Natural disasters occur due to a variety of reasons. This could include the weather or movement of tectonic plates, which can cause a lot of disaster. Canada is the centre of attention to most avalanches or landslides. There are other disasters such as small earthquake or floods. In these conditions, Brampton should not worry! Canada is ranked fifth for the wealthiest country. If by chance, a natural disaster befalls in Brampton, there is no need to be concerned. Below is all the information on Brampton. Refer to the slideshow for each topic. The last two slides are the total number of risks in the area of Brampton. Distance From Mega Volcano: (First Slide)
If you live nearest to the mega volcano, the impacts of the lava and ashes would not be so great. Some individuals would have to evacuate their homes. Gladly, Brampton is a long way away from the mega volcano. The distance is about 1501 to 3000 km away. Citizens of Brampton compared to the citizens of Yellowstone are safer. People in Yellowstone are only 150 km away from the Yellowstone Mega Volcano. Height Of Land: (Second Slide) The increased of altitudes; temperatures drop further. Each degree colder makes life more threatening. The lower you live on the ground, the best it is for you. Brampton is 219.855 m from the lower ground. This is good for Bramptonians because their lives won’t be worth giving up for during the winter times. Climate: (Third Slide) Sulphur Dioxide and ash in our atmosphere block out the sunlight. Temperatures are dropping. The colder you feel now, the worst impacts will arise in the future. Brampton’s average is 10 degrees. The climate risk is in the middle range for us. Population Density: (Fourth Slide) During a natural disaster, the more people that live in your area, the more likely help would be needed. Brampton has a high risk in this situation. There are 289 people living per 250 square km. Level Of Wealth: (Fifth Slide) Prices of food and energy have soared high. This is because of the drop in supplies and buying a large quantity of specific product (panic buying). The wealthier the people in an area, the better chances you have to afford supplies and pay bills. In this case, Mexico is the closest to Canada. We have higher risks of survival in our area. The wealth per person in Mexico is $10, 600 (U.S. dollars). Traffic Data: (Sixth Slide) The amount of traffic in an area indicates how hard it would be to getting emergency help. Luckily, statistics on Brampton show that there are some delays. Other than that, we wouldn’t have to worry much about the traffic. Asthma: (Seventh Slide) People who experience asthma are more likely to be affected by the ash fallout. In Brampton, there is no one experiencing asthma as far as I know and see. Community Spirit: (Eighth Slide) The level of spirit in a community would be really helpful when a natural disaster takes place. In our community, there is a score of four for community spirit. In the case of a natural disaster, we would all be willing to help each other. Emergency Supplies: (Ninth Slide) In each country, the UN army helps distribute food and supplies after a disaster has occurred. In the worst case scenario, due to snow or ice or ash fallout and high fuel prices, you might need to walk to gather the supplies. The closer you are, the better chances you have for survival. Comparing this to Brampton, we are more than 9 km away from an emergency facility. This is not the best scenario for Bramptonians. Conclusion: Overall, Brampton has a score of 25 in terms of risk. This is not as bad compared to those with higher numbers. We are distant from most emergency centres, but can handle most situations. Our society is ready to help each other in the worst conditions!
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