Disaster management the role of students

In a lot of nations late teenagers are part of ’emergency rescue teams’ – mostly the training goes side by side along with ‘compulsory military training’ programs. I would like to negate student community from search and rescue since that is a highly specialized job and should be left to professionals. The basic role of the student, in my opinion, is AWARENESS of what to do during and after disasters. This would lessen panicking, paranoid and uncontrollable people running around. Also, knowing what to do when disaster strikes will also lessen the death toll. Knowing what to do after disaster, and at least basic first aid, will enable students help the authorities in saving lives. If students are well trained then if there is a disaster they are able to protect themselves and they can also help others.Student branch is the most well informed branch of community.

They can spread awareness about disaster management. Also they can form association to help in times of disaster.Children can help in managing Disasters in many ways few of them are:-• Students can help in rehabilitation and resettlement of victims• They can spread awareness through rallies in streets• Volunteer in the information centers and form associations for the Disaster-Day• Provide the victims with basic needs• Preventing disasters at home – stopping building fires due to petty reasons like a short circuit.DISATER MANAGEMENT-ROLE OF STUDENTSIn a lot of nations late teenagers are part of ’emergency rescue teams’ – mostly the training goes side by side along with ‘compulsory military training’ programs. I would like to negate student community from search and rescue since that is a highly specialized job and should be left to professionals.

The basic role of the student, in my opinion, is AWARENESS of what to do during and after disasters. This would lessen panicking, paranoid and uncontrollable people running around. Also, knowing what to do when disaster strikes will also lessen the death toll. Knowing what to do after disaster, and at least basic first aid, will enable students help the authorities in saving lives. If students are well trained then if there is a disaster they are able to protect themselves and they can also help others.Student branch is the most well informed branch of community. They can spread awareness about disaster management. Also they can form association to help in times of disaster.Children can help in managing Disasters in many ways few of them are:-• Students can help in rehabilitation and resettlement of victims• They can spread awareness through rallies in streets

• Volunteer in the information centers and form associations for the Disaster-Day• Provide the victims with basic needs• Preventing disasters at home – stopping building fires due to petty reasons like a short circuit • Students can help in rehabilitation and resettlement of victims• They can spread awareness through rallies in streets• Volunteer in the information centres and form associations for the Disaster-Day• Provide the victims with basic needs• Preventing disasters at home – stopping building fires due to petty reasons like a short circuit. Students have a major role to play in managing disasters. They can:• Spread awareness about disasters and tips to handle them. Organize mock camps in their holidays in neighboring villages to train people to cope up with disasters like earthquakes

• Be part of ’emergency rescue teams’ – mostly the training goes side by side along with ‘compulsory military training’ programs (another opinion: search and rescue is a highly specialized job and should be left to professionals) A big aspect of disaster management is preparedness. The basic role of the student is AWARENESS of what to do during and after disasters. This would lessen panicking, paranoid and uncontrollable people running around. Knowing what to do when disaster strikes will also lesser the death toll. Knowing what to do after disaster, and at least basic first aid, will enable students help the authorities in saving lives. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. An earthquake, flood, tornado, winter storm, highway spill or hazardous material or any other disaster could cut water, electricity, and telephones-for days, require evacuation or confine your family at home for days.

After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days. So we should be aware and prepared to cope with the emergency until help arrives. EARTHQUAKES: SAFETY TIPS Before the earthquake: It is important to formulate a safety plan. Always keep the following in a designated place: bottled drinking water, non-perishable food (chura, gur, etc), first-aid kit, torchlight and battery-operated radio with extra batteries. Teach family members how to turn off electricity, gas, etc. Identify places in the house that can provide cover during an earthquake. It may be easier to make long distance calls during an earthquake. Identify an out-of-town relative or friend as your family’s emergency contact. If the family members get separated after the earthquake and are not able to contact each other, they should contact the designated relative/friend.

The address and phone number of the contact person/relative should be with all the family members. Consider retrofitting your house with earthquake-safety measures to safeguard your house. Reinforcing the foundation and frame could make your house quake resistant. You may consult a reputable contractor and follow building codes. Kutchha building can also be retrofitted and strengthened. During the earthquake: Earthquakes give no warning at all. Sometimes, a loud rumbling sound might signal its arrival a few seconds ahead of time. Those few seconds could give you a chance to move to a safer location. Here are some tips for keeping safe during a quake. Take cover. Go under a table or other sturdy furniture; kneel, sit, or stay close to the floor. Hold on to furniture legs for balance. Be prepared to move if your cover moves. If no sturdy cover is nearby, kneel or sit close to the floor next to a structurally sound interior wall. Place your hands on the floor for balance.

Do not stand in doorways. Violent motion could cause doors to slam and cause serious injuries. You may also be hit by flying objects.Move away from windows, mirrors, bookcases and other unsecured heavy objects.If you are in bed, stay there and cover yourself with pillows and blankets.Do not run outside if you are inside. Never use the lift.If you are living in a kutcha house, the best thing to do is to move to an open area where there are no trees, electric or telephone wires. Move into the open, away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the open stay there until the shaking stops. If your home is badly damaged, you will have to leave. Collect water, food, medicine, other essential items and important documents before leaving.Avoid places where there are loose electrical wires and do not touch metal objects that are in touch with the loose wires.

Do not re-enter damaged buildings and stay away from badly damaged structures. If in moving vehicles: Move to a clear area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, or utility wires, stop, and stay in the vehicle. Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.After the quake: Here are a few things to keep in mind after an earthquake. The caution you display in the aftermath can be essential for your personal safety: Wear shoes/chappals to protect your feet from debris. After the first tremor, be prepared for aftershocks. Though less intense, aftershocks cause additional damages and may bring down weakened structures. Aftershocks can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake. Check for fire hazards and use torchlights instead of candles or lanterns.

If the building you live in is in a good shape after the earthquake, stay inside and listen for radio advises. If you are not certain about the damage to your building, evacuate carefully. Do not touch downed power line.Help injured or trapped persons. Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. In such cases, call for help.Remember to help your neighbours who may require special assistance-infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities.Listen to a battery-operated radio for the latest emergency information.Stay out of damaged buildings.Return home only when authorities say it is safe. Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches or gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. Leave the area if you smell gas or fumes from other chemicals. Open closet and cupboard doors cautiously.

If you smell gas or hear hissing noise, open windows and quickly leave the building. Turn off the switch on the top of the gas cylinder.Look for electrical system damages – if you see sparks, broken wires, or if you smell burning of amber, turn off electricity at the main fuse box. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box, call an electrician first for advice. Check for sewage and water lines damage. If you suspect sewage lines are damaged, avoid using the toilets. If water pipes are damaged, avoid using water from the tap.Use the telephone only for emergency calls.In case family members are separated from one another during an earthquake (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are at school), develop a plan for reuniting after the disaster. Ask an out of state / district relative or friend to serve as the “family contact”.

Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number(s) of the contact person (s).Role Of Students In Disaster Management.What is the role of students in managing earthquake?A student should teach the illitrate people (villagers) how to be aware from earthquakes i.e the precautions to be taken when an earthquake occurs.He/she should help the sufferers of earthquake that they can , i.e by collecting funds with the help of their friends and giving it to them.they shold give their old clothes ,books ,etc for the children who lost their parents in the disaster.they should try to spend some time with them to make them forget their sadnessStudents have a major role to play in managing disasters.

They can:• Spread awareness about disasters and tips to handle them.• Organise mock camps in their holidays in neighboring villages to train people to cope up with disasters like earthquakes• Be part of ’emergency rescue teams’ – mostly the training goes side by side along with ‘compulsory military training’ programs (another opinion: search and rescue is a highly specialized job and should be left ROLE OF STUDENT IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT Knowledge on first aid, rescue and evacuation. Help in the preparation of the school disaster contingency plan.Aware the parents and community on various types of hazards and what are the preparedness measures to be taken.Plantation in the school premises.Boosting the morale of the community after the disaster.Senior students can help villagers in preparing the Village Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan.

The students can be volunteers in the first-aid team, Rescue and Evacuation team, early warning team in their village. ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT The educational Institution can act as follows:Act as a safe shelter. Health center for the locality. Disaster management Information center where data base could be maintained on population, health, institutions etc. A center for learning and counseling. The school can be feeding center.Training for DRM volunteers, Village Council members, Teachers, Government officials at the Sub-Division level. CONCLUSION: The Government of India over the years formulated strategies to cope with, prevent and mitigate disasters because of the frequency of disasters affecting the country.

These policies consist of long and short term prevention and preparedness measures and immediate response mechanisms. They also include appropriate administrative structures to manage disaster response, financial systems to fund and facilitate them, the mechanisms to ensure that policies and strategies are continuously reviewed and revised in the light of experiences within the country and in other parts of the world. We, as teachers as responsible citizens of our country should be a part and parcel of the disaster preparedness drive taken up in the country.