Natural disaster preparedness

1. What is a Disaster? A disaster is a natural or manmade event which results in wide spread human loss, loss of livelihood, property and life.

2. Natural Disater A  natural disaster  is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods,  volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, ( http ://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/news/environment-news/japan-tsunami-2011-vin / )  and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake………………………..

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4. Just like apples,,,, disasters in the communities come in all shapes and sizes ,

5. Components of Disaster Management Preparedness Response Recovery Prevention

6. Preparedness Personal preparedness focuses on preparing equipment and procedures for use  when  a disaster occurs, i.e., planning. Preparedness measures can take many forms including the construction of shelters, implementation of an  emergency communication system , installation of warning devices, creation of back-up life-line services.

7. Planning and preparedness, would allow for a better, more efficient use of the material and human resources.

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9. RESPONSE It involves measures taken in anticipation of, during and immediately after a disaster to ensure that the effects are minimized.

10. Hospitals can b quickly be overwhelmed in the event of disaster… The response phase in all cases the focus will quickly turn to fulfilling the basic needs of the affected population. This assistance may be provided by national or international agencies and organizations.

11. ……………Recovery………... The recovery phase starts after the immediate threat to human life. During reconstruction it is recommended to consider the location or construction material of the property.

12. EXAMPLES OF RECOVERY Counseling program for those who lost the near ones Restoring services like roads, and communication links Providing financial support and employment 4. Reconstructing damaged property

13. PREVENTION OR MIGRATION It involves measures to eliminate or reduce the incidence of severity of disasters.

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15. DISAST E R Paradigm Evacuation A hospital might need to be evacuated either partially or

16. Disaster Preparedness for Health Care Professionals