1. Government Engineering College, Bhavnagar.
Civil Engineering Department

2. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Topic:-
Earthquake

3. CONTENTS
Introduction
Frequency and Effects
Disaster Management Cycle
Do and Don’ts
Emergency Kit
What to Do After an Earthquake
Government Policies

4. INTRODUCTION
An earthquake is a phenomenon that occurs without warning
and involves violent shaking of the ground and everything over
it.
It results from the release of accumulated stress of the moving
lithospheric or crustal plates.
The earth's crust is divided into seven major plates, that are
about 50 miles thick, which move slowly and continuously over
the earth's interior and several minor plates.
Earthquakes are tectonic in origin; that is the moving plates are
responsible for the occurrence of violent shakes.
The occurrence of an earthquake in a populated area may cause

5. WORLD MAP VIEW OF TECHTONIC
PLATES

6. EARTHQUAKE PHENOMENON

7. SEISMIC ACTIVITY IN INDIA 180 AD-
2004

8. EARTHQUAKE RISK FACTORS

9. Direct Hazards
Indirect hazards
IMPACTS

10. OTHER IMPACTS OF
EARTHQUAKESBlockage or breakage of transport activities.
Interruption of Water Supply.
Breakage of Sewage Disposal Systems.
Loss of Public Utilities, e.g. electricity & gas,
and communications

11. NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT
AUTHORITY
The ‘National Authority’ shall have the responsibility for laying down
Policies, Plans and Guidelines for Disaster Management for ensuring
Timely and Effective Response to disasters (Both Natural & Man
Made).
Coordinate the Enforcement and Implementation of the Policy and
Plans for Disaster Management.
International Assistance and Cooperation.
Plan Approve Coord Monitor Ensure
Implementation

12. VISION
“The National Vision is, to build a Safer and Disaster Resilient India,
by developing a Holistic, Proactive, Multi-hazard and Technology-
Driven Strategy for DM. This will be achieved through a Culture of
Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness to generate, a prompt and
efficient Response at the time of Disasters. The entire process will
Centre-Stage the Community and will be provided Momentum and
Sustenance through Collective efforts of all Government Agencies and
Non-Governmental Organisations.

13. NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
CHAIRMAN
(PRIME MINISTER)
VICE CHAIRMAN
CABINET COMMITTEE
ON SECURITY
CABINET COMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT OF
NATURAL CALAMITIES
POLICIES, PREVENTION, MITIGATION & PREPAREDNESS
MR. K.M.
SINGH
MEMBER
Mr B
BHATTACHARJEE
MEMBER
LT. GEN. JRB
MEMBER
MR. M.K.
MEMBER
MR. M. S. REDDY
MEMBER
MR. NVC MENON
MEMBER
SECRETARY NDMA
CAPACITY BUILDING, COMMUNICATIONS & NEOC WING DISASTER MANAGEMENT WING
NATIONAL DISASTER MITIGATION RESOURCE CENTRES
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE
NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF
DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
Mrs. P.J RAO
MEMBER

14. DISASTER MANAGEMENT CYCLE

15. DO'S & DON'TS
What to Do Before an Earthquake?
Repair deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations. Get expert advice if there are
signs of structural defects.
Anchor overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling.
Follow BIS codes relevant to your area for building standards
Fasten shelves securely to walls.
Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.
Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets
with latches.
Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, settees, and
anywhere that people sit.
Brace overhead light and fan fixtures.

16. DO AND DON’TS
Secure water heaters, LPG cylinders etc., by strapping them to the walls or
bolting to the floor.
Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed
cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves.
Identify safe places indoors and outdoors.
 Under strong dining table, bed
 Against an inside wall
 Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy
bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over
 In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines, flyovers and
bridges
Know emergency telephone numbers (such as those of doctors, hospitals,
the police, etc)
Educate yourself and family members

17. HAVE A DISASTER EMERGENCY KIT
READY
Battery operated torch with extra batteries
Battery operated radio
First aid kit and manual
Emergency food (dry items) and water (packed and sealed)
Candles and matches in a waterproof container
Knife
Chlorine tablets or powdered water purifiers
Can opener.
Essential medicines
Cash and credit cards
Thick ropes and cords
Sturdy shoes

18. EMERGENCY SUPPLIES
THE SURVIVAL KIT

19. DEVELOP AN EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION PLAN
In case family members are separated from one another during an
earthquake (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work
and children are at school), develop a plan for reuniting after the
disaster.
Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the 'family contact'
after the disaster; it is often easier to call long distance. Make sure
everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number
of the contact person.

20. HELP YOUR COMMUNITY GET
READY
Publish a special section in your local newspaper with emergency
information on earthquakes. Localize the information by printing the phone
numbers of local emergency services offices and hospitals.
Conduct week-long series on locating hazards in the home.
Work with local emergency services and officials to prepare special reports
for people with mobility impairment on what to do during an earthquake.
Provide tips on conducting earthquake drills in the home.
Interview representatives of the gas, electric, and water companies about
shutting off utilities.
Work together in your community to apply your knowledge to building
codes, retrofitting programmes, hazard hunts, and neighborhood and family
emergency plans.

21. WHAT TO DO DURING AN
EARTHQUAKEIf indoors
DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of
furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there is no a table or desk near
you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the
building.
Protect yourself by staying under the lintel of an inner door, in the corner of a room,
under a table or even under a bed.
Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall,
(such as lighting fixtures or furniture).
Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your
head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that
case, move to the nearest safe place.
Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a
strongly supported, load bearing doorway.
Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown
that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different

22. WHAT TO DO DURING AN
EARTHQUAKE
If outdoors
Do not move from where you are. However, move away from
buildings, trees, streetlights, and utility wires.
If you are in open space, stay there until the shaking stops. The
greatest danger exists directly outside buildings; at exits; and
alongside exterior walls. Most earthquake-related casualties result
from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.
If in a moving vehicle
Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid
stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads,
bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.

23. IF INSIDE IF OUTSIDE

24. AVOID THINGS THAT CAN FALL

25. FACE AWAY FROM WINDOWS

26. WHAT TO DO DURING AN
EARTHQUAKE
If trapped under debris
Do not light a match.
Do not move about or kick up dust.
Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one
is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to
inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

27. WHAT TO DO AFTER AN
EARTHQUAKE
Keep calm, switch on the radio/TV and obey any instructions you hear
on it.
Keep away from beaches and low banks of rivers. Huge waves may
sweep in.
Be prepared to expect aftershocks.
Turn off the water, gas and electricity.
Do not smoke and do not light matches or use a cigarette lighter. Do
not turn on switches. There may be gas leaks or short-circuits. Use a
torch.
If there is a fire, try to put it out. If you cannot, call the fire brigade.

28. WHAT TO DO AFTER AN
EARTHQUAKE
If people are seriously injured, do not move them unless they are in danger.
Immediately clean up any inflammable products that may have spilled
(alcohol, paint, etc).
If you know that people have been buried, tell the rescue teams. Do not rush
and do not worsen the situation of injured persons or your own situation.
Avoid places where there are loose electric wires and do not touch any metal
object in contact with them.
Do not drink water from open containers without having examined it and
filtered it through a sieve, a filter or an ordinary clean cloth.
If your home is badly damaged, you will have to leave it. Collect water
containers, food, and ordinary and special medicines (for persons with heart
complaints, diabetes, etc.)
Do not re-enter badly damaged buildings and do not go near damaged
structures.

29. GOVERNMENT POLICIES
The Six Pillars for Earthquake Management in India

30. GOVERNMENT POLICIES

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