DISASTER MANAGEMENT

  • Course Outcomes
  • Identify the tools of integrating disaster management principles in disaster mitigation process. Discuss about different approaches needed to manage pre and post- disaster activities.
  • Prepare the process of risk management and develop a basic understanding method for the role of public in risk management.
  • Administer the role of technology in Disaster management. conclude the planning strategies for education and community preparedness programmes
  • Unit 1: Introduction to Disaster Management

    Overview of disaster management principles and concepts

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    Video Lessons:

    • What is Disaster Management?
    • Types of Disasters
    • Disaster Management Cycle
    • Risk Assessment
    • Preparedness Strategies
    • Response Mechanisms
    • Recovery and Rehabilitation

    Unit 2: Natural Disasters

    Understanding and managing various types of natural disasters

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    Video Lessons:

    • Earthquakes
    • Floods
    • Hurricanes and Cyclones
    • Tsunamis
    • Wildfires
    • Landslides
    • Drought Management

    Unit 3: Man-made Disasters

    Addressing human-induced disasters and their management

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    Video Lessons:

    • Industrial Accidents
    • Nuclear and Radiological Incidents
    • Chemical Spills
    • Terrorism and Security Threats
    • Transportation Disasters
    • Cyber Disasters
    • Urban Fires

    Unit 4: Emergency Planning and Response

    Developing effective emergency plans and response strategies

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    Video Lessons:

    • Creating Emergency Response Plans
    • Incident Command System
    • Emergency Communications
    • Evacuation Procedures
    • Search and Rescue Operations
    • Triage and Medical Response
    • Community Engagement in Emergencies

    Unit 5: Disaster Recovery and Mitigation

    Long-term recovery strategies and future disaster mitigation

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    Video Lessons:

    • Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
    • Rebuilding Resilient Communities
    • Economic Recovery after Disasters
    • Psychological First Aid
    • Environmental Restoration
    • Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies
    • Building Codes and Land Use Planning