1. DISASTER DISASTER alphabetically means- D Destructions I Incidents S Sufferings A Administrative S Sentiments T Tragedies E Eruption of Communicable Diseases R Research programme and its Implementation

2. DEFINITION OF DISASTER

3. TYPES OF DISASTER 1.Natural disasters: Landslides and debris flow Tsunamis Floods Earthquakes Wildfire Pandemic Influenza Drought Thunderstorms and Lightning

4. 2. Man-made disasters: Building Collapse Serial Bomb Blasts Radiological Emergencies Deforestation Road/Train accidents Plane crash Power service disruption and blackout Wars

5. WHAT IS DISASTER MANGEMENT? Disaster management can be defined as the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters.

6. DISASTER MANGEMENT CYCLE 1. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Planning 2. PERSONAL MITIGATION Structural measures Non-structural measures 3. RESPONSE Search Rescue Fulfilling humanitarian needs 4. RECOVERY Bring affected area and people back to normal

7. MAJOR DISASTERS IN INDIA 1. 2001 GUJARAT EARTHQUAKE 2. 2004 INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI 3. 2005 MAHARASHTRA FLOODS 4.2006 MUMBAI TRAIN BOMBINGS 5. 2008 MUMBAI ATTACKS 6.2009 SWINE FLU 7. UTTARAKHAND FLOODS 8.MUMBAI-GOA BUS ACCIDENT 2013 9. BUILDING COLLAPSES 2013

8. 1984 BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY A storage tank containing methyl isocyanate (MIC) at the Union Carbide pesticide plant leaked gas into the densely populated city of Bhopal, India.

9. 2008 MUMBAI ATTACKS Twelve coordinated shooting and bombing attacks across Mumbai by members of Lashkar-e-Taiba which began on Wednesday, 26 November and lasted until Saturday, 29 November 2008, killing 164 people and wounding at least 308.

10. 2005 MAHARASHTRA FLOODS 26 JULY 2005 THE DAY WHEN BUSY STREETS OF MUMBAI CAME TO A STANDSTILL

11. 2009 SWINE FLU India panics over swine flu infected one in 5 people

12. BUILDING COLLAPSES MUMBAI 2013 Death toll crosses 60+ in mumbai building collapse

13. UTTARAKHAND FLOODS 2013 Dont blame nature for the Uttarakhand flood disaster.

14. EFFECTS OF DISASTER Premature death, illness or injury Risk of communicable diseases and environmental hazards. Affects psychological, social and emotional well-being. Shortage of food and water supply Displacement of population

15. KEY ORGANIZATIONS IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY NON-HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS FIRE FIGHTERS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS POLICE PHARMACIES GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS RESCUE PERSONNEL MEDIA

16. GOALS OF DISASTER NURSING To meet the immediate basic survival needs of populations affected by disaster. To identify the potential for a secondary disaster. To correct inequalities in access to health care or appropriate resources. To empower survivors to participate in and advocate for their own health and well-being. To respect cultural, lingual and religious diversity in individuals and families. To promote the highest achievable quality of life for survivors.

17. LESSONS TO BE LEARNT 1. Measures to be taken during earthquake: Take shelter under a desk, table, bed or doorway during earthquake. Shut off kitchen gas. Heavy objects and glasses should be kept on lower shelf. Keep stock of drinking water, food and first-aid arrangements. Do not panic and run near buildings during an earthquake. Do not switch on any mains supply immediately after an earthquake.

18. 2. Measures to be taken during floods: If flooding begins in your area, go to higher ground immediately. While walking, do not attempt to cross flowing streams. Never drive through flooded roadways. Purchase a weather radio. Stay away from power lines and electric wires. Be alert for gas leaks. Watch for animals especially snakes.

19. INDIA MUST STOP VIEWING DISASTERS AS ACTS OF GOD!! CONCLUSION