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The document outlines the concepts of disaster and hazard, highlighting the differences between them. It discusses disaster management strategies, including preparedness, infrastructure improvements, and technology use, as well as the roles of citizens, NGOs, and government agencies during disasters. A case study of the 2015 Nepal earthquake illustrates the impact of disasters, including casualties and economic loss.

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Disaster Management Project

The document outlines the concepts of disaster and hazard, highlighting the differences between them. It discusses disaster management strategies, including preparedness, infrastructure improvements, and technology use, as well as the roles of citizens, NGOs, and government agencies during disasters. A case study of the 2015 Nepal earthquake illustrates the impact of disasters, including casualties and economic loss.

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Disaster Management Project

(a) Meaning of Disaster

A disaster is a sudden, catastrophic event that causes significant disruption to life, property, environment, or

economy. It overwhelms the ability of a community or society to cope using its own resources.

(b) Hazard

A hazard is a potential source of harm or adverse effect on life, property, or the environment. It may not

necessarily lead to a disaster unless it causes widespread damage.

(c) Difference between Hazard & Disaster

Hazard: A potential threat. May not cause damage. Example: Earthquake fault lines.

Disaster: Actual event causing harm. Always causes damage and disruption. Example: An actual earthquake

damaging a city.

(d) Disaster Management and the Various Causes

Disaster management involves planning, organizing, and responding to reduce the impact of disasters.

Causes include:

- Natural: Earthquakes, floods, cyclones, tsunamis.

- Man-made: Industrial accidents, fires, nuclear leaks, wars.

(e) Mitigation Measures of the Disaster

Preparedness: Emergency drills, awareness programs.

Infrastructure: Earthquake-resistant buildings, flood barriers.

Technology: Early warning systems, satellite monitoring.

Education: Community training programs.

(f) Case Study - 2015 Nepal Earthquake

Magnitude: 7.8 on the Richter scale.

Deaths: Over 9,000 people.


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Injured: More than 22,000.

Economic loss: Approx. $10 billion.

Damage: Ancient buildings, schools, homes destroyed.

(g) Role of Citizens During Disasters

Citizens assist in rescue and first aid, share verified information, help vulnerable groups, and volunteer in

community relief efforts.

(h) Role of NGOs During Disasters

NGOs provide emergency aid, conduct rescue operations, offer trauma counseling and medical care, and

help rebuild infrastructure.

Examples: Red Cross, CARE, Save the Children.

(i) Role of Government Agencies During Disasters

NDMA (India): Plans and coordinates disaster responses.

NDRF: Specialized force for rescue and relief.

Meteorological Dept: Issues weather alerts.

Local governments: Manage shelters, medical aid, and evacuations.

(v) Supporting Images


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