2. What is Disaster Management?
Any Natural or human made calamities that
causes severe damage to the livelihood is
termed as a disaster. We cannot prevent the
occurrence of a natural disaster but we cane
reduce the after effects caused by the
disaster by means of proper management.
In simple words Disaster management is the
way of dealing with human, material and
economic impact of the said disaster.
3. In general, Disasters are of two types:
They are:
1 Natural Disaster – Earthquake,
Floods, Landslide, Volcano eruption,
cyclone
2 Manmade Disaster – Biological, Chemical and
Nuclear disasters
Disaster management is multi layered. It is used to address the people
affected due to the above mentioned any of the
calamity and helps them with good medical care food and housing.
4. Types Of Disasters
Types of disasters are:
Pandemic emergencies – we are well used for this word for
the past two years. This type of disaster is the spread of
contagious disease all over the country and it results in
various health issues. It also results in death of many people.
It indirectly affects the economy very badly
Natural disasters – This includes floods, earthquakes,
Tsunami, hurricane etc... Due to this type of disasters many
peoples would lose their house, job and even family. It also
results in death of many peoples.
Environmental Emergencies – This type of disaster is due
to Industrial accidents. It is mainly due to the use of
hazardous materials. It pollutes the environment.
Complex emergencies- This type of disaster occurs when
the government collapses. It results in war
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5. Types Of Disaster Management
There Are Four Major Steps In Managing A Disaster. It is also called as emergency management.
1 Mitigation – This step involves reducing the impact
of the disaster or eliminating it completely. It helps
to reduce loss of property and lives.
2 Preparedness - As the name suggests one must be prepared to
face the consequence caused by the disaster. This also includes
training and exercise. Hence this process needs more safety and
security measures.The 3D Model will now be placed onto your
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3 Response – This describes the action taken in
response to the results caused by the disaster
therefore more resources are needed for this
process.
4 Recovery – This is the final step of disaster management. It denotes
that all service are fully recovered and normal situation is attained
Hence, we can say that the cycle involves action before during and after any disaster occurs.
7. FACTORS TO CONSIDER FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
They are widely classified into eight categories:
1. Technological – It involves scientific tools or technique to benefit disaster management
2. Social – It represents the society and its members
3. Environmental – all natural and built environment comes under this factor.
4. Legal – It covers Law, rules and regulations for managing a disaster
5. Economical – They are of two types Long term economic planning measures and Financial factors
6. Operational – it is related to skills and operational competencies
7. Institutional – institution for managing a disaster is covered in this factor
8. Political – issues related to political parties are considered in this factor
8. PREVENTION OF DISASTER
PURPOSE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Disaster cannot be fully eradicated but it can be controlled. It is achieved by providing proper
awareness to the public. Prediction and warning system can be used to reduce the impact of the
disaster. It is achieved by providing proper education.
The main purpose of disaster management is to understand the disaster and take necessary rescue
operation. It is also used to provide relief measures such as arranging a rehabilitation program.
Another main aim of disaster management is to control the death rate. It also aims at protecting the
environment and minimizing the losses.
9. ADVANTAGES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT
There are various benefits in managing a disaster. By doing so huge loss can be prevented.
1. In man made case even the disaster can be prevented.
2. It is cost efficient because for recovery we use multiple components
Hence, we can conclude that by proper planning and preparedness any disaster can be faced
without huge losses.
