Disaster Management

Study disaster management principles: from risk assessment to public health response. Explore real-world case studies and learn strategies for effective disaster preparedness, mitigation, and reconstruction.

Disaster Management

1 Concept, Types and Challenges of Disasters

  1. Basic Concepts in Disaster Management
  2. Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015
  3. The Disaster Management Act, India, 2005
  4. Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
  5. Definitions and Terminologies used in Disaster Management
  6. Types and Categories of Disasters
  7. Challenges of Disasters
  8. Impacts of Disasters

2 Disaster Preparedness

  1. Concept and Nature
  2. Disaster Preparedness Plan
  3. Preparedness for People and Infrastructure
  4. Community-Based Disaster Preparedness
  5. Disaster Management Governance
  6. Key Components of Disaster Preparedness Framework

3 Disaster Mitigation

  1. Phases of Disaster Management
  2. Mitigation and Risk Reduction Steps
  3. Technological Developments
  4. Rescue and Relief Operation
  5. Reconstruction and Rehabilitation
  6. Case Studies

4 Disaster Mitigation Strategy

  1. Emerging Trends in Disaster Mitigation
  2. UN Draft Resolution on Strengthening Coordination of Humanitarian Emergency Assistance
  3. International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction
  4. Policy for Disaster Reduction, Financing, and Insurance
  5. Training for Emergency
  6. Regulation/Guidelines for Disaster Tolerance Building Structures

5 Fundamentals of Risk and Vulnerability

  1. Risk: Concept and Elements
  2. Vulnerability: Concept and Factors
  3. Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment
  4. Relationship between Risk, Hazard, and Vulnerability
  5. Socio-Economic and Environmental Dimensions of Vulnerability

6 Risks and Vulnerability Assessment for Geological Hazards

  1. Hazards
  2. Geological Hazards
  3. Risk and Vulnerability
  4. Risk Assessment
  5. Vulnerability Assessment
  6. Prevention and Control of Geological Hazards

7 Risks and Vulnerability Assessment for Hydrological Hazards

  1. Likelihood and Consequences
  2. Risk Assessment
  3. Categories of Consequences
  4. Risk Matrix Approach
  5. Indicator-Based Risk Mapping

8 Planning and Preparedness

  1. Planning, Preparation and Response for Emergency Treatment in Disaster Situation
  2. Training for Disaster Drills
  3. Efficient Emergency Skills for Providing Health Care to Disaster Survivors
  4. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Implementation Plan for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
  5. Medical Triage and Psychosocial Triage

9 Public Health Response and Relief Measures

  1. Disease Epidemics Associated with Disasters
  2. Global Pandemic Control
  3. Disease Surveillance System for Emergency Situations
  4. Prevention of Environmental Health Problems
  5. Relief Measures and Management
  6. Disaster Site Management
  7. Recovery

10 Disaster Epidemiology

  1. Disaster Epidemiology
  2. Rapid Health Assessment
  3. Rapid Health Needs Assessment
  4. Outbreak Investigation
  5. Environment Health Hygiene and Sanitation Issues During Disasters

11 International Cooperation for Disaster Medical Management

  1. International Health Regulation (IHR)
  2. United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)
  3. United Nations Disaster Management Team (UN-DMT)
  4. International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG)
  5. Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction (GFDRR)

12 Roles and Responsibilities of Different Agencies

  1. Role of Information, Education, Communication and Training
  2. Role and Responsibilities of Central Government
  3. Role and Responsibilities of State Government
  4. Role and Responsibilities of Armed Forces, Police, Para-Military Forces
  5. Role and Responsibilities of International Agencies, NGOs, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)

13 Education and Technologies for Disaster Management

  1. Education and Awareness
  2. Role of IT in Disaster Preparedness
  3. Remote Sensing, GIS, and GPS
  4. Application of Modern Technologies for Emergency Communication
  5. Coping with Disasters

14 Reconstruction and Rehabilitation

  1. Damage Assessment
  2. Role of Various Agencies in Disaster Management and Development
  3. Development of Physical and Economic Infrastructure
  4. Creation of Long-Term Job Opportunities and Livelihood Options
  5. Psychological Rehabilitation

15 Disaster Management in India

  1. Bhuj Earthquake, 2001: A Concise View
  2. Indian Ocean Tsunami
  3. Bhopal Gas Tragedy
  4. National Disaster Management Framework
  5. India Meteorological Department (IMD)