Disaster Management Phases

Study Notes

Pre-Disaster Phase:
- Disaster risk reduction: identifying and mitigating potential hazards
- Disaster preparedness: planning, training, and equiping for emergency response
- Early warning systems: detecting and alerting communities of impending disasters
Disaster Response Phase:
- Search and rescue operations
- Providing emergency medical care and shelter
- Restoring basic services (water, electricity, communication)
Post-Disaster Phase:
- Damage assessment and needs analysis
- Relief and recovery efforts (food, water, shelter, health services)
- Reconstruction and rehabilitation

Natural Disasters:
- Geophysical (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions)
- Hydrological (floods, landslides)
- Meteorological (hurricanes, wildfires)
- Biological (epidemics, pandemics)
Man-made Disasters:
- Technological (industrial accidents, nuclear meltdowns)
- Social (terrorism, civil unrest)
- Environmental (pollution, oil spills)

Risk Assessment: identifying vulnerabilities and potential hazards
Capacity Building: developing skills, resources, and infrastructure for disaster response
Contingency Planning: developing emergency response plans and procedures
Response and Recovery: implementing emergency response plans and providing aid
Mitigation and Prevention: reducing disaster risk through mitigation measures and prevention strategies

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): reducing the impact of disasters through proactive measures
Vulnerability: the likelihood of being affected by a disaster
Resilience: the ability to withstand and recover from a disaster
Emergency Management: coordinating response efforts and resources during a disaster

Pre-Disaster Phase:
- Identifying and mitigating potential hazards to reduce disaster risk
- Planning, training, and equipping for emergency response to ensure preparedness
- Implementing early warning systems to detect and alert communities of impending disasters
Disaster Response Phase:
- Conducting search and rescue operations to locate and assist affected individuals
- Providing emergency medical care and shelter to meet basic needs
- Restoring basic services such as water, electricity, and communication to facilitate response efforts
Post-Disaster Phase:
- Assessing damage and identifying needs to inform relief and recovery efforts
- Providing relief and recovery services including food, water, shelter, and health services
- Implementing reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts to restore communities

Natural Disasters:
- Geophysical disasters: earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis
- Hydrological disasters: floods, landslides, and droughts
- Meteorological disasters: hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme temperatures
- Biological disasters: epidemics, pandemics, and infectious diseases
Man-made Disasters:
- Technological disasters: industrial accidents, nuclear meltdowns, and chemical spills
- Social disasters: terrorism, civil unrest, and conflicts
- Environmental disasters: pollution, oil spills, and hazardous waste

Risk Assessment: identifying vulnerabilities and potential hazards to inform disaster management strategies
Capacity Building: developing skills, resources, and infrastructure to support disaster response and recovery
Contingency Planning: developing emergency response plans and procedures to ensure preparedness
Response and Recovery: implementing emergency response plans and providing aid to affected communities
Mitigation and Prevention: reducing disaster risk through mitigation measures and prevention strategies

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): a proactive approach to reducing the impact of disasters
Vulnerability: the likelihood of being affected by a disaster, influenced by factors such as poverty, location, and infrastructure
Resilience: the ability of communities to withstand and recover from disasters, dependent on factors such as preparedness, infrastructure, and social capital
Emergency Management: the coordination of response efforts and resources during a disaster to minimize harm and facilitate recovery