The book covers all the task of implementation of the initiative of inculcating the culture of preparedness in the community as they are the first responders in case of a disaster. The book includes, what, how, when and by whom what should be done before, during and after a disaster takes place. The highlights of the book are: All types of disasters ranging from earthquakes to terrorist strikes, from nuclear disasters to urban floods have been illustrated, Case studies supporting all the disasters, Fully illustrated with adequate diagrams, flow charts and colour photographs etc., Situation and region specific requirements in cases of rehabilitation and casualty management, Setting up and executing requirement specific Disaster Management Plans, Conducting of mock exercises on various types of perceived disasters found there way in the book.
The book would be useful for the first responders, district administration and state authorities (districts/tehsil/taluk/sub-division level functionaries, the DM planners in the state, NGOs) schools/educational institutions, National Disaster Response Force, Para Military Forces, Armed Forces.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR B K Khanna
Brigadier (Dr.) Bhagat Khanna, has rich combination of academics, bravery and field experience. He holds M.Sc, Ph.D and MBA degrees, besides being awarded Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for bravery by the President of India and three other awards for exceptional devotion to duties, He has served in all insurgency prone areas of India and commanded The 5 Rajputana Rifles in Sri Lanka during OP PAWAN. he also served in BSF. He has 34 years experience in handling disasters. He was Consultant with National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs. He has experience of relief work during Bhuj Earthquake 2001 and Punjab Floods 1998. He has organized over 35 national and international workshops/seminars on disaster Management and published a number of articles in journals of National and International repute. He is widely traveled and is consult/visiting faculty for 29 professional institutions/universities.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nina Khanna
Nina Khanna, has Masters Degree in Education and has done MBA in Disaster Management. She is a full time educationist and a free lance disaster manager. She specializes in School Safety & working with Community. She is presently working in convent of Jesus & Mary, New Delhi for the past 19 years.
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