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Disaster Management — Geography STD 11 Commerce / Arts — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 Commerce / ArtsGeographyDisaster Management5 Marks
Question
What is meant by Disaster Preparedness?
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Answer

  1. Disaster preparedness involves measures taken to prepare for and reduce effect of disasters.
  2. This includes carrying out awareness campaigns, strengthening the weak structures, preparing plans for households and community level, etc.
  3. Example, if a building catches fire, its residents should know how to escape. For this to occur, they should be trained beforehand.
  4. People living in the flood-prone areas should be prepared with items such as medicine, food, water, etc.
  5. It is the action taken to reduce or avoid disasters and their effects.
  6. It should be included in development policy and planning at regional, national and international levels.
  7. It is a continuous process.

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