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Enhancing disaster management by mapping disaster proneness and preparedness
Vishal Mishra1, Sanjay Fuloria, Shailendra Singh Bisht
1Icfai Business School, Hyderabad, India.
Disasters
|November 19, 2011
Summary
Disaster management often relies on external aid, causing delays. This study introduces indices to map disaster risk and resource availability, enabling better preparedness and faster recovery.
Area of Science:
- Disaster management
- Risk assessment
- Resource allocation
Background:
- Current disaster management relies on external resources, leading to delays in mitigation and recovery.
- Delayed response can result in significant loss of human lives and economic resources.
- Proactive mapping of disaster proneness and resource availability can expedite recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop indices for mapping disaster proneness and resourcefulness.
- To identify administrative units (tehsils) at high risk and with limited preparedness.
- To aid authorities in evaluating disaster recovery needs and resource requirements.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Indian census data from 2001.
- Developed a methodology for creating two indices: disaster proneness and resourcefulness.
- Applied indices to administrative units (tehsils).
Main Results:
- Identified tehsils with elevated disaster risk.
- Revealed that many tehsils are under-prepared for disaster events.
- Demonstrated the utility of indices for mapping regional service provision.
Conclusions:
- Proactive assessment of disaster proneness and resourcefulness is crucial for effective disaster management.
- The proposed indices can guide resource allocation and improve disaster preparedness strategies.
- Implementing these indices can help mitigate losses and enhance community resilience.
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