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FAMILY DISASTER
RISK
MANAGEMENT
PLAN
ABSTRACT
Raising awareness for disaster risk reduction and shaping family attitudes is at the heart of all the
endeavors for building resilience in the community. Family Disaster Risk Management Plan is
conceived as a result of recognizing that the process of building resilience is slower as compare
to the increasing trend of vulnerability because of risks posed by a multiplicity of natural and
man-made disasters like earthquakes, fire, floods, etc, where loss of life and assets is at
unacceptable levels. Disaster risk reduction should be concern of everybody. Too often, families
make mistake of waiting until a crisis occurs to react, this prevents most families from planning
their responses to disasters. FDRMP is a unique tool for each family for the use of their own
safety before as well as at the time of the crisis. It can help to alleviate fears about potential
disasters, reduce the level of stress and save precious time during an emergency, thus enabling
the family to become more disaster resilient. FDRMP aims to enhance the state of preparedness
and capacity of the family to anticipate and respond to emergencies and reduce physical risks,
anticipate the disaster and think of response strategies to help survive in crisis. It guides the
family on how to assess and plan to reduce their risks, take physical protection measures, and
increase their response capacity with skills and material provisions. It is not so much the ‘plan’
as the ‘planning process’ that is the key cultural change needed to build resilience in the family.
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Background
The purpose of the research is for the Disaster Risk Reduction – DRR. The core thrust in the
research is to make all the members of the family aware about the hazard vulnerability risk
and capacity in their homes, working place and in the vicinity of their neighborhood,
ultimately building resilient in the family. This aims to enhance their existing Knowledge,
Attitude and Practices – KAP of the members of the family on natural and man-made
disasters. Since the individual and family are the first responders in disasters.
Family Disaster Risk Management Plan (FDRMP) is a novel, simple and personalized
plan for the family, to enhance its preparedness and capacity to anticipate and respond to
emergencies. DRR is an upcoming field. The shift from risk reduction to resilience is the
most recent one. My experience in the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction
activities in the communities and in schools has enhanced my skills in building resilience
in the targeted population. The following are the driving forces which have encouraged
me to write thesis on FDRMP to build resilience in the family:
Disasters can strike at any time without warning. The vulnerability of the family is high
because of risks posed by a multiplicity of natural and man-made disasters like
earthquakes, fire, floods, etc, where loss of life and assets is at unacceptable levels.
Family is the first responder in crisis. Too often, families make mistake of waiting until a
crisis occurs to react.
‘It will not happen to me’ is a myth that prevents most families from planning their
responses to disasters.
India has a high level of vulnerability to natural disasters due to its unique geo-physical
and climatic conditions. Floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes and landslides are
recurring phenomena. Hazard profile of India revels that:
The growing incidence of disasters correlates strongly with the increasing vulnerability
of households and communities in developing countries. Recent experience confirms that
investment in mitigation and a strong commitment to the implementation of a
participatory mitigation strategy can lower the risks and vulnerabilities of poor
households.
The idea of the FDRMP is conceived as a result of recognizing that citizens themselves
are first responders needing education about the steps to be taken in times of emergency.
FDRMP is unique for each family and for the use of their own safety before as well as at
the time of the crisis. It is a personalized action plan with allocated responsibilities for
each member of the household. A functional FDRMP can help to alleviate fears about
potential disasters, reduce the level of stress and save precious time during an emergency,
thus enabling the family to become more disaster resilient.
Preparing a disaster management plan reduces the potential anxiety and fear during a
disaster as well as any physical losses that may occur. A relatively small investment in
disaster preparedness saves thousands of lives as well as vital economic assets. It also
reduces the cost and period of the overall relief assistance.
There is growing evidence to show that most top down disaster management and
response programs fail to address the specific needs of vulnerable families and ignore the
potential to use the prepared families in particular and the society at large.
To address the need of a family as a first responder in the aftermath of an emergency, the
FDRMP was conceived. A FDRMP is a personalized action plan that prepares each
member of the family to take key decisions that directly improve their safety and security
in a disaster scenario. By preparing a plan a family can bring down the level of risk as
well as minimize losses as much as possible.
It is assumed that a prepared family is a safer family. With this plan the family can
reduce risks and minimize losses. The initiative addresses key issues related to risks
faced by a family during crisis. The FDRMP can help to prevent injuries and loss of
assets in the targeted families through disaster risk reduction initiatives.
It is not so much “the plan” as the “planning process” that is the key cultural change
needed. This important aspect of the research work has great potential of being explored
and the outcome would be having interest and helps many.
The best way is to try out the importance of the proposed research work, as planned, to
understand the expected results and possible policy implications as an outcome of the
research work.
The above expected results would be of great value today, as most of the community /
family would be able to better invest their time to get the best to secure their lives and
livelihoods.
Development research tells us that the success and the sustainability of interventions at the
community / family level depend, among a number of factors, on the availability of relevant
local culture, knowledge and indigenous practices that can combine with new ideas to
generate innovation. The participation and integration of these communities / families in all
disaster-related processes as a necessary means for pursuing the importance of their DRR
knowledge in assisting to mainstream disaster risk reduction practices.
Good practices and lessons learned from experiences in the DRR aims to build resilience
in the community /family as an effective tool for reducing risk from natural disasters. By
improving the understanding of DRR knowledge and providing concrete plan of how it
can be successfully used, I hope this study will inspire all practitioners and policy makers
to consider the knowledge held by local communities / families and act to integrate this
practices into future disaster-related work.
Most of us have witnessed an increase in the number of natural disasters worldwide; and
India is not an exception to this. The family is the first responder in any disaster as
emergency services cannot reach the site of the disaster to assist those affected
immediately. People trapped, marooned or injured during the disaster need immediate
help in order not to become casualties. The initial hours, which are defined largely by the
response of the family affected, are crucial in saving lives.
The main objective of the research is to develop the ‘Family Disaster Risk
Management Plan’ so as to make the family safe during crisis situation.
To evaluate and compare what family knows about the disasters that are most
likely to happen in their living zone and their impact.
To know the state of preparedness of family to respond in crisis.
To guide family how to protect assets, documents and records.
To encourage family to learn the do’s and don’ts of different disasters, basic first
aid and to keep an emergency kit ready.
To inculcate ethos in family to anticipate the disaster and think of the response
plan.
The Comparative study of the two case studies gave very interesting inferences which
are described below.
89% families have not anticipated any disasters and have not prepared their
response plan.
40% families have experienced disasters. Out of those 40% who have
experienced disasters, 59% reported loss of livelihood where as 41% responded
as no impact of disaster.
81% families responded that they were not prepared to respond to disaster.
Those 61% families in Byculla who have responded that the disaster awareness
programme implemented in their cluster gave further responses as under:
65% Awareness sessions done.
95% families responded that the schools where their children go were not
equipped and prepared to handle disasters.
97% members (including children of age 12 years and above) don't know blood
group of all family members.
43% families were unaware of the vulnerable areas within home for the most
53% families were unaware of the vulnerable areas within neighborhood for the
most likely hazard.
47% families were unaware of the safe places within home for the most likely
hazard.
67% families were unaware of the place where the family member will meet /
reunite in crisis.
48% families do not know at least three contact numbers of emergency services.
97% families have not kept an 'emergency kit' (Containing first aid box, portable
radio, torch, candle, match box, whistle, knife, important documents, clothing,
drinking water, dry foods, powdered milk etc.) ready to survive in crisis.
86% families don’t know the emergency exit / route from their house / building to
evacuate in crisis.
87% families have not protected all their important documents by keeping the
photocopies in a sealed packet in their bank lockers or at their out of state
relative's place or by scanning and saving it on CD or in their email?
13% families were not in favor of preparing the Family Disaster Risk
Management Plan for their families if the relevant documents, guidelines
booklets provided to them. and
Family Disaster Risk Management Plan for their families if the relevant documents,
guidelines and booklets provided to them.
In both the case studies, it reveals that the family has inherent desire to be aware and
prepared for the safety and security of their love ones. Families in both the clusters have
patiently responded interview and raise query to learn how to reduce disaster risk.
Though educating family was not the prime objective of the case study but it is observed
during conversations that family wanted more information. There is a great scope for the
implementers; governing body of the housing societies, community organizations, civil
centers to build resilience in their habitats.
Families are now very susceptible for precautionary measures. I hope the initiative will
form a strong base for the further research in developing the planned document for the
family and for the individual to build resilience.
The analysis of the Interview Questionnaire of the Case Study 1 is summarized below in
Table S.
Table S
Responses % Responses %
Earthquake 0 0 0 0
Flood 0 0 0 0
Cyclone 0 0 0 0
Tsunami 0 0 0 0
Drought 0 0 0 0
Fire 3 27 0 0
Loss of livelihood 4 36 0 0
Physical injuries 0 0 0 0
Psychological Trauma 0 0 0 0
No impact 7 64 0 0
Responses % Responses %
10
Are you aware to respond 17 33 34 67
disaster?
Senior Citizen 18 35 0 0
Women 6 12 0 0
Disabled 10 20 0 0
Lack of awareness 21 41 0 0
Lake of preparedness 12 23 0 0
Exposure to hazards 6 12 0 0
Geographic location 0 0 0 0
Economic status 0 0 0 0
Early warning 7 14 0 0
Evacuation Drills 4 8 0 0
Building stockpile 0 0 0 0
Responses % Responses %
12
14
13
Mock drills 2 6 0 0
16
How many family members 96 / 162 59 66 / 162 41
have the life insurance?
17
How many family members 157 / 162 97 5 / 162 3
have the Mediclaim (health
insurance)?
18
Have you taken general 14 27 37 73
Responses % Responses %
22
23
25
24
Responses % Responses %
27
Do you know the safe shelter 15 29 36 71
(A safe shelter is a place
where your family is
evacuated in crisis and offers
protection from immediate
hazards for at least 72 hours in
emergency) to evacuate in
crisis?
46 90 5 10
Table T
Responses % Responses %
Earthquake 0 0 0 0
Flood 23 77 0 0
Cyclone 0 0 0 0
Tsunami 0 0 0 0
Drought 0 0 0 0
Loss of livelihood 20 67 0 0
Physical injuries 0 0 0 0
Psychological Trauma 0 0 0 0
No impact 10 33 0 0
Responses % Responses %
Senior Citizen 16 31 0 0
Women 2 4 0 0
Disabled 14 27 0 0
Lack of awareness 15 29 0 0
Lake of preparedness 6 12 0 0
Exposure to hazards 16 31 0 0
Geographic location 0 0 0 0
Social status 0 0 0 0
Economic status 0 0 0 0
Early warning 10 20 0 0
Evacuation Drills 7 14 0 0
Building stockpile 0 0 0 0
Responses % Responses %
12
If yes, what are the N/A N/A N/A N/A
programmes done?
14
Do all the members (including 0 0 51 100
children of age 12 years and
above) have the contact detail
16
How many family members 16 / 170 9 154 / 170 91
have the life insurance?
17
How many family members 55 / 170 32 115 / 170 68
have the Mediclaim (health
insurance)?
18
Have you taken general 3 6 48 94
insurance for all your assets
(property, shop and other
assets)?
Responses % Responses %
22
26
23
24
27
25
Responses % Responses %
Summary of the consolidated responses in Case Study 1 & Case Study 2 are summarized
below in Table U
Please tick mark or fill detail in the blanks provided, Additional information, if any,
may be added at the end of each answer may be added at the end of each answer
Responses Responses
Responses % Responses %
Earthquake 0 0 0 0
Flood 23 56 0 0
Cyclone 0 0 0 0
Tsunami 0 0 0 0
Drought 0 0 0 0
Fire 6 15 0 0
Loss of livelihood 24 59 0 0
Physical injuries 0 0 0 0
Psychological Trauma 0 0 0 0
No impact 17 41 0 0
0 0 0 0
Others (Please Specify)
Sr.
Particular Consolidated Responses
Responses Responses
Responses % Responses %
Senior Citizen 34 33 0 0
Women 8 8 0 0
Disabled 24 23 0 0
Lack of awareness 36 35 0 0
Lake of preparedness 18 18 0 0
Exposure to hazards 22 21 0 0
Geographic location 0 0 0 0
Social status 0 0 0 0
Economic status 0 0 0 0
Early warning 17 17 0 0
Evacuation Drills 11 10 0 0
Building stockpile 0 0 0 0
Responses Responses
Responses % Respon %
ses
12
13
14
Mock drills - - - -
15
Do all the members 3 3 99 97
(including children of age 12
years and above) know the
blood group of all family
members?
Yes or No or Negative
Affirmative Responses
Responses
Responses % Responses %
20
Do you know the vulnerable 48 47 54 53
areas within neighborhood for
the most likely hazard?
21
Do you know the safe places 54 53 48 47
within home for the most
likely hazard?
22
23
24
26
Give the contact numbers of 53 52 49 48
any three emergency
services? Police Fire Brigade
Ambulance State Disaster
Control Room and Others
(Please specify) (Total
responses 36 for Police &
Fire Brigade only)
Sr.
No.
30
27
28
29
The comparison of the case studies 1 & 2 is illustrated with the graphs and charts.
Case Study 1, herein after referred as ‘Byculla’ and Case Study 2, herein referred as
‘Ravalpada’ are compiled.
The responses to the questionnaires for both the case studies have helped to understand
the existing status of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice – KAP of the family.
Captioning the questions under the categories; Knowledge, Attitude & Practice may little
bit differ and debatable. It is exclusively my perceptions which I have derived on the
basis of my learning in implementing Baseline / End line studies undertaken for the
disaster awareness in community; disaster safety in housing societies, schools and
hostels. Following is the breakup of the questions, responses to which will reveal their
status of KAP.
Knowledge: Question Nos. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, and 28
Attitude: Question Nos. 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, 22, 23, 24, and 30.
Practice: Question Nos. 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 26 and 29.
The Comparative study of Byculla and Ravalpada gave very interesting inferences.
Learning from these case studies has helped me in designing the tool / document that is
the Family Disaster Risk Management Plan – FDRMP. The following is the summary of
findings; articulated in visual charts and narratives.
Case 1 Case 2
78%
59%
41%
22%
Yes No
Most of families in Byculla have not faced disasters while 59% families in Ravalpada
have faced disaster. During case study it was observed that families in Byculla were
exposed to hazard like civil unrest and bomb blast / terrorist attack, but the return period
was very long whereas flood hazard in Ravalpada was recurring almost every year. It
shows that vulnerability is dependent not only on exposure to hazard but also on its
return period.
77%
64%
27%
10% 13% 9%
0% 0%
Responses were given by those families who have faced disasters. Major hazards in
Byculla were civil unrest and flood was the major hazard in Ravalpada, while fire hazard
is common in both the clusters.
Case 1Case 2
88% 90%
12% 10%
Yes No
More than 88% families in either cluster have not anticipated disaster. In spite of
execution of DRR awareness programmes in Byculla, families could not anticipate
disaster. It implies that most of the families are not anticipatory but reactive when crisis
strikes.
Case 1 Case 2
67% 64%
36%
33%
Responses were given by those families who have faced disasters. Major responders in
Byculla stated that there was a loss of livelihood due to close of business on account of
civil unrest and terrorist attack whereas in Ravalpada it was on account of flood.
Case-I Case-II
67%
53%
47%
33%
Yes No
53%, and above, were not aware how to respond to disasters. It is observed that the
disaster awareness programmes were executed in Byculla; in spite families were
unaware. Whereas families in Ravalpada has experienced the recurring flood hazard.
Case-I Case-II
90%
73%
27%
10%
Yes No
More than 73% responded that they were not prepared to respond to disaster. It reveals
that in spite of their exposure to hazard like fire, civil unrest, flood etc. the families were
unprepared.
Question No. 7. In your opinion, who are the most vulnerable to disasters?
Case 1Case 2
35%31%
27%
12% 12%
4%
years Citizen
Families identified 16% children, 33% senior citizens, 8% widows, 23% disabled and
20% reported all the groups were most vulnerable. Responses were relatively more
rational in Byculla which was due to the Disaster Risk Reductions activities executed in
their cluster.
Question No. 8. What are the factors that affect vulnerability of the people?
Case 1 Case 2
41% 31%
Factors which influence vulnerability of the people were responded rationally in each
cluster. These indicate the overlapping impact of their geographic status in and around
the vicinity of hazards. It is observed that lack of awareness and lack of preparedness are
the major factors which increase vulnerability of the family.
Case 1 Case 2
51%
40%
20%
17%16%
Almost 50% responses in either culture have reported that disaster preparedness means
understanding for the measures taken in advance, if you add the option of ‘All’. This show
that intend of the majority of the habitants of two distinct cultures and they have the
inherent desire for the security and safety of their lives and assets. This response gave the
right clue to my research. These responses help to prepare the framework and to design a
tool as the outcome of the endeavors.
Case 1 Case 2
69%
65%
35%
31%
Yes No
The attitude of the families in Byculla cluster is more matured since they had attended
the sessions in Disaster Risk Reductions activities and measures. The families in
Ravalpada cluster have faced recurring hazards; floods and fire, yet they were not aware
Question No. 11. Is any disaster awareness programme done in your society /
community?
Case 1 Case 2
100%
61%
39%
0%
Yes No
This is the vital information which has helped to identify strategies and
pedagogies for the Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives for the family.
Plan, Mock Drills in Evacuation and Rescue etc were implemented in Byculla cluster. It
means that the families who have attended the Disaster Risk Reduction programmes in
their clusters were well informed and aware about disasters and gave the positive
response. This also means that the Disaster Risk Reduction activities at the community
level plays a vital role in creating awareness and reduces the risk and vulnerability of the
community thereby building disaster resilience in the community. The responses of the
families in Byculla cluster highlight the needs of the innovative initiatives to be taken at
the family level to make the community well aware on the Disaster Risk Reduction
strategies.
Case 1 Case 2
65%
16%
13%
6%
0% 0% 0% 0%
Question No. 13. Does the schools where your children go are equipped and prepared to
handle disasters?
Case 1 Case 2
98%
92%
8% 2%
Yes No
It is observed that there is no ethos of disaster safety at the family level for the security
and safety of their children in school. Disaster risk reduction begins at school. Disaster
risk reduction is about stronger building codes, sound land use planning, better early
It is about making communities and individuals aware of their risk to natural hazards and
how they can reduce their vulnerability.
I am the member of the Inter Agency Group – IAG of the National Disaster Management
Authority – NDMA, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Government of India has taken
initiative in 2010, to implement the National School Safety programmes initially in 8,600
schools in 43 districts in 22 states in the earthquake zones 4 & 5. It is expected that the
initiative will create awareness for the disaster risk reduction amongst the family through
children as the ‘change agent’ It is expected that the children, being the best ambassadors
to, bring the attitude and behavior changes to inculcate the ethos of Disaster Risk
Reduction in their family.
Question No. 14. Do all the members (including children of age 12 years and above)
have the contact detail of all family members that can be used in emergency if the mobile
battery is discharged?
Case 1 Case 2
100%
90%
10%
0%
Yes No
It is observed that 90% families in Byculla and all the families in Ravalpada do not carry
extra copy the emergency contacts. They have a myth that they will survive with the
storage of the emergency detail in their mobile.
Case 1 Case 2
94% 100%
6% 0%
Yes No
It is observed that 94% families in Byculla and 100% family don't know blood group of
their family members. However they do have record in their family medical report file.
Question No. 16. How many family members have the life insurance?
Case 1 Case 2
91%
59%
41%
9%
Yes No
96 / 162, i.e. 59% members of the families in Byculla and just 16 / 170 i.e. 9% members
of the families in Ravalpada have life insurance. Insurance is the best tools for the risk
transfer. There could be two reasons that prevent family to buy insurance to get secured.
The first is that the family could not see the human value but just see that there is no
tangible return except as a saving tool with minimal return on investments. The second is
that the family prioritize livelihood and have left no savings to buy insurance.
The government and BPO, under the Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR and other
NGO, CBO, Credit institutions etc should provide subsidy on the premium for the life
insurance to the people living below subsistence level.
Question No. 17. How many family members have the Mediclaim? (Health Insurance)
Case 1 Case 2
97%
68%
32%
3%
Yes No
The observation is very encouraging in Byculla as 157 / 162, i.e. 97% members of the
family have taken protection for any injuries in disasters. It is very less encouraging
status in Ravalpada as only 56 / 170, i.e. 32% members of the family have bought
Mediclaim. The higher percentage of the insurance is mainly due to the cost in health
sector has been increased exponentially.
Question No. 18. Have you taken general insurance for all your assets (property, shop
and other assets)?
Case 1 Case 2
94%
73%
27%
6%
Yes No
It is observed that only 27% in Byculla and 6% families in Ravalpada have their assets
insured, while 73% families in Byculla and 94% families in Ravalpada have not insured
their assets. This will add to their vulnerability as insurance is one of the best tools to
increase the coping capacity of the family during disasters. The culture of risk transfer is
not fully developed in a family. Moreover insurance companies have very stringent
should provide subsidy in the premium to the people living below subsistence level to
protect their property and assets. A special scheme like ‘Afat Vimo’ should be launched
for the families of income band at the Lower Medium Income Group and below.
Question No. 19. Do you know the vulnerable areas within home for the most likely
hazard?
Case 1 Case 2
61%
53%
47%
39%
Yes No
61% families in Byculla knew the vulnerable areas in their homes due to awareness
sessions executed in their cluster. Whereas 39% families in Ravalpada knew vulnerable
Question No. 20. Do you know the vulnerable areas within neighborhood for the most
likely hazard?
Case 1 Case 2
55%
49% 51%
45%
Yes No
This is very rational response but restricted to their neighborhood only. Very
comprehensive awareness strategies should be employed to enhance hazard hunt for the
risk identification in the family.
Question No. 21 Do you know the safe places within home for the most likely hazard?
Case 1 Case 2
57%
51%
49%
43%
Yes No
It is observed from the analysis that 57% families in Byculla knew the safe places within
home for most likely hazard, this is due to the awareness sessions engaged in their cluster
whereas 49% families in Ravalpada knew safe places for flood hazard due to its short
Question No. 22. Do you know the place where the family member will meet / reunite in
crisis?
Case 1 Case 2
69%
65%
35%
31%
Yes No
Case 1 Case 2
94%
78%
22%
6%
Yes No
It is observed that most of the families in either cluster were not aware about first aid.
Case 1 Case 2
71%
67%
33%
29%
Yes No
71% families in Byculla cluster and 33% families in Ravalpada cluster knew the
Question No. 25. Do you know how to turn off utilities; electricity, gas and water at the
time of any emergency?
Case 1 Case 2
67%
59%
41%
33%
Yes No
It is observed that 67% families in Byculla and 41% families in Ravalpada knew how to
shut off utility services. The higher responses in Byculla cluster are due to awareness
sessions executed in their cluster. This is the prime step of preparedness in disasters and
should also be embedded in the tool while designing the Family Disaster Risk
Management Plan.
Question No. 26. Have you kept an 'emergency kit' (Containing first aid box, portable
radio, torch, candle, match box, whistle, knife, important documents, clothing, drinking
Case 1 Case 2
94% 100%
6% 0%
Yes No
More than 94% families have not kept an 'emergency kit' ready to survive in crisis. Since
very few families have experienced disasters and there are no much recurring hazards,
Question No. 27. Do you know the safe shelter (A safe shelter is a place where your
family is evacuated in crisis and offers protection from immediate hazards for at least 72
hours in emergency) to evacuate in crisis?
Case 1 Case 2
98%
71%
29%
2%
Yes No
It is observed that more than 71% families were unaware about the safe shelter,
evacuation and the safe evacuation route. Families should be well aware about the safe
shelters to evacuate in crisis.
Case 1 Case 2
98%
75%
25%
2%
Yes No
Question No. 29. Have you protected all your important documents by keeping the
photocopies in a sealed packet in your bank lockers or at you’re out of state relative's
place or by scanning and saving it on CD or in your email?
Case 1 Case 2
94%
80%
20%
6%
Yes No
More than 80% families have not protected their important documents as they were not
aware how to protect their documents.
Question No. 30. Would you like to prepare 'Family Disaster Risk Management Plan' for
your family, if the relevant documents, guidelines and booklets provided to you?
Case 1 Case 2
90%
84%
10% 16%
Yes No
Plan.
These responses endorsed fully the importance of the outcome of this research work.
The finding reveals the needs of the precise package containing document, tool for the
family to prepare their plan. The package should also provide the key guidance to family
how to prepare their plan. In addition family has also expressed that the booklets on the
dos & don’ts of different disasters and on the elementary first aid and fire safety should
Copy of the draft Family Disaster Risk Management Plan – FDRMP is appended below.
There is a good scope to improve, modify to make the plan more users friendly. The
process of explaining the planned documents and supportive material, local community
volunteers should be trained to encompass the preparedness in all the families in the
cluster. A Training manual for volunteers to implement programme in their building /
society / clusters is also prepared.
Step Forward
The content of the proposed package is as under. The draft copies are appended.
If Disaster Strikes!!!
Of
_________________________________________________________
PLAN
Property
Shop
Others
4. Hazards and Vulnerability and Safe Places for Meeting Point for family
Home Society
Fire
Earthquake
Flood
Cyclone
Civil unrest
Others
Sr.
Details Yes If No, Date for
No. / No implementation
Don’ts of Disasters’)
5
We know basic first aid.(Please refer to the book
‘First Aid’)
10
We know the safe shelter, where our family can
seek shelter in crisis and we know the safe route to
access the safe shelter.
15
Family should keep the ‘Emergency Kit’ ready to survive family in crisis. It should
contain the First aid box: Contains adhesive bandages, roller gauze bandage, triangular
bandages, non-latex gloves, adhesive tape, antibacterial ointment, scissors, assorted sizes
of safety pins, cotton balls, thermometer, aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever, anti-
diarrhea medication, antacid (for stomach upset), laxative vitamins etc.
Other items: Portable, battery-powered radio and extra batteries, battery torch and extra
batteries, knife, clothes, matches in a waterproof container, candles, whistle and
important documents. Drinking water, dry foods, special foods for infants or persons on
special diets, powdered milk.
7. Emergency Contacts
n
District Control 1077 State Control Room 1070
Room
b ______ Disaster
e updated every year
Family should discuss the following issues in their family meeting. It is important
that all the members of the family should participate in the discussion: Questions
to consider:
Family Data:
For each member, fill in the blood group. Write Yes or No against insurance
details.
General Insurance:
Write Yes or No.
Family Members at risk (Children under 5 years, senior citizens, disabled,
pregnant women):
Write the name(s) of the family members at risk, their situation, type of
assistance required in an emergency and name of the assigned family member
who will assist them in crisis.
This is the most important information for the family to establish during
hazard hunt, taking into account situations where they may or may not be at
home when a disaster strikes.
They should identify appropriate safe meeting places which may be different
in different disasters.
2. Checklist:
The family must tick each item on the checklist to confirm completion. For
any outstanding items the family should commit the earliest date by which
they are able to comply with that requirement.
The items that are needed to make the emergency kit are specified in the
documents. Each family should keep the emergency kit ready.
4. Emergency Contacts:
Note: The family should contact trained Incharges / Volunteers of the Housing
Societies / Tenant Association / Faith-based Organizations to seek further
guidance.
(A Copy to be given to family along with the Family Disaster Risk Management
Plan document)
Introduction:
Raising awareness for disaster risk reduction and shaping family attitudes are at
the heart of all the endeavors for building resilience in the family. Family Disaster
Risk Management Plan is conceived as a result of recognizing that the
vulnerability to disaster is growing faster than resilience because of risks posed by
a multiplicity of natural and man-made disasters like earthquakes, fire, floods, etc,
where loss of life and assets is at unacceptable levels. Disaster risk reduction
should be concern of everybody.
Too often, families make mistake of waiting until a crisis occurs to react, this
prevents most families from planning their responses to disasters. FDRMP is a
unique tool for each family for the use of their own safety before as well as at the
time of the crisis.
It can help to alleviate fears about potential disasters, reduce the level of stress
and save precious time during an emergency, thus enabling the family to become
more disaster resilient. FDRMP aims to enhance the state of preparedness and
capacity of the family to anticipate and respond to emergencies and reduce
physical risks, anticipate the disaster and think of response strategies to help
survive in crisis. It guides the family on how to assess and plan to reduce their
DISASTER AWARENESS
About Disasters:
A disaster is:
Types of Disasters:
Natural Man-made
Earthquake Riots
Cyclones War
Fire Fire
Pandemic/epidemic Chemical
Landslide Accident
Lightening
Sun stroke
Accident
Any other
for any upcoming disaster so as not to be caught unaware. This can be achieved
by imbibing general awareness on Do’s and Don’ts before, during and after
Check and update your “Ready to go” Emergency Kit every 6 months
Replace batteries
Replace the clothes with fresh ones
Renew the water and food supply
It is important that the family should have the books / literature on dos & don’ts
of disasters and all the members of the family should discuss dos & don’ts of the
disasters that are prone in their city / village. It is wise to know dos and don’ts of
all the general disasters in addition to that they are prone, as it is difficult to
The following is the extract taken from the booklet published by UNDP and
GSDMA and other similar publications for the awareness of the family. Family is
advised to take formal training on ‘First Responder’ or on ‘Disaster Management’
Floods
land, a deluge.
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Store dry food such as high energy biscuits, dry fruits, dry snacks for
emergency use
Take training on First Aid
Identify and memorize the safest and the shortest escape route from your
house to the nearest safe site as identified by the community
Train your entire family, including children in the correct evacuation
procedure to be followed in times of disaster
Listen to the radio/TV to get the latest news updates.
On receiving a flood warning for your area, move to a safer place or higher
ground, e.g. a nearby hill.
Switch off electricity when the water level increases.
Tie all valuables, documents, household articles etc to a high roof for safety.
If there is enough time, raise furniture, clothing and valuables onto beds,
tables and into roof space (electrical items highest) before leaving
Turn off all power, water and gas in the house
When you are leaving take your ‘Ready-to-go emergency kit’ and your mobile
phone/ portable Radio with you.
Lock your house and leave using the recommended evacuation routes for your
area.
Don’t drive in water of unknown depth and current.
Don’t leave the shelter to go back home until advised by the relief authority.
Cyclone
Before a Cyclone:
Assess your home for the risk of cyclone before the season starts. Repairing, if
any, should be carried out prior to cyclone season.
It is necessary to create awareness in all the family members. Discuss the
effect of cyclone and its do’s and don’ts.
Such preparedness will help family to respond to cyclone effectively. It
reduces fear and anxiety for the deadly impact of cyclone.
Talk to children and explain to them what happens in a cyclone (without
scaring them). Keep your emergency kit ready.
Keep torches with spare batteries and lanterns filled with kerosene ready at the
accessible but secured places.
Disabled, sick, senior citizen and young children need assistance to respond in
crisis. Assign special responsibility to other member to assist them.
As a part of preparedness keep blankets, bed sheets photos of family
members for the identity, cotton bandages etc ready to be used after cyclone.
Wooden boards to be kept ready to shield window during storm.
Falling of trees very common during cyclone, trimmed shrubs and trees,
remove decayed and dried branches of trees so that winds blow through.
Extra drinking water should be stored in closed vessel
Secure all doors, windows and openings.
During a Cyclone:
During cyclone be calm. Keep listening radio bulletin for alerts, be in touch
with local officer on emergency duty, check and keep battery operated radio
set ready.
Keep listening radio bulletin for alerts, be in touch with local officer on
emergency duty, check and keep battery operated radio set ready
Do not ventured out during storm, unless otherwise advised to evacuate
If advised, evacuate to safe place. Plan in advance to protect your assets.
Wait till it is announced on radio and TV networks that “All Clear”. Before
venturing out ensure that the cyclone has subsided.
Take care of the glass pieces, sharps items in debris. Be aware of snakes and
insects. Call for assistance for sting and bite, if any. Follow the advice of
emergency duty officers and workers. Emergency Relief Team takes time to
arrive at the site. Wait to avail for the emergency support.
Cyclone may cause flooding, stay away from such area.
After cyclone subsides, fishermen should resume fishing only after 24 hours.
Community volunteers should assist in assessment of damage and should help
evacuated people to go back to their homes. Trained volunteers should
provide first aid to wounded and donate blood for the casualties
If required, locate places where dead bodies can be kept temporarily
Organize a clearing-up operation for your neighborhood
Earthquake
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Make sure your family members know the facts about earthquakes.
Make sure all new buildings near you are built using earthquake-resistant
construction methods and that all old buildings are strengthened.
Shake out drill: (a) inside: 1. DROP to the ground. In a real earthquake, the
ground might shake forcefully and throw you down. 2. Take COVER under
something sturdy.
If you cannot get under something, stay low and cover your head and neck
with your arms. 3. HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.
(b) In a hi-rise: Drop, Cover, and Hold On; do not use elevator (c) in
bed: Hold on and stay there; protect your head with a pillow ( d) while driving:
Stop at the side of the road away from hazards; Stay protected i nside the vehicle
(e) in a theater: Stay at your seat; protect your head and neck with your arms (f)
near the ocean: D rop, Cover, and Hold On until the shaking stop s; then evacuate
to higher ground (g) in a wheelchair: Protect your head and neck with a pillow or
your arms and be nd over to protect yourself
Fire
Fire is the energy released in the form of heat & light due to a chemical reaction
in which three e lements viz. Fuel, heat and Oxygen (Air) unite. Follow the
following slogans:
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In the kitchen, use only an ISI-Marked ‘Suraksha’ LPG tube
Change the LPG rubber tube once in two years
Clean the LPG rubber tube frequently to avoid it being eaten away by rats.
Switch off the regulator especially at night
Wear a cotton apron while cooking
Switch off the regulator of the LPG cylinder and open the doors and
windows in case of gas leakage
Don’t tamper with the LPG cylinder and allied equipments
Don’t use your ‘dupatta’ to handle utensils
In the house and the office, avoid installing too many switches, gadgets and
wires (i.e. the ‘electrical octopus’)
Replace broken or frayed electrical cords immediately
Maintain electrical appliances properly
Repair or replace defective appliances
Know the place of the main switch in your house
Install an MCB (Main Circuit Breaker)
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Install florescent signage for emergency exits and evacuation routes.
Don’t run electrical cords/wires under carpets
Don’t overload electrical outlets
Always ensure proper Electrical Safety in your house and housing society
Install smoke detectors
Install smoke/fire detectors and fire extinguishers
Don’t panic
Call the fire brigade (Dial 101) and inform them of the location and type of
fire (if known)
After a fire:
Explosions
could happen suddenly. There is little time; few minutes or seconds to save your
life. Few hints and tips to save the life are as under:
During explosion:
If caught in debris:
Bomb Blast
Heat Stroke
Before
Install temporary window reflectors (for use between windows and drapes),
such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.
Weather-strip doors and sills to keep cool air in.
Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades,
awnings, or louvers. Keep storm windows up all year.
During
During disaster/injuries, casualties need immediate help. The initial 10/15 minutes are
very critical in saving lives until medical aid arrives. Aid given before medical assistance
is made available is called First Aid.
To Save lives,
To Promote recovery and
To prevent condition of the injured/affected person from becoming worse.
If the casualty responds, introduce yourself as a trained First Aider. If he/she agrees,
give first aid. If casualty refuses, call emergency services; 102 or 1298. If casualty
is confused or unconscious assume he/she wants you to help. Any risk to you or
casualty, if yes, put your safety first and remove the casualty from danger.
Remember your limits.
Shift casualty to safe place
Loosen his/her clothing
Reassure casualty
Look the symptoms and follow accordingly:
- Relieve pain.
- Remain with the casualty and note vital parameters like temp pulse etc.
Emergencies:
First and foremost, the First Aider should know about the human body. This is crucial in
assessing the nature of the casualty’s injury/ state and coming up with the correct
response.
The skeleton forms the supporting frame work of the body. It is made up of 206 bones. It
protects important organs like the brain, heart and lungs help to stand, sit and sleep, give
shape and size.
Other facts: The normal pulse rate for a human being is 60 – 90 beats per minute.
A – An open Airway
B – Breathing
C – Circulation
To make sure that the casualty is unconscious; shake, pinch and splash water on his/her
face. If casualty is unconscious, he/she will fail to respond. If the casualty is unconscious
Any of these situations can lead to death. Hence tilt the head behind and clear airway
immediately. After clearing airway, remove object if any, by turning casualty’s head to
one side, keeping it back, putting two figures inside the mouth and sweeping round the
mouth.
Once airway is cleared casualty may begin breathing. If so, put casualty in recovery
position. If casualty does not breath, begin artificial respiration.
In order to find out whether unconscious casualty is breathing, after first opening airway;
look, listen and feel for the signs of respiration.
Continue holding casualty’s airway open, see and place your ear above his/her
mouth and nose
Look along her chest and abdomen, if he/she is breathing, one can hear and feel
any breath and see movement along chest and abdomen.
If casualty does not breath, begin artificial respiration.
Artificial Respiration
H N Method
This is not a good technique. It should be used in case mouth to mouth respiration is not
possible because mouth can’t be opened, mouth bleeding and mouth profusely burnt.
Procedure is the same as mouth to mouth respiration, except pushing air through
casualty’s nostrils instead of his/her mouth
Put the casualty on his abdomen, hand under the forehead turned on one side (to
facilitate water to come out) neck extended to keep air ways clear.
First aider knees towards head side of the casualty, holding casualty’s forehead
with one knee, to keep airway clear.
released.
This is done by feeling the pulse. Best felt by placing finger tips between airway and
neck muscle. Before commencing heart massage, it is important to establish that the heart
is not beating.
There may be the cases where the breathing stops but heart continues to beat for some
time. But if heart arrest occurs, delivery of oxygen to brain ceases immediately.
Hence the heart has stopped one has to give CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) i.e.
CPR – Procedure
Put casualty on firm surface. Kneel close to the side of the casualty.
With one hand feel the lower end of the chest bone (sternum) 4cm above this,
which means two fingers, so put two fingers of the other and above the tip of lower
end of the sternum.
Put the palm of one hand the already placed palm, keeping the elbows straight,
press so that chest bone goes down at least 4cm.
A wound is a break in the continuity of the skin. A wound causes two complications;
Bleeding and infection. There are different types of wounds depending upon the nature of
the injury.
Types of wounds
C – Contused Wound: Caused by a blunt heavy object. There is no external bleeding but
there is a pain and swelling e.g. black eye.
I – Incised Wound: Caused by a sharp instrument like knife or blade, the margins are
clear cut.
S – Shot (Gun shot) or Bullet Injury: e.g. bullet injury. It could be mixture of any of the
above mentioned wound
Human body contains approximately five liters of blood. Loss of two liters could lead to
shock while loss of three liters could cause a casualty to into coma. Bleeding is a
common cause of death in accident. It caused by the rupturing of blood vessels because
of a severe injury.
Management:
Causes: Excessive heat, injury over nose, high altitudes and high blood pressure.
Management:
Make the casualty sit down ahead bend forwards, in front of open window
Apply pressure at the soft cartilaginous portion using two fingers.
Pressure should be such that causality’s mouth opens and breathes through his
mouth.
Cold compress can be applied.
Bleeding usually stops in 10 – 15 minutes.
Apply pressure by plugging the socket using cotton, gauze piece and ask causality to
close his mouth.
Put a pad, cloth over the wound, close fingers over it to apply pressure.
Ask causality to take out his tongue, apply pressure by putting a gauze piece over the cut
area by two fingers, since the tongue is a slippery organ.
Usually it indicates internal bleeding in the brain; may be due to fracture in base of the
skull.
Make casualty lie down with head turned on the same side.
Make a ring pad, put in round the ear and shift him fast as a lying down case.
In case of a suspected case of internal bleeding, keep the causality under observation and
look out for signs of shock.
Blood Donation:
Fracture:
A fracture is the partial or complete bend, crack or breakage of a bone. It causes due to
Types:
Fracture – Upper limb: Sling is a triangular type of bandage which is used to support
injured arms while a splint is a rigid piece of wood, plastic material or metal. It is applied
to fractured limb.
Arm sling
Cuff & Collar sling
Dislocation – Bones displaced from its position. Symptoms are the same just as fracture.
In additions there is fixity of the joint. Management: - Same like fracture
Management:
Cold compress
There are two types of bandages: Rollers and Triangular bandages. Triangular bandages
support the limbs. (Details are covered under Fractures/Slings)
Slings:
Slings are used to support injured arms and to prevent pull by upper limb of injuries to
chest, shoulder and neck.
Types of slings:
Arm Sling:
Triangular Sling:
It is used to support the fracture of the collar bone, arms and injured shoulders
Splints: A splint is a rigid piece of wood or plastic material or wood or metal or body
part applied to fractured limb to support it and to immobilized the broken bone.
Sprains: A sprain is the tearing of the ligaments of a joint and the tissues around the
joint. It is caused by a sudden wrench or twist at the joint.
Symptoms: Pain in the joints, swelling, and the joint affected is painful to move.
Procedure: Elevate the limb to comfortable position, do not allow him to move the joint,
apply firm bandage to the joint, keep the bandage wet by cold water and call for the
medical aid.
Note: When in doubt of the case of sprain, dislocation or fracture, treat the casualty for a
fracture Schema shock is a depression of vital functions of the body, particularly
respiration. Causes:
Primary or Nervous shock is caused by a strong emotional upset such as fear, pain,
or bad news and not due to serious injury. This does not need any treatment except
reassuring and sympathetic handling.
Symptoms of shock:
Management:
Asphyxia/Suffocation or Choking
Definition: It is a condition where the lungs are not supplied with sufficient quality of air.
Casualty if continue to remain in this state for 3 – 4 minutes, he/she may go into coma.
Causes:
O – Obstruction within the air passage due to foreign body/ food particle/ water in Case
of drowning
Symptoms: Restless, fast but short breathing, the pulse gets faster and feebler, veins of
the neck are swollen and face, lips, fingernails & fingers become blue.
Management:
For Infants:
If a foreign body has entered into the food pipe of an infant, it is not serious as the air
ways are not obstructed. In such a case, no first aid is needed and the casualty should be
immediately shifted to a doctor or hospital.
For Adults:
If the adult is conscious administer the Heimlich Technique for adults i.e. stand behind
the casualty and smack them hard on the back 5 times. Wrap your arms around their
waist. Press your fist into their abdomen with a quick upward thrust. Repeat several times
to expel foreign body.
In case of drowning: If the person is unconscious and no heart and no lungs, give CPR. If
heart + but no lungs, administer the H N Method. But if casualty is conscious, they
should be treated using the Heimlich Technique
F – Fire
R – Rubbing or friction
E –Electrical burns
A burn is the damage occurring to the tissue cells of the skin due to dry heat while scalds
are the burns caused by liquid or steam. Shock or infection in burns cause death. In order
to assist a casualty suffering from burn injuries, it is important to assess the degree of the
burn, i.e. how bad the burns actually are. According to their seriousness, the burns are
classified into First Degree, Second Degree and Third Degree.
In First degree burns, the skin is red. (RSP i.e. Red, Swelling and Pain occurs). In such
cases, pour water till burning sensation stops within a minute of the burn occurring.
In Third degree burns, destruction of the deeper tissues and charring occurs.
For second and third degree burns, the casualty should be hospitalized as soon as
possible.
The human body takes 30 seconds to get burnt. Hence, giving immediate assistance to
the person affected is crucial. If a person’s clothes have caught fire you should:
Stop the burn by rolling the person on the ground or by pouring water over the
body.
If necessary, assist in maintaining the casualty’s breathing. Give Mouth to Mouth
resuscitation or administer the HN Method.
A burn of the eye/s should be thoroughly washed with water. The casualty should not be
allowed to rub their eyes. They should be shifted to the nearest doctor/hospital
immediately.
Management:
Place the effected part of the body under running water for 15-20 minutes to
remove heat.
Assess: percentage of burns (see picture)
If casualty is conscious, give oral fluids preferably electrical water sip by sip.
Do not cut open blisters.
Do not keep wounds open
Percentage of burn can be estimated by the ‘Rule of Nine’. To estimate the degree of
burn, our body is divided in 11 parts and each part represents 9 degree if burn in fire, as
shown below:
Emergency:
Heart Attack:
In this case heart muscle not supplied with adequate blood supply
Symptoms:
Management:
Reassurance
No physical movement
Shift along with chair or coat in ambulance
Fits / Epilepsy:
Symptoms:
Aura
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Body becoming rigid, falls down.
Gets convulsions.
Clenching of teeth, biting of tongue, eyes roll up, frothing of mouth.
Management
In the early stage of any accident, it is important to decide whom to help first and
whether casualty should be treated at the site or to be transported to hospital.
Great care is required so that the casualty is not disturbed; transport must be safe,
steady and speedy.
Throughout the transport, the condition of the casualty should be monitored
carefully.
Various methods such as Cradle, Human crutch, Pick-a-back, Fire man’s lift and
carry, stretcher etc are used to carry the casualty.
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Triage
Assume the following scene at the site of a taxi accident at a traffic junction.
A 16 year-old college girl has fractured her right leg and is crying with pain.
A 61 year-old beggar has got a bang on the forehead; is amazed and worried.
A 44 year-old taxi driver is not injured, but depressed and frightened.He isn’t
answering any questions.
A 34 year-old porter is lying unconscious without pulse or breath.
A 9 year-old schoolboy is lying unconscious with pulse and breath.
Why?
the FDRMP. It is important that all members of the family should participate in
this discussion:
Questions to consider:
1. Family Data:
For each member, fill in the blood group. Write Yes or No against insurance
details.
2. General Insurance:
Write Yes or No.
Write the name(s) of the family members at risk, their situation, type of
assistance required in an emergency and name of the assigned family member
who will assist them in crisis.
This is the most important information for the family to establish during
hazard hunt, taking into account situations where they may or may not be at
home when a disaster strikes.
They should identify appropriate safe meeting places which may be different
in different disasters.
The family must tick each item on the checklist to confirm completion. For
any outstanding items the family should commit the earliest date by which
they are able to comply with that requirement.
6. Emergency Kit:
The items that are needed to make the emergency kit are specified in the
documents. Each family should keep the emergency kit ready.
7. Emergency Contacts:
Note: The family should contact trained Incharges / Volunteers of the Housing
Societies / Tenant Association / Faith-based Organizations to seek further
guidance.
What is the need for FDRMP? Since nothing has happened so far, do we
need such a plan?
Family is the first responder in the crisis. Too often, we make the mistake of
waiting until a crisis occurs to plan a reaction. It is difficult to predict where
your family members will be and whether they will be safe when a disaster
strikes.
The Family Disaster Risk Management Plan will help families enhance their
level of preparedness and capacity to respond in an emergency. This also
means minimum injuries and reduced damage to property and assets.
For example, during the earthquake in Bhuj, Gujarat in 2001, members of
families were scared and panicked as they were not sure if their family
members were safe? FDRMP aims to helps families plan for such situations.
Each family member needs to know how to phone for help, escape out of the
house, and seek safe shelter in the house.
Each family member needs to know how to be safe when they are out of the
home (at work, school, and play).
Each family member needs to know how the family plans to reunite if it
becomes impossible to return to the home.
If you have a plan of what you will do during a disaster but you haven't
shared it with your family ahead of time, your plan may not work!
Hazard – A potentially damaging physical event, phenomenon or human
activity that may cause loss of life or injury, damage of assets, social and
economical disruption or environmental degradation. For example,
earthquake, flood, fire, civil unrest etc.
Vulnerability – The conditions determined by physical, social and
environmental factors or processes, which increase the susceptibility of a
community to the impact of hazards; vulnerability can also be defined as a
set of prevailing or consequential conditions which adversely affect people’s
ability to prevent, mitigate, prepare for and respond to hazardous events.
For example, your home, work place, school in a low lying flood prone
areas or in a, accident prone location or in a dilapidated building etc.
For example, fire extinguisher is installed and family members know how to
use it, life, property, shop and other assets adequately insured and its
premium is paid without break, family members trained in fire safety, first
aid, basic search and rescue techniques etc.
Some examples are:
- Anything that can move, fall, break or crush to cause injury,
- Your home in a low lying (flood prone) or other hazard prone areas.
This could be done by inspecting each room in your home to identify the
vulnerable area, and areas outside home, building, such as children’s school,
work place etc. All the members of the family should participate in this
search.
Please read the booklets on Dos & Don’ts of Disaster and First Aid provided
to you along with FDRMP document.
In a crisis, at times the main exit becomes inaccessible or unsafe for
evacuation. Emergency exit could be routed through a rear door, window,
balcony, terrace, openable window/grill etc.
In a crisis situation, family members can be rescued with the help of rope
ladders, net etc by the search and rescue volunteers or professionals.
Contents:
First aid box: Containing adhesive bandages, roller gauze bandage,
triangular bandages, non-latex gloves, adhesive tape, antibacterial ointment,
scissors, assorted sizes of safety pins, cotton balls, thermometer, Aspirin and
Other items: Portable, battery-powered radio and extra batteries, battery
torch and extra batteries, knife, clothes, matches in a waterproof container,
candles and whistle.
Drinking water, dry foods, special foods for infants or persons on special
diets, powdered milk.
It is to prepare and educate all your family members with the dos & don’ts;
before, during and after the disasters that are likely to affect you.
Please read the booklets on Dos & Don’ts of Disaster and First Aid provided
to you along with FDRMP document.
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