What are the challenges and strategies in disaster management following the Jharkhand train accident
Examine the disaster management response in the aftermath of the Jharkhand train accident.
Following the Jharkhand train accident, several challenges and strategies in disaster management were evident:
- Challenges:
- Rapid rescue operations due to remote location of the accident.
- Transporting injured victims to hospitals was difficult due to the terrain.
- Effective coordination among multiple agencies involved in rescue efforts.
- Addressing immediate medical needs of the injured.
- Strategies:
- Setting up temporary medical camps near the accident site.
- Deploying helicopters for aerial evacuation of critical patients.
- Establishing a unified command center for better coordination.
- Providing psychological support to survivors and families of the victims.
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