2. WHAT IS DISASTER?
A disaster is
a hazard causing
significant
physical damage
or destruction,
loss of life, or
drastic change to
the environment.
3. TYPES OF DISASTERS
• NATURAL DISASTERS
E.g. earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions,
floods and cyclones.
• MAN-MADE DISASTERS
E.g. stampedes, fires, transport accidents,
industrial accidents, oil spills and nuclear
explosions/radiation, war and riots.
4. VADODARA IS PRONE TO..
• Earthquakes
• Floods
• Stampedes
• Fire
• Riots
5. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
It is a systematic process aims to reduce the
negative impact or consequences of adverse
events.
6.
7. EARTHQUAKES
• An earthquake is the result
of a sudden release of
energy in the
Earth's crust that
creates seismic waves.
• Prediction :
Dilatancy or swelling of
rock, fore shocks, ground
creep and animal behaviour
8. • Keep calm.
• Stay away from glass
windows, doors, almirahs,
mirrors, falling plaster, bricks
or stones.
• Get under a table or a sturdy
cot so that you are not hurt
by falling objects.
• Do not rush towards the
doors or staircase.
• If open space is available
nearby, go there.
• Switch off all appliances like
the refrigerator, TV. Turn off
the gas.
• Do not crowd around
damaged areas or
buildings.
• Do not waste water. It
will be needed for fire
fighting.
• Do not move the
seriously hurt people.
• Wait for medical help to
arrive.
• Do not spread rumours.
They lead to panic and
worsen the situation
DO’S DON’TS
9. FLOODS
• A flood is an overflow of water that
submerges land which is normally dry.
10. DO’S
• Turn off electricity
and gas supply
when evacuating.
• Stay alert and
listen out for
warnings by radio
(wind up or
battery).
• Move important
items to safety
(upstairs/as high
as possible).
• Don’t try to walk or
drive through
floodwater.
• Don’t walk across
bridges as they may
collapse.
• Never swim through
fast flowing water.
• Avoid contact with
floodwater as it may
be contaminated.
DON’TS
11. STAMPEDES
• A stampede is a mass impulse among herd
animals or a crowd of people in which
collectively begins running with no clear
direction or purpose.
12. DO’S
• Move in an orderly
manner.
• Let the children and the
old go.
• Move with the flow.
• Do not panic.
• Do not push.
• Do not form a cluster
and discuss.
DON’TS
13. FIRE
• Fire is rapid, self-sustaining oxidation process
accompanied by the evolution of heat and
light in varying intensities
14. DO’S
• Stop, drop, and roll -
until the fire is
extinguished.
• Crawl low under any
smoke to your exit
• Close doors behind
you as you escape to
delay the spread of
the fire.
• Stay out once you are
safely out. Do not re-
enter.
• Do not run in panic.
• Do not tamper with any
machinery during fire
fighting.
• Do not use water on oil
and electrical fire
• Do not flood the area
affected with water
unless required.
• Do not continue to use
LPG cylinder for cooking
etc., in near vicinity of
fire.
DON’TS
15. RIOTS
• A wild or turbulent disturbance created by a
large number of people for a specific purpose.
16. DO’S
• Be prepared
• Stay calm
• If caught up in a car
stay inside.
• Stay inside or on
the sidelines.
• Use media for help.
• Avoid public
transport.
• Avoid major roads
• Do not rubbing your
hands or fingers
into eyes, nose,
mouth etc. after a
chemical attack.
DON’TS
