2CLOE26

Disaster Management
D R . H A S A N R A N G WA L A
A S S I S TA N T P R O F E S S O R
C I V I L E N G I N E E R I N G , I T- N U
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Disaster
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Name of Faculty Instructor: 3 - - 3 3 0.40 0.60 -
Management
Prof. Alka Shah
Dr. Hasan M. Rangwala
Unit 1
Introduction to Disaster Management
 Introduction
 Definitions of Disasters
 Development and Disasters
 Types of Disasters
Etymology - “Disaster”
The word “Disaster” is derives from 16th centaury French word “Désastre”
“Désastre” comes from Ancient Greek words
(δυσ) Des = Bad or Evil and
(ἀστήρ) Astre = Star

DesAstre = Bad star or Evil Star

Hence, Disaster was implying loss or damage occurring due to some unfavorable star.
To a Layman DISASTER is
In Simple Words
 Anything that befalls of ruinous or
distressing nature
 A sudden or great misfortune
 Mishap or misadventure
 A calamity
Introduction
 Any occurrence that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life,
deterioration of health and health services on a large scale and extraordinary response
from outside the affected community or area.(WHO)

 Disaster occurrence arising with little or no warning

 Causes serious disruption of life and damages to property & Environment

Introduction
 A disaster is a sudden, calamitous event that seriously disrupts the
functioning of a community or society and causes human, material, and
economic or environmental losses that exceed the community’s or
society’s ability to cope using its own resources. Though often caused by
nature, disasters can have human origins. (The International Federation of Red Cross)
Definition of Disaster
 A disaster is a natural or manmade event which results in
widespread human loss, loss of livelihood, property and life.
 An unexpected happening causing a huge loss of life and property.
 A disaster can be defined as an occurrence of a severity and
magnitude that normally results in deaths, injuries, and property
damage and that cannot be managed through the routine
procedures and resources of government.
Are Disaster & Hazard both are
same ??
Disaster & hazard both are same ??
Are Disaster & Hazard both are
same ??
 Any phenomenon that has the potential to cause disruption or
damage to people and their environment.
 When hazard involves elements of risks, vulnerabilities and
capacities, they can turn into disasters.
 Hazards are dangerous conditions or events with potential for
injury, loss of life, and/or damage to property, agriculture or
environment.
 A disaster is a realization of this hazard.
Are Disaster & Hazard both are
same ??
Disasters over the Globe in Last Decade
Tōhoku earthquake and Hurricane Harvey (2017)
tsunami, Fukushima Daiichi Hurricane Maria (2017)
nuclear disaster (2011)
Cyclone Idai (2019)
Hurricane Sandy (2012)
Global wildfires (2019)
Typhoon Haiyan (2013)
Covid-19 Pandemic (2019-)
West Africa Ebola outbreak
(2014-2016)
Nepal earthquake (2015)
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Economical Loss

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World Wide Disasters….
What are the possible
future disaster ??
How do we prepare for
a DISASTER ???
Disaster Management Cycle
 Mitigation: Measures put in place to minimize the results from a disaster.
o Examples: building codes and zoning; vulnerability analyses; public education.

 Preparedness: Planning how to respond.

o Examples: preparedness plans; emergency exercises/training; warning systems.

 Response: Initial actions taken as the event takes place. It involves efforts to
minimize the hazards created by a disaster.
o Examples: evacuation; search and rescue; emergency relief.

 Recovery: Returning the community to normal. Ideally, the affected area should
be put in a condition equal to or better than it was before the disaster took place.
o Examples: temporary housing; grants; medical care.
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