write a short note on disaster management
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Answer:
Disaster is a natural or man-made event that leads to sudden disruption of a normal life of a society, causing damage to life and property to such an extent that normal social and economic values available are inadequate to restore normalcy after a disaster.
Disaster Management:
It means a continuous process of planning, organising, coordinating and implementing measures which are-
1.Prevention
2.Mitigation
3.Preparedness
4.Response
5.Recovery
Explanation :
1. Prevention of danger or threat of any disaster.
2.Reduction of risk of any disaster.
3.Preparedness to deal with any disaster.
4.Prompt response to any threatening disaster situation or disaster;
5.Responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies.
6. Lessen the impact of the disaster.
Explanation:
NATURAL DISASTERS
Earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis, floods, cyclones, landslides, avalanches and droughts are natural disasters and man has no control over them. They are a result of natural activities and hence known as natural disasters .
MAN MADE DISASTERS
The man-made disasters are triggered by human beings. Some of the man-made disasters are: bomb explosions, terrorism, war or civil war, leakage of poisonous chemicals, breach in dams, air or water pollution, industrial accidents and epidemics. They are known as man made disasters because they occur due to human actions and not natural forces.
PROTECTION AGAINST EARTHQUAKES
The information about earthquakes and their intensity should be shared with the public through radio, television and newspapers
Construction of buildings based on earthquake-resistant techniques .
Construct buildings over pillars made of concrete and iron that are built deep in the ground
FLOODS
A flood is an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.Flooding may occur as an overflow of water from water bodies, such as a river , lake, or ocean, in which the water overtops or breaks leeves , resulting in some of that water escaping its usual boundaries