1. Building a culture of Preparedness – Need for a paradigm shift Sensitization workshop of Medical Officers
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4. Possible impact of disasters: Sensitization workshop of Medical Officers Effect Floods Flash Floods Earthquake High winds Complex emergencies Death Few Many Many Few Many Severe injuries Few Moderate/ few Many Moderate Varies Increased risk of communicable diseases Moderate Varies Varies Low High Food scarcity Varies Common Common Rare Common Major population displacement Common High High Varies (depend on the severity) High