CHETAN JOSHI(22) MANISH GUPTA(19)

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

What is DISASTER??

ccurrence causing widespread destructio distress

Natural Disasters

NO Advance WARNING

Man-Made-Disasters

Chemical plant explosionIndustrial

accidents

Building collaps Acts of terror

What is it??

Disaster scenario once seemed Merely theoretical have become ha Disturbing Reality

Why important?

Hospitals can quickly overwhelmed In the event of disaster

Why we are not prepared?

1.Tradistional approach fail 2.Need equipment 3.Need training 4.Need Rs Rs Rs Rs 5.Fear of the unknown 6.It cant happen here 7.Not interested

So what?

Planning and preparedness, would Allow for a better, more efficient use of material And human resources

Key points

Need of training..

New volunteer = difficult Existing volunteer = realist

Disaster management pl

A well documenetd and teste Disaster management plan i Needed for each disaster

D-I-S-E-S-T-E-R
paradigm

This is a mnemonic which Can help rescuers remember Critical information about disast Response and triage

Disaster paradigm
D=Detection I=Incident command S=Safety and security A=Assess Hazards S=Support T=Triage and Treatment E=Evacuation R=Re-

(The Federal Emergency Management Agency) has some pretty tight criteria to get any disaster relief. BUT People need to take some initiative

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
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What You Can Do Before an Earthquake? Earthquake-proof building Make your facility more earthquake-proo Move heavy objects to lower shelves. Make sure hallways and exits are clear of objects that might fall and make it difficult to get out of the building. Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundation

What You Can Do During an Earthquak

At the first sign of shaking

If You Are Inside Drop to the ground Take Cover by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Kneel under a desk, table, or bench Stay under cover until the shaking stops If You Are Outside Kneel or sit on the ground and cover

What You Can Do After an Earthqua Is it safe to move? Deal with the situation as calmly as you can. As soon as you are sure the danger has passed Return to routine as soon as possible Encourage the children to talk about their fears

Before flooding occurs

Know the route to the nearest safe shelters that you area aware off. Keep the First Aid Kit ready with extra medication for snake bite and diarrhea Strong ropes for tying things A radio, torch and spare batteries Stocks of fresh water, dry food, candles, matchbox, kerosene etc Umbrellas and bamboo sticks (to protect from snakes) Higher ground where people and animals can take shelter

During Floods
Drink boiled water or use halogen tablet to purify water before drinking. Keep your food covered Do not let children remain on empty stomach Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surroundings Avoid entering flood waters. If you need to enter then were

After a Flood
Stay tuned to local radio. Do not allow children to play in, or near, flood waters. Stay away from drains, culverts. Do not use electrical appliances. Do not eat food, which has been in floodwaters. Boil tap water. Use halogen tablets before drinking.

Case Study: Housing Reconstruction in Mexico City

The earthquake that struck Mexico City in September 1985 took more than 5,000 lives and damaged the housing of about 180,000 families. RHP, the agency that was set up three weeks later to rebuild urban areas damaged by the earthquake, is a textbook example of successful reconstruction. By July 1987, only 14 months later, RHP had rebuilt 45,100 dwellingsan average of 3,220 dwellings a month. Today one of every seven families living in the city's historic center has a new or rehabilitated RHP dwelling. This was one of the largest reconstruction programs since the recovery from World War II. Almost all of the federal- and city development and

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