IRMA-International.org: Creator of Knowledge
Information Resources Management Association
Advancing the Concepts & Practices of Information Resources Management in Modern Organizations

Disaster Education and Awareness Programs

Disaster Education and Awareness Programs
View Sample PDF
Author(s): Y. Ebenezer (VEL TECH University, India), Kasagani Durga (NBM Law College, India), N. B. Chandrakala (Andhra University, India), G. Shashank (Chandigarh School of Business, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri, India), Mohit Sharma (Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India), P. Selvakumar (Department of Science and Humanities, Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India)and T. C. Manjunath (Rajarajeswari College of Engineering, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 30
Source title: Strengthening Global Resilience to Natural Disasters
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Qamar Ali (Virtual University of Pakistan, Pakistan)and Muhammad Tariq Iqbal Khan (Government College University, Pakistan)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9745-9.ch004

Purchase

View Disaster Education and Awareness Programs on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

Disaster education plays a pivotal role in building resilient communities by equipping individuals, organizations, and local governments with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various types of disasters. In an era marked by increasing frequency and intensity of natural and man-made disasters—ranging from hurricanes and earthquakes to floods and wildfires—the importance of disaster education cannot be overstated. Effective disaster education programs help mitigate risks, reduce vulnerabilities, and foster a culture of preparedness, ultimately enhancing community resilience. At its core, disaster education aims to raise awareness about the potential hazards and risks that communities face. It provides critical information on the nature of different types of disasters, their impacts, and the steps that individuals and communities can take to protect themselves. This foundational knowledge is essential for developing a proactive approach to disaster preparedness

Related Content

Qamar Ali, Muhammad Tariq Iqbal Khan. © 2026. 20 pages.
Deepika Paira, A. Rohini, Sudhanshu Chandra, Pamarthi Satyanarayana, Mohit Sharma, P. Selvakumar, Manjunath T. C.. © 2026. 24 pages.
Murat Şengöz. © 2026. 28 pages.
Y. Ebenezer, Kasagani Durga, N. B. Chandrakala, G. Shashank, Mohit Sharma, P. Selvakumar, T. C. Manjunath. © 2026. 30 pages.
Shivansu Sachan, Ankit Kumar. © 2026. 30 pages.
Menard Musendekwa. © 2026. 20 pages.
Naboshree Bhattacharya. © 2026. 30 pages.
Body Bottom