Disaster Management in Pakistan

1)Introduction to disaster
2)Historical events
3)Disaster in Pakistan
a) History of disasters in Pakistan
b) Government initiatives towards disasters
c) Structure of disaster management in Pakistan
4)Role of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
5)Causes of Abysmal state of disaster preparedness and management in Pakistan
a) Ineffective policies of NDMA
b) Health issues
c) Lack of resources
d) Food crises
e) Lack of management
f) Outdated machinery
g) Untrained staff
h) Lack of information
i) Mismanagement of the findings
j) Unawareness among civilians to tackle any disaster
k) Irresponsibility of the authorities concerned
l) Rescue constraints

6) Role model countries which has improved their efforts to prepare for disaster

7) Repercussions
a) Huge human death toll due to late rescue operations
b) Infrastructural loss
c) Outbreak of diseases
d) Displacement ( IDPS)
e) Economical issues
f) Rise in militancy and crime
g) Psychological and health issues

8) Recommendations:
a) Preparedness and proactive measures should be improved
b) Make effective plannings to mitigate the sufferings ofpeople.
c) Accountability and responsibility of the department
d) Prompt response from government machinery
e) Transform NDMA
f) Trained staff
g) Health facilities
h) Shelter for IDPs
9) Conclusion