Saving Lives

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• Josh Macabuag (SARAID, World Bank), Saki Yotsui (Ritsumeikan University), Freya Jephcott (Centre for Existential Risk)
• Monday 26 October 2020, 16:00-17:00
• Zoom.

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An intuitive definition of disasters involves mass casualties. The scale of the hazard event is one determinant of loss of life, but many other factors also play a role. This session will explore the value placed on human life in disaster preparedness and response, and how such losses can be reduced by both preparation and post-disaster response. Questions addressed will include:

• What is the role of understanding likely casualties in mitigating or preventing disasters?
• How can we educate at risk populations to minimise the casualties and psychological damage of disasters?
• What measures can be taken in response to a disaster to reduce casualties?
• How should disaster risk reduction efforts balance loss of life with other impacts?

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This talk is part of the Cambridge Disaster Research Network series.

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