Re: Re: Proactive management of natural disasters

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Rather than blaming one another, people should unite, (forgetting all the past bitter experiences) in rescue efforts.

Only thing- DON'T PANIC, remember the "Titanic?"

Nowadays, disaster management teams are being formed in every state. We should encourage them, by participating in them actively.

Where were all the so called people's so called "elected leaders" when prominent places in Mumbai were being attacked? They landed up only after things began to get normal.

-Anupama

From: Vijay <drvijaythawani@...>Subject: Re: Proactive management of natural disastersnetrum Date: Saturday, 27 December, 2008, 5:44 PM

Hi,Good preparedness, utilizing the past experience of trained personnel, earmarking of the specialised workforce, preparation of SOPs, installation of communication systems, detailed planning on paper with assignment of tasks to specific officials in event of disaster, collaborating with other organisations which can be helpful in such situations, mock exercises, preparation of the networking list to summon the support staff, refresher training to personnel are all essentials of disaster management. Vijay

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[Guest guest]

Dear Anupama,

Thanks for providing the links to such a good number of website. I hope,

our members will certainly refer those website.

Most of the time people from the affected community itself,take part actively in the

rescue operation management.

Trupti

From: Vijay <drvijaythawani@ .co. in>Subject: Re: Proactive management of natural disastersnetrumgroups (DOT) comDate: Saturday, 27 December, 2008, 5:44 PM

Hi,Good preparedness, utilizing the past experience of trained personnel, earmarking of the specialised workforce, preparation of SOPs, installation of communication systems, detailed planning on paper with assignment of tasks to specific officials in event of disaster, collaborating with other organisations which can be helpful in such situations, mock exercises, preparation of the networking list to summon the support staff, refresher training to personnel are all essentials of disaster management. Vijay

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Friends,

It is very important to educate the residents of the camp to improve health and to address other important issues. For this one has to

- identify leaders and delegate activities

- demonstrate relevance of health messages

- adapt the health measures to the resources available in the camp

- make arrangements for provision of the resources required

- make use of available resources with care

- provide written material for a long term memorry

- coping skills and life skills

- encourage to get back to their former activities, income generation

- To provide psychological support

Trupti

Bureau and World Health Organization. It provides a structure for health care workers to educate

the people affected by a disaster.

Prevention of respiratory tract infections

ð€© Report to the health officials in the respective areas if you have a constant running nose,

cough and sneezing as such symptoms may lead to respiratory problems.

ð€© People with cough or sneezing should use a mask made of clean cloth to prevent

infecting others.

ð€© Avoid contacting people with symptoms of respiratory tract infection.

ð€© Avoid smoking.

Prevention of diarrhoeal diseases

ð€© Always use boiled cooled water for drinking. If not, try to use bottled or chlorinated water

for drinking.

ð€© Whenever possible continue to breast-fed infants. If powdered milk is used prepare

under hygienic conditions using boiled cooled water.

ð€© Cover cooked meals to safeguard it from flies. Whenever possible eat food soon after

cooking.

ð€© Wash hand with soap before eating feeding children and after going to the toilet.

ð€© Always use latrines for daily motions. Children’s faeces and urine should also be put into

latrines.

ð€© Keep the living environment clean to prevent breeding of mosquitoes and other insects

in order to minimize the spread of diseases. Carcasses of dead animals found nearby should be

buried.

ð€© A person having more than three motions per day should immediately report to the

health officials for necessary advice.

Educating on Women’s health issues

ð€© Maintain your general cleanliness whenever possible.

Regarding your family

• If you or any member of your family is experiencing any illness or discomfort inform the

health care personnel or relevant authorities.

• Obtain help and advice from the health care personnel and authorities in order to avoid

disruption of your child’s immunization schedule.

Special Instructions

• If you are experiencing your monthly periods please obtain sanitary napkins and

necessary advice from healthcare personnel.

• Proper disposal o used sanitary napkins is essential.

• Continue with any family planning method that you have been practicing.

• If you were using :

1. Oral Contraceptive Pills – obtain them from the medical officer in your camp

2. Another contraceptive method – obtain necessary advice from the medical

officer toTrupti rekha SwainAssociate ProfessorDept. of PharmacologyS.C.B Medical College, Cuttack: 753007Phone: 09438126333

From: Vijay <drvijaythawani@...>Subject: Re: Proactive management of natural disastersnetrum Date: Saturday, December 27, 2008, 5:44 PM

Hi,Good preparedness, utilizing the past experience of trained personnel, earmarking of the specialised workforce, preparation of SOPs, installation of communication systems, detailed planning on paper with assignment of tasks to specific officials in event of disaster, collaborating with other organisations which can be helpful in such situations, mock exercises, preparation of the networking list to summon the support staff, refresher training to personnel are all essentials of disaster management. Vijay