DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT
UNIT 2
DISASTER MANAGEMENT CYCLE
Syllabus Unit 2
UNIT- II: Disaster Management Cycle: Rescue, Relief ,Rehabilitation, Prevention
,Mitigation and Preparedness.
Disaster risk reduction {DRR). Community based DRR, institutions concerned with
safety, disaster mitigation and construction techniques as per Indian standards
and Early warning systems
ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES SENDAI
FRAMEWORK
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES
LEGISLATION FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
POSSIBLE RISK REDUCTION MEASURES
1. Engineered structures: Structures that can withstand wind forces
i.Construct houses on stilts or earth mounds
ii.Houses to be strengthened to resist wind and flood damage
Iii. Proper anchoring of all elements holding a structure
iv. A row of planted trees to act as shields
v. Building should be wind and water resistant
COMMUNITY BASED DRR
● Communities are at the core of disaster risk reduction (DRR), and community based approaches are
getting increasing focus in national DRR plans
● Communities were always the first responders, and took leading roles in the post disaster recovery
● Community based DRR (CBDRR) comprise of the initiatives started at the community level
● Even before government can manage or provide support to the victims, the community are the managers
and solution providers
COMMUNITY BASED DRR
COMMUNITY BASED DRR
COMMUNITY BASED DRR
COMMUNITY BASED DRR
COMMUNITY BASED DRR
● CBDRR is a joint endeavor of different stakeholders at different levels
● Community based activities are deeply rooted in the society and the culture of
an area, they enable people to express their real needs and priorities
● Members of the community have a lot to lose if they do not address their
vulnerability and they have the most to gain if they can reduce the impact
these disasters at the community level
● The principle of CBDRR strategies is participation and it helps to increase the
capacity of the people to respond to emergencies by providing more access
and control over resources and basic social services
INSTITUTES CONCERNED WITH SAFETY,
DISASTER MITIGATION
Organisations related to Disaster Management Framework at National level in INDIA
● National Disaster Management Authority of India (NDMA)
● National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP)
● State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
● District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
❖ On 23 December 2005, the Government of India enacted the
Disaster Management Act, which envisaged the creation of the
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
❖ It is headed by the PM of India (Chairman)
❖ Vision:”To build a safer and disaster resilient India by a holistic, pro-
-active, technology driven and sustainable development strategy that
Involves all stakeholders and fosters a culture of prevention, prepared-
-ness and mitigation
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
❖ Few important functions and responsibilities
1. Lay down policies on disaster management
2. Approve National plan
3. Lay down guidelines for state plans
4. Lay down guidelines for various departments/ministries
5. Approve the state level plans
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
❖ Few important functions and responsibilities
6. Approve the plans of various departments/ministries
7. Recommend funds for the purpose of mitigation
8. Provide support to other countries affected by major disasters
9. Lay down policies and guidelines for NIDM
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
This Policy framework is also in conformity with the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, the Rio Declaration, the Millennium
Development Goals and the Hyogo Framework 2005-2015. The themes that underpin this policy are:-
● Community-based disaster management, including last mile integration of the policy, plans and execution.
● Capacity development in all related areas.
● Consolidation of past initiatives and best practices.
● Cooperation with agencies at the national, regional and international levels.
● Compliance and coordination to generate a multi-sectoral synergy
INST
EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS IN DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) defines an early warning systems as "an integrated system
of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk assessment, communication and preparedness activities
systems and processes that enables individuals, communities, governments,
EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS IN DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
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