Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. XIII
Written by Aurelia NICA, Ira-Adeline SIMIONOV, Alina ANTACHE, Catalina ITICESCU, Stefan-Mihai PETREA, Catalin PLATON, Victor CRISTEA
Disaster resilience is the ability of individuals, communities, organizations, and systems to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the impacts of hazards, such as natural disasters, extreme weather events, and other emergencies. It encompasses a broad range of factors and capacities that enable communities to withstand and bounce back from adverse events, minimizing their negative impacts and promoting long-term sustainability and well-being. Response efforts focus on the immediate actions taken during and immediately after a disaster to save lives, protect property, and meet the basic needs of affected populations. This includes deploying emergency services, providing medical care, search and rescue operations, and distributing aid to affected areas. Overall, disaster resilience is a dynamic and multidimensional concept that requires a comprehensive and integrated approach to address the complex challenges posed by natural hazards and climate change. By investing in resilience-building measures, communities can enhance their ability to withstand and recover from disasters, ultimately reducing human suffering, economic losses, and environmental degradation.
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