A disaster is an event which disrupts and distorts the normal functioning of a society involving widespread human, economic, environmental and material losses which exceeds the capacity of the affected society to tackle the situation using its own resources. Now we can evidently see it in Chennai where torrential rain poured devastation to the life and environment.
A situation like this is totally different 100 year before, it may not cause that much chaos that we have today. A metro like Chennai which is overpopulated with people from various places of the country would make the situation more worse and helpless. Rescue and rehabilitation will not touch to a form.
India is highly vulnerable to floods. Out of the total geographical area of 329 million hectares, more than 40 mha is flood prone. Floods are a recurrent phenomenon, which cause huge loss of lives and damage to livelihood systems, property, infrastructure and public utilities. Disaster risks in India are further compounded by increasing vulnerabilities related to changing demographics and socio-economic conditions, unplanned urbanization, development within high-risk zones, environmental degradation, climate change, geological hazards, epidemics and pandemics. Clearly, all these contribute to a situation where disasters seriously threaten India’s economy, its population and sustainable development.(NDMA)
It is different for different geographic regions, some are particular to a specific area and few of them can be expected at any time anywhere. Trends changed in the case of disasters too, once it was happened in every 50 0r 100 years, now it is occurring in every 2 to 3 year.
Landslide, tsunami, earthquakes, draught, eruption of deadly volcanoes, Avalanches, Foods , Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Lighting Wildfire etc are some of the main natural calamities which is affecting the normal life of many of once in a while. As the climate changes such weather events have become more intense and extreme especially more in recent years.
Some families are adequately prepared for natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, floods, and wildfires, but many of us are not. Preparation is crucial in every natural disasters.Now a days smartphones also have some apps with lots of information that is critical. There are great apps from the Red Cross that show where storm shelters are. And you can set your phone up to get news alerts.
But in recent years we are seeing the disasters like we were never seen it before. For eg Indian ocean earthquake and tsunami, disaster in Fukushima plant, flash floods in Uttarakkand , earthquake in Nepal the list continues. Day by day many of them getting place in this long list of disasters. The list does not include several volcanic eruptions with uncertain death tolls resulting from collateral effects eg. crop failure, these may have numbered in the millions. India: National policy on disaster management through National Disaster Management (NDMA). Emergence of an organization is always through an evolutionary process. NDMA has also gone through the same stages. The Government of India (GOI), in recognition of the importance of Disaster Management as a national priority, set up a High-Powered Committee (HPC) in August 1999 and a National Committee after the Gujarat earthquake, for making recommendations on the preparation of Disaster Management plans and suggesting effective mitigation mechanisms. On 23 December 2005, the Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, which envisaged the creation of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed by respective Chief Ministers.
This Policy framework is also in conformity with the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, the Rio Declaration, the Millennium Development Goals and the Hyogo Framework 2005-2015. The themes that underpin this policy are:-
The vision is to build a disaster resilient India by holistic proactive multi disaster oriented and technology driven strategy through a culture of prevention mitigation and response
NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE
For the Purpose of specialised response to a threatening disaster both natural and man made. General superintendence and control all vested in NDMA. Currently NDMA has 8 battalions and it is expected to increase in due course. They are positioned in various locations, and called upon if required. NDRF units will maintain close liaison with the designated state governments and be available to them in the event of any serious threats.
Other institutional arrangements are:
Armed forces, central para military forces, State police force and fire services, civil defense and hunger guards, state disaster response force and last but not the least help from international organizations. Disaster doesn’t recognize territorial boundaries. Major disaster may often simultaneously affect several countries. It is the national endeavour to develop close coordination and cooperation at the international level in all spheres of disaster management. [details: NDMA]
We used to talk about disaster even if it is not in our home country but leaving the next step which is more important called preparedness.
In any situation, there are three things that you need to do. One, get informed on what's happening around you. Two, have a plan and an emergency kit ready. Three, ride out any event that is bearing down on you and stay smart during recovery- says Thomas M. Kostigen, the author of a new book from National Geographic called the Extreme Weather Survival Guide.
That last part is important because most injuries from storms occur during the recovery, and a lot of people don't think about that. People often step on debris, like nails or downed power lines, for example. People also don't take enough care with their outside debris. Most injuries during calamities come from being hit by things. So sharp hedges and trees is really important. For Any Disaster: Make a Disaster Preparedness Plan. One common thread you'll see in almost every section below is that you'll need a disaster plan. You should be familiar with it before the disaster, and ready to act on it in case the unthinkable happens. We can tell you all about the best thing to do in the heat of the moment—and we will—but when the danger has passed, a disaster or emergency plan for your family or coworkers can be the difference between you meeting up in a secure location or being lost, unable to find one another.•Make sure you and your family have a planned and practiced escape route from your home, and a place you all agree to meet up if something terrible happens. Whether it's a burglar or a fire, everyone in your home should know the fastest way out of the house safely. Escape ladders from high windows are good investments, but if you live in an apartment building or high-rise, memorize the fastest route to a stairwell.(life hacker)
A situation like this is totally different 100 year before, it may not cause that much chaos that we have today. A metro like Chennai which is overpopulated with people from various places of the country would make the situation more worse and helpless. Rescue and rehabilitation will not touch to a form.
India is highly vulnerable to floods. Out of the total geographical area of 329 million hectares, more than 40 mha is flood prone. Floods are a recurrent phenomenon, which cause huge loss of lives and damage to livelihood systems, property, infrastructure and public utilities. Disaster risks in India are further compounded by increasing vulnerabilities related to changing demographics and socio-economic conditions, unplanned urbanization, development within high-risk zones, environmental degradation, climate change, geological hazards, epidemics and pandemics. Clearly, all these contribute to a situation where disasters seriously threaten India’s economy, its population and sustainable development.(NDMA)
It is different for different geographic regions, some are particular to a specific area and few of them can be expected at any time anywhere. Trends changed in the case of disasters too, once it was happened in every 50 0r 100 years, now it is occurring in every 2 to 3 year.
Landslide, tsunami, earthquakes, draught, eruption of deadly volcanoes, Avalanches, Foods , Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Lighting Wildfire etc are some of the main natural calamities which is affecting the normal life of many of once in a while. As the climate changes such weather events have become more intense and extreme especially more in recent years.
Some families are adequately prepared for natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, floods, and wildfires, but many of us are not. Preparation is crucial in every natural disasters.Now a days smartphones also have some apps with lots of information that is critical. There are great apps from the Red Cross that show where storm shelters are. And you can set your phone up to get news alerts.
But in recent years we are seeing the disasters like we were never seen it before. For eg Indian ocean earthquake and tsunami, disaster in Fukushima plant, flash floods in Uttarakkand , earthquake in Nepal the list continues. Day by day many of them getting place in this long list of disasters. The list does not include several volcanic eruptions with uncertain death tolls resulting from collateral effects eg. crop failure, these may have numbered in the millions. India: National policy on disaster management through National Disaster Management (NDMA). Emergence of an organization is always through an evolutionary process. NDMA has also gone through the same stages. The Government of India (GOI), in recognition of the importance of Disaster Management as a national priority, set up a High-Powered Committee (HPC) in August 1999 and a National Committee after the Gujarat earthquake, for making recommendations on the preparation of Disaster Management plans and suggesting effective mitigation mechanisms. On 23 December 2005, the Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, which envisaged the creation of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed by respective Chief Ministers.
This Policy framework is also in conformity with the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, the Rio Declaration, the Millennium Development Goals and the Hyogo Framework 2005-2015. The themes that underpin this policy are:-
- Community-based disaster management, including last mile integration of the policy, plans and execution
- Capacity development in all related areas.
- Consolidation of past initiatives and best practices.
- Cooperation with agencies at the national, regional and international levels.
- Compliance and coordination to generate a multi-sectoral synergy.
The vision is to build a disaster resilient India by holistic proactive multi disaster oriented and technology driven strategy through a culture of prevention mitigation and response
NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE
For the Purpose of specialised response to a threatening disaster both natural and man made. General superintendence and control all vested in NDMA. Currently NDMA has 8 battalions and it is expected to increase in due course. They are positioned in various locations, and called upon if required. NDRF units will maintain close liaison with the designated state governments and be available to them in the event of any serious threats.
Other institutional arrangements are:
Armed forces, central para military forces, State police force and fire services, civil defense and hunger guards, state disaster response force and last but not the least help from international organizations. Disaster doesn’t recognize territorial boundaries. Major disaster may often simultaneously affect several countries. It is the national endeavour to develop close coordination and cooperation at the international level in all spheres of disaster management. [details: NDMA]
We used to talk about disaster even if it is not in our home country but leaving the next step which is more important called preparedness.
In any situation, there are three things that you need to do. One, get informed on what's happening around you. Two, have a plan and an emergency kit ready. Three, ride out any event that is bearing down on you and stay smart during recovery- says Thomas M. Kostigen, the author of a new book from National Geographic called the Extreme Weather Survival Guide.
That last part is important because most injuries from storms occur during the recovery, and a lot of people don't think about that. People often step on debris, like nails or downed power lines, for example. People also don't take enough care with their outside debris. Most injuries during calamities come from being hit by things. So sharp hedges and trees is really important. For Any Disaster: Make a Disaster Preparedness Plan. One common thread you'll see in almost every section below is that you'll need a disaster plan. You should be familiar with it before the disaster, and ready to act on it in case the unthinkable happens. We can tell you all about the best thing to do in the heat of the moment—and we will—but when the danger has passed, a disaster or emergency plan for your family or coworkers can be the difference between you meeting up in a secure location or being lost, unable to find one another.•Make sure you and your family have a planned and practiced escape route from your home, and a place you all agree to meet up if something terrible happens. Whether it's a burglar or a fire, everyone in your home should know the fastest way out of the house safely. Escape ladders from high windows are good investments, but if you live in an apartment building or high-rise, memorize the fastest route to a stairwell.(life hacker)
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