DISASTER MANAGEMENT AN OVERVIEW

By Sai Kumar adala Tiju Kurien Thomas Ajay

Damage Potential

EARTHQUAKE

Society
Elements at Risk Huge Losses/ Damages

Poorer than before

Disruption of Normal life & Development Suffers

Damage Potential
Awareness- Effect on Elements

HAZARD

Society
Action Plans
Elements at Risk

Quicker Recovery

Huge Losses/ Damages

Communities More Resilient More Stable Society

Reduced Losses

Damage Potential

HAZARD

Elements at Risk
Societal Elements Natural Features River/Stream Banks Low-lying Areas Sea & Sea-coast Slopes of hills People & Live-stock Huts & Semi-permanent Houses Weak Buildings Agri. & Horticultural crops Livelihood tools / Equipment Unsecured personal assets Public Infrastructure

Scale of Disaster
Is Dependent on :
Lead Time Available. Intensity of Hazard. Duration. Spatial Extent. Density of Population & Assets. Time of Occurrence.

Vulnerabilities existing in the Elements at Risk.

Hazard X Vulnerability = Disaster

ELEMENTS AT RISK
People Livestock Rural Housing Stock Houses Vulnerable Crops, Trees,Telephone, Electric poles Boats, Looms, Working Implements Personal Property Electricity, Water and Food Supplies Infrastructure Support

AIMS OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Reduce (Avoid, if possible) the potential losses from hazards. Assure prompt and appropriate assistance to victims when necessary. Achieve rapid and durable recovery.

Role Players in Disasters

People : Individuals, House -Holds, Volunteers Gram Panchayat : Sarpanch, Panchayati Secretary, Panchayati Members Village Elders : Caste/Community/Religious Leaders, Teachers, Doctors, Engineers, Retired Army & Police Personnel Govt. Deptl. Officers : Agriculture, Medical, Engineers (Housing, Roads & Buildings, Irrigation) Revenue Department, Public Health, Police etc. NGOs

DEFINITIONS OF VULNERABILITY The extent to which a community, structure, service or geographic area is likely to be damaged or disrupted by the impact of particular disaster hazard Vulnerability is the propensity of things to be damaged by a hazard .

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Disaster preparedness aims at adverse effects of a hazard minimizing the

Through effective precautionary actions Ensure timely, appropriate and efficient organization and delivery of emergency response following the impact of a disaster.

PREPAREDNESS
Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping to include Resources. Assess strengthening requirements and execute. Funding for preparedness must be arranged. Peoples cooperation through Political leaders, elders, Volunteers and NGOs Create lead time by interpreting Warnings Plan to include movement of resources with time frame. Aim to reduce the destructive potential of Earthquakes, timely & appropriate relief to victims and quick & durable recovery

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Q: During an Earth Quake (EQ), should you head for the doorway? What emergency supplies do I need?
How can I plan ahead for an Earth Quake? What should I do during an EQ? Things Not to do during an EQ? What are the steps to EQ safety/awareness? What can I expect in my house when an EQ occurs? How do I identify it? What can be done What do I do after an earthquake? What are part of the earthquake Supplies and Equipment Checklist? What are the sanitation supplies one need to carry during the EQ? What are the structural precautions one can take while constructing house to avoid the risk of EQ? What should one do when people comeback home from the disaster?

Disaster Preparedness Framework

COMPONENTS OF PREPAREDNESS Vulnerability Assessment Information System Response Mechanisms Planning Resource Base Public Education and Training Institutional Framework Warning Systems Rehearsals

Disaster Response Activities

Warning Evacuation/Mitigation Search and Rescue Assessment Emergency Relief Logistics and Supply Communication and information Management Survivor Response and coping Security EOC & coordination Expedite rehabilitation and reconstruction.

EARTHQUAKE RELIEF & REHABILITATION EFFORTS IN KUTCH

In January 2001, Gujarat suffered a devastating earthquake. 20,000 people were killed. ETW dispatched a disaster-relief team of 15 doctors, two ambulances and 100 student volunteers from Amrita University. In the immediate aftermath, medical aid, emergency shelter, food, and clothing were provided to thousands of victims. Medical assistance was provided for more than 6 months, and ETW doctors performed more than 100 surgical procedures. Soon after, ETW volunteers met with village leaders and agreed to adopt three entire villages - rebuilding 1,200 homes, as well as medical clinics, water tanks, schools, community halls, temples and mosques. Roads, electricity, and sewage systems were also provided.

RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION

DISATER MITIGATION
USE OF MRs IN SIESMIC DAMPING

Conclusion