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Disaster mitigation and management

Disaster mitigation and management. Major General A N M Muniruzzaman , ndc , psc ( Retd ), President, BIPSS. /bipss. /bdbipss. @bipss. /bipssmoments. bipss.org.bd. @ MajGenMunir. Introduction. Disasters are as old as mankind.

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Disaster mitigation and management

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  1. Disaster mitigation and management Major General A N M Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (Retd), President, BIPSS /bipss /bdbipss @bipss /bipssmoments bipss.org.bd @MajGenMunir

  2. Introduction • Disasters are as old as mankind. • The first description of Disaster and its management came from “Noah” and his ark. • Similar Flood Tales are widespread in Greek Mythology, Puranas, Mesopotamian storries and many other cultures.

  3. Definition of Disaster • A disaster can be defined as an occurrence either nature or man made that causes human suffering and creates human needs that victim cannot alleviate without assistance. (American Red Cross) • A disaster is any occurrence that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life, deterioration of health and health service on a scale, sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside the affected community or area. (WHO)

  4. Progression of Vulnerability

  5. How A Disaster Is Caused?

  6. Classification of Disaster

  7. Natural disaster Man-Made disaster

  8. Consequences of Disaster

  9. Statistics

  10. Disaster Mitigation • It relates to minimizing the effects of disaster. Example: Building codes and zoning, vulnerability analysis and public education. • It refers to the measures taken in order to remove or decrease the risks and impacts of hazards through proactive and predetermined measures. • The main motive of mitigation is to reduce the loss of life and property by attenuating the impact of disasters.

  11. Components of Disaster Mitigation

  12. Hazard Analysis • Phenomenon: It defines the type of disaster and its intensity. • Vulnerability: It states the predisposition and the capacity of local response. • Impact: It denotes the effect on population.

  13. Hazard Analysis

  14. Vulnerability Analysis Factors that increase risk are: • Number of people exposed by the hazard • Area covered by the hazard • Intensity of power of the hazard • Time duration of the hazard • Frequency of the hazard

  15. Structural and Non-structural mitigation

  16. Structural and Non-structural Measures

  17. Structural Measures NON-structural measures

  18. Definition of Disaster Management • It is an applied science which seeks, by systemic observation and analysis of disasters, to improve measures relating to prevention, emergency, response, recovery and mitigation.

  19. Disaster Management Cycle

  20. Prevention • Identify and minimize the risks posed by the building, its equipment and fittings, and the natural hazards of the area. • Example: Carry out a building inspection and alter factors which constitute a potential hazard.

  21. Preparedness • It refers to the steps for getting prepared to cope with disasters. • Example: Keep together supplies and equipment required in a disaster and maintain them.

  22. Response • It refers to the measures taken when a disaster strikes. • Example: Follow established emergency procedures for raising the alarm, evacuating people and making the disaster site safe.

  23. Recovery • It refers to the initiatives taken in order restore the disaster site. • Example: Rehabilitate the disaster site.

  24. Role of Medical Sector

  25. Role of Medical Sector

  26. Use of technology in disaster management Remote Sensing System Warning and Forecasting System Geographical Information System Internet Global Positioning System Communication Technology

  27. International Cooperation

  28. International cooperation

  29. Disaster and Development

  30. Disaster Risk Reduction • It refers to the physical measures that are taken to reduce the vulnerability and exposure of infrastructure to natural hazards. It also leads to creation of a coping and adaptive infrastructure in case of a disaster event.

  31. Disaster Risk Reduction

  32. The Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) • It describes how a facility will respond to and recover from all hazards. • It includes 6 critical elements: • Communications • Resources and assets • Safety and security • Staff responsibilities • Utilities • Clinical support activities

  33. Role of NGOs in Disaster Mitigation and Management

  34. Role of Print and Media in Disaster Mitigation and Management

  35. Conclusion

  36. Thank you Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies

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