Question

What crucial characteristic distinguishes a disaster from other events, regarding the affected community?

• A. Its ability to be easily managed by local authorities
• B. It always results in positive long-term changes
• C. It leads to minor, easily resolvable issues
• D. Its nature or scale is such that it exceeds the affected community's ability to cope

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Its nature or scale is such that it exceeds the affected community's ability to cope

A crucial characteristic distinguishing a disaster is that its nature or magnitude is such that it is beyond the coping capacity of the community of the affected area.

This means:

• Overwhelmed Resources: The local resources, systems, and capabilities are insufficient to manage the event effectively.

• External Assistance Needed: It necessitates assistance from outside the immediate affected area, often from state, national, or even international levels.