DISSASTER MANAGEMENT SERIAL

V.RAMALINGAM
ENV.EDN.CELL
STATE TRAINING CENTRE
DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION
PONDICHERRY
The Indian Subcontinent is the worst
cyclone-affected part of the world, as
a result of low-depth of the Ocean
bed and the way our coast is shaped.
The Indian Ocean is one of the six
major cyclone prone regions of the
world.
India has got a coast line of about 7200 kms
 The destruction, during recent decades,
of coastal forests removed a barrier
which formerly mitigated the effects of
waves and wind from cyclonic storms.
Although much of the forest removal may
made ways for a fast-growing global
business.

Poverty also contributes to the cause of the cyclone. The

standard of protection (such as housing and infrastructure)
in an inappropriate way for a region subject to frequent intense
cyclones. And for poor people, without savings or insurance,
total loss turns a disaster into a catastrophe.
 The lack of preparation by the local
authorities at cyclone prone regions
cannot be considered inevitable
either.

The manifestation of humanity's

overloading the earth's ecology  due to
global warming is a reality that cannot be
neglected. The human effect on the climate
is the major factor leading to cyclone.

Present conjunction of worldwide over-

consumption, pollution, and widening
inequality is another factor.
The unjust and dysfunctional global
conditions which are causative for several
factors, add to the scale of cyclone disaster.

Human ecological impacts are

of various kinds like :    
use of land
use of water
effects on biodiversity
use of non-renewable resources
production of greenhouse gases
production of other unacceptable
pollutants
Managing Cyclones…

Managing any disaster requires at the outset, a clear

definition of the Role to be played by every
individual in a community

Community Contingency plan is a list of activities a

village decides to follow, to prevent loss of life,
livelihood and property in case of emergency.

It also identifies in advance, actions to be taken by

individuals in the community so that each one is
aware of specific responsibility when an emergency
warning is received
As a Volunteers…

You have an important role in

creating awareness and disseminating
information
IN THE CYCLONE SEASONS
Listen Radio or T.V Weather reports and in
case of Cyclone warning, ensure that every one
is alerted.
This is usually done through loudspeaker or by
going from house to house
 Identify safe shelters in your area, and the closest
and safe route to reach them

Keep an emergency kit ready at hom

Check your house and

surrounding areas to see if it
is secure.

Doors , windows, the roof and

walls should be strengthened
Before the cyclone season
STORE ADEQUATE FOOD GRAINS AND
WATER IN SAFE PLACES

KEEP YOUR IMPOTANT PAPERS IN THE

EMERGENCY KIT
Get away from the windows

KEEP A LIST OF EMERGENCY ADDRESSES

AND PHONE NUMBERS

CONDUCT MOCK DRILLS FOR YOURSELVES,

IMAGINING THAT A WARNING HAS BEEN GIVEN
 UP ON A CYCLONE WARNING
LISTEN YOUR LOCAL RADIO FOR
INFORMATION

CLOSE ALL WINDOWS AND DOARS

WEAR WARM CLOTHING FOR PROTECTION

KEEP FOOD ITEMS IN WATER PROOF BAGS.

 Avoid places with wide-span roofs
made of Tin sheets or asbestos sheets
such as hall

Go to a pre decided safe location

Do not spread rumours.

Switch of Main and disconnect all electrical

appliances
If you are in the open, You may lie down
flat with your face towards the ground
and cover your ear with your palms.
Close your eyes, shut your mouth and
stay still in the same position till the
cyclone passes.

Never try to go to out side in a car,

during Cyclone. The Cyclone can change
direction quickly and can lift up a car
AFTER THE CYCLONE
DO NOT GO OUT TILL OFFICIALLY ADVISED
THAT IT IS SAFE
BEWARE OF FALLEN POWER LINES, DAMAGED
BRIDGESAND TREES

DO NOT ENTER FLOOD WATERS

DRY ELECTRIC APPLIANCES THROUGHLY
BEFORE USE

CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS BEFORE USING THE

STOVE

BE CAREFUL OF SNAKEBITES
 Check your domestic animals and
pets

Use flash lights in the dark, Do not use candles

Drink only safe water

Clean in and around your house to avoid

contamination