3. Land movement disasters
Land movement disasters are disasters that occur on land. Some land
movement disasters are earthquakes, avalanches, volcanic eruptions, wildfires,
landslides and many more.
Water Disasters
Water Disasters are disasters that occur in water such as oceans, rivers, lakes,
etc.Some types of water disasters are droughts, tsunamis, tidal waves, floods, and
many more.
Weather Disasters
Weather disasters are disasters that occur with the weather and causes changes
in the weather. Some types of weather disasters are tornadoes, cyclones,
hurricanes, blizzards, lighting, thunderstorms.
8. What is Flood
• A flood is an overflow
of an expanse of
water.
• Flooding may result
from the volume of
water within a body of
water, such as a river
or lake.
• Due to snow melt.
Whole city is flooded
9.
10. Flood Safety
• Don’t go to flooded area by
vehicle.
• Keep a portable radio.
• Emergency cooking
equipment.
• People who live in frequently
flooded areas should store
materials such as sandbags,
plywood, plastic sheeting.
• Wait for rescue operation
13. What is an Earthquake
• An earthquake is a
sudden violent
motion of the earth
• For a short time,
within a very limited
region.
14. Damage to emergency services
• Damage hospitals
• Damage overhead
water tank.
• Disruption of
electricity.
• Damage of bridges
+ Hospital +
Bridge
15. Coping with an earthquake
If you are caught indoors at the time of an earthquake:-
• Keep calm.
• Stay away from
almirah, heavy items
etc.
16. If you are caught indoors at the time of an earthquake:-
• Stay away from
glass windows,
mirror etc.
• Do not rush
towards the doors
or staircase. They
may be broken or
jammed.
17. If you are caught indoors at the time of an earthquake:-
• Get under a table
or a bed so that
you are not hurt
by falling objects.
18. If you are caught outdoors at the time of an earthquake:-
• If open space is
available nearby, go
there.
• Keep away from tall
chimneys, buildings,
balconies and other
projections.
19. If you are caught outdoors at the time of an earthquake:-
• Do not run through
streets; hoardings
or lamps may fall
on you.
20. After the earthquake
• Switch off all
appliances like
the refrigerator,
TV or radio. Turn
off the gas.
21. • Check if you or
anyone else is
hurt. Use first aid
at least on the
cuts and bruises.
22. • Consult architecture
and engineer to
construct special
structure for houses,
bridges, dams, etc
from the effect of
earthquakes.
25. Tsunami
A series of waves generated by an undersea
disturbance.
From the area of disturbance, the waves
travel outward in all directions
Drowning is the most common cause of
death due to a tsunami
26. What to do during a tsunami
Listen to the radio or television for
local information.
Stay away from the area until
authorities say it is safe to return.
Do not go to the shoreline to watch
for a tsunami.
29. Droughts
• Droughts are long period of extremely dry weather when there
is not enough rain for the successful growing of crops or the
replenishment of water supplies.
