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DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND CALAMITIES RESPONSE

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND TECHNIQUES IN A WORKING PREMISES



What is disaster waste management?

Most disasters, either natural or man-made, leave behind tons of waste.
Destroyed buildings, uprooted trees, vehicles, you name it, all become part of
the wastestream as cleanup and rehabilitation commences. Add to this the
cocktail of toxic chemicals that are the result of the disaster itself and the
immediate aftermath. Fire suppression chemicals, hydrocarbons, asbestos,
building materials, automotive materials - all are potentially part of the toxic
soup.

During disaster response, it is difficult to properly manage waste material. The
priority is lifesaving and disaster containment. Once that is accomplished, clean-
up can begin and this is where disaster waste management comes into play.
Tons of waste need to be cleaned up and disposed, which means incidence
reports and manifests and the like. It can be a daunting task, but most
environmental remediation firms are trained and equipped
What does disaster management do?
Specifically, disaster management is about organizing and directing resources to cope
with a disaster and coordinating the roles and responsibilities of responders, private
sector organizations, public sector agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations,
volunteers, donations, etc.
How to handle a crisis situation in a workplace?
Five Tips On Navigating A Crisis
1. Understand the crisis.
2. Make a plan.
3. Communicate effectively.
4. Establish strong management.

4 P's of disaster management?
PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon emphasized the importance of the 4Ps of
emergency response: Predict, Plan, Prepare, and Practice. “One way to prepare for
a large-scale disaster, especially an earthquake, is through MCI simulation exercise.
Our country is the most disaster-prone in the world.

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