Disaster Management: Planning for Emergencies

Disaster management is the planning and organization of resources and programs as a response to natural and manmade disasters, hazards and emergency situations. It seeks to mitigate the negative effects of such events on humans, nature, resources and the built environment. Recognizing potential risks, taking precautionary measures and ideally eliminating them is one of the main tasks of disaster management. Spreading awareness about various disasters and response measures is another importa...