man made disaster

Man Made Disasters

-Introduction• A man-made disasters is a disaster resulting

from human intent, negligence, or error.

• Manmade disasters can be both intentional and unintentional. It results in huge loss of life and property. It further affects a person's mental, physical and social well-being.

• These are broken down into several categories and while this is the case, there are some that cause more pronounced damage when compared to others. These are divided into different categories which include aviation, rail, road and space among others. Often these are as a result of neglect or ignorance and over the years, they have claimed several lives.

•D: DETECTION •I: INCIDENT COMMAND •S: SAFETY AND SECURITY •A: ASSESS •H: HAZARD •S: SUPPORT•T: TRIAGE AND TREATMENT •E: EVACUATION •R:RECOVERY

Reasons for Man Made Disasters•THERE ARE MULTIPLE FACTOR THAT MAY RELATE TO MANMADE DISASTERS

• WEAPONS• CHEMICAL • CARELESSLY HANDLING

DANGER • ILLITERACY • UNAWARENESS • IGNORANCE

Types Of Man Made Disasters

•Nuclear Disaster Are The Types Of Disaster That Falls In This Category Is Nuclear Bomb. When This Occurs, It Is Often As A Result Of Intent And The End Results Are Even More Catastrophic With A Large Percentage Of Those Involved Losing Their Lives.

Nuclear Disasters

Chemical Disasters/Industrial Disasters • By their nature, the manufacture, storage,

and transport of chemicals are accidents waiting to happen. Chemicals can be toxic, and they may react, often explosively. The impacts of chemical accidents can be deadly, for both human being environments.

Fire Disasters Bush fires, forest fires, and mine fires are

generally started by lightning, but also by human negligence or arson. They can burn thousands of square kilometers

Deforestation• Deforestation Forest is an important source

for satisfying people's demands and needs. Thus, undoubtedly people would try to exploit forest resources. This process of exploiting forest is called deforestation.

Precautions For

Man Made Misasters

Nuclear Accidents1. One should not look at the fire as it

causes instant blindness

2. Should close all doors and windows as radioactivity does not penetrate into solid structures

3. Cover all food and water

Chemical Agents 1. Use protective equipment.

2. Give quick and correct selfaid when contaminated.

3. Avoid areas where chemical agents exist.

4. Decontaminate your equipment and body as soon as possible.

Fire Accidents 1. The biggest main reason

might be poor wiring and faulty electrical equipment, leaking gas or carelessly thrown cigarettes and matches

. 2. Wires should be properly covered.

3. Inflammable things should be kept safely.

4. Power points should not be overloaded.

Case Study

-Introduction

The 2008 Mumbai attacks were more than 10 coordinated shooting and bombing terrorist attacks across Mumbai, India’s financial capital and its largest city.

The attacks , which began on 26 November 2008 and lasted until 29 November, killed atleast 173 people and wounded atleast 308.

Targets Of AttacksSouth Mumbai:

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

• The Oberoi Trident

• The Taj Mahal Palace&Tower

• Leopold Cafe

• Cama Hospital

• Nariman House

CST Station In Mumbai One of the target. More than 3.5 million passengers

pass through the station every day.

At about 21.20 hours, two terrorists entered the station and started firing indiscriminately from their rifles and also lobbed grenade.

The carnage resulted in 58 dead and 104 injured.

The Taj Mahal Hotel

The operation continued till the morning of Nov. 29th , nearly 450 guests were rescued.

The terrorists killed 32 persons

including hotel guests and staff.

Taj Hotel under flames

The Taj Mahal Hotel contd… A major of the NSG was killed and

another commando was injured. At the end of the operation, the four terrorists were killed.

Smoke is seen coming from Taj Hotel in Mumbai.

Commandoes in operation

Rescue work at Taj by firefighters

Target – Oberoi hotel Two terrorists entered the hotel through the

main entrance and started firing. Two IED were exploded. Killing guests and staff on their way.

NSG took charge of the operation on 27th morning which continued for 42 hours. The two terrorists were killed. 33 persons lost their lives.

Oberoi Hotel

Target –Leopold Café & Bar

• The leopold café, a favorite place for indian and foreigners, was attacked by two terrorists, firing indiscriminately using AK-47 and grenade was lobbed.

• Ten persons killed and many injured.

• After about five minutes, they ran

towards Hotel Taj, about half kms. Away.

Target –Nariman House

A victim of a gun attack lies on a hospital bed at St. George's hospital in Mumbai

Those , who lost their lives during the operation

Major Sandeep Unikrishnan died in mumbai attack

 Hemant Karkare had died for the whole country

• AFTER 62 HOURS OF BATTLE OUR NATIONS(INDIA) BRAVE SOLDIERS HAVE ELIMINATED MILITANTS FROM TAJ, OBEROI TRIDENT, CST RAILWAY STATION AND NARIMAN HOUSE. AT LEAST 195 DIED AND LEAVING 325 INJURED.

• TODAY WAR IS OVER, BUT PARENTS, SISTERS, AND RELATIVES ARE MOURNING FOR THEIR INNOCENT BELOVED ONES WHO LOST THEIR LIFE. THIS PAIN WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY THEM. IT’S A PAINFUL MOMENTS FOR OUR COUNTRY.

Praying For Peace

•Let us stand up to pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives for the living of all Indians.

•Let their sacrifice not go waste. Let us take oath that we, under no circumstances, shall allow the terrorist activities to continue.

CONCLUSION

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