Hazard
A threatening event in nature such as an earthquake. Hazards are of two types, primary and secondary. A primary hazard disrupts human settlements. A secondary hazard occurs in the aftermath of a primary hazard and contributes to further suffering or loss.
Hazard Mapping
The process of establishing geographically where certain phenomena re likely to pose a threat to human settlements. Hazard maps identify areas that are subject to natural phenomena, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes, and areas that could be threatened by manmade disasters. For example: areas surrounding nuclear power plants, chemical disposal sites, or areas (such as refineries) subject to threat from explosion or fire.
Host Nation
A nation which receives the forces and/or supplies of allied nations and/or NATO organizations to be located on, to operate in, or to transit through its territory. (Joint Pub 1-02)
Housing Modifidaction
The process of altering the design of a structure before it is built to make it more disaster-resistant.
Humanitarian Assistance
Programs conducted to relieve or reduce the results of natural or manmade disasters or other endemic conditions such as human pain, disease, hunger, or privation that might present a serious threat to life or that can result in great damage to or loss of property. Humanitarian assistance provided by U.S. Forces is limited in scope and duration. The assistance provided is designed to supplement or complement the efforts of the host nation civil authorities or agencies that may have the primary responsibility for providing humanitarian assistance. (Joint Pub 1-02)
Humanitarian Demining Operations
Any activity or operation related to humanitarian demining executed in support of an HN approved for support in the U.S. Humanitarian Demining Program.
