Explain with example, how will you carry out disaster management in your region or premises?

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In Mumbai region there is always flooding either due to continuous heavy downpour or due to cyclone. Disaster management can be done in following ways: Preparedness and mitigation .

1. People be made aware of floods through media. People be warned not to come out of the house during floods. 

2. People should be told to be ready with food, medicines, water, etc. 

3. People can be evacuated from vulnerable areas. 

4. Strengthening of existing building be done. 

5. Hospitals should be ready for the treatment of affected people.

Disaster response 

1. Government and NGOs should supply food, medicines and temporary shelter to affected people. 

2. People should be rescued from affected areas. 

3. Efforts be made to restore normal condition.

Recovery 

1. Giving financial assistance to victims. 

2. Restoration of basic services like transport and repair of physical, economic and social damages.

Rehabilitation 

1. Houses be provided to the affected people. 

2. Rehabilitation of affected farmers and people involved in agriculture and other sectors of economy.

3. It may also include reconstructions of schools, hospitals, water and gas pipelines, restoring electricity, transport and communication.

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