5. DROUGHTS : It has a serious affect
on economy , ecological resources , food
shortage , starvation of millions of people
etc.,
FLOODS : Nearly 1/5th of the global
death count is due to floods
VOLCANIC ERRUPTIONS :
causes changes in composition of air , hot
springs , earth teremer precedes volcanic
erupptions.
9. EFFECTS OF DISASTER:
• 1. It completely disrupts the normal day to
day life
• 2. It negatively influences the emergency
systems
• 3. Normal needs and processes like food,
shelter, health, etc. are affected
10. • DISASTER MANAGEMENT:
• Discipline dealing with and avoiding risks
• Involves preparing, supporting, and rebuilding
society when natural or man made disasters occur
• Continuous process by which all individuals, groups,
and communities manage hazards in an effort to
avoid the impact of disasters
11. • NEED OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT:
•For Early Warning
•To foreseeing future disasters
•To Take prevention methods on reliable
information
•To prohibit Natural disaster occurrence
sources
12. PHASES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT:
PREVENTION MITIGATE
RECOVER PREPARE
RESPOND
13. PREVENTION: Trying to prevent the fore coming
disasters
MITIGATION: An attempt to prevent the hazards
from developing in to disasters
PREPARE: It includes planning , training etc., to
mitigate the effects of natural & man
RESPONSE: It includes the mobilization of
emergency services
RECOVERY: Its aim is to restore the affected area
to its previous state
14. Applications of Information Technology in
Disaster Management:
•Remote Sensing
•Early Warning Systems
•Internet (Victims and missing persons tracking
through the internet)
•National data bases
15. Example:
Using internet
• A Web Service system
Update NEWS and information about
Natural Disasters in SE Asia
Clearing house of available
satellite data for Natural disaster
management
Data Providers Users
Data Upload
Data Download
25th CEO WGISS Plenary, Feb
25-29, 2008, Sanya, China
16. Disaster Planning and Projects:
Livestock
Water quality
Waste management
Financial planning
Mental health
