04-02-2012, 04:55 PM
DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION: AN ENGINEER’S PERSPECTIVE
DISASTER
.Disaster is a sudden, calamitous event bringing great damage, loss, and destruction and devastation to life and property.
.This influences the mental, socio-economic, political and cultural state of the affected area.
Its Adverse effects
It completely disrupts the normal day to day life.
It negatively influences the emergency systems.
Normal needs and processes like food, shelter, health, etc. are affected and deteriorate depending on the intensity and severity of the disaster.
Disaster Planning Process
Establish a Planning Team
Analyze Capabilities and Hazards
Communicate to concerned athourites
Develop the Plan
Implement the Plan
Continuous Improvement