The impacts of natural hazards can be particularly severe for:

The impacts of natural hazards can be particularly severe for vulnerable communities, rural areas, and areas with poor infrastructure.

• Vulnerable communities are those that are at increased risk of being harmed by natural hazards. This can include communities that are located in areas that are prone to natural hazards, such as coastal areas that are at risk of flooding or earthquakes. It can also include communities that are made up of people who are less able to cope with the effects of a natural hazard, such as the elderly, the young, or people with disabilities.
• Rural areas are often more vulnerable to natural hazards than urban areas. This is because rural areas are often located in areas that are more prone to natural hazards, such as mountains or floodplains. They also tend to have less infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, which can be damaged or destroyed by natural hazards.
• Areas with poor infrastructure are also more vulnerable to natural hazards. This is because poor infrastructure can make it difficult to respond to a natural hazard, such as by evacuating people or providing them with food and water.

All of these factors can make vulnerable communities, rural areas, and areas with poor infrastructure more susceptible to the impacts of natural hazards.