Considerations When Doing A Disaster Damage Assessment

By Gregory Fox


An unexpected occurrence that leads to loss and harm is referred to as a tragedy. The method of evaluating the location, form, and the seriousness of damage on individually owned property and community-owned assets is disaster damage assessment. This process is crucial because it shows how severe a disaster is, amount of property destroyed, and if the available indigenous funds are adequate enough to remedy and respond to the loss caused. Below are some points to note in the evaluation.

To begin with, the extent of destruction is assessed. The level of ruin usually is dependent on the form of damage, for instance, the destruction from a locomotive accident is different from a tragedy caused by the fire. An individual should give the number of houses that are involved in the catastrophe, if the destruction is significant, less significant, or if it is beyond recognition.

Another factor is the site of destruction. One is required to show where the tragedy has occurred and made a list of all things destroyed there. This will help in determining the exact number of human lives lost if any, the number of buildings destroyed, and the harm to the environment. Assessment of the site also guides in determining things that need to be repaired and those that require being replaced.

One is also required to make considerations on insurance. This helps you to know if the property destroyed is insurable or not, what insurance company is involved, and what package is offered. One describes if the building has ever been destroyed by other disasters before, what can be insured by the cover, and what will be deducted. It will actually help in the recovery of property.

Another thing to note is the fee involved in damage assessment. Previous data is given about the constructions and persons so as to give their financial worth. Since the whole process involves experts and mechanical equipment, one should be financially prepared. Any legal arrangements that may have been made should be considered too.

Public participation is also considered here. Local people will be included in the procedure when the effect of ruin affects their well-being and medical life. Lessons on how to deal with tragedy and how to prevent a repetition of the incident are offered.

Furthermore, extraction of waste is important. Waste includes remains of trees, ruins of housings, vehicle, and other locomotive remains. In doing this, the general well-being of the people will be maintained and also the surrounding will be kept conducive. This activity also helps the locals to improve their economic status.

Lastly, the emergency protective measures should be put in place. This is before, during, and after the ruin so as to reduce threats to life, health, or additional damage to property. It will involve the implementation of safety measures to prevent another occurrence of tragedy like installation of fire extinguishers and lessons on what to do when faced with a disaster and what to do to avoid a repeat.




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