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Disaster Management Centre
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The motivation of this project steams from:
· The
absolute necessity for such a project: Over the years, lives have been
lost in natural and man-made disaster primarily due to absence of a
disaster management centre or slow response of rescue team.
· The wealth of knowledge, which the project adds to existing information on architectural building types.
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The sense of comfort and security inspired by the project, being from
the riverine area in the Niger Delta region where the terrain is
difficult and inter-city transport is mostly done by boat, the potential
for boat mishaps is rather high.
· To reduce subsequent insurance claims and compensation on government and insurance companies.
· The passion to create an avenue that will aid for relief to all disaster victims.
· To create awareness for the need of disaster management.
1.4 AIMS
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To provide a facility that will improve response to disasters for an
initial period after which other sources would assist.
· To reduce confusion on the part of all personnel concern in disasters.
· To enhance the role of rapid deployment of its personnel in response to emergency
· Preventing or reducing the risk of disasters and mitigating the severity or consequences of disasters
· A rapid and effective response to disasters and post- disaster recovery and rehabilitation.
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To ensure the survival of the maximum possible number of victims,
keeping them in the best possible health in the circumstances.
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To re-establish self-sufficiency and essential services as quickly as
possible for all population groups, with special attention to those
whose needs are greatest: the most vulnerable and underprivileged.
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To repair or replace damaged infrastructure and regenerate viable
economic activities. To do this in a manner that contributes to
long-term development goals and reduces vulnerability to any future
recurrence of potentially damaging hazards.
· In cases
involving population displacements (due to any type of disaster) the aim
is to find durable solutions as quickly as possible, while ensuring
protection and assistance as necessary in the meantime.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Disaster is an event, natural or man-made, sudden or progressive, which impacts with such severity that the affected community or individual has to respond by taking exceptional measures.Disaster Management is the systematic observation and analysis of disasters to improve measures relating to prevention, mitigation, preparedness, emergency response and recovery. It is also the range of activities designed to maintain control over disaster and emergency situations and to provide a framework for ... Continue reading---
