Disaster Team. Multidisciplinary, multisectoral group of persons qualified to evaluate a disaster and to bring the necessary relief (Material II - IDNDR, 1992) . 1.00
Seismic Isolation. Systems used to limit the transfer of strong ground motion to a structure (Material II - IDNDR, 1992) . 0.40
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Public Awareness. The process of informing the community as to the nature of the hazard and actions needed to save lives and property prior to and in the event of disaster (Material II - IDNDR, 1992) . 0.40
Acceptable Risk. Degree of human and material loss that is perceived by the community or relevant authorities as tolerable in action to minimize disaster risk (Material II - IDNDR, 1992) . 0.40
Disaster Management. The body of laws and regulations that govern and designate responsibility for disaster management concerning the various phases of disaster (Material II - IDNDR, 1992) . 0.39
Disaster Legislation. Disaster Act . The body of laws and regulations that govern and designate responsibility for disaster management concerning the various phases of disaster (Material II - IDNDR, 1992) . 0.39
Post Disaster Resettlement. Actions necessary for the permanent settlement of persons dislocated or otherwise affected by a disaster to an area different from their place of habitation (Material II - IDNDR, 1992) . 0.39
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Arid Zone. Arid Soil . ARID ZONES . ARID SOILS . An area in which the water resources from ground water and rainfall are insufficient to counterbalance the evaporation (Material II - IDNDR, 1992) . 0.39
Disaster Area Survey Team. Dast 22483 . A group that is deployed in an area after a disaster to ascertain the extent of damage to population and property and to recommend appropriate responses (Material II - IDNDR, 1992) . 0.38
