Probability that a phenomenon, natural or man-made, occurs at a specific time and place. Possibility to which the inhabitants of a specific location are exposed. It is important to indicate that threats could chain to each other, thus raising the probability of a disaster. Regional Disaster Information Center.
Prevention Pays .
A vulnerable society is less capable of absorbing the consequences of natural or man-made disasters, provoked by phenomena or frequent accidents of lesser magnitude, by one of great magnitude, or by the accumulation of phenomena of varied intensity. Vulnerability is also the weakness, incapacity or difficulty to avoid, resist, survive and overcome a disaster. Regional Disaster Information Center. Prevention Pays . Nacional de Prevenci n de Riesgo y Atenci n de Emergencias.