Mesh term Disasters
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Description
Calamities producing great damage, loss of life, and distress. They include results of natural phenomena and man-made phenomena. Normal conditions of existence are disrupted and the level of impact exceeds the capacity of the hazard-affected community.Browse to child terms:
Disaster Planning
Emergencies
Emergency Shelter
Mass Casualty Incidents
Relief Work
Rescue Work
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