Disaster Management
Overview
The book "Disaster Management" provides a comprehensive overview of strategies, frameworks, and methodologies for managing natural and man-made disasters. It is designed to educate students, policymakers, emergency responders, and professionals involved in planning, mitigation, and response to disaster situations.
The content typically covers:
Introduction to Disasters: Definitions, classification of disasters (natural, technological, biological, and anthropogenic), and the global and national disaster landscape.
Phases of Disaster Management: The four key phases-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery-are explained in depth, with real-world examples and case studies.
Risk and Vulnerability Assessment: Methods for identifying hazard-prone areas, vulnerable populations, and the impact of disasters on communities and infrastructure.
Disaster Preparedness and Planning: Development of early warning systems, community-based disaster risk reduction, evacuation planning, drills, and awareness campaigns.
Institutional and Policy Frameworks: Overview of international frameworks (e.g., Sendai Framework), national disaster management authorities, laws, and regulations.
Technology in Disaster Management: Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, drones, and information and communication technology (ICT) in disaster monitoring and response.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798902961666
- ISBN-10: 9798902961666
- Publisher: Notion Press
- Publish Date: January 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.44 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.79 pounds
- Page Count: 140
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