2. z Disaster management
Disaster management is the creation of plans through which communities reduce vulnerability to
hazards and cope with disaster. Disaster management does not avert or eliminate the threats. Instead,
in focuses on creating plans to decreases the effects of disaster.
Disaster management as an integrated processes of planning, organizing, coordination and
implementing measures which are necessary for,
1. Prevention of threats of any disaster
2. Reduction of risk of any disaster or it’s consequences
3. Readiness to deal any disaster
4. Promptness in dealing with a disaster
5. Rehabilitation and reconstruction
4. z
1. Mitigation: to minimize the results from a disaster. Examples: building
codes and zoning; vulnerability analyses; public education
2. Preparedness: Planning how to respond. Examples: preparedness plans;
emergency exercises/training; warning systems.
3. Response: Initial actions taken as the event takes place. It involves
efforts to minimize the hazards created by a disaster. Examples:
evacuation; search and rescue; emergency relief.
4. Recovery: Returning the community to normal. Ideally, the affected area
should be put in a condition equal to or better than it was before the
disaster took place. Examples: temporary housing; grants; medical care.
5. z
Why Disaster Management is Important
• Disaster Management is very important to survive
in such occurrence of the event.
• Disaster Management team can help you to take
measure to minimize the impact of any sudden or
unfortunate event that can cause damage.
