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