Urbanization and Emergency Management in Latin and Anglo America

Urbanization and Societal Structures

Defining Key Terms

Neighborhood: Refers to the increase in the population living in urban areas within a country or region.

Latin America: This term is used because the countries grouped within it share a common root in their source languages, primarily Latin-based Spanish and Portuguese.

Anglo America: This term is used because these lands were primarily occupied by English settlers of Germanic origin.

National Emergency Committee

Objectives of the National Emergency Committee

• Public Works
• National Police
• Health
• Finance

Functions of the National Emergency Committee

• Prevent and counter the effects of natural disasters or any other source.
• Create constant and local emergency departments.
• Prepare annual and special budgets.

Types of Settlements

• Rural
• Urban

Consequences of Urbanization

Urban societies, in creating clusters, alter the natural environment and build a cultural space. In this transformation process, site characteristics such as soil, water, air, landscape, and vegetation are used as resources for the construction of the urban landscape.

Human Decisions that Shape the Planet

Inventing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Emergency Situation?

An emergency situation occurs when a population is in a difficult situation due to natural disasters or other crises.

Why is Land Use Important?

Proper land use is crucial to:

• Avoid erosion.
• Decrease soil degradation.
• Increase moisture retention.
• Increase water infiltration into the soil.
• Improve surface water quality.

What is an Emergency System?

An emergency system refers to a state policy implemented during a difficult situation or emergency affecting a population.

Differences Between Latin America and Anglo-Saxon America

Latin America

The population is predominantly young with accelerated growth and strong rural-urban migration. It tends to have a less developed agricultural sector with lower productivity due to limited investment.

Anglo America

It has a population suitable for agriculture and livestock. It experiences increased productivity due to technology and capital investment. The population is generally older with moderate growth.

Types of Government

Government Unit

Power is concentrated in a single, central government.

Federal Government

Power is decentralized and distributed among autonomous states and provinces.

Authoritarian Government

Power is exercised without the consent of the majority of the population.