The document provides an introduction to disaster management. It discusses that disasters have increased dramatically in recent decades. There are two main types of disasters: natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, cyclones, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, and man-made disasters like fires and industrial hazards. For each type of disaster, examples are given and management strategies are outlined, such as making evacuation plans, sheltering safely during events, and accessing important supplies. The full disaster management cycle is also explained as having three key stages: pre-disaster preparedness, disaster occurrence response, and post-disaster recovery.