This document discusses disaster management. It defines a disaster as a serious disruption that exceeds a community's ability to cope using its own resources. Man-made disasters involve human intent, negligence, or error. Types of man-made disasters include nuclear, biological, and chemical disasters. The phases of disaster management are preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Preparedness involves evaluating risks and developing communication systems. Response provides immediate assistance. Recovery involves restoring infrastructure and systems. Mitigation aims to lessen future disaster impacts.