A disaster is a sudden, catastrophic event that causes significant disruption, damage, and destruction to life, property, and the environment. Disasters can result from natural phenomena, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires, or they can be caused by human activities, including industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, and pandemics. The impacts of a disaster often require emergency response and recovery efforts to protect affected populations, restore essential services, and rehabilitate the environment. Disasters typically overwhelm the local community’s ability to manage the situation effectively, necessitating assistance from governmental and non-governmental organizations. The term emphasizes the scale and severity of the event, along with the urgency for action to address its consequences.
The Fuego Volcano erupted in Guatemala, forcing the evacuation of approximately 900 residents from El Porvenir. Conred, Guatemala's disaster management agency, implemented swift safety measures, including an alert and establishing…