Environmental Education EDU 211 Topic-Disaster

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Environmental Education EDU 211 Topic-Disaster Management : Role of Educational Institutions and Teachers Dr. Razia B Assistant Professor Department of Education Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh , India Dr.Razia B, AMU Intended Learning Outcomes By the end of this Lesson, the learners will be able to Define the term -Disaster Differentiate between Natural and Manmade Disaster Highlight the adverse impact of a disaster on earth Explain disaster management in detail Elaborate the steps of disaster cycle Discuss the role of Educational Institutions in Disaster Management Discuss the vital role of teachers in Disaster Management Dr.Razia B, AMU Disaster A disaster occurs due to man-made or natural causes which results in sudden disruption of normal life. Causes severe damage to life and property Disaster impacts are increasing enormously as a result of the combination of increasing human population along with modification and degradation of natural environments. Often results in the destruction of equilibrium in the environment. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/geological-disaster https://en.nhandan.vn/scitech/environment/item/7496202-raising-public-awareness-of-natural-disaster-preparedness.html Dr.Razia B, AMU Disaster- Definitions "any occurrence, that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life, deterioration of health and health services, on a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside the affected community or area” -World Health Organization United Nations Disaster Relief Organization-UNDRO (1984) defines disaster as: “An event, concentrated in time and space, in which a community undergoes severe danger and incurs such losses to its members and physical apparatuses that the social structure is disrupted and the fulfillment of all or some of the essential functions of the society are prevented” Dr.Razia B, AMU Disaster- Definitions Disaster is defined “as a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or a grave occurrence in any area arising out of natural or man made causes, or by accident or negligence, which results in substantial loss of life and human suffering or damage to, or destruction of, or degradation of environment, and is of such a nature, or magnitude as to be beyond, the coping capacity of the affected community of the affected area”. - Disaster Management Act, 2004 Dr.Razia B, AMU Results of a Disaster Considerable loss of life and livelihood- Large number of deaths or serious injuries Severe damage to properties Adverse impact on health due to rapid spread of disease or epidemics. Severe disruption of normal life pattern. Considerable disruption of community resources leading to shortage of shelter, food, clothing, medical assistance. Disruption and damage of infrastructure, communications and other essential