What are the key principles of disaster management
Explore the fundamental guidelines and strategies adopted to mitigate the impact of natural or man-made disasters.
- Preparedness: Develop plans, procedures, and resources in advance to respond effectively to disasters.
- Response: Act promptly to save lives, meet basic needs, and reduce suffering during a disaster.
- Recovery: Restore affected areas to normalcy through rebuilding infrastructure, providing support to the affected population.
- Mitigation: Implement measures to reduce the risk of disasters such as improving infrastructure and land-use planning.
- Coordination: Ensure effective coordination among relevant stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and communities.
- Capacity building: Enhance the skills and resources of individuals, organizations, and communities to better handle disasters.
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