Smart planning and preparation for various types of fire threats can help schools prevent fires and, when prevention is not possible, respond to them appropriately.

Introducing Disaster Management in the curriculum will help the youth understand how to anticipate, absorb and adapt to such events. Further, collapse or severe damage to infrastructure such as school buildings during a disaster disrupts the education process.

As a result of this, it is crucial that efforts are geared towards disaster preparedness. The safety of schools is important and DRR aims at reducing the vulnerability to, and impact of disasters on schools. It prepares both teachers and students for potential disasters, thereby reducing the impact of said disaster.

1. Plan ahead.
2. Ensure safety in all areas.
3. Prominently display school blueprints.
4. Provide clear instruction.
5. Practice fire drills.
6. Encourage drills at home.

Emergency managers think of disasters as recurring events with four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The following diagram illustrates the relationship of the four phases of emergency management.

Under the DM Act 2005, it is mandatory on the part of District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) to adopt a continuous and integrated process of planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing measures which are necessary and expedient for prevention as well as mitigation of disasters.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, a State Authority shall have the responsibility for laying down policies and plans for disaster management in the State. lay down the State disaster management policy. approve the State Plan in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the National Authority.

While the primary responsibility of disaster management rests with the States, the Central Government supports the efforts of State Governments by providing logistical and financial support.

The National Executive Committee shall assist the National Authority in the discharge of its functions and have the responsibility for implementing the policies and plans of the National Authority and ensure the compliance of directions issued by the Central Government for the purpose of disaster management in the …

The three phases of a disaster program are disaster planning, disaster management and disaster recovery.

In a disaster, you face the danger of death or physical injury. You may also lose your home, possessions, and community. Such stressors place you at risk for emotional and physical health problems. Stress reactions after a disaster look very much like the common reactions seen after any type of trauma.

The current structure divides the organisation into five (5) units: Mitigation, Planning and Research Unit- advocates policy planning, GIS analysis, mitigation planning, implementation of mitigation strategies, data collection, dissemination of information, research and critical facilities protection.

Types of Disaster[edit | edit source]

• Geophysical (e.g. Earthquakes, Landslides, Tsunamis and Volcanic Activity)
• Hydrological (e.g. Avalanches and Floods)
• Climatological (e.g. Extreme Temperatures, Drought and Wildfires)
• Meteorological (e.g. Cyclones and Storms/Wave Surges)

INTRODUCTION Disaster is any occurrence that causes damage, ecological disruption ,loss of human life ,deterioration of health and health services on a scale ,sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside the affected community or area. …

This is a plan that outlines what hazards your business is at risk of facing, what you can do to avoid or manage them and how to get your business back up and running should a disaster strike. The conclusion of your disaster management plan reiterates the salient points and provides actionable takeaways.

Reduce the risk of disasters caused by human error, deliberate destruction, and building or equipment failures. Be better prepared to recover from a major natural catastrophe. Ensure the organization’s ability to continue operating after a disaster. Recover lost or damaged records or information after a disaster.