Question

Answer in detail:

Explain, with an example, how will you carry out disaster management in your region/ premises.

Answer 1

1. In the Mumbai region, there is always flooding either due to continuous heavy downpour or due to cyclone.
2. Disaster management can be done in the following ways:

Preparedness and mitigation:

• People be made aware of floods through media. People be warned not to come out of the house during floods.
• People should be told to be ready with food, medicines, water, etc.
• People can be evacuated from vulnerable areas. 
• Strengthening of the existing buildings is done. 
• Hospitals should be ready for the treatment of affected people.

Disaster response:

• Government and NGOs should supply food, medicines, and temporary shelter to affected people.
• People should be rescued from affected areas.
• Efforts are made to restore normal conditions.

Recovery:

• Giving financial assistance to victims.
• Restoration of basic services like transport and repair of physical, economic, and social damages.

Rehabilitation:

• Houses are provided to the affected people.
• Rehabilitation of affected farmers and people involved in agriculture and other sectors of the economy.
• It may also include reconstructions of schools, hospitals, water and gas pipelines, restoring electricity, transport, and communication.