Disaster Management

M Nivethitha Devi

ISBN 13: 9798899612459

Published by Notion Press Media Pvt. Ltd Mai 2025, 2025

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Neuware - The book 'Disaster Management' provides a comprehensive overview of strategies, frameworks, and methodologies for managing natural and man-made disasters. It is designed to educate students, policymakers, emergency responders, and professionals involved in planning, mitigation, and response to disaster situations.The content typically covers: Introduction to Disasters: Definitions, classification of disasters (natural, technological, biological, and anthropogenic), and the global and national disaster landscape.Phases of Disaster Management: The four key phases-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery-are explained in depth, with real-world examples and case studies.Risk and Vulnerability Assessment: Methods for identifying hazard-prone areas, vulnerable populations, and the impact of disasters on communities and infrastructure.Disaster Preparedness and Planning: Development of early warning systems, community-based disaster risk reduction, evacuation planning, drills, and awareness campaigns.Institutional and Policy Frameworks: Overview of international frameworks (e.g., Sendai Framework), national disaster management authorities, laws, and regulations.Technology in Disaster Management: Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, drones, and information and communication technology (ICT) in disaster monitoring and response.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Disaster Management
• Publisher: Notion Press Media Pvt. Ltd Mai 2025
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798899612459
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 8D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 195 grams

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The book "Disaster Management" provides a comprehensive overview of strategies, frameworks, and methodologies for managing natural and man-made disasters. It is designed to educate students, policymakers, emergency responders, and professionals involved in planning, mitigation, and response to disaster situations.

The content typically covers:

Introduction to Disasters: Definitions, classification of disasters (natural, technological, biological, and anthropogenic), and the global and national disaster landscape.
Phases of Disaster Management: The four key phases—Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery—are explained in depth, with real-world examples and case studies.
Risk and Vulnerability Assessment: Methods for identifying hazard-prone areas, vulnerable populations, and the impact of disasters on communities and infrastructure.
Disaster Preparedness and Planning: Development of early warning systems, community-based disaster risk reduction, evacuation planning, drills, and awareness campaigns.
Institutional and Policy Frameworks: Overview of international frameworks (e.g., Sendai Framework), national disaster management authorities, laws, and regulations.
Technology in Disaster Management: Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, drones, and information and communication technology (ICT) in disaster monitoring and response.