Disaster is a natural calamity which may be in the form of
• Drought
• Flood
• Cyclone
• Forest fire
• Landslide
• Earthquake
• Volcanic eruption etc.
India
is one of the most vulnerable developing countries because of the following
reasons:
• Unstable land form
• High density of population
• Poverty
• Illiteracy and
• Lack of adequate infrastructure.
In
India about 60 per cent land mass is prone to earthquake. Over 40 million
hectare is prone to
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DISASTER PREVENTION STRATEGY
Construction
of dams can prevent flood havoc. Identify the rivers and construct dams to
regulate flow
EARLY WARNING SYSTEM
Space
technology plays an important role in efficient mitigation of disaster. Indian
Meteorological
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
At
all levels of civil administration committees are established and
responsibilities and urgently required
• Providing necessary support and assistance to state Governments.
• Coordinating and managing Government policies for disaster
mitigation.
• Ensure adequate preparedness at all levels.
• Coordinating response to a disaster when it strikes.
• Assisting the provisional Governments in coordinating post
disaster relief and rehabilitation.
• Monitor and introduce a culture of building a requisite features
of disaster mitigation in all
In
India all states have been asked to set up Disaster Management Authorities.
Chief Minister
• Community involvement and awareness generation.
• Close interaction with the corporate sector, Non-Governmental
Organisations (NGO) and
• Train
the disaster managers.
Training
the concerned people in facing national disaster is very important part of
disorder
DISASTER MITIGATION
Disaster
mitigation means minimizing the painfulness which occur due to disaster. After
the disaster the
1.
Shelters are completely or partially damaged
2.
Food is not available when required
3.
Drinking water shortage is felt.
4.
Diseases spread.
5.
Communication systems are affected.
To
mitigate the misery of the affected people the following steps are to be taken:
1.
Provide temporary accommodation with water supply, sanitary and electricity
facilities.
2.
Extend manpower, material and financial assistance to repair/build their
houses.
3.
During the expected period of cyclones and floods, store up at least seven day
stock of
4.
Continue to listen to warning bulleting and keep in touch with local officials.
5.
Be ready to evacuate people to places of safety when advised.
6.
Remove damaged and decayed parts of trees to make them resist wind and reduce
the potential
7.
Before cyclone season starts carry out all necessary repairs to the building.
8.
Keep valuables and documents in containers which cannot be damaged by water.
9.
Talk to children and explain about cyclone/floor. Remain calm.
10.
Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea during cyclone warning
period.
11.
Avoid taking shelter near old and damaged building or near trees.
12. Do not touch power
lines.
DISASTER RESCUE AND RELIEF MEASURES
Disaster
rescue and relief means taking steps to face the distress situation after the
disaster has taken
• Rescue the people trapped.
• Rendering first aid to wounded
• Donating blood
• Organizing clearing up so that normalcy returns.
• Locating places where dead bodies can be kept until they are
disposed off.
The
groups should know that victims are demoralized, anxious and depressed. The
volunteers
DISASTER
RESETTLEMENT, REHABILITATION AND
Disaster
resettlement, rehabilitation and reconstruction means taking steps to mitigate
the problems of
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