Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 Commerce / ArtsGeographyDisaster Management5 Marks
Question
Explain what is disaster management and how is it carried?
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Answer
After every disaster there is a great loss to life and property of people, therefore disaster management is necessary.
Some disasters like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, etc., cannot be prevented but their effects can be reduced by disaster management.
Disaster management focuses on the hazard that causes the disaster and attempts are made to minimize the adverse effects on communities in the following ways:
With the help of remote sensing now we can forecast disasters like cyclones, earthquakes, or volcanoes and disaster management can be done.
Disaster management includes creating awareness about the disaster, taking steps to reduce its effects, providing relief, food, and medical aid in affected areas, and evaluating the damage caused by the disaster.
It is a joint effort of government, local self-government, police, doctors, military, and paramilitary forces, scientists, planners, NGOs, volunteers, and communities. Their perfect coordination is necessary.
Disaster management is a multi-disciplinary task that includes the following tasks:
Preparedness.
Monitoring, early warning, and mitigation.
Evacuation, search and rescue.
Providing relief in terms of medical help, basic needs such as food, clothes and shelter.
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation
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