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National level in Role of local and state bodies during disaster

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At the time of disaster various agencies bothgovernment and non - government organizations playa crucial role in preparing the society. Home Guards,Civil Defence, Volunteers of National Service Scheme,Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan too play a major roleat the time of crisis. This chapter tries to understandthe functions and role of these agencies in disastermanagement, who make the society a better place tolives.Delhi Fire Services trying to extinguish a major firein a slum6.READ THE FOLLOWING ...26th January 2001, Earthquake of an intensity of 6.9 occurs in Bhuj.26th January 2001, reports of the State Government state that, morethan 13,000 people have been declared dead and about 1.67 lakh peoplehave been injured. About 1.97 crore population spread over 21 districtshave been affected. About 3.20 lakh, permanent and semi permanent(pucca/kucha) houses and 14,000 huts have been fully destroyed andabout 7.33 lakh permanent and semi permanent (pucca/kucha) housesand 31,000 huts have been partially damaged,.... What went wrong? Didthe houses have faulty structural design?28th January 2001, relief teams started reaching Ahmedabad and Bhuj. Individuals, Voluntaryorganizations, Professionals, Aid agencies have started approaching materials for providing assistance.Mr Khan is a driver in the town of Bhuj. Thankfully none in his family was injured during the quake; theylost all their valuables, cash, and their house. More than 100 organizations, private, government andnon-government, were providing relief materials after the earthquake, but Mr. Khan could not get asingle tent for his family, who were living on the street... Who will coordinate?It is not only Mr. Khan a poor driver who was suffering. There were many ill-fated familiesand this could happen to you and me. Think about it... When disasters occur theyteach us lessons at a very high cost usually to life and property. This indicateshow important and how crucial planning for a disaster is. So, are we preparedto face another jolt like the Bhuj? Isn’t it time for us to learn from our pastexperiences?Let’s join hands and beprepared. Students arethe future generation ofthe country and they canmake a difference byhelping the communityfor a safer place to live.46Managing DisastersDisasters can be managed effectively through close coordination with various government and non-government agencies. ...... Do you know the agencies that work for our safety?Let’s understand the various agencies which play a key role in Disaster Manage