Handbook on disaster management kerala

Ministry of Food and Disaster Management/ Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme, BRAC University or the U.S. Agency for International Development. Publication of this handbook was made possible through support provided by the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, United States Agency for International Development, under the terms of Disaster Management -The Role of Local Self Government and the Community Participation in Kerala 390 46. Disaster Management (CBDM) practices in Asia, A Users guide, Kobe Japan, 47. Disaster Management in India - A Status Report, Ministry of Home Affairs, National Disaster Management Division, 2004) 2- 32, 35-75. treating disaster management as a separate sector or discipline. 6.3 Kerala State Disaster Management Authority Kerala State Disaster Management Authority shall function as the apex decision-making body and facilitate, co-ordinate, review and monitor all disaster management related activities in the State. How prepared is Kerala to face natural disasters? last week with the rain-induced floods, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) was called into action, elevating it to a Level 2 (L2 Disaster Management in Kerala: Coming up Short and Dirty. Rains in Kerala have wreaked havoc across the state. In addition to the widespread destruction, the floodwater is likely to be a potent mixture containing hazardous chemicals, electronics, construction debris and more. Kerala state has a well established local government at City/ Town/ Village levels. They were the first to organise rescue efforts without awaiting any orders from the top. They worked in tandem with the Armed Forces, National Disaster Management Force (NDRF). Kerala Police, Fire Force and various other agencies. Welcome to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Kerala State Disaster Management Control Room - 0471-2331639, Fax: 0471-2333198. Chief Minister & Chairman, KSDMA - Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan. disaster risk management Involves