08-21-2014, 09:03 AM
Disaster management is not possible by government alone. It covers a wide range of functions, components and required skills. Some of the important components of the disaster management are planning, organization, management of the activities, management of the rescue operations including the crisis management. For developing skills, it is important that the needs at each level are identified.
Training modules must be prepared in conformity of the National Codes. A team of the trainers need be developed so that the preparedness possibilities are communicated to one and all in the simplest and easily understandable form, without any ambiguity or confusion. The training modules shall have to be developed for the technocrats, the administrators, NGO’s and the residents separately.
The present day mass media can most effectively be used to disseminate the information. The NGO’s are very effective and have a major role to play. Unfortunately in enthusiasm many of their activities become counter-productive. Through training, this vast resource can be used most effectively.
Creating awareness at the school level may prove to be most effective, as the children are very sensitive and most receptive. The children need be provided with ‘survival kits’ developed by various agencies, in the schools itself, so that they follow themselves and help others during emergencies.
Drills need also be carried out in the colonies most venerable.
Disasters will come and go but their impact can certainly be reduced with proper planning, education and training. Participation of one and all at all levels can only help themselves in saving their lives and property.
Training modules must be prepared in conformity of the National Codes. A team of the trainers need be developed so that the preparedness possibilities are communicated to one and all in the simplest and easily understandable form, without any ambiguity or confusion. The training modules shall have to be developed for the technocrats, the administrators, NGO’s and the residents separately.
The present day mass media can most effectively be used to disseminate the information. The NGO’s are very effective and have a major role to play. Unfortunately in enthusiasm many of their activities become counter-productive. Through training, this vast resource can be used most effectively.
Creating awareness at the school level may prove to be most effective, as the children are very sensitive and most receptive. The children need be provided with ‘survival kits’ developed by various agencies, in the schools itself, so that they follow themselves and help others during emergencies.
Drills need also be carried out in the colonies most venerable.
Disasters will come and go but their impact can certainly be reduced with proper planning, education and training. Participation of one and all at all levels can only help themselves in saving their lives and property.
