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The book covers all the task of implementation of the initiative of inculcating the culture of preparedness in the community as they are the first responders in case of a disaster. The book includes, what, how, when and by whom what should be done before, during and after a disaster takes place. The highlights of the book are: 1. All types of disasters ranging from earthquakes to terrorist strikes, from nuclear disasters to urban floods have been illustrated. 2. Case studies supporting all the disasters.3. Fully illustrated with adequate diagrams, flow charts and colour photographs etc.4. Situation and region specific requirements in cases of rehabilitation and casualty management. 5. Setting up and executing requirement specific Disaster Management Plans. 6. Conducting of mock s on various types of perceived disasters found there way in the book.The book would be useful for the first responders, district administration and state authorities (districts/tehsil/taluk/sub-division level functionaries, the DM planners in the state, NGOs) schools/educational institutions, National Disaster Response Force, Para Military Forces, Armed Forces.
Foreword — General NC Vij
Message — Dr. S.P. Agarwal
Preface
Chapter-1 : Introduction
Chapter-2 : Types of Disasters
Chapter-3 : Floods
Appendix-'A" : Standard Operating Procedure Administration
Appendix-'B' : Standard Operating Procedure Individuals
Case Study : Assam Floods 2004
: Peerchu Lake - A Disaster
Chapter-4 : Drought
Chapter-5 : Earthquakes
Appendix-'C' : Damage Prevention and Rehabilitation by Retrofitting
Appendix-'D' : Dos and Don'ts While Constructing Buildings
Case Study : Bhuj Earthquake 26th January, 2001 Eyjafjallajoekull (Iceland) Volcano - 2010 ..
Chapter-6 : Landslides
Chapter-7 : Cyclones
Case Study : Orissa Super Cyclone 1999
Chapter-8 : Avalanches
Chapter-9 : Forest Fires
Chapter-10 : Tsunami
Case Study : Indian Ocean Tsunami - 2004
Chapter-11 : Global Warming and Related Disasters .. 183
Appendix-'E' : How can Cummunity Reduce Carbon Footprints
Chapter-12 : Chemical and Industrial Disasters
Appendix-'F': Chemical and Industrial Disaster Mitigation
Appendix-'G': Emergency Procedure for Handling Chemical Disasters
Case Study : Bhopal Gas Tragedy 1984
Chapter-13 : Nuclear Disasters
Appendix-'H' : Do's & Don'ts During Commercial Nuclear Disasters
Chapter-14 : Conduct of Mock Exercise
Appendix-'I' : Mock Drill Reporting Format
Appendix-'J' : Suggested Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders
Chapter-15 : School Safety
Appendix-'K' : Supreme Court Directions on School Safety
Case Study : Kumbakonam School Fire Tragedy
Glossary
Bibliography
Colour Plates
Index
