Question
Explain with example, how will you carry out disaster management in your region or premises?
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Answer
In Mumbai region there is always flooding either due to continuous heavy downpour or due to cyclone. Disaster management can be done in following ways:
Preparedness and mitigation
Preparedness and mitigation
- People be made aware of floods through media. People be warned not to come out of the house during floods.
- People should be told to be ready with food, medicines, water, etc.
- People can be evacuated from vulnerable areas.
- Strengthening of existing building be done.
- Hospitals should be ready for the treatment of affected people.
Disaster response
- Government and NGOs should supply food, medicines and temporary shelter to affected people.
- People should be rescued from affected areas.
- Efforts be made to restore normal condition.
Recovery
- Giving financial assistance to victims.
- Restoration of basic services like transport and repair of physical, economic and social damages.
Rehabilitation
- Houses be provided to the affected people.
- Rehabilitation of affected farmers and people involved in agriculture and other sectors of economy.
- It may also include reconstructions of schools, hospitals, water and gas pipelines, restoring electricity, transport and communication.
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