The Human Cost of Natural Disasters 2015). Although shelters are of great use, this form of relief requires days and often weeks to establish. Additionally, shelters must be built by people and assembling teams of volunteers is not always easy or time efficient. This pertinent issue combined with the leftover metal containers from the shipping industry is a blessing in disguise. This “trash” scattered across the world has allowed some individuals to make elaborate designs. For example, incorporating multiple containers to mimic a permanent house. To quickly provide assistance to those negatively affected by tropical storms, mobile relief shelters shall be made from recycled shipping containers.

Turkey faces numerous natural disasters a year. The top three are earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Earthquakes have cost the economy over a billion dollars in the past decade. 66% of the country is located in active fault zones. On average, 950 die from earthquakes each year, and this is the 3rd highest rate in the world. Around 15% of the total disaster losses are caused by floods, and around 16% of total disaster losses are caused by landslides. Since there are so many natural disasters, an emergency project is created to help deal with these disasters. The Istanbul Seismic Risk Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Project (ISMEP), was created over 10 years ago. Some of their goals include strengthening the capacity of emergency management and enhancing the development laws and building codes, so buildings are not as likely to be destroyed and people will be safer. Additionally, there are disaster management centers. On the European side of Turkey, HASDAL is there to provide security and safety for residents affected. The counterpart on the Asian side of Turkey is known as FSM KOZYATAGI. These centers are vital assets for the country in times of natural disaster (Erdurmus, n.d.). These natural disasters can have major impacts on the supply chain and can cause Turkey to lose millions in trade. For example, if a flood ruins the ports and surrounding areas, the goods cannot be received or sent from other countries. Since Turkey depends on their ports, this could be