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These are some of the general measures to be kept in mind during Disasters:
1. Shout for Help- In case of any emergency, shout for help. There will be people around who might come for help.
2. Call for Ambulance- Make sure that you recall all the emergency contact numbers. You should keep these numbers handy with you.
3. Most Important- Always keep First-aid kit in the house, public/ private vehicle and work place.
Your first aid kit should be well equipped with Adhesive tape, bandages, Three medium and three large sterilized dressing, Cotton wool Cotton buds, Disposable (gloves/Tongue depressor), Tweezers, scissors and safety pins.
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Natural Disasters are caused because of natural phenomena (hazards with meteorological, geological or even biological origin). Examples of natural hazards are cyclones, tsunamis, earthquake and volcanic eruption which are exclusively of natural origin. Landslides, floods, drought, fires are socio-natural hazards since their causes are both natural and man made. For example flooding may be caused because of heavy rains, landslide or blocking of drains with human waste. Types of Natural Disasters:
Disasters can be man made where the cause in unintentional. All Kinds of man made disasters lead to human suffering, loss of life and long term damage to nations economy. Man made hazards are hazards which are due to human negligence. Man made hazards are associated with industries or energy generation facilities and include explosions, leakage of toxic waste, pollution, dam failure and wars or civil strife. Man made hazards can further be classified into: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical disasters. Man made hazards are of three types:
Disaster management cycle includes the following stages/ phases:
1. Response phase
2. Recovery/ Rehabilitation phase
3. Risk Reduction/ Mitigation phase
4. Preparedness Phase
Disaster Phase: This is the phase during which the event takes place. This damage / loss may be that of human life, loss of property, loss of environment or loss of health.
Response Phase: This is the period which is immediately followed by the occurrence of the disaster. In this situation, all individuals respond to the disaster, but in their own ways.
Recovery Phase: This is the phase when victims actually realize the impact of disaster. It is the phase when all medical help has arrived and people have settled from the adversities of the event.
Risk Reduction Phase: During this phase, measures are taken so that in case of next disaster the extent or impact is lessened. This process of making the impact less severe is called "Mitigation".
Preparedness Phase: This phase basically involves development of awareness among the population on general aspects of disaster. This includes education on warning signs of disasters, methods of safe and successful evacuation and first aid measures.
Escape Plan Fire: This tool is designed to help you work out and highlight the escape routes in your home in the event of a fire.
Stop Disasters Game: Play stop disasters game and learn how you can prevent disasters.
School Safety: Building safe schools will not only ensure safety of children in disasters, but will also promote faster rehabilitation post disaster.