1. If you’re driving People may Train volunteers,
or walking when need to inform the public,
an earthquake evacuate during develop and
happens… 99 disasters. 97 practice
emergency plan.
94
Thatched roof Identify safe Establish
and clustered evacuation community level
dwelling are routes and sites disaster
prone to fire 84 preparedness
hazards. 83 units. 89
Unplanned Be prepared in
settlements and advance for
weak structures potential impact
can have severe of earthquakes.
consequences. 74 73
Stop, get our of Priority should Prepare “go” bags If you are
the vehicle and be given to with basic food, outside during
stay away from vulnerable water and an earthquake…
collapsing groups 62 medicines for 70
structures and emergencies. 66
debris. 61
Do not panic, stay Train your family Earthquakes
calm during and and community on happen anytime
after the evacuation and pre- and anywhere
earthquake. 43 identify safe areas. without warning.
45 49
Vulnerable groups Inform people Remain outside
are more affected If you caught on fire safety as aftershocks
due to physical fire. 36 and prevention may happen for
and social measures. 33 several hours.
conditions 38 31
Earthquakes do
Flood water may We need to retrofit not kill, it is weak
appear quite, old structures and building
clam and safe… implement building construction that
23 codes for new kills. 29
constructions 27
Do not run, find a
Assist other safe place and roll
people to remain over while
calm and safe covering your
17 face. 15
Avoid crossing, 4 Our families
feet of water is should be made
enough to sweep aware of
people away. earthquakes and
1 its impacts 10

2. Floods and Landslides
Before the flood comes
Establish elevated stockrooms and plant Refrain from building houses along Remove obstructions from waterways. Conduct hazard, vulnerability and capacity Develop community action plan for
bio-engineering trees along river banks. riverbanks and barren mountain slopes assessments in the community. disaster preparedness and response.
During the flooding season
Regularly monitor water levels and Initiate search / rescue operations, Evacuate to safe areas. Do not use contaminated food and water, Assist in conducting first aid services to
identify safe areas for evacuation. prioritizing the most vulnerable. stay away from electric posts and cables. the injured.
After the floods
Assist in providing relief services to those Manage the burial of dead bodies according Conduct damage and needs assessment in Assist in the post disaster recovery
affected by flooding. to local customs, bury dead livestock away Implement disaster preparedness action coordination with local authorities for efforts.
from water sources, initiate cleaning of the plans and mobilize the community. recovery interventions.
neighborhood.

3. COMMUNITY HEALTH and HYGIENE
Health Risks
Excreta contamination in water sources Eating stale and decayed food. Unsanitary waste management Unhygienic practices
and using contaminated water for practices and polluted
domestic use environment .
Effects on Health
Epidemics of diarrhea, cholera Increase rate of morbidity and mortality caused by lack of proper
and other water and vector sanitation and hygiene practices.
diseases.
Risk Reduction Measures
Proper cleaning of domestic and Managing proper solid waste Maintaining individual sanitation Launching public awareness for
environmental surrounding management after excretion and before meal. personal, domestic and
environmental sanitation in the
community

4. EARTHQUAKES
Earthquake Risks
An Earthquake is a sudden and violent, vertical or Unplanned urbanization Small earthquake shock could The building constructed
horizontal movement of the earth due to various increases earthquake risk. let fall heavy materials and without following the proper
geographical and geomorphologic factors. Houses objects kept on top of building codes are at high
constructed near seas and river beds, and buildings furniture and could bring risk of earthquake.
with tall and fragile foundation construction are at risk severe injury, even death.
Impact of
Earthquakes
Earthquake destroys residential Basic facilities like water supply, People may be physically and
houses and other basic electricity, communications, and mentally affected. Secondary
infrastructures. transport routes can be hazards like landslides and fires
damaged or destroyed. can happen after an earthquake.
Risk Reduction Measures
Emergency equipments such as Ensure that houses are We should inform our family and
Develop and train human Heavy objects inside the house transistor radio, torchlight, constructed strictly in community members about
resources, launch awareness should be clinched properly to candle, match, and first aid kit accordance with the national earthquake risks and what to do
campaigns, develop and practice reduce the potential risk should be reserved in easily building codes. before, during and after an
emergency response plans. accessible places. earthquake.