2. WHAT IS DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Disaster management is a systematic plan of action
designed for immediate implementation at the time of
disasters or emergency situations. It encompasses a wide
range of activities such as emergency response, relief &
recovery, rehabilitation etc.
4. Natural Disaster
A natural disaster is an event with a natural, as
opposed to human cause that results in largescale loss of life or damage to property. It could
be related to weather, geology, biology or even
factors outside the Earth.
7. Strategies for Natural Disaster
Earthquake
Before the Disaster
During the Disaster
After the Disaster
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Identify safe places
indoor or outdoor
Ensure all family
members know how
to respond after an
earthquake
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If indoors: Take cover under a
piece of heavy furniture or
against an inside wall and stay
inside
If outdoors: Move into the
open, away from buildings,
street lights, & utility wires and
remain there until shaking
stops
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Be prepared for after
shocks
Help injured or trapped
persons and give first aid
where appropriate
Stay out of damaged
buildings and return
home only when
authorities say it is safe
8. Flood
Before the Disaster
During the Disaster
After the Disaster
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Learn warning signs and
community alert systems
Plan and practice an
evacuation route
Develop an emergency
communication plan in
case of separation
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If indoors: If told to leave,
do so immediately.
Climb to high ground and
stay there
Avoid walking through
any floodwaters
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Don't return home until
authorities express express it is
safe to do so
Use extreme caution when
entering buildings
Help neighbors whom may
need assistance
Hurricane
Before the Disaster
During the Disaster
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Have disaster supplies kit
Teach family members
when and how to turn off
gas and electricity
After the Disaster
Listen to radio for instructions •
Take blankets and sleeping
bags to a shelter and leave
immediately
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Avoid loose power lines
and report them to the
power company
Stay tuned to radio for
information
9. Man-Made Disaster
A disaster resulting from human intent,
negligence, or error. The results are usually wide
scale destruction, and high cost. Oil spills are
examples of man-made disasters.
12. Effects Of Man-Made Disasters
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
• Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Land Pollution
• Radiation
RIOTS
PHYSICAL DESTRUCTION
LOSS OF LIVES
13. Stratigies for Disaster Management
In case of Nuclear Power Plant Incident
Before the Disaster
During the Disaster
After the Disaster
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Always have emergency
tool kit
Plan places where your
family will meet, both
within and outside of
your immediate
neighborhood.
Evacuation routes
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Follow the Emergency Alert
System (EAS) instructions
carefully.
If you are told to evacuate,
keep car windows and
vents closed; use recirculating air do that .
Stay out of the incident
zone if you can.
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Go to the nearest designated
public shelter if you have been
told to evacuate or you feel it is
unsafe to remain in your home
Change your clothes and shoes;
put exposed clothing in a
plastic bag; seal it and place it
out of the way.
Seek medical treatment for
unusual symptoms, as soon as
possible.
14. In case of Hazardous Material Incident
Before the Disaster
During the Disaster
After the Disaster
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Build an Emergency
Supply kit, which includes
items like non-perishable
food, water, a batterypowered radio, extra
flashlights and batteries
Make a Family Emergency
Plan. Your family may not
be together when disaster
strikes.
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Follow the routes
recommended by the
authorities--shortcuts may
not be safe. Leave at once.
Go into the pre-selected
shelter room. This room
should be above ground
and have the fewest
openings to the outside.
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Act quickly if you have
come in to contact with or
have been exposed to
hazardous chemicals.
Listen to local radio or
television stations for the
latest emergency
information.
