Question

Which of the following statements are true ?

1.A typical Disaster management continuum comprises six elements.

2.The pre disaster phase comprises prevention, mitigation and preparedness.

3. The post disaster phase includes response, rehabilitation, reconstruction and recovery.

• A. 1,2
• B. 2,3
• C. 1,3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

D. All of the above

A disaster refers to a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence from natural or man-made causes, which is beyond the coping capacity of the affected community. Disaster Management involves a continuous and integrated process of planning, organising, coordinating and implementing measures to cope it. A typical Disaster management continuum comprises six elements; the pre-disaster phase includes prevention, mitigation and preparedness, while the post disaster phase includes response, rehabilitation, reconstruction and recovery.