Which of the following is seen in the
recovery phase after a disaster except
a) Rehabilitation
b) Reconstruction
c) Response
d) Preparedness
Correct Answer - D
Ans. is ‘d’ i.e., Preparedness
Disaster Management includes three aspects:
- Disaster impact and response:
Search, rescue, and first-aid
• Field care
• Triage
• Tagging
• Identification of the dead - Rehabilitation or recovery:
• Water supply
• Basic sanitation and personal hygiene
• Food safety
• Vector control - Mitigation: Measures designed either to prevent hazards from
causing disaster or to reduce the effects of the disaster. This also
includes preparedness for any impending disasters or in disaster-
prone areas.