Prepared by:

Sumit yadav

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Disaster management is a systematic plan of action designed for immediate implementation at the time of disasters or emergency situations. It encompasses a wide range of activities such as emergency response, relief & recovery, rehabilitation etc.

WHAT IS DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Natural Disaster &Man-Made Disaster

TYPES OF DISASTERS

A natural disaster is an event with a natural, as opposed to human cause that results in large-scale loss of life or damage to property. It could be related to weather, geology, biology or even factors outside the Earth.

Natural Disaster

Types of Natural Disaster

Effects of Natural Disaster

PHYSICAL DESTRUCTION

EMOTIONAL TOLL

ECONOMIC CONCERNS

Strategies for Natural DisasterEarthquake

Before the Disaster

During the Disaster After the Disaster

• Identify safe places indoor or outdoor

• Ensure all family members know how to respond after an earthquake

• If indoors: Take cover under a piece of heavy furniture or against an inside wall and stay inside

• If outdoors: Move into the open, away from buildings, street lights, & utility wires and remain there until shaking stops

• Be prepared for after shocks

• Help injured or trapped persons and give first aid where appropriate

• Stay out of damaged buildings and return home only when authorities say it is safe

Flood

Before the Disaster

During the Disaster

After the Disaster

• Learn warning signs and community alert systems

• Plan and practice an evacuation route

• Develop an emergency communication plan in case of separation

• If indoors: If told to leave, do so immediately.

• Climb to high ground and stay there

• Avoid walking through any floodwaters

• Don't return home until authorities express express it is safe to do so

• Use extreme caution when entering buildings

• Help neighbors whom may need assistance

Hurricane

Before the Disaster

During the Disaster After the Disaster

• Have disaster supplies kit

• Teach family members when and how to turn off gas and electricity

• Listen to radio for instructions

• Take blankets and sleeping bags to a shelter and leave immediately

• Avoid loose power lines and report them to the power company

• Stay tuned to radio for information

A disaster resulting from human intent, negligence, or error. The results are usually wide scale destruction, and high cost. Oil spills are examples of man-made disasters.

Man-Made Disaster

Man-Made Hazards• Civil Disorder• Terrorism• War

Technological Hazards• Industrial

Hazards• Structural

Collapse• Power Outage

Transportation Hazards• Aviation• Railroad• Roads• Marine

Types Of Man-Made Disasters

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION• Air Pollution

• Water Pollution

• Land Pollution

• Radiation

RIOTS

PHYSICAL DESTRUCTION

LOSS OF LIVES

Effects Of Man-Made Disasters

Stratigies for Disaster Management

Before the Disaster

During the Disaster After the Disaster

• Always have emergency tool kit

• Plan places where your family will meet, both within and outside of your immediate neighborhood.

• Evacuation routes

• Follow the Emergency Alert System (EAS) instructions carefully.

• If you are told to evacuate, keep car windows and vents closed; use re-circulating air do that .

• Stay out of the incident zone if you can.

• Go to the nearest designated public shelter if you have been told to evacuate or you feel it is unsafe to remain in your home

• Change your clothes and shoes; put exposed clothing in a plastic bag; seal it and place it out of the way.

• Seek medical treatment for unusual symptoms, as soon as possible.

In case of Nuclear Power Plant Incident

In case of Hazardous Material Incident Before the Disaster During the Disaster After the Disaster

• Build an Emergency Supply kit, which includes items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered radio, extra flashlights and batteries

• Make a Family Emergency Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes.

• Follow the routes recommended by the authorities--shortcuts may not be safe. Leave at once.

• Go into the pre-selected shelter room. This room should be above ground and have the fewest openings to the outside.

• Act quickly if you have come in to contact with or have been exposed to hazardous chemicals.

• Listen to local radio or television stations for the latest emergency information.