Question

Write down any two objectives of disaster management.

Hint:

Effective disaster management links preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery to protect people, assets and ecosystems.

Answer 1

1. Minimise loss of life and injury. Rapid preparedness, early warning systems, effective evacuation, timely medical response and search-and-rescue operations are implemented to protect human life and reduce casualties.
2. Reduce damage to property, infrastructure and environment. Risk assessment, mitigation measures (land-use planning, resilient construction), emergency resource management and post-disaster recovery planning limit economic losses and environmental degradation.