IN simple words, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes only acquire the status of a disaster when they leave behind a negative and disruptive impact on the living force.Al-Madhari et al in 1997 studied if a universal definition for the term disaster is possible and came up with a definition that takes into account both the factors of economic and health implications. The biggest volumes of disasters are mainly a result of events originating hydrometeorogically. 0000011272 00000 n
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Post earthquake-1. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. There is a process known as Earthquake Risk Management that works towards the prevention of threat or danger from an earthquake, reducing risk or consequences of an earthquake. It is now globally accepted that plans should be put in place to reduce the risk of a disaster. The definition was as follows- ‘an event localized in time and space with one or more of the following consequences occur: 1) Ten or more fatalities, 2) Damage exceeds $1 million, 3) 50 or more people evacuated.This is the basic essence that is found in most definitions of disaster which may carry different views. Knowledge management is a field on the rise which has been able to collect considerable attention especially from the industrial community. Stress is a negative aspect that troubles the survivors which slowly disintegrates any hope that may be left.All the work for which the base has been setup starts to show results. The landline network was brought on track within a coupe of days in town hit by the earthquake and the cell network was extended post the earthquake. TH reflect part is used for the following-Measure the productivity and quality, measure Knowledge Management practices. The World Health Organization has defined disaster on the base of the resultant health implications post the disaster.
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Counselling is provided during this stage which is present in the current health system. The skills to manage the technology were available in Pakistan but the management was not properly planned.Network Availability- At first the network was very low during recovery and later was raised to a medium level.
The expected result of the HFA after ten years is significant reduction in the lives and economic, social and environmental assets of the countries and communities. 0000011351 00000 n
From the studies of Rubenstein-Montano et al. The International Red Cross has taken into account the factors that cause interference in human life. Registered Data Controller No: Z1821391. Find this resource: Google Preview WorldCat Oliver, C. (2010). There is a wide media attention and, flow of resources inwards, and reassurances by personal visits by high profile personalities that look towards the rehabilitation process of the community. 8559 21
This paper presents the earthquake disaster management in Japan.
This is due to the fact that the implementation of Knowledge Management is not an easy task that can be carried out by an organization. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of UKEssays.com.The risk for disaster occurs when the social, physical, environmental and economic vulnerabilities are hit by hazards. Conceptualize has two parts namely analysis of knowledge and inventory knowledge. Eighty percent of the population of the world will reside in developing countries by the year 2025 according to an estimate.The research on natural disasters is of a lot of significance in case of developing countries.Many definitions have been put forward regarding disaster. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) fulfills the requirement of RA No. This definition was provided by the American Productivity and Quality Centre. 0000014803 00000 n
The implementation is greatly influenced by this block and is classified into three categories namely resource (human, financial, material and knowledge), managerial (coordination, leadership and measurement) and environmental (customers, competitors, suppliers, markets and other conditions).
It also deals on topics like preparation for dealing with a disaster, responding to a threat due to natural disaster, capacity building and knowing the effects of the natural disasters.