As with natural disasters, these types of traumatic events may also cause loss of life and property. They may also prompt evacuations from certain areas and overwhelm behavioral health resources in the affected communities. In the aftermath of the tragic loss of life that occurred on September 11, , the feelings of loss of security and well-being—arguably the most crucial ingredients for leading a happy, healthy life—dramatically affected the citizens of the United States.
Disaster Distress Helpline staff are also trained to respond to calls or texts related to these types of disasters. Infectious disease outbreaks, incidents of community unrest, and other types of traumatic events can also bring out strong emotions in people. Community upheaval, such as that seen in Ferguson, Mo. News reports and the hour news cycle can make people even more anxious when these kinds of events occur. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides immediate crisis counseling to people affected by traumatic events.
SAMHSA also has a number of resources for people affected by the Ebola outbreak and incidents of community unrest, including:. What are hazards? Natural hazards are naturally occurring physical phenomena. While hazards may be natural and inevitable, disasters are not. Learn about different hazards. Volcanic eruptions. Cold waves. Cyclone Lam , Pam and now Nathan — natural disasters have filled our news in recent weeks.
They wreak havoc in poor and vulnerable communities and cost billions in recovery and aid funding. These disasters happen when a natural hazard — such as a cyclone, bushfire or earthquake — damages human systems. They seem to be becoming more frequent and worse — but are they really?
Some natural hazards occur because of forces outside our control. Variation in solar radiation entering the atmosphere and oceans triggers storms in the summertime and blizzards in winter. First, humanity is interfering with the Earth system.
For example, as we drive anthropogenic climate change we are adding more energy to the system. Second, we are mis managing natural systems. For example, removing the buffering protection of mangroves on the coast means a storm surge can be more disastrous.
When a disaster happens, you might be left stunned and struggling to understand. How could this happen? Was it an act of God or nature? Why is an earthquake in a developing country more devastating than one in a developed country? You also might feel helpless. After all, disasters can often be massive in scale and impact. At Baptist Global Response, we believe every person can help bring comfort to people impacted by disasters.
You can read about the disaster relief efforts BGR supports or donate directly to help give emergency food, shelter, water, and medical aid to people in need. Still, reacting when disasters arise is one thing. Understanding how they happen in the first place is another. We commonly use three classifications of causes for disasters:. On their own, earthquakes, floods, landslides, and other disasters can be devastatingly destructive.
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