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Disaster Management Essay

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT
DISASTER MANAGEMENT explains how to overcome and get cured from disasters like floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, tsunami, landslides, bomb blast, fire, accidents, poisonous and chemical disasters.
The term disaster owes its origin to the French word “Disaster” which is a combination of two words ‘des’ meaning bad and ‘aster’ meaning star. Thus the term refers to ‘Bad or Evil star’. A disaster can be defined as “A serious disruption in the functioning of the community or a society causing economic, social and environmental losses which are uncontrollable for long period of time.
The basic supplies needed in a disaster kit are: -
Water: You should have a three-day supply of water on hand, or about one gallon per day …show more content…

NATURAL
When a natural disaster occurs, we can 't always rely on police or governments to provide help.
Earthquake is a sudden shake of the earth, which lasts for a short time, within a very limited region. Most earthquakes last for less than a minute, but sometimes shock may last, for as long as 3 to 4 minutes. The place where an earthquake originates inside the earth is called the focus of the earthquake. Most human lives in earthquakes are lost due to collapse of buildings.
If you are caught indoors at the time of an earthquake, stay away from glass windows, doors, almirahs, mirrors, falling plaster, bricks or stones. and Get under a table or a sturdy cot so that you are not hurt by falling objects. Do not rush towards the doors or staircase. They may be broken or jammed. If you are outdoors at the time of earthquake, If open space is available nearby, go there. Keep away from tall chimneys, buildings, balconies and other projections, Do not run through streets, hoardings or lamps may fall on you.
After an earthquake, check if you or anyone else is hurt, use first aid at least on the cuts and bruises. Keep the streets clear for emergency services. Switch off all appliances like the refrigerator, TV or radio Turn off the gas. Wear shoes to protect your feet from debris. A battery operated radio will help you to get important messages. Be prepared for more shocks. These aftershocks always follow an

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