Which casualty classification refers to individuals who are directly harmed by the disaster?

Which casualty classification refers to individuals who are directly harmed by the disaster?

• A. Refugee
• B. Indirect victim
• C. Displaced person
• D. Direct victim

Answer: (D)

Direct harm from the disaster means the person suffers injuries or death caused by the event itself. These people are direct victims. Those who experience consequences from the disaster without direct physical injury—like emotional distress, loss of income, or housing displacement—are indirect victims. Refugees and displaced persons describe broader forms of impact but aren’t casualty classifications tied to direct injury or death. So the term that specifically identifies individuals harmed directly by the disaster is direct victim.

Direct harm from the disaster means the person suffers injuries or death caused by the event itself. These people are direct victims. Those who experience consequences from the disaster without direct physical injury—like emotional distress, loss of income, or housing displacement—are indirect victims. Refugees and displaced persons describe broader forms of impact but aren’t casualty classifications tied to direct injury or death. So the term that specifically identifies individuals harmed directly by the disaster is direct victim.