IMPORTANCE AND

RELEVENCE OF DISASTER
MANAGEMENT

By Ashwini
2nd M.Com (Reg. No. 193671006)
SKVMS Govt. First Grade College Koteshwara
 Introduction to disaster management

Disasters are as old as human history but the dramatic increase and the damage caused by them in the recent
past have become a cause of national and international concern.

'Disaster' is defined as a crisis situation causing wide spread damage which exceeds ability to recover. Thus, by
definition, there cannot be a perfect ideal system that prevents damage, because then it would not be a disaster.
It has to suffocate our ability to recover. Only then it can be called as 'disaster'. The disasters often differ in
quantity of damage caused or in quality of the type of medical consequences.

Disaster management is the discipline of dealing with and avoiding both natural and manmade disasters. It is
the discipline of dealing with and avoiding risks. This discipline involves preparedness, in response and
recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters. Through some safety measures, these disasters could be
avoided to some extent.
These are some of the general measures to be kept in mind
during Disasters:
1.Shout for Help- In case of any emergency, shout for help. There will be
people around who might come for help.

2.Call for Ambulance- Make sure that you recall all the emergency contact
numbers. You should keep these numbers handy with you.

3.Most Important- Always keep First aid kit in the house, public/ private
vehicle and work place.

Your first aid kit should be well equipped with Adhesive tape, bandages, Three medium and three large
sterilized dressing, Cotton wool Cotton buds, Disposable (gloves/Tongue depressor) Tweezers,
scissors and safety pins.
 What is disaster management

Disaster Management can be defined as the organization

and management of resources and responsibilities for
dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in
particular preparedness, response and recovery in order to
lessen the impact of disasters.
DISASTER alphabetically means

D: Destruction

I: Incidents

S: Sufferings

А: Administrative failure

S: Sentiments

T: Tragedies

E: Eruption of communicable diseases

R: Research program and its implementation

 Why Disaster Management is Important

• Disaster Management is very important to survive in such occurrence of the event.

• Disaster Management team can help you to take measure to minimize the impact
of any sudden or unfortunate event that can cause damage.
 Importance of disaster management

• To avert a disaster.
• To undertake the rescue operations.
• To provide relief measures.
• To undertake the rehabilitation programs.
• To reduce trauma and tension.
• To control death rate.
• To protect the environment.
• To minimize losses.
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