Disaster is an event of nature or man-made that leads to sudden disruption of normal life of a society, causing damage to life and property to such an extent that normal social and economic
values AVAILABLE are inadequate to restore NORMALCY after a disaster.

In other words a disaster is an event or series of events, which gives rise to casualties and damage or loss of
properties, infrastructure, ENVIRONMENT, essential services or means of livelihood on such a scale which is beyond the normal capacity of the affected community to cope with.

Disaster Management:

Disaster management means a continuous process of planning, organising, coordinating and implementing measures which are-

1.Prevention
2.Mitigation
3.Preparedness
4.Response
5.Recovery

Explanation;

1. Prevention of DANGER or threat of any disaster.
2.Reduction of risk of any disaster.
3.Preparedness to deal with any disaster.
4.Prompt response to any threatening disaster situation or disaster;
5.Responsibilities for dealing with all HUMANITARIAN aspects of emergencies.
6.Lessen the impact of disasters.

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