Disaster Management Presentation.

1. Disaster Management

2. What is a Flood?
• A flood is natural phenomena caused by rain, heavy
thunderstorms and thawing(dissolve) of snow.
• India is one of the highly flood prone countries in the world.
• Water Resources Management includes Management of these
Disasters.
• When floods happen in an area that people live, the water
carries along objects like houses, bridges, cars, furniture and
even people. It can wipe away farms, trees and many more
heavy items.

5. Flood Management
I. Structural Measures
• Dams & Reservoirs
• Embankment
• Channel Improvement
• River Diversion
• Intern Basin Transfer
• Anti Erosion Works

7. 2. Non Structural Measures
• Flood Forecasting & Warning
• Flood Plan Zoning
• Flood Proofing
• Flood Insurance
• Relief & Rehabilitation

9. How does flooding start and end?
• The shore or land by or surrounding a body of water
erodes and this erosion causes wave currents that result in
a flood.
• Flood could be slow or fast but usually occur over a
matter of days
• Flood disasters have been increased because of the
expansion of settlements and growth in floodplains.

10. Characteristics of a Flood
A number of criteria determine the dangers of a flood.
• Velocity- High velocities of flow create erosive and can
destroy foundations.
• Depth of Water- Floatation, failures on foundation,
vegetation survival etc.
• Rate of Rise- The rate at which water level increases.
• Seasonal- The land during growing season, the effects on
agriculture productions.

11. Nodal Agencies for Disaster Management
• Floods : Ministry of Water Resources, CWC
• Cyclones : Indian Meteorological Department
• Earthquakes : Indian Meteorological Department
• Epidemics : Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• Avian Flu: Ministry of Health, Ministry of
Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Animal
Husbandry

12. New Directions for Disaster
Management in India
• The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
has been set up as the apex body for Disaster Management
in India, with the Prime Minister as its Chairman.
• Disaster Management Authorities will be set up at the
State and District Levels to be headed by the Chief
Ministers and Collectors/Zilla Parishad Chairmen
respectively.
• A National Disaster Mitigation Fund will be administerd
by NDMA. States and districts will administer mitigation
funds.

13. Components for Disaster
Management

14. Preparation for Flood
• Learn about your community's emergency plans, warning
signals, evacuation routes, and locations of emergency
shelters.
• For drains, toilets, and other sewer connections, install
backflow valves or plugs to prevent floodwaters from
entering.
• Plan and practice a flood evacuation route with your family.
Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to be the "family
contact" in case your family is separated during a flood. Make
sure everyone in your family knows the name, address, and
phone number of this contact person.
• Post emergency phone numbers at every phone.

15. Emergency Supplies You Will Need
• You should stock your home with supplies that may be
needed during the emergency period. At a minimum,
these supplies should include:
1. Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day
supply of water
2. A first aid kit and manual and prescription medicines and
special medical needs.
3. A 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food and a non-electric
can opener.
4. Personal hygiene supplies, such as soap, toothpaste, sanitary
napkins, etc.
5. Sleeping bags or extra blankets.
6. A battery-powered radio, flashlights, and extra batteries.

17. If You Are Ordered to Evacuate
You should never ignore an evacuation order. Authorities will
direct you to leave if you are in a low-lying area, or within the
greatest potential path of the rising waters;
• Take only essential items with you.
• If you have time, turn off the gas, electricity, and water.
• Disconnect appliances to prevent electrical shock when
power is restored.
• Follow the designated evacuation routes and expect
heavy traffic.
• Do not attempt to drive or walk across creeks or flooded
roads.

19. Reference
• http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/agri_ma
jorareas_disastermgt_flood.html
• https://onlinegeography.wikispaces.com/file/v
iew/FP%20Zoning.jpg/358462483/561x249/F
P%20Zoning.jpg
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flood

20. Thank You 