Each disaster is unique—its effects not only have to do with the type of natural or man-made phenomenon, but also with the economic, health, and social conditions of the area. However, an important characteristic of all disasters is their centrality Catastrophes are disasters of a great centrality. A total breakdown of everyday functioning takes place in them, with the disappearance of normal social functioning, loss of immediate leaderships, and the insufficiency of the health and emergency systems, in such a way that the survivors do not know where to go to receive help[13, 14]. So, there are common features, and identifying
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them can help improve the management of humanitarian assistance and the use of resources. The following aspects should be taken into account when considering the nature of a disaster
Each disaster is unique—its effects not only have to do with the type of natural or man-made phenomenon, but also with the economic, health, and social conditions of the area. However, an important characteristic of all disasters is their centrality Catastrophes are disasters of a great centrality. A total breakdown of everyday functioning takes place in them, with the disappearance of normal social functioning, loss of immediate leaderships, and the insufficiency of the health and emergency systems, in such a way that the survivors do not know where to go to receive help[13, 14]. So, there are common features, and identifying
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them can help improve the management of humanitarian assistance and the use of resources. The following aspects should be taken into account when considering the nature of a disaster
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