2. DISASTER
A disaster can be defined as any occurrence that causes
damage, ecological disruption, loss of human
life, deterioration of health and health services on a large
scale.
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4. What is Disaster
Management?
•Also known as emergency
management.
•It is defined as dealing with and
avoiding both natural and man
made disasters.
•It involves preparedness before
rebuilding and
society after the
disaster,
supporting
disaster.
5. Principles of Disaster Management
⚫Disaster management should use resources that exist for a
day-to-day purpose.
⚫Disaster management planning should focus on large-scale
events.
⚫Individuals are responsible for their own safety.
⚫ Disaster management planning must take account of the type
of physical environment and the structure of the population.
⚫ Disaster management arrangements must recognize the
potential role of non-government agencies.
7. PREPARDNESS
⚫It is to ensure that in time of disaster appropriate
system, procedure & resources are in place to assist
those afflicted by disaster & enable them to help
themselves.
⚫Eg. Preparedness plans, emergency exercises &
training, warning systems
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8. DISASTER RESPONSE
It involves measure taken in anticipation of, during and
immediately after the disaster to ensure that the
effects are minimized.
⚫Search rescue and
first aid
⚫Field care
⚫Triage
⚫Identification of dead
⚫Disease control
9. DISASTER RECOVERY
It involves measures, which supports emergency
effected areas in reconstruction of physical
infrastructure and restoration of economic and
emotional well being.
⚫Psychological support
⚫Reconstruction
⚫Providing financial support
⚫Water supply
⚫Food safety
⚫Sanitation
⚫Vector control
10. RISK FACTORS
⚫Severity of exposure
⚫Gender and family
⚫Age
⚫Factors related to a survivor's
background
⚫Low or negative social support
11. HOW WE CAN DEAL
⚫Make a Disaster PLAN…FOLLOW IT
⚫Be prepared for power outages
⚫Know your insurance policy
⚫Listen to the news and do what you are told to do
⚫Prevent electrical injuries
⚫Store food safely.
⚫Coping confidence
⚫Pace yourself and get support.
