3.2 - Phases of Disaster Management
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Understanding Climate-Related Disasters
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Welcome, everyone! Today we're starting by exploring how climate change relates to the increasing frequency of disasters. Did you know that reports indicate a rise from 240 climate-related disasters per year to 341? This highlights a significant trend!
Why do you think there's such an increase, teacher?
Great question! As climate change progresses, we see more extreme weather events that can trigger disasters. This includes hurricanes, floods, and droughts. Remember the acronym SOF – 'Severity of Events Increases' through climate change!
Can we connect this to the geophysical disasters too?
Absolutely! While geophysical disasters like earthquakes don’t change with climate, awareness of how both types interrelate is vital. Each type of disaster affects societies differently, increasing vulnerabilities.
What's the main takeaway?
The key point is understanding that climate change is not just an environmental issue; it's also a significant factor leading to more frequent disasters.
Disaster Management Phases
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Next, let’s discuss the four main phases of disaster management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Who can tell me what mitigation means?
Is it about reducing the impact before a disaster occurs?
Exactly! Mitigation is about preventing damage by strengthening our infrastructure and systems. Think of it as a protective umbrella! Now, can anyone define preparedness?
It's planning ahead, making sure we know what to do during a disaster right?
Yes! Preparedness involves having plans and resources ready. During a disaster, we shift to the response phase. Can someone summarize what response entails?
I think it’s when we take immediate action to help those affected.
Correct! Lastly, recovery is about rebuilding and restoring communities. Remember the acronym, MPRR for Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery!
Linking DRR and CCA
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Now, let’s look at how disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) can work hand-in-hand. Why do you think integrating these concepts is essential?
Maybe because they both deal with protecting communities from risks?
Exactly! They both share the objective of reducing risks. However, they operate on different temporal and spatial scales. For instance, CCA focuses on long-term changes while DRR addresses immediate risks.
How can we effectively connect them in practice?
Great question! Integration requires a multi-stakeholder approach, including government, science, and communities working together towards common goals, particularly in sustainable development.
So it's about everyone participating and cooperating?
Exactly! Cooperation and communication are essential. And it’s crucial we don’t forget the marginalized communities that often bear the brunt of disasters.
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The section highlights the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters and the vital relationship between disaster risk and climate change. It emphasizes how effective disaster management incorporates phases such as mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, while calling for a systems approach to integrate disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA).
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Phases of Disaster Management
Disaster recovery and building back better are critical components of addressing the relationship between disasters and climate change. Recent trends indicate a growing frequency of climate-related disasters, with a significant rise in reports captured by EM-DAT from 240 events before 2000 to 341 events per year. This increase underscores the urgent need to analyze the interrelation between climate change and disaster risk.
Understanding Disaster Types
Disasters can be primarily categorized into geophysical (such as earthquakes and tsunamis) and climate-induced disasters (including hydrological and meteorological events), with the latter being more prevalent in recent trends. Global frameworks like those from the United Nations and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) acknowledge the necessity of integrating climate change considerations into disaster management practices.
Integration of DRR and CCA
The SREX report conceptualizes disaster risk at the intersection of vulnerability, exposure, and long-term climatic patterns, further advocating for the integration of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. This integration is crucial not only for effective disaster management but also for achieving broader sustainable development goals, as highlighted by frameworks such as the Hyogo Framework for Action.
Phases of Disaster Management
Disaster management consists of four primary phases:
1. Mitigation - Efforts aimed at reducing the impact of disasters.
2. Preparedness - Planning how to respond when a disaster occurs.
3. Response - Immediate action taken to contain the impact of the disaster.
4. Recovery - Long-term rebuilding and restoration efforts post-disaster.
In India, for instance, the national action plans aim to address various aspects of climate change through specific missions focusing on sustainable development and climate resilience. However, a challenge persists in ensuring that these missions effectively integrate risk reduction measures as part of their objectives.
This integration is vital in addressing poverty reduction and supporting marginalized communities frequently impacted by disasters, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to disaster management.
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Understanding Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
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Begum categorizes this into two main components one is DRM disaster risk management and within which the disaster risk reduction is one of the component, and the disaster management is another component.
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Disaster Risk Management (DRM) is a broad framework used to minimize the risks associated with disasters. Begum divides DRM into two key components: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), which focuses on reducing risks before a disaster happens, and disaster management, which involves actions taken during and after a disaster to manage its impact.
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Think of DRM like preparing for a big exam. Disaster Risk Reduction is like studying and improving your understanding of the subjects before the exam (preventing bad grades), while disaster management is like having strategies in place for when you actually take the exam and dealing with any unexpected questions that come up (managing the immediate situation).
Four Phases of Disaster Management
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The disaster management follows four different phases. It talks about mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
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Disaster management consists of four key phases: 1) Mitigation, which aims to reduce the severity of disasters (like building earthquake-resistant structures); 2) Preparedness, which involves planning and training to be ready for disasters (like conducting drills); 3) Response, which is the immediate action taken to address a disaster (like emergency services providing help during a flood); and 4) Recovery, which is the process of rebuilding and restoring affected communities after a disaster (like reconstructing homes).
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Consider disaster management like preparing for a sports tournament. Mitigation is having the best plays and strategies to avoid losing (building strength and skills), preparedness is training hard for the game (getting ready), response is playing the game when it starts (acting immediately), and recovery is looking at how to improve for next time and getting back into shape after the game (restoring and learning).
National Actions on Climate Change in India
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For instance in India when we talk about climate change adaptation, there are national action plan on climate change which is from the Prime Ministers Council on climate change.
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In India, the government has developed a National Action Plan on Climate Change, initiated by the Prime Minister's Council, which consists of different national missions. These missions target various facets of climate change, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and conserving ecosystems, working together to adapt and mitigate climate change's effects while promoting sustainable development.
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Imagine a community that decides to improve its health. They set up a plan to eat healthier, exercise more, and reduce pollution. Each part of the plan (diet, exercise, clean environment) is like the different national missions in India's action plan, all working together to promote a healthier community in the face of challenges.
Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
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And UNISDR also recommends the functional linking of DRR and CCA within the context of poverty reduction.
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The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) emphasizes the need to combine Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) with Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) strategies, particularly to help alleviate poverty. This integration helps to ensure that vulnerable communities are better protected against disasters while creating sustainable solutions to climate-related challenges.
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Think of combining DRR and CCA like a gardener using various strategies to protect their plants. They not only plant flowers that resist pests (DRR) but also use techniques to ensure their plants can tolerate climate changes, like drought-resistant seeds (CCA). This way, both prevention and adaptation work together to help the garden thrive.
Challenges of Integrating DRR and CCA
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One is the scales, because they two talk about different scales. The CCA talks about the more longer and temporal and larger spatial scales.
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Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) presents challenges. One major challenge is that they operate on different scales. CCA typically addresses long-term climate impacts over larger areas, while DRR focuses more on immediate, localized disaster events. This difference can complicate coordination and collaboration between the two.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a school project where one group is planning a one-day event (like a bake sale) and another group is planning a semester-long fundraiser. The challenges arise when trying to coordinate the smaller, short-term plans with the larger, long-term goals. They need to align their actions and timing to achieve success together.
Key Concepts
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Disaster Management: The coordinated efforts to handle disasters through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
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Integration of DRR and CCA: The necessity of connecting disaster risk reduction strategies with climate change adaptation efforts.
Examples & Applications
After Hurricane Katrina, many cities implemented more rigorous building codes to mitigate future disasters, showcasing the importance of the mitigation phase.
The National Mission on Sustainable Habitat in India illustrates efforts to adapt to climate change and improve disaster resilience.
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In the face of storms and quakes, prepare to act and what it takes.
Stories
Once upon a time, in a vibrant village, a wise elder taught lessons on disasters. He spoke of four phases - like four pillars: one to prevent, one to prepare, one to respond, and one to recover.
Memory Tools
Remember MPRR for disaster management: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery.
Acronyms
DRR - Daring Resilience Response
brave approach to disasters!
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Glossary
- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
A systematic approach to analyzing and managing the causal factors of disasters.
- Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate and its effects to minimize harm.
- Mitigation
Efforts to reduce or prevent the severity of disasters.
- Preparedness
Planning actions to minimize the impact of potential disasters.
- Response
Immediate actions taken to assist affected individuals during a disaster.
- Recovery
The process of rebuilding and restoring communities after a disaster.
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