This presentations talks about various disasters and disaster management plans in case of emergencies.

2. From Natural Disasters to Terrorism
you never know when something
catastrophic will happen to
YOU…

3. Many parts of the Indian state of Maharashtra including large areas of
the metropolis Mumbai were in floods, in which at least 5,000 people
died. It occurred just one month after similar flooding in Gujarat.

4. Drought in India has resulted in tens of millions of deaths
over the course of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

5. Geological Disasters…Such As …
….And
The worst earthquake in India's history flattened hundreds of
towns and villages in Gujarat. More than 20,000 people were
killed, 166,000 injured and 1.1 million homes destroyed.
The recent Earthquake of Magnitude 8.9 has devastated
northern Japan completely.

6. Iceland’s recent volcano eruption caused huge economic losses.
The Volcano erupted spewing smoke and steam, closing a major
roads and forcing hundreds of people to flee rising floodwaters.
All flights in and out of the UK and several other European
countries were suspended as ash from the volcanic eruption in
Iceland moved south.

7. On March 11, 2011, an earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, churning
up a devastating tsunami that swept over cities and farmland in the
northern part of the country and set off warnings as far away the west
coast of the United States and South America.

8. In a school at Dabwali (Haryana) 360 people 35 girls were killed; 139 injured
died. Hundreds more were injured in a seriously in a school at Madurai in a
stampede that followed as terrified crowds fire accident.
tried to escape the flames through the single,
small exit of a huge tent.

9. At least 2,000 people were killed on the night of 2 December in
1984 when a lethal gas leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide
plant in Bhopal.

11. One of the worst nuclear disasters ever, occurred at Chernobyl on
April 26th 1986 and killed 30 people immediately. The high
radiation levels from the power plant affected over 135,000 people
in a 20 mile radius.
The Fukushima Nuclear Reactor went into meltdown after the
tsunami in Japan following the Earthquake on 11 March,2011.

12. Have we learnt any lessons
from such Disasters?

13. Disasters will keep occurring,
we cannot avoid them !
Let’s prepare ourselves
to minimize their impact…

14. Disaster prone Delhi
Delhi suffers from multiple hazards…
Industrial disasters can not be ruled
Floods vulnerability due to out as industrial areas have cropped
over flooding in the Yamuna up in and around residential areas in
and the Najafgarh Drain system several colonies.
Being a Political Capital of
Delhi is in high risk zone- the country, Delhi is always
susceptible to intensity VIII on high alerts for Terrorist
Earthquakes Attacks
Tackling Fire Accidents is a big problem due to High population density,
crowded streets,inadequate water supply, poor electrical services,
unplanned siting of fire stations.

15. Be Proactive
Make Your
Disaster Management Plans
before it strikes.
Preparedness helps in avoiding the
common mistakes which magnify the
extent of disasters.

16. Different types of disasters may require
different precautions
before and during an emergency.
You should know, what disasters strike
where you live and what to do to protect
yourself.

17. Make Your Home/School/Workplace Fire Safe
• Install a smoke alarm.
• Consider installing an automatic fire sprinkler.
• Consider escape ladders.
Store them near the window.
• Plan Escape Routes.
• Practice your escape plan at least twice a year.
• Display all Emergency Numbers near the
telephone.

18. If it occurs…
• Do not panic.
• Run for the Fire Extinguisher.
• Use water to put off fire if it
is NOT caused by a short circuit
or burning oil.
• Use sand to put off fire
caused due to short circuits.
• Call for a fire brigade immediately.
• Use blankets if trapped inside.

19. Prepare your Earthquake Plan
Know What to Do When the Shaking Begins
•DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!
Move only a few steps to a nearby
safe place.
•Stay away from windows.
•If you are in bed, hold on and stay there,
protecting your head with a pillow.
•If you are outdoors, find a clear spot
away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
•If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a
clear place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.

20. When a Storm Approaches...
• Avoid using any electrical appliances.
• Draw blinds and shades over windows.
The shades will prevent glass from shattering into your
home.
If caught outdoors
•Find shelter in a building or car.
Keep car windows closed.
•Go to a low-lying, open place away from trees, poles, or
metal objects.
•Place your hands on your knees with your head between
them. Make yourself the smallest target possible.

21. Preparing for Flood Warnings…
•Prepare your First aid kit and essential medications.
•Turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities
advise you to do so.
•Identify where you could go if told to evacuate.
•Move your furniture and valuables to higher floors of your
home.
•Listen to local radio and TV stations for information and
advice. If told to evacuate, do so, as soon as possible.

22. Whether a disaster is Man-Made or Natural :
•Face it bravely.
•Be calm and patient.
•Help the victims.
•Co-operate with doctors , army-personnel and
police in rescue work.
•Do not spread panic or rumours.
•Donate blood.
•Listen to local radio or TV stations and follow the

23. Disaster Management is a Team Work.
We can Overcome only by working
Together!

24. Coming Together is a beginning,
Keeping together is progress,
Working together is success.
Photstory By :
Vaishali Nigam