Disaster preparedness in Himalayan region: Flood disaster victim perspective

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. R. Meena ◽  
B. S. Meena ◽  
Gopal Sankhala
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Himalayan Region ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
Adaptation Measures

The objective of this study is to understand the dairy farmers’ perception and preparedness for flood disaster, perceived losses due to disaster and their adaptation measures. This study is based on both secondary and primary data collected through a survey of 400 dairy farming households from the Chamoli and Rudraprayag district of Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. The results of the study revealed that majority (61.50%) respondents were 36-50 years of age and among them 59 percent were female. The workforce mainly engaged in crop cultivation and animal husbandry, average land holding and livestock per house hold was just 0.46 acres and 5 animals respectively. About 78.6% farmers’ perceived flood as a natural phenomenon, while 21.4% perceived it an unnatural and man-made tragedy. Around (59%) respondents reported that they participated in the village disaster management planning process and 87 percent perceived that state government is prepared for disaster management any time. Very few (15%) respondents received literature about disaster preparedness from developmental agencies. About hundred percent of respondents agreed that flood caused unemployment (50.8%SA and 49.2 %A) in study area whereas, 55 per cent of respondents strongly believed that flood reduced the household income. About 91% of farmers preferred to stored crop residual and forage from forest area to fulfill the fodder demand during the anticipated flood. Majority (89%) of the respondents watching television, listing radio and reading newspaper for flood management practices. Also to mitigate disaster, the government provided various mitigation measures, but the level of satisfaction amongst farmers is low.

scholarly journals Disaster Management in High Risk Regions

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-74
Author(s):  
Bright Chinemerem Amajuoyi ◽  
Oguguo C. Njoku ◽  
Joachim Kodjo Arthur ◽  
Dilshad Sarwar
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Himalayan Region ◽  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Indian Himalayan Region ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Stakeholder Communication

The occurrence of several cases of natural disaster and its impact on high-risk regions remains an issue that continues to attract continued research, most especially from a global perspective. Despite the devastating impact of several known natural phenomenon such as flooding, tsunamis, earthquakes, glaciers and tornadoes, there seem not to be well-structured disaster management approach from stakeholders in high-risk disaster-prone regions to cope with eventual disaster cases. The Indian Himalayan region under review within this research article has been conducted investigated, and a review on how the build of poorly constructed residences have impacted the lives of people living within this region. This article addresses this problem in a line with well-structured thematic sections that examines community resilience, effective stakeholder communication and community preparedness can result in effective disaster management approach.

Disaster Preparedness in Nigeria

1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
pp. 335-337
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Shyngle ◽  
Joseph O. A. Sodipo
Keyword(s):  
State Hospital ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mere Presence

The River Ogunpa flood disaster was an event which created difficulties from every conceivable angle and provided many of the problems to be experienced in disaster management generally. It should be emphasized that every state hospital should have a disaster plan so that one could assume that it is adequately prepared for major accidents. Some of the teaching hospitals in Nigeria have disaster plans. However, the mere presence of a paper plan did not guarantee that it was up to date, comprehensive and understood by all staff concerned, in some of the major disasters which recently occurred in Nigeria. This article highlights some of the major natural and man-made disasters in our country, the magnitude of the damage done, factors affecting the response of the nation to the disasters, as well as some of the major deficiencies in our disaster plans.

scholarly journals How Far Disaster Management Implemented Toward Flood Preparedness: A Lesson Learn from Youth Participation Assessment in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-183
Author(s):  
Edi Kurniawan ◽  
Erni Suharini ◽  
Muchamad Dafip
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Model Case ◽  
Prone Area

Flood is a common and frequent natural disaster in many countries that causes huge economic losses and casualties every year. Youth participation in flood disaster management (FDM) has not been much explored, especially in the non-prone area but contributing to flooding resilience. Therefore, this study aims to identify youth participation in disaster management to help an improvement in preparedness action. The research was conducted using a qualitative model: case study research, involving 191 young people aged 14-35-years in 16 sub-districts in Semarang City. The data, including youth’s action, knowledge, and participation in FDM, was collected using Google Form, observation, and interview, then statistically analyzed using Mann-Whitney’s test and path analysis. The results show the respondents in flood-affected areas are more actively participating in flood disaster management action because of their experience in facing flooding. Also, the planning step is significantly influenced by the FDM implementation. The planning process is the main defining factor in disaster management successfulness and essentially affecting mitigation, rehabilitation, and evaluation steps. The level of youth participation is deemed necessary to be increased to develop a more comprehensive disaster management program according to regional needs. We suggest that FDM should be transformed into disaster awareness which is delivered through education, socialization, training, and/or flood disaster response simulations.

scholarly journals Community Participation in Flood Disaster Management in Sumbawa Regency (case study in Songkar Village)

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 08004
Author(s):  
Wirawan Zakariah Hendra ◽  
Kismartini
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
National Agency ◽  
Flood Prevention ◽  
Prevention Activities ◽  
National Disaster

Flood is the most common natural disaster happen during rainy season. Based on National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) about flood and drought maps of vulnerable areas in 2009, Songkar Village is affected areas of flooding. Community participation is an effort to build a culture, and ensure sustainable development for all. Community participation in disaster management regulates in the Regulation of the Head of National Disaster Management Agency Number 11 Year 2014 on Community Participation in Disaster Management Implementation. This study is aimed to analyze the participation of the community in flood prevention through Village Disaster Preparedness Team, analyze the factors that support and hamper the community in flood prevention, and formulate the strategies to prevent flood disaster conducted by Village Disaster Preparedness Team. The result was showed that, participation in Songkar Village was high on ducting activities, but conducted prevention activities and flood mitigation was still less effective. The proposed strategy of community participation in flood disaster mitigation is progressive.

scholarly journals The Flood Disaster Management Model in Wonosari Village Semarang City

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 08031
Author(s):  
Rachmawati Yuliana ◽  
Kismartini ◽  
Suharyanto
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Interactive Model ◽  
The Face

The importance of alignment in management especially in the face of disaster Floods that often occur Semarang city. This research aims to find out the Flood Disaster Management Model of wonosari village. The writer refers to the functions of management including planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising. This study was a descriptive qualitative research. Technique of collecting data used was interview, observation and document study. Technique of analyzing data used was an interactive model. Model of flood disaster management in wonosari village is preparedness, early warning, disaster mitigation, emergency response, rehabilitation and reconstruction. The planning executed was the disaster preparedness village's plan including before, during and after disaster occurrence. Meanwhile, to implement the flood disaster management, the organization was made by disaster agency. The level of integration in the disaster management is still low so it needs a strategy to improve the integration. Priority strategies that can be undertaken to improve preparedness in an integrated effort multistakeholder of watershed with administrative areas, and a clearer division of stakeholder roles in the sustainable model disaster management.

scholarly journals Review: Analisis Peran Tenaga Kesehatan dalam Kesiapsiagaan Menghadapi Bencana Banjir di Kabupaten Malang Jawa Timur

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 202-205
Author(s):  
Lilis Sulistiya Nengrum
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disaster Services ◽  
Descriptive Method

A disaster is in an area that results in ecological damage, loss of human life, and deteriorating health and meaningful health services that require extraordinary assistance from outside parties. There is a role for health services in the community with disaster management in a state of disaster. This study aimed to analyze the role of health workers in flood disaster preparedness in Malang regency, east java. The research design used is a descriptive method with the cross-sectional approach, with a sample of 107 respondents. The research results show that health workers' role in flood disaster preparedness is 71 people (66,4%), and 21 people (19,6%) have a good role. The conclusion of this study shows that the role of the majority of health workers is sufficient. It is hoped that this research needs to be increased in health workers' role in disaster management and disaster services.

scholarly journals Adaptation Strategies of Sitiarjo Villagers in Water Supply and Sanitation to Face The Health Impacts of Floods

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 351
Author(s):  
Suliono Suliono
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Adaptation Strategy ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Water Supply And Sanitation

One of the impacts of climate change is the increasing frequency of flood disaster in Sitiarjo Village, Malang Regency. In recent years, the impact of floods in the form of emerging and rising infectious diseases has been suppressed.. Adaptation strategies implemented in disaster management are thought to be influential factors in the success of disaster risk reduction.This study aims to examine in depth the pattern of adaptation applied in the cycle of disaster management in Sitiarjo Village. This study aims to examine in depth the adaptation strategy adopted in the cycle of disaster management in Sitiarjo Village. The research method is qualitative with case study approach. The subjects of research are the elements directly involved in disaster management consisting of Puskesmas Health Workforce, Village Government Officer, Disaster Volunteer, and Community.The results show that the community adaptation strategy has been running well in the context of disaster preparedness which includes: modification of house design, supply of drinking water and clean water, closet closure and air pit in latrines. While in the context of emergency response, each sector has taken the necessary tasks such as medical action and quality recovery of dug wells.The duties of disaster volunteers such as SIBAT and SBH are very important in empowering the community to create a resilient community.There is still a gap in access to information and tools for the recovery of dug wells in some areas.The conclusion that can be drawn is that most people have adopted a good adaptation strategy in the field of water supply and sanitation to face the health impact of flood disaster. To improve the quality of disaster management still needed additional materials and supporting equipment for Puskesmas and community, and capacity building for disaster volunteers.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Influence of Resident Agencies’ Participation in Flood Management via Social Media, in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aluko Folasade Abimbola ◽  
Hanif Suhairi Abu Bakar ◽  
Mohd Zukime Mat ◽  
Olusegun Hameed Adebambo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
And Training

Disaster management is conducted in multilevel and different stages. However, these different stages are tied together by the key infrastructural components of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) such as social media which is central to the effectual management of disaster through residents’ participation. Nevertheless, there has been limited access to information technologies that enhance quick recovery services, timely response, and effective dissemination of disaster-related information. Therefore, this study examined the influence of resident agencies’ participation in disaster management via the use of social media information planning and training possibilities (SMDPT) in Nigeria. The study used a survey questionnaire and stratified random sampling technique to collect 370 primary data from flood disaster management agencies in Ibadan, Nigeria. The collected data were analyzed using Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The study found that social media information planning and training (SMDPT) had a positive influence on flood disaster preparedness (DPRE), disaster response (DRES), and disaster recovery (DREC). Therefore, the study concludes that social media has become an important tool for planning during an emergency situation. Hence, an important implication of this study to the environmental regulatory policymakers and emergency response agencies is to create more awareness on the usability and applicability of social media in providing credible information regarding disaster management.

scholarly journals Geospatial Assessment of Floods in Western Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Sugam Subedi ◽  
Gandhiv Kafle ◽  
Shankar Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Food Production ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Landsat Images ◽  
Average Impact ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Secondary Information

Floods are major problems, and their coexistence poses a potent threat, which cannot be eradicated but has to be managed. Extreme affects untold numbers of people, taxing economies, disrupting food production, creating unrest, and prompting migrations. There is much more that can be done to understand the effects of floods, particularly to help protect the poorest and most vulnerable. This research was carried out in the affected area of Bhimdatta municipality and aimed to find out the flood event of 2013 and present the scenario done for flood disaster management. The primary data were collected by direct observation and key informant survey. Landsat images were downloaded from USGS websites, and secondary information was collected through previous research and articles. The data were analyzed by using ArcGIS. It was found that the flood had created a negligible impact on the forest, high impact on the river itself, and average impact on land. 0.13% of forests, 17.38% of land, and 82.48% of river bodies were affected by the flood of 2013. Different governmental and nongovernmental organizations played an effective role for flood disaster management.

Military Involvement in Disaster Preparedness, Organisation, and Disaster Relief — Civilian Military Co-Operation (CIMIC)

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (S2) ◽  
pp. S25
Author(s):  
Rannveig Bremer Fjær ◽  
Knut Ole Sundnes
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Humanitarian Assistance ◽  
Humanitarian Emergencies ◽  
Military Involvement ◽  
Military Forces

In frequent humanitarian emergencies during the last decades, military forces increasingly have been engaged through provision of equipment and humanitarian assistance, and through peace-support operations. The objective of this study was to evaluate how military resources could be used in disaster preparedness as well as in disaster management and relief.

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