Category: Disaster

I am a Plastic and Reconstructive Nurse with the majority of my patients being Breast Cancer victims who have undergone mastectomy and are after Breast Reconstruction. Most of my patients have undergone the procedure successfully and have maintained healthier lives with them following the recommended practices expected of them as a result of their condition(s).…

Natural and manmade disasters can cause substantial challenges in the context of health service delivery. Such events are often associated with particular spiritual considerations due to their strong relation to such concepts as suffering and death. As people reflect on the nature and purpose of their existence, community nurses, as well as other health care…

Natural Disaster Southeast Texas is the territory largely affected by such natural disasters as hurricanes. Due to its geographic peculiarities, the area can be hit by strong hurricanes every year, with increasing severity and frequency depending on the ocean temperature that fluctuates each decade (Ahrens & Henson, 2021). Hurricanes are typical of coastal areas and…

Natural disasters have always been a significant threat to human life and safety due to the uncontrolled and commonly unpreventable features. Despite the scope of dangers and adverse outcomes associated with various natural disasters, earthquakes might be claimed to be the most dangerous to societies and people. Due to high economic costs associated with rescuing…

A flood is a disaster during which usually dry land is submerged underwater, leading to a major issue for agriculture, infrastructure, and public health. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a preparedness plan for such threats is divided into multiple steps that meet a national preparedness goal (Department of Homeland Security 2012). The…

Introduction: Overview of the Hurricane The apocalyptic scenes following the destruction caused by one of the biggest disasters in American history, the 2005 Hurricane Katrina, were a direct reflection of the U.S. governments failure to prepare for and respond to such a natural hazard. The Hurricane came from the coast of Louisiana on August 29,…

Table of Contents Introduction General Overview Infrastructure in the Netherlands Policies and Strategies for Flood Prevention Perspectives Conclusion References Introduction With the current situation of constantly rising sea levels, the Netherlands is at the constant risk of floods, and those calamities were harsh incentives for the countrys development. Its history is full of floods, many…

Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Article The Pitfalls of Disaster Relief Analysis of the Situation Conclusion References Introduction The task of mitigating the risks stemming from natural disasters through aid to the populations is complicated by numerous obstacles that are frequently neglected by international organizations. One of the examples of this phenomenon is…

Table of Contents Introduction Military Strategies and Interference in Civil Actions Civil Reactions and Actions Conclusion Reference Introduction Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating and costliest natural disasters in the whole history of the United States with $108 billion in damages, at least 1,833 people killed, and thousands of citizens left homeless. The…

The Storms in Latin America is a detailed account of various storm disasters in 2020. The report includes vital information from four Latin countries that influence the USAID decision-making process. The report contains various elements of assessment and analysis as described by the UNDAC handbook and OFDA Fog manual. The assessment and analysis of a…