Managing Disaster

and Risk Reduction

BY PRAKHAR RAJ
9 T H SYNC
 Concept Of Disaster Management: Slide 3

Natural Disasters in India: Slide 4 – Slide 6

Tsunami Preparedness and Safety: Slide 7& 8

Index Earthquake Preparedness and Safety: Slide 9 & 10

Conclusion: Slide 11

Thank You: Slide 12

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What Is Disaster Management
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.

How is Disaster Management done

The five phases of Disaster Management are:
• Prevention: The best way to address a disaster is by being proactive
The Concept of • Mitigation: Mitigation aims to minimize the loss of human life that would
result from a disaster
Disaster • Preparedness

Management • Response
• Recovery
This model helps frame issues related to disaster preparedness as well as
economic and business recovery after a disaster.

How is Disaster Management helpful

Disaster management measures can help removing people and property from a
threatened location by facilitating timely and effective rescue, relief and
rehabilitation at the place of disaster thereby reducing loss of property, protecting
people and reducing trauma among people.
Natural Disasters in India
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The Kerela Flood

Year: 2018

Fatalities: 483

On 16 August 2018, severe floods affected the south Indian

state Kerala, due to unusually high rainfall during the monsoon
season. It was the worst flood in Kerala in nearly a century.
Over 483 people died, and 15 are missing.
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The Gujrat Earthquake

Year: 2001

Fatalities: more than 20,000

Bhuj earthquake of 2001, massive earthquake that occurred on Jan. 26,

2001, in the Indian state of Gujrat, on the Pakistani border.

The earthquake struck near the town of Bhuj on the morning of India’s
annual Republic Day (celebrating the creation of the Republic of India in
1950), and it was felt throughout much of northwestern India and parts
of Pakistan. The magnitude of the quake was 7.7 (6.9 on the Richter
Scale). In addition to killing more than 20,000 people and injuring more
than 150,000 others, the quake left hundreds of thousands homeless and
destroyed or damaged more than a million buildings. A large majority of
the local crops were ruined as well. Many people were still living in
makeshift shelters a year later.
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Tsunami Awareness
Learn the signs of a potential tsunami, such as an earthquake, a loud roar from the ocean, or unusual ocean
behavior, such as a sudden rise or wall of water or sudden draining of water showing the ocean floor.

Know and practice community evacuation plans. Some at-risk communities have maps with evacuation zones
and routes. Map out your routes from home, work and play. Pick shelters 100 feet or more above sea level, or
at least one mile inland.

Create a family emergency communication plan that has an out-of-state contact. Plan where to meet if you get
separated.

Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.

Consider earthquake insurance and a flood insurance policy through the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP). Standard homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood or earthquake damage.
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Tsunami Safety
IF YOU ARE IN A TSUNAMI:

If caused by an earthquake, Drop, Cover, then Hold On to protect yourself from the
earthquake first.

Get to high ground as far inland as possible

Be alert to signs of a tsunami, such as a sudden rise or draining of ocean waters.

Listen to emergency information and alerts. Always follow the instructions from local
emergency managers.

Evacuate: DO NOT wait! Leave as soon as you see any natural signs of a tsunami or
receive an official tsunami warning.

If you are in a boat, go out to sea.

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Earthquake Preparedness
Secure furniture so it can't fall over or fall down.

Plan safety measures to avoid injuries.

Confirm the strength of your house and walls.

Always be ready to extinguish fires.

Take steps for fire prevention and early detection.

Prepare emergency supplies in advance.

Keep informed about disasters

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Earthquake Safety
If an earthquake happens, protect yourself right away:

If you are in a car, pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

If you are in bed, turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow.

If you are outdoors, stay outdoors away from buildings.

If you are inside, stay and do not run outside and avoid doorways.

If you are in a stadium or theater, stay in your seat. Protect your head and neck with your arms or any
way possible.

If you cannot drop to the ground, try to sit or remain seated so you are not knocked down.
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Conclusion
In conclusion

Effective disaster preparedness helps

alleviate some of the chaos wrought
by the unexpected crisis. It is critical
to have a written plan in place, and
for all staff to understand their role
within the plan.
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Thank You