Disaster mitigation means minimizing the painfulness which occur due to natural or artificial disaster.
After the disaster people face the following problems:
- Shelters are completely or partially damaged
- Food is not available when required
- Drinking water shortage is felt.
- Diseases spread.
- Communication systems are affected.
To mitigate the misery of the affected people the following steps are to be taken:
- Provide temporary accommodation with water supply, sanitary and electricity facilities.
- Extend manpower, material and financial assistance to repair/build their houses.
- During the expected period of cyclones and floods, store up at least seven day stock of
essential food articles, medicines and water supply. - Continue to listen to warning bulleting and keep in touch with local officials.
- Be ready to evacuate people to places of safety when advised.
- Remove damaged and decayed parts of trees to make them resist wind and reduce the potential
for damage. - Before cyclone season starts carry out all necessary repairs to the building.
- Keep valuables and documents in containers which cannot be damaged by water.
- Talk to children and explain about cyclone/floor. Remain calm.
- Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea during cyclone warning period.
- Avoid taking shelter near old and damaged building or near trees.
- Do not touch power lines.