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Hazard
Disaster Management
Hazard
Disaster ManagementAny potential source of harm or adverse effect on lives, property, or heritage. Hazards can be natural (such as earthquakes, floods, or hurricanes) or human-made (like fires, armed conflict, or vandalism). In risk management for cultural heritage, identifying hazards is the first step toward assessing risks and taking preventive measures to protect sites and collections.
Source: UNDRR, UNESCO
