The document outlines Pakistan's history with disasters and its disaster management system. It discusses how Pakistan is prone to both natural and man-made disasters. While Pakistan has established organizations to manage disasters, like the National Disaster Management Authority, its preparedness and response to recent massive floods was inadequate. Improving disaster management infrastructure and ensuring effective coordination between agencies is needed to better protect Pakistani citizens from future disasters.
Disaster management in india challenges and opportunitiesShubham Agrawal
1) India faces significant challenges from natural disasters due to its diverse geography and climate, with large areas prone to earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, and landslides.
2) While India's disaster management policies have shifted to be more proactive, challenges remain around unplanned urbanization and increased extreme weather events due to climate change.
3) Recent major disasters in India include the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, Cyclone Hudhud in 2014, and Cyclone Phailin in 2013, highlighting ongoing vulnerability and impactful events.
Disaster management involves dealing with and avoiding both natural and man-made disasters through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. It aims to reduce vulnerabilities and impacts through organized and sustained actions to analyze and manage hazards and the underlying risks. Key aspects of disaster management include preparedness before a disaster through activities like risk assessment, warning systems, and stockpiling resources; immediate response efforts during an event; and long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction work after an event to support regrowth. Effective disaster management requires coordination and planning across different levels of government, organizations, and communities.
Disaster Management Process with Case StudyAvinash Chavan
This document appears to be a student project on disaster management processes and includes a case study on the Uttarakhand disaster. It contains an index, sections on defining disasters and different types of disasters. It also outlines the key phases of disaster management including prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. For each phase it provides examples of activities and strategies. The case study section focuses on analyzing the 2013 Uttarakhand floods and landslides in India.
This document provides an overview of disaster management. It defines disasters and discusses different types including natural and man-made. It outlines the key phases of disaster management including preparedness, response, rehabilitation and mitigation. It also discusses India's vulnerability to disasters and major disasters that have occurred. Key government agencies and non-profits involved in disaster management are identified. Future directions are discussed such as the need for prevention, community involvement, and investing in preparedness over relief.
This document discusses disaster management, including definitions of disasters, types of disasters, phases of disaster management, principles and key agencies involved. It covers disaster preparedness, response, rehabilitation, mitigation and recovery. Natural disasters commonly faced in India are also highlighted, along with lessons learned around prioritizing preparedness and prevention over post-disaster relief.
This document discusses biological disasters and outlines measures for handling biological agents and planning for biological disasters. It defines a biological disaster as one caused by biological vectors that can cause illness, property damage, economic disruption or environmental damage. Examples include disease outbreaks. Agricultural workers may be exposed through contact with infected animals or waste. Measures for handling biological agents include risk assessment, protective equipment, immunization, and safety procedures. Planning must be done at national, state, district and non-governmental levels and include surveillance, identification of medical facilities, and long-term improvements to laboratories and establishment of toxicology centers.
This ppt describes in short about fundamental definitions of disasters and the ways of mitigation. It also covers the role of veterinarian in such disasters.
This presentation outline defines development as promoting human well-being, dignity, freedom, security and equality for all people. It ensures quality of life through infrastructure, delivery systems, good services and ecology. Disasters lead to deaths, damage property, erode development efforts and defeat development goals by causing catastrophes. The outline discusses the economic and social impacts of disasters and the need for risk management strategies.
Disaster management in india challenges and opportunitiesShubham Agrawal
1) India faces significant challenges from natural disasters due to its diverse geography and climate, with large areas prone to earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, and landslides.
2) While India's disaster management policies have shifted to be more proactive, challenges remain around unplanned urbanization and increased extreme weather events due to climate change.
3) Recent major disasters in India include the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, Cyclone Hudhud in 2014, and Cyclone Phailin in 2013, highlighting ongoing vulnerability and impactful events.
Disaster management involves dealing with and avoiding both natural and man-made disasters through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. It aims to reduce vulnerabilities and impacts through organized and sustained actions to analyze and manage hazards and the underlying risks. Key aspects of disaster management include preparedness before a disaster through activities like risk assessment, warning systems, and stockpiling resources; immediate response efforts during an event; and long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction work after an event to support regrowth. Effective disaster management requires coordination and planning across different levels of government, organizations, and communities.
Disaster Management Process with Case StudyAvinash Chavan
This document appears to be a student project on disaster management processes and includes a case study on the Uttarakhand disaster. It contains an index, sections on defining disasters and different types of disasters. It also outlines the key phases of disaster management including prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. For each phase it provides examples of activities and strategies. The case study section focuses on analyzing the 2013 Uttarakhand floods and landslides in India.
This document provides an overview of disaster management. It defines disasters and discusses different types including natural and man-made. It outlines the key phases of disaster management including preparedness, response, rehabilitation and mitigation. It also discusses India's vulnerability to disasters and major disasters that have occurred. Key government agencies and non-profits involved in disaster management are identified. Future directions are discussed such as the need for prevention, community involvement, and investing in preparedness over relief.
This document discusses disaster management, including definitions of disasters, types of disasters, phases of disaster management, principles and key agencies involved. It covers disaster preparedness, response, rehabilitation, mitigation and recovery. Natural disasters commonly faced in India are also highlighted, along with lessons learned around prioritizing preparedness and prevention over post-disaster relief.
This document discusses biological disasters and outlines measures for handling biological agents and planning for biological disasters. It defines a biological disaster as one caused by biological vectors that can cause illness, property damage, economic disruption or environmental damage. Examples include disease outbreaks. Agricultural workers may be exposed through contact with infected animals or waste. Measures for handling biological agents include risk assessment, protective equipment, immunization, and safety procedures. Planning must be done at national, state, district and non-governmental levels and include surveillance, identification of medical facilities, and long-term improvements to laboratories and establishment of toxicology centers.
This ppt describes in short about fundamental definitions of disasters and the ways of mitigation. It also covers the role of veterinarian in such disasters.
This presentation outline defines development as promoting human well-being, dignity, freedom, security and equality for all people. It ensures quality of life through infrastructure, delivery systems, good services and ecology. Disasters lead to deaths, damage property, erode development efforts and defeat development goals by causing catastrophes. The outline discusses the economic and social impacts of disasters and the need for risk management strategies.
Disaster management for developing countriesSumil Ashraf
This presentation discusses disaster management for developing countries. It outlines the topics that will be covered, including the definition of disaster management, and the phases of disaster management - preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Specific examples are provided for each phase. The presentation focuses on disaster management in Bangladesh, noting that it is one of the most disaster-prone countries and has undertaken plans and programs to reduce impacts through management. The conclusion emphasizes that developing countries suffer greatly from disasters and developed countries should help improve their management.
Disaster Management Empirical Study of 2009 Jeddah Floodnabaz4u
This document summarizes a study about disaster management during the 2009 floods in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which killed over 100 people. The study finds that due to a lack of disaster management policies, unplanned urban development, inadequate precautions and preparations, corruption, and poor organizational behavior, the effects of the flood were worse than expected. The study concludes that the Saudi government needs clearer policies and better technology to deal with natural disasters effectively.
India faces numerous natural disasters that have caused much loss of life and damage throughout history. The document outlines India's vulnerabilities to disasters like earthquakes, droughts, floods, and cyclones. It discusses the country's past disaster management approaches and outlines the new disaster management framework established by the National Disaster Management Authority. This includes setting up state and district disaster management authorities, national funds for mitigation and response, and training response forces. Moving forward, the document emphasizes investing in preparedness, building community resilience, and learning from best practices to strengthen disaster management in India.
1) Disaster management is defined as the systematic process of reducing or avoiding potential loss from hazards, providing assistance to victims of disasters, and achieving rapid recovery. It involves disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
2) In Nepal, the health sector disaster management program enhances emergency preparedness, response, and outbreak management through contingency planning, training, and multi-sectoral coordination. Key activities in the past year included district planning, rapid response training, and workshops on lessons learned from earthquakes.
3) Issues addressed included preparing more hospital emergency plans, retrofitting hospitals, and establishing isolation wards. Recommendations were to stockpile essential supplies, update preparedness plans, and
The document outlines Odisha's state disaster management policy, which aims to minimize losses from natural and man-made disasters through prevention, mitigation and preparedness measures. It discusses Odisha's vulnerability to floods, cyclones and other hazards. The policy focuses on integrating disaster management into development planning, capacity building, risk assessment and community participation across preparedness, response and recovery phases. Key activities are outlined for each phase to effectively coordinate response and relief and support rehabilitation.
“The only possible benefit of NOT planning is that disasters will come as a complete surprise and will, therefore, not be preceded by long periods of paranoia and depression!”
Evidence shows that the distinguish variables (independent, mediator and dependent) will identified the framework in Malaysian perspective how the best approaches collaboration and approaches for the agencies to response.
This document is a project report on disaster management and a case study submitted by Akash Rana for his M.Com degree. It includes an introduction to disasters, types of disasters, disaster management phases, and a case study on the Uttarakhand disaster. The document contains acknowledgements, a declaration, table of contents, and references disaster management concepts and strategies. It provides information on an academic project analyzing disaster management approaches and a specific case.
International strategies for disaster reduction tam 2014-04Vijay Kumar
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) aims to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks by preventing or limiting the adverse impacts of hazards through sustainable development. It consists of ways and means to avoid losses from natural hazards. The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) pursues cooperation and commitments from policymakers to build disaster-resilient communities and reduce human and economic losses from natural disasters.
The document provides an introduction to disaster management. It discusses key concepts like hazard, vulnerability, risk, and disaster management cycle. It notes that while disasters have always occurred, their frequency and impact have increased dramatically in recent decades. The document outlines some of the deadliest global disasters from 1992-2001 and major disasters that have impacted India since 1970. It emphasizes that a disaster occurs when a hazard impacts a vulnerable population, exceeding their ability to cope. Understanding hazards, vulnerability, capacity, and their interaction is important for disaster management.
This document provides information about a project submitted by Lenin Jeyakumar, a student at Vivek College of Commerce in Mumbai, India. The project is about disaster management and was submitted in 2015-2016 for a Master's in Commerce program. It includes a title page, certificate from the project guide, a declaration by the student, acknowledgements, an index of topics, and the beginning of the first chapter which provides an introduction to strategic management and disaster management.
Ministry Responsible
Atomic Energy Regulatory
Board
- Nature and magnitude of the disaster
- Financial capability of the State Government
- Recommendations of the High Powered Committee on Disaster Management
The document discusses disaster management from a development perspective in India. It notes that past Five Year Plans did not adequately consider disaster mitigation and focused primarily on relief efforts. Major disasters can significantly set back economic and development progress. The document outlines India's vulnerabilities to different natural disasters. While efforts have been made, more needs to be done to mitigate the impacts of disasters and incorporate prevention/mitigation strategies into development planning given the frequent disasters and losses faced. The global and Indian experience with recent major
This document provides an overview of disaster management. It defines disasters and emergencies, and classifies disasters into natural and man-made types. The key aspects of disaster management are described as response, preparedness, and mitigation. Response measures include search and rescue, evacuation, and relief efforts. Preparedness involves long-term planning to strengthen capacity to manage disasters. Mitigation aims to lessen disaster impacts through measures like improved infrastructure and land use planning. Effective disaster management requires coordination across communication, health, security and other sectors at the local, national, and international levels.
The role of government in a disaster managementSunny Chauhan
What is Disaster?,What is disaster management ?,Components of Disaster Management, Principles of Disaster Management,Role of Government,CAPABILITIES & STRENGTH OF NDRF,ROLE OF NDRF,
Disaster Management in India Past, Present and FutureJauwadSyed
India is highly vulnerable to various natural disasters such as earthquakes, droughts, floods, and cyclones due to its geographic features. Several famines and droughts have occurred throughout India's history that have caused massive loss of life. In recent decades, India has established agencies and authorities at the national, state, and local levels to better coordinate disaster management efforts. However, challenges remain such as strengthening early warning systems, making critical infrastructure more disaster resilient, and increasing preparedness through training and simulations. Going forward, India aims to develop comprehensive disaster management plans, bolster response forces, and encourage community participation in mitigation and preparedness activities.
Disaster is also sometimes described as a “catastrophic situation in which the normal pattern of life or eco-system has been disrupted and extraordinary emergency interventions are required to save and preserve lives and or the environment”.
A Presentation on "NGO's Role in Disaster Management" Presented by Mr. Deepak...CDRN
A Presentation on "NGO's Role in Disaster Management" Presented by Mr. Deepak Bharti, Secretary - Samajik Shaikshanik Vikas Kendra (SSVK ) at Workshop on Preparedness & Response for Emergencies and Times of Natural Disaster, Patna, Bihar - India, Organised By :-Corporate Disaster Resource Network, For Report please go to :-http://www.cdrn.org.in"
The organisation and management of the resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies. The aim is to reduce the harmful effects of all hazards.
. As part of the Kerala State Disaster Management Policy, it is envisaged to deal with disasters in a multi-hazard perspective with interagency cross-sectoral cooperation. It aim to identify the hazards, vulnerability and the possible risks in a proactive manner and prepare the communities, administration, the government and all other stakeholders against the consequences of disasters and equip them with emergency resources as well as mechanism for implementing these plans. The present project study would help in focusing on the hazard risk scenario of the coastal belt of the Kerala State and would make recommendations / suggestions for reducing these risks. It will also emphasize on role of local communities in identification and prevention / control of disaster incidences as well as impacts in these areas.
Outlining my disaster planning internship during the summer and fall of 2008, this poster was part of the Grad Student Poster Session at the 2009 SAA conference.
Disaster management for developing countriesSumil Ashraf
This presentation discusses disaster management for developing countries. It outlines the topics that will be covered, including the definition of disaster management, and the phases of disaster management - preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Specific examples are provided for each phase. The presentation focuses on disaster management in Bangladesh, noting that it is one of the most disaster-prone countries and has undertaken plans and programs to reduce impacts through management. The conclusion emphasizes that developing countries suffer greatly from disasters and developed countries should help improve their management.
Disaster Management Empirical Study of 2009 Jeddah Floodnabaz4u
This document summarizes a study about disaster management during the 2009 floods in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which killed over 100 people. The study finds that due to a lack of disaster management policies, unplanned urban development, inadequate precautions and preparations, corruption, and poor organizational behavior, the effects of the flood were worse than expected. The study concludes that the Saudi government needs clearer policies and better technology to deal with natural disasters effectively.
India faces numerous natural disasters that have caused much loss of life and damage throughout history. The document outlines India's vulnerabilities to disasters like earthquakes, droughts, floods, and cyclones. It discusses the country's past disaster management approaches and outlines the new disaster management framework established by the National Disaster Management Authority. This includes setting up state and district disaster management authorities, national funds for mitigation and response, and training response forces. Moving forward, the document emphasizes investing in preparedness, building community resilience, and learning from best practices to strengthen disaster management in India.
1) Disaster management is defined as the systematic process of reducing or avoiding potential loss from hazards, providing assistance to victims of disasters, and achieving rapid recovery. It involves disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
2) In Nepal, the health sector disaster management program enhances emergency preparedness, response, and outbreak management through contingency planning, training, and multi-sectoral coordination. Key activities in the past year included district planning, rapid response training, and workshops on lessons learned from earthquakes.
3) Issues addressed included preparing more hospital emergency plans, retrofitting hospitals, and establishing isolation wards. Recommendations were to stockpile essential supplies, update preparedness plans, and
The document outlines Odisha's state disaster management policy, which aims to minimize losses from natural and man-made disasters through prevention, mitigation and preparedness measures. It discusses Odisha's vulnerability to floods, cyclones and other hazards. The policy focuses on integrating disaster management into development planning, capacity building, risk assessment and community participation across preparedness, response and recovery phases. Key activities are outlined for each phase to effectively coordinate response and relief and support rehabilitation.
“The only possible benefit of NOT planning is that disasters will come as a complete surprise and will, therefore, not be preceded by long periods of paranoia and depression!”
Evidence shows that the distinguish variables (independent, mediator and dependent) will identified the framework in Malaysian perspective how the best approaches collaboration and approaches for the agencies to response.
This document is a project report on disaster management and a case study submitted by Akash Rana for his M.Com degree. It includes an introduction to disasters, types of disasters, disaster management phases, and a case study on the Uttarakhand disaster. The document contains acknowledgements, a declaration, table of contents, and references disaster management concepts and strategies. It provides information on an academic project analyzing disaster management approaches and a specific case.
International strategies for disaster reduction tam 2014-04Vijay Kumar
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) aims to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks by preventing or limiting the adverse impacts of hazards through sustainable development. It consists of ways and means to avoid losses from natural hazards. The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) pursues cooperation and commitments from policymakers to build disaster-resilient communities and reduce human and economic losses from natural disasters.
The document provides an introduction to disaster management. It discusses key concepts like hazard, vulnerability, risk, and disaster management cycle. It notes that while disasters have always occurred, their frequency and impact have increased dramatically in recent decades. The document outlines some of the deadliest global disasters from 1992-2001 and major disasters that have impacted India since 1970. It emphasizes that a disaster occurs when a hazard impacts a vulnerable population, exceeding their ability to cope. Understanding hazards, vulnerability, capacity, and their interaction is important for disaster management.
This document provides information about a project submitted by Lenin Jeyakumar, a student at Vivek College of Commerce in Mumbai, India. The project is about disaster management and was submitted in 2015-2016 for a Master's in Commerce program. It includes a title page, certificate from the project guide, a declaration by the student, acknowledgements, an index of topics, and the beginning of the first chapter which provides an introduction to strategic management and disaster management.
Ministry Responsible
Atomic Energy Regulatory
Board
- Nature and magnitude of the disaster
- Financial capability of the State Government
- Recommendations of the High Powered Committee on Disaster Management
The document discusses disaster management from a development perspective in India. It notes that past Five Year Plans did not adequately consider disaster mitigation and focused primarily on relief efforts. Major disasters can significantly set back economic and development progress. The document outlines India's vulnerabilities to different natural disasters. While efforts have been made, more needs to be done to mitigate the impacts of disasters and incorporate prevention/mitigation strategies into development planning given the frequent disasters and losses faced. The global and Indian experience with recent major
This document provides an overview of disaster management. It defines disasters and emergencies, and classifies disasters into natural and man-made types. The key aspects of disaster management are described as response, preparedness, and mitigation. Response measures include search and rescue, evacuation, and relief efforts. Preparedness involves long-term planning to strengthen capacity to manage disasters. Mitigation aims to lessen disaster impacts through measures like improved infrastructure and land use planning. Effective disaster management requires coordination across communication, health, security and other sectors at the local, national, and international levels.
The role of government in a disaster managementSunny Chauhan
What is Disaster?,What is disaster management ?,Components of Disaster Management, Principles of Disaster Management,Role of Government,CAPABILITIES & STRENGTH OF NDRF,ROLE OF NDRF,
Disaster Management in India Past, Present and FutureJauwadSyed
India is highly vulnerable to various natural disasters such as earthquakes, droughts, floods, and cyclones due to its geographic features. Several famines and droughts have occurred throughout India's history that have caused massive loss of life. In recent decades, India has established agencies and authorities at the national, state, and local levels to better coordinate disaster management efforts. However, challenges remain such as strengthening early warning systems, making critical infrastructure more disaster resilient, and increasing preparedness through training and simulations. Going forward, India aims to develop comprehensive disaster management plans, bolster response forces, and encourage community participation in mitigation and preparedness activities.
Disaster is also sometimes described as a “catastrophic situation in which the normal pattern of life or eco-system has been disrupted and extraordinary emergency interventions are required to save and preserve lives and or the environment”.
A Presentation on "NGO's Role in Disaster Management" Presented by Mr. Deepak...CDRN
A Presentation on "NGO's Role in Disaster Management" Presented by Mr. Deepak Bharti, Secretary - Samajik Shaikshanik Vikas Kendra (SSVK ) at Workshop on Preparedness & Response for Emergencies and Times of Natural Disaster, Patna, Bihar - India, Organised By :-Corporate Disaster Resource Network, For Report please go to :-http://www.cdrn.org.in"
The organisation and management of the resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies. The aim is to reduce the harmful effects of all hazards.
. As part of the Kerala State Disaster Management Policy, it is envisaged to deal with disasters in a multi-hazard perspective with interagency cross-sectoral cooperation. It aim to identify the hazards, vulnerability and the possible risks in a proactive manner and prepare the communities, administration, the government and all other stakeholders against the consequences of disasters and equip them with emergency resources as well as mechanism for implementing these plans. The present project study would help in focusing on the hazard risk scenario of the coastal belt of the Kerala State and would make recommendations / suggestions for reducing these risks. It will also emphasize on role of local communities in identification and prevention / control of disaster incidences as well as impacts in these areas.
Outlining my disaster planning internship during the summer and fall of 2008, this poster was part of the Grad Student Poster Session at the 2009 SAA conference.
The slide includes 1.Introduction to Disaster, 2.Disaster Impact and Response, 3.Relief Phase of Disaster, 4.Disaster Mitigation, 5.Disaster Preparedness 6.Personal Protection in different types of Disaster, 7.Man-made Disasters, 8. Policies concerned with disaster management 9.Worst Disasters in India 10. Organizations concerned with disaster management.
A total of 130+ slides will give a detailed idea of the disaster and its management.
The document discusses the Chernobyl disaster, the worst man-made disaster in history. On April 26, 1986, a explosion occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The explosion was caused by operator error during a safety test which allowed the reactor power to rapidly increase out of control. This caused a fire and the nuclear reactor core was exposed, releasing massive amounts of radiation. Nearby cities had to be evacuated and large areas became uninhabitable for decades due to high radiation levels. The disaster directly caused dozens of deaths and long term effects included many cases of thyroid cancer and other illnesses. Even today, the area around the plant is highly contaminated and will likely remain uninhabitable for over
Volcanoes and earthquakes education powerpointShubham Saha
This power point is intended to educate you about volcanoes and earthquakes as it is very easy to understand and very descriptive. This can help you in school projects, work purposes or even just for your knowledge. Enjoy....
Traffic Congestion PowerPoint Presentation with ImagesRoad Safety
Traffic Congestion PowerPoint Presentation with photos, how to reduce traffic congestion, costs of traffic congestion, road accidents and traffic congestion, loss of time due to congestion, pollution, health , diseases, photos, images
Disaster Management can be defined as the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters
Floods are an annual occurrence in Pakistan due to its topography and climate. The 2010 floods were particularly devastating, affecting over 15 million people, damaging or destroying over 800,000 homes, and killing over 1,400 people. Poor disaster management by the government exacerbated the damages, as systems for early warning, risk assessment, and mitigation were not adequately developed or implemented by the National Disaster Management Authority. Without proper rehabilitation and improved disaster management systems, Pakistan will continue to suffer from the direct and indirect impacts of flooding.
This document provides an overview of disaster management. It defines disaster management as dealing with both natural and man-made disasters through preparedness, response, recovery and rebuilding after disasters occur. It outlines the different types of disasters, phases of disaster management, principles of management, and roles of various government and non-government agencies. Future directions for disaster management in India include establishing authorities at national, state and district levels, strengthening early warning systems, and increasing preparedness, community participation and training.
Disaster management involves dealing with and avoiding both natural and human-made disasters through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. It aims to reduce vulnerability and impact through organized and timely actions. Key aspects of disaster management include establishing early warning systems, emergency response plans, and rebuilding infrastructure post-disaster. Recent policy changes in India have aimed to strengthen coordination across agencies and levels of government to better prepare for and respond to disasters.
This document defines disaster management and outlines its key aspects. Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and rebuilding after natural or man-made disasters. It discusses different types of disasters, phases of disaster management including preparedness, response, rehabilitation and mitigation, and principles such as using existing resources and individual responsibility. The roles of government agencies, non-profits, and international organizations in disaster relief are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of disaster management. It defines disaster management as dealing with and avoiding both natural and man-made disasters through preparedness, rebuilding after disasters occur, and supporting society. The document outlines the types, characteristics, phases and principles of disaster management. It also discusses disaster impact, recovery, and future directions for improving disaster management in India.
This document provides an overview of disaster management. It defines disaster management as dealing with and avoiding both natural and man-made disasters through preparedness, rebuilding after disasters occur, and supporting society. The document outlines the types, characteristics, phases and principles of disaster management. It also discusses disaster impact, recovery, and future directions for improving disaster management in India.
This document provides an overview of disaster management. It defines disaster management as dealing with and avoiding both natural and man-made disasters through preparedness, rebuilding after disasters occur, and supporting society. The document outlines the types, characteristics, phases and principles of disaster management. It also discusses disaster impact, recovery, and future directions, including the roles of various government agencies and NGOs in India.
DRR_Recurring response difficulties in pakistanJaved Iqbal
The document discusses challenges faced by organizations responding to disasters in Pakistan. It outlines several key challenges, including a lack of coordination between disaster management organizations at national, provincial, and local levels. Planning and risk assessment activities are conducted by different agencies but are not effectively coordinated. There is also a need to strengthen disaster risk reduction efforts at the local community level and to better integrate disaster management into overall development planning. Capacity building for stakeholders involved in disaster management, including training and education, requires strengthening as well.
Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and helping communities recover from both natural and man-made disasters. It includes developing early warning systems, emergency response plans, and strategies for rebuilding infrastructure and supporting people after a disaster occurs. The document outlines different types of disasters, phases of disaster management from preparedness to recovery, and principles and approaches used in India, including establishing agencies at the national, state, and local levels to coordinate response efforts.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT- A presentation about some disasters and the ways of disaster mangement. It gives and idea abou what a disaster is, its types, causes and about the strategies of disaster management. facts about the national and international agencies involved in disaster management ae included.
The document summarizes the key aspects of emergency and disaster management in the Philippines according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) 2011–2028. It discusses the NDRRMP's objectives to strengthen disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The plan is implemented by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and coordinates efforts at national and local levels. It also identifies priority projects, resources, and partners to achieve its goals of building disaster-resilient communities nationwide.
This document provides an overview of disaster management. It defines disasters and discusses types of natural and man-made disasters. It describes the phases of disaster management including preparedness, impact, response, rehabilitation and mitigation. Key principles of disaster management are outlined. India's vulnerability to various disasters is highlighted and major past disasters in India are listed. The roles of various agencies involved in disaster management are also summarized.
The document discusses Bangladesh's early warning system for cyclones and analyzes whether the country has normalized the crisis of recurring natural disasters through improved preparedness. It reviews Bangladesh's progress in developing its early warning capabilities over the past 50 years which has significantly reduced cyclone deaths, but questions whether more can still be done to help vulnerable coastal communities given thousands still remain at risk. Interviews with disaster management officials explore how well Bangladesh's system incorporates risk knowledge, monitoring, warning dissemination, and response capabilities based on the UNISDR early warning framework.
1. The village disaster management plan outlines how the village will prepare for and respond to disasters by assessing hazards, vulnerabilities, and capacities.
2. It establishes response teams and assigns them roles in warning people, evacuating, providing first aid, sanitation, shelter management, relief, and damage assessment.
3. The plan also includes mitigation and preparedness measures like identifying evacuation routes and conducting drills, as well as utilizing existing financial mechanisms for disaster management and community resilience.
The document discusses disaster management and planning. It defines disasters as crisis situations that exceed recovery capabilities. Disasters are classified as natural (earthquakes, floods) or man-made (war, accidents). Disaster management includes developing recovery plans and implementing them when disasters occur. Good disaster planning involves anticipating types of disasters, developing prevention, preparation, response and recovery measures, and drawing on community and expert wisdom. It is a collective responsibility requiring government, community and private sector cooperation.
This document discusses the 2013 Uttarakhand floods in India as a case study of disaster management. Heavy rainfall caused the Alaknanda River to swell and breach its embankments, flooding the town of Srinagar starting around midnight. While the local Sashastra Seema Bal paramilitary camp was evacuated in time, saving many lives, the district administration was not informed and so residents of Srinagar like Manav Bisht were not warned and were caught off guard when the floods entered homes around 1:30am. The floods largely destroyed the town over the course of a few hours, demonstrating shortcomings in early warning systems.
A bouncing-forward-philippines-amid-disasters.final (4)Yobi Jacobe
Sandy Montano is a disaster preparedness advocate who survived being trapped for three days during the 1990 Baguio earthquake. She now empowers communities through disaster preparedness training and sustainable livelihood programs. The Philippines experiences frequent natural disasters like earthquakes, typhoons, and floods that have caused extensive damage and loss of life. Over 60% of the country is exposed to hazards and 74% of the population is vulnerable to their impacts. The government is working to improve disaster preparedness through early warning systems, evacuation planning, and training locals on home security. Resilience efforts focus on temporary housing, livelihood support, and mental health services to aid recovery after disasters. Increased preparedness and resilience are needed to transform the
1. The document discusses various types of natural disasters including floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, wildfires, tsunamis, and drought.
2. It provides descriptions of each type of disaster, explaining what causes them and how they can damage infrastructure and threaten human lives.
3. The document aims to educate about natural disasters by defining and explaining the various phenomena that can occur naturally in the world and have catastrophic impacts.
Trueblood, elton the predicament of modern manHaseeb Hassan
The document discusses the predicament of modern man and the need for religious and spiritual foundations for civilization. It explores how the fall of Rome in 410 AD revealed the inadequacies of the civilization that people had come to depend on, forcing them to question the foundations of their entire society. Similarly, the author argues that the problems facing modern civilization run deeper than surface political and economic issues, and that religious and spiritual changes are needed to reconstruct civilization on more solid foundations. The emerging philosophy discussed in the book seeks to address the problems at the core of civilization rather than just the surface level issues.
The document discusses the major social and economic problems facing Pakistan. Some key social issues include a poor law and order situation due to terrorism, high levels of poverty, illiteracy, corruption, unemployment, and child labor. Major economic problems include power crises, declining foreign investment and industries, high inflation, falling exports, and issues stemming from the war on terrorism. The document argues that addressing these interconnected social and economic issues is important for Pakistan's development.
The muslim world and its problem in 21st centuryvhjgvhjHaseeb Hassan
The document discusses several problems facing the Muslim world in the 21st century, including:
1. Weak defense capabilities due to low education levels and lack of science/technology development, leaving Muslim countries dependent on the West for defense.
2. Low education spending and poor economic outcomes like per capita income and GDP share, despite natural resource wealth, due to over-reliance on foreign loans and debt.
3. Lack of unity within the Muslim world, divided along national lines instead of recognizing their shared religious identity, weakening their global influence and power.
4. External threats like the growing influence of Western culture and globalization that spread non-Islamic social and economic systems throughout Muslim lands
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1. Outline
1. Introduction
2. Disaster; definition and types
3. Disaster management
4. Phases of disaster management;
a. Mitigation
b. Preparedness
c. Response
d. Recovery
5. History of disasters in Pakistan
6. Disaster in the wake of recent floods
7. Structure of disaster management in Pakistan
8. Role of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
9. Abysmal state of disaster preparedness and management in Pakistan
10. Impacts of weak disaster management
i) Food crisis
ii) Health hazards
iii) Ravaged infrastructure
iv) Unemployment and economic loss
v) Militancy and crime
vi) Political upset
11. An organized disaster management is the need of the hour.
12. Measures to improve disaster management in Pakistan
13. Conclusion
Pakistan is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. Generally divided into natural and man-made, all disasters are managed by a
systematic process of disaster management that aims at minimising the damage and restoration of people to their normal state. Pakistan is well
familiar with disasters which have caused a heavy toll in terms of men and material.
However, due to its inadequate preparedness to manage disasters, it has failed to effectively cope with them. Though, after earthquake-2005, a
systematic effort was geared up to develop a viable structure of disaster management evolving into establishment of NDMA, it has yet to achieve
the required standards. The heavy floods of 2010 exposed its unpreparedness and frail management resulting in unprecedented proportion of losses
and damages. Since, the magnitude of implications is too heavy to bear; the efficient disaster management comes, on the priority, second to none
of other needs. Therefore, it is necessary to formulate an organised disaster management system to cope with disasters that may break out in
future.
Disaster is defined as "a catastrophic event that brings about great damage, destruction and devastation to life and property." The damage caused
by disasters varies depending upon geographical location, climate severity and above all, the types of disasters. Disasters have been classified into
two categories - natural disasters and man-made disasters. Cyclones, tsunami, floods, droughts, earthquakes and volcanoes are a few examples of
natural disasters; and wars and nuclear accidents fall in the category of the man-made disasters. All these calamities and catastrophes incur heavy
toll on man and his habitat. However, the disasters can be mitigated and losses can be minimised with efficient preparedness and management.
Disaster management is the mechanism of coordinating and utilising available resources to deal emergencies effectively, thereby saving lives,
avoiding injuries and minimising losses. This also deals with strategic and organisational management processes used to protect vital assets from
hazard risks in such emergencies.
As mentioned earlier, disaster management is a systematic process, consisting ostensibly of four main phases: response, recovery, relief and
rehabilitation. However, it remains incomplete without mitigation and preparedness, which are basically pre-disaster management phases. All these
phases are crucially important in managing disasters.
Mitigation, the very first phase of disaster management, is a sustained action that reduces both short-term and long-term risks to people and
property from the hazards and their effects. It involves activities like scientific hazard analysis, vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, avoiding
construction in high risk zones, launching awareness campaigns, training and capacity building of responders and managers, etc. Mitigation,
therefore, is a persistence effort to lessen the impact that disasters may incur.
Preparedness, the second phase of disaster management, is defined by Global Development Research Center as "a set of steps that enhance the
ability of communities and government to respond to a disaster." The steps included in this phase are the maintenance of resource inventory,
stockpiling, logistic planning, evacuation planning, communication planning, and needs assessment. The key to effective disaster management is
readiness to provide a rapid emergency response. It entails everyone to be prepared to respond to extreme situations.
Response, the next phase of disaster management, includes the action of responding to an emergency. It aims to provide immediate emergency
support to a community to maintain health, safety and morale until a permanent solution can be put in place. The steps involved in response phase
are situation analysis, crisis maps, information communication, evacuation and shelters, dispatching of resources and early damage assessment.
Besides, trained and equipped personnel are required to deal with an emerging crisis.
Recovery, finally, is the process of returning to normal. Recovery phase may be short-term as well as long-term, and it begins after the disaster
commences. Reco-very phase is overlapped by reconstruction, rehabilitation; spatial planning, infrastructure building, housing, livelihood, social
security, transport, clean drinking water, communication and agriculture.
Previously, Pakistan has fallen victim to disasters many a time. The earthquake-2005, Hunza landslides and Floods 2010 are some of the incidents.
The available data suggests that Pakistan suffered heavily at the hands of these disasters owing to the lack of efficient disaster management.
Recently, the spate of floods that began late in July of 2010 dealt a serious blow to Pakistan. The floods with such a magnitude had never been
witnessed in the history of Pakistan. Torrential monsoon rains in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab were primarily responsible for
the floods. The heavy rains also affected Indus river basin. Almost one/fifth of Pakistan submerged in water. Moreover, almost 20 million people
were directly affected by the destruction of property, livelihood and infrastructure. And the death toll rose to about 2,000 people. Had there been no
institute to deal with this natural calamity, the damage caused by floods would have been much more.
However, despite establishment of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) the response was too slow to meet the magnitude of challenge.
The purpose behind its establishment was to change national response to emergency situations from reactionary model to an active mitigation,
preparedness, response and recovery model. NDMA is the executive arm of the National Disaster Management Commission (NDMC) headed by
Prime Minister. Also, NDMA supervises Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMA) and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA).
2. The National Disaster Management Authority has been assigned the task of coordinating the disaster risk management at the national level,
implementing disaster risk management strategies, mapping the hazards, developing guidelines, ensuring the establishment of disaster
management authorities and Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs) at provincial, district and municipal levels, providing technical assistance to
concerned departments, organising training to personnel, serving as a lead agency for NGOs and international cooperation, coordinating with the
federal government through National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) and requiring any government department or agency to make available
needed resources and personnel.
Despite establishment of this organisation assigned with apparently multifarious tasks, disasters in Pakistan are hardly managed effectively. Its
preparedness and response during recent floods were found inadequate. “For 10 days, the flooding was only in this province. But we didn't hear
from the NDMA and nor did we see any NDMA official. No one even contacted us,” said Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Iftikhar Hussain.
Disaster management, particularly preparedness in Pakistan has largely remained unsatisfactory. The underlying factors responsible for its
inefficiency, besides insufficient resources, are lack of proactive approach and transparency. Moreover, this agency has yet to prove its credibility,
strategy and efficiency of infrastructure which lie at the very heart of these critical situations. Another factor that hampers the smooth functioning of
disaster management process is duplication of efforts which arise due to the lack of integration between various agencies and organisations involved
in the process. Consequently, these multiple factors render management process weak and, therefore, people bear the brunt on their shoulders.
Weaker disaster management, nevertheless, accounts for the damages caused by floods uptill now; as International Monetary Fund (IMF) puts it,
"Floods which have devastated Pakistan will present a massive economic and political challenge to its government and people." Apart from economic
and social losses, looming food crisis, ravaged infrastructure, multiple health related problems and increased chances of proliferation of extremism
are but a few adverse impacts of weak disaster management.
Speaking of the food crisis, almost 17 million acres of agricultural land submerged under water. According to Daily Finance, "A major concern was
that the farmers would be unable to meet the fall deadline for planting new seeds in 2010 which implied a loss of food production in 2011 and
potential long-term food shortages." Additionally, seven lac acres cotton crops, two lac acres sugarcane, two lac acres rice, five lac tonnes of
stocked wheat, three lac acres of animal fodder and stores of grain were lost besides two lac livestock.
In addition to food crisis, outbreak of various diseases further aggravates the situations. Scores of people have been affected by the fatal diseases
like gastroenteritis and diarrhea due to the non-availability of clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities. Also, the eruption of cholera and
multiple skin diseases along with malaria has added to their suffering. Apart from these diseases, there is a sheer dearth of maternity care for
thousands of pregnant women. Thus, these victims need medical attention on war footings to save invaluable human lives. The authorities were not
prepared to deal with such situation. Even though, the floods were moving gradually ahead, they could not take precautionary measures in the
prone areas.
There has been a huge loss to infrastructure. According to Ball State University Center estimate, around 3916 km highway and about 5646 km
railway track has been damaged. Their repair costs are expected to be at least $158 million and $131 million, respectively. On the other hand,
public damage accounting to almost $1 billion resulted in response to floods. The sorry state of affairs was revealed when authorities were unable to
rather incapable of restoring the cut off routes and breaches in river banks.
Resultantly, country received a serious economic jolt. In this regard, International Labour Organisation (ILO) said that almost 5.3 million people
became jobless. Therefore, "productive and labour intensive job creation programmes are urgently needed to lift millions of people out of poverty
that has been aggravated by flood damage." Furthermore GDP would decline from overall 4 per cent to -2 to -5 per cent. Crop losses have stubborn
impact on textile industry: the largest manufacturing industry of Pakistan.
'As soon as Pakistan Army diverted from fighting militant insurgents in the north-west to help in relief efforts, Taliban militants were given a
reprieve to regroup', observed the Associated Press.
Besides, the implications include growth in militancy and crime. 'As soon as Pakistan Army diverted from fighting militant insurgents in the north-west
to help in relief efforts, Taliban militants were given a reprieve to regroup', observed the Associated Press. Over and above, the jobless,
desperate and dejected youngsters from the affected areas are an easy prey to militant recruitment and criminal activities. It may aggravate the
security situation given the inefficiency of the government to address the problems of the victims.
If observed politically, public may perceive the government inefficient thus giving rise to an episode of political unrest. Not only people, the outside
donors have also become skeptic. More than that, migration of internally displaced people (IDP) to urban areas incited urban sectarian discord
which further hindered the process of management of disaster.
In the light of above facts, it is evident that Pakistan is in dire need of an organised disaster management programme to face the emergency
situations and their implications. So far, disorganised and ad hoc methods had been in practice in disaster management system. It is because of this
that the country suffered more. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Government of Pakistan to strengthen its policies of disaster management.
In other words, disaster management should be amongst the top priorities of government. NDMA can be strengthened by proper allocation of funds,
research, equipment, training and maintenance of transparency. In this regard, effective communication between concerned agencies and with
people is a must. Embankment of rivers, disaster proof housing and infrastructure, early warnings, rapid evacuation, nomination of danger zones
prior to disaster, establishment of rescue centres and creating public awareness about disasters and safety techniques with their inclusion in
curriculum will surely pay dividends.
Disasters often come without early warnings, recent floods in Pakistan, however, took a gradual course. But lack of sound disaster management and
unpreparedness policies and their implementation has resulted in grave damages to Pakistan in all the previous disasters. Therefore, the onus lies
upon the Government of Pakistan to revisit its policies and strengthen institutions to not only tackle such situations but making them to our best
use. It is high time that the government as well as every citizen of Pakistan plays its own respective role to bring about a positive change.