man made

disaster
 DEFINITION

• Disasters can be man made where the cause is

intentional or unintentional . All kinds of man
made disasters lead to human suffering , loss
of life and long term damage to a nations
economy.
 TYPES OF MAN MADE
DISASTERS
• 1. Nuclear disasters
• 2. Biological disasters
• 3. Chemical disasters
• 4. Fire accidents
• 5. Road accidents
• 6. Terrorism
• 7. Epidemic
 NUCLEAR
ACCIDENTS
It is a type of explosion deriving its force from nuclear
reactions of fission and fusion . It is of two types fission and
fusion .
Egs. fission are atomic bombs , A-bombs , fissionbombs . Egs.
fusionbombs are hydrogen bombs ,H-bombs , fusion bombs
etc.
• PRECAUTIONS
1. Common indicators of these disasters are vomiting , nausea
, dizziness etc.
2. Don’t look at fire as it causes instant blindness
3. Close all doors and windows as radioactivity doesn’t
penetrate into solidstructures
4. Cover all food and waterand listen govt. orders
 CHEMICAL DISASTERS
Disasters that are causedby the excessive use and misuse
of chemicals in industries are called chemical disasters .
The irresponsible handling of powerful chemicals can
cause widespread devastation
PRECAUTIONS
1. Industries using harmful and powerful chemicals
should be located far away from residential areas
2. There should be surveys to keep a check on their
activity
3. The govt. should formulate an emergency plan to in
case of an accident
4. Pollution levels should be checked and maintained
 EPIDEMIC DISASTER
Epidemic occurs when a disease attacks a large no of
people at one time. It spreads at rapid rate among
human population . Most of diseases are spread after
natural disaster like tsunami , flood etc.
PRECAUTIONS
Ensure safe drinking water , sanitation after a disaster .
Health workers should be trained.
Covering of all stored water containers
A surveillance should be established to detect outbreaks
 TRAVEL ACCIDENTS

Travel accidents are quite common. An accident which

involves a no. of people becomes a disaster. Eg of these
disasters are air crashes, train or vehicles collisions
,capsizing of boats etc
PRECAUTIONS
• If we smell fuel at accident site warn people and don’t
light fire
• It is the duty of people present there to get trapped
people out
• If possible, first aid can be given to victims
• All efforts should be made to carry victims to nearby
hospital
 FIRE ACCIDENTS

Accidents that are caused due to fire are quite common

Fire results in heavy damage both in terms of lifeand
property .
Loss of life is high in a crowded building.
PRECAUTIONS
• The main reason is poor wiring and faulty electrical
equipment , leaking gas or carelessly thrown cigarettes
and matches
• The main power supply source is good condition.
• Wire should be properly covered
• Power points shouldn’t be overloaded
• Disaster preparedness - is ongoing
multisectoral activity. Integral part of the
national system responsible for developing
plans and programmes for disaster
management, prevention, mitigation,
response, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
• Occurrence: 3rd December 1984.
• Place of occurrence: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh,
India
• Company: Union Carbide Corporation.
• Chemical: Methyl Isocyanate (45 tons)
• What happened: 45 tons of Methyl Isocyanate
(MIC) gas escaped from two underground
storage tanks at a Union Carbide pesticide
plant.