Pendidikan Kesehatan Natural

Disaster dan Man Made Disaster

Program Studi S1 Keperawatan

Unniversitas Ngudi Waluyo
 What disasters would and could effect our

community?
MANMADE
NATURAL
MAN MADE DISASTERS.
DEFINITION Disasters can be man
made where the cause is intentional or
unintentional. All kinds of man made
disasters lead to human.
TYPES OF MAN MADE
DISASTERS
1. Nuclear disasters
2. Biological disasters
3. Chemical disasters
4. Fire accidents
5. Road accidents
6. Terrorism
7. Epidemic
NUCLEAR ACCIDENTS
It is a type of explosion deriving its force
from nuclear reactions of fission and
fusion.
It is of two types fission and fusion. Egs.
Of fission are atomic bombs, A-bombs,
fission bombs.
Egs. Of fusion bombs are hydrogen
bombs, H-bombs, fusion bombs etc.
PRECAUTIONS
1.Common indicators of these disasters
are vomiting, nausea, dizziness etc.
2.Don’t look at fire as it causes instant
blindness
3.Close all doors and windows as
radioactivity doesn’t penetrate into solid
structures
4.Cover all food and water and listen
govt. orders
BIOLOGICAL DISASTERS
These are referred as poor mans nuclear
bomb as these are easy to manufacture,
transport and have the ability to kill
hundreds and thousands of people.
They are delivered using dusting
airplanes or small perfumes atomizers.
They have ability to generate immediate
effects.
CHEMICAL DISASTERS
 Disasters that are caused by the excessive
use and misuse of chemicals in industries
are called chemical disasters. The
irresponsible handling of powerful
chemicals can cause widespread
devastation
PRECAUTIONS
 1.Industries using harmful and powerful
chemicals should be located far away
from residential areas
2.There should be surveys to keep a
check on their activity
3.The govt. should formulate an
emergency plan to in case of an accident
4.Pollution levels should be checked and
maintained
FIRE ACCIDENTS
 Accidents that are caused due to fire are
quite common. Fire results in heavy
damage both in terms of life and property.
Loss of life is high in a crowded building.
Accidents that are caused due to fire are
quite common. Fire results in heavy
damage both in terms of life and property.
Loss of life is high in a crowded building.
PRECAUTIONS
1. The main reason is poor wiring and
faulty electrical equipment, leaking gas or
carelessly thrown cigarettes and matches
2. The main power supply source is good
condition.
3. Wire should be properly covered
4. Inflammable things should be kept out
of reach of children
5. Power points shouldn’t be overloaded
TRAVEL ACCIDENTS
 Travel accidents are quite common. An
accident which involves a no. of people
becomes a disaster. Eg of these disasters
are air crashes, train or vehicles collisions,
capsizing of boats etc Travel accidents are
quite common. An accident which involves
a no. of people becomes a disaster. Eg of
these disasters are air crashes, train or
vehicles collisions, capsizing of boats etc
PRECAUTIONS
All efforts should be made to carry victims
to nearby hospital ,to carry victims to
nearby hospital If possible, first aid can be
given to victims It is the duty of people
present there to get trapped people out It is
the duty of people present there to get
trapped people out If we smell fuel at
accident site, warn people and don’t light
fire If we smell fuel at accident site, warn
people and don’t light fire
TERRORISM
This is another type of disaster that results
in loss of life and property. Terrorists use
violence and strike without warning. They
use bombs, guns etc to terrorize people
This is another type of disaster that results
in loss of life and property. Terrorists use
violence and strike without warning. They
use bombs, guns etc to terrorize people
PRECAUTIONS
 We must inform police if we come across
any suspected group of people
 We must stay away from any suspicious
things and inform police about that.
Do not accept packages from strangers
Do not leave luggage unattended while
traveling
EPIDEMIC
Epidemic occurs when a disease attacks a
large no of people at one time. It spreads at
rapid rate among human population. Most
of diseases are spread after natural disaster
like tsunami, flood etc. Epidemic occurs
when a disease attacks a large no of people
at one time. It spreads at rapid rate among
human population. Most of diseases are
spread after natural disaster like tsunami,
flood etc.
PRECAUTIONS
Ensure safe drinking water, sanitation after
a disaster.Ensure safe drinking water,
sanitation after a disaster. Health workers
should be trained.Health workers should be
trained. Covering of all stored water
containersCovering of all stored water
containers A surveillance should be
established to detect outbreaksA
surveillance should be established to detect
outbreaks
1. What disasters would and could effect our

community?
MANMADE
NATURAL
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 an we be preparedTornados?
 Hurricanes?
 Earthquakes?
 Tsunami?
 Blizzards?
 Flood?
 Fire?
 Terrorist attacks?
 School violence?
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What to do during in a tornado drill?The tornado

drill is signaled by a bell that
sounds different from a fire drill
Stay calm
Listen to instructions
Do not worry about personal items
DUCK
D Go DOWN to the lowest level
U Get UNDER something
C COVER your head
K KEEP in shelter until the storm has passed
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Steps of a Tornado DrillIn a single file

line, go into designated hallway
or classroom
Sit close together and remain quite
With your head against the wall, duck and
cover
your head
Remain in this position until the ALL
CLEAR is
sounded