Describes the roles and responsibilities of the disaster committee - before, during and after the disaster

1. DISASTER COMMITTEE
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
BARATH KUMAR BABU

2. What is disaster?
Disaster is a sudden, calamitous
and unfortunate event that brings
with it great damage, loss,
destruction, and devastation to
human life as well as property and
also hampers the ongoing
developmental projects in a
particular area being affected by
the disaster.

3. Effects of disaster
• It completely disrupts the normal day to day life.
• Causes a lot of loss in the terms of life and property.
• Leads to a loss of agriculture and animal life as well.
• Disasters hamper developmental projects in an adverse manner.
• Disaster causes destruction to the state of art and infrastructure.
• Normal needs and processes like flood, shelter, health, etc. are
affected and deteriorate depending on the intensity and severity
of the disaster.

4. Disaster Management
Disaster management is the organization and
management of the resources and responsibilities
for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of
emergencies (preparedness, response, mitigation,
and recovery). The aim is to reduce the harmful
effects of all hazards, including disasters.

5. Steps in Disaster
Management
Stage 1: Planning and Preparation – Before Disaster Strikes
1. Assist in maintaining the disaster response ministry and disaster
response plan.
2. Assist in maintaining the necessary communications equipment, maps
and charts.
3. Assist in building relationships with agencies active in disaster response
in the local area: governmental organizations, volunteer organizations active
in disasters, long term recovery organizations, interfaith organizations, etc.
4. Assist in disaster training. This may include identifying training
opportunities, helping to host training sessions, serving as a trainer or
following up after training events, etc.

6. Stage 2: Warning –
Disaster is Imminent
1. Assist in implementation of the Disaster Preparation and
Response Plan.
2. Activate the DRC Team and confirm communications
capabilities.
3. Assist in setting up and staffing the DRC and, if the
disaster is likely to have a severe adverse impact on the
location, assist in setting up and staffing an alternative
location to work from.

7. Stage 3: Emergency Response
– After Disaster Strikes
• Tour damaged areas & support Continuity of
Operations (COOP) by allocating funds for
temporary relocation facilities.
• Direct development of short & long-term recovery
plans, and work with State & Federal agencies to
secure recovery funds.
• Establish Long-term Recovery Committee to
address extended needs for Continuity of Education.

8. Roles & Responsibilities
1. Formulate policy, guideline and identify criteria for disaster management.
2. Study, analyze, conduct the research and develop disaster prevention,
and warning systems.
3. Develop information technology system for disaster prevention, warning
and mitigation.
4. Mobilize people’s participation to engage in disaster prevention and
mitigation.
5. Create awareness and preparedness among the general public.
6. Arrange the training course and drill on disaster prevention and
mitigation, rehabilitation and on providing relief to the victims as stated by
law.

9. Contd..
7. Promote, support and carry out disaster prevention and
mitigation activities, provide assistance to the victims and
rehabilitate devastated areas.
8. Direct and coordinate the relief operation for disaster victims
and rehabilitate the area devastated by large – scale disaster.
9. Coordinate with local and foreign organizations for technical
assistance in disaster prevention, mitigation, rehabilitation and
in relief operation. Perform any other functions as assigned by
the Ministry of Interior or the cabinet.

10. Obstacles
• Lack of Cooperation between Government
Agencies and with NGO
• Lack of Awareness of Local people
• Lack of Modern Equipments and Technique

11. We cannot stop natural disasters but we can arm
ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn't
have to be lost if there was enough disaster
preparedness
–Petra Nemcova