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Disaster Management In India: Phases, Elements, NDMA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

To prepare for <\/span>DISASTERS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT<\/span><\/a> for any competitive exam, aspirants have to know about Disaster Management in India. It gives an idea of all the important topics for the IAS Exam and the Governance<\/a> syllabus (GS-III.). Disaster Management in India terms are important from Disaster Management perspectives in the UPSC exam. IAS aspirants should thoroughly understand their meaning and application, as questions can be asked from this static portion of the IAS Syllabus in both the UPSC Prelims and the UPSC Mains exams. Even these topics are also highly linked with current affairs. Almost every question asked from them is related to current events. So, apart from standard textbooks, you should rely on newspapers and news analyses as well for these sections.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Disaster Management in India:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Phases Of Disaster Management:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phase 1:<\/span><\/p>\n

Before the Crisis (Risk reduction)<\/span><\/td>\n

Preparedness: This is the period when the potential hazard, risk and vulnerabilities can be assessed and steps can be taken for:<\/span><\/p>\n
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  • Preventing and mitigating the crisis, and<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Preparing for actual occurrence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Crisis can also be mitigated through various short-term measures which either reduce the scale and intensity of the threat or improve the durability and capacity of the elements at risk. For example, better enforcement of building codes and zoning regulations, proper maintenance of drainage systems, better awareness and public education to reduce the risks of hazards, etc. help in containing the damage.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Phase 2:<\/span><\/p>\n

During the Crisis (Response)<\/span><\/td>\n

Emergency Response: When a crisis actually occurs, those affected by it require a speedy response to alleviate and minimize suffering and losses. In this phase, certain \u2018primary activities\u2019 become indispensable. These are:<\/span><\/p>\n
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  1. Evacuation<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Search and rescue, followed by<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Provision of basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter, medicines and other necessities essential for bringing the life of the affected community back to a degree of normalcy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phase 3:<\/span><\/p>\n

Post Crisis (Recovery)<\/span><\/td>\n

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  1. Recovery: This is the stage when efforts are made to achieve early recovery and reduce vulnerability and future risks. It comprises activities that encompass two overlapping phases of rehabilitation and reconstruction.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Rehabilitation: Includes provision of temporary public utilities and housing as interim measures to assist long term recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Reconstruction: Includes construction of damaged infrastructure and habitats and enabling sustainable livelihoods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Elements of Disaster Management:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Risk Reduction (Enhancing Resilience)<\/span><\/p>\n