The Disaster Management Act, 2005, defines 'Disaster Management' as a continuous and integrated process.
This means it's not just about reacting after a disaster strikes, but encompasses a holistic approach including:
Prevention of danger or threat of any disaster.
Mitigation or reduction of risk or its severity.
Capacity-building (training, resources).
Preparedness to deal with any disaster.
Prompt response to threatening situations or actual disasters.
Assessing the severity of effects.
Evacuation, rescue, and relief.
Rehabilitation and reconstruction.
