COUNTRIES BEST PREPARED TO ATTEND EMERGENCIES CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTER

 

A disaster is the correlation between natural phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruption or caused by people such as deforestation and environmental pollution, and conditions of economic, social, cultural and vulnerable physical life phenomena: poor health, homes poorly constructed , type of unstable soils, poor location of housing, apathy and indifference of the people, lack of organization and community involvement.

So, there are great chances that a disaster is generated if there is a high risk of occurrence of one or more natural phenomena caused by ourselves or in a community, and community living conditions remain vulnerable.

The difference between tragedy for some and scare others is preparing to face the so-called "natural disasters"-in the case of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods or landslides.

Although there is nothing that can be done to prevent these natural phenomena, the fact is that there is no reason why the consequences have to be inevitably disastrous. 

Latin America has made ​​significant strides to better understand and manage natural disasters in recent decades.

Mexico and other countries in the region which include Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica, have improved their ability to predict some risks, prepare for and manage emergencies. With some regional exceptions, fewer people die from this type of event today than a decade ago only, largely due to improved management policies disasters, early warning systems and the organization of emergency response.

Nicaragua, with 6 million inhabitants, it is considered a high-risk country and record natural tragedies include earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides that have left tens of thousands dead and affected over the past decades. The authorities noted that Nicaragua is the only country with early warning systems 24 hours a day to each of its natural hazards.

According to a study by the World Economic Forum, Chile is the country number 10 among the best prepared for potential natural and economic risks of high impact.

The Japanese are a model that the rest of the world should continue to respond to natural disasters.

Natural disasters that may occur in Belgium generally correspond to flooding. Belgium is ready for it. Nothing about machines that drain water, but in general, there is strong support for victims and a high level of life. The architecture is typical for their drop ceilings and is required to prevent the accumulation of snow that could cause collapse under the weight, so that possibility is eliminated.

 WHAT A FAMILY SHOULD DO  IF THEY FACE A NATURAL DISASTER?

The world in which we live is not perfect, we know not to what we may face in the future, so we must consider things to do. 

In the family is important to always be on guard and informed about any natural disaster that may occur.

Is possible that you love all material things possessed and that in these cases lose everything.

These are some examples:

  What to do in an earthquake?

     Keep supplies (canned food and boiled water) might be required.

Have the emergency phone numbers, first aid kit.

Firmly secure the ceiling lamps and chandeliers.

ü     Stay calm, do not let panic seizes you. Reassure people that are around you.

ü     Go to previously established safe places; cover your head with both hands placing junco knees.

Stay away from objects that may fall, slip or break.

Check for injuries.

Meet with your family at the place previously established.

Electrical storms

 

ü       Check for a shabby trees in the garden, as they may fall during a storm and causing  damage and injuries.

ü        Have your emergency kit .

ü       Everyone in the family should know how to act.

ü       Establish a meeting place in case the family is scattered

ü      If you are at home :

ü      Lock the doors, windows.

ü       Do not touch electrical equipment or telephones because lightning can download via lead wires. Television sets are particularly dangerous in these cases.

The most important thing is to take care of the family and be united and above all, have faith and trust in God.