Some things to keep in mind if you or a loved one are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID and need to evacuate because of severe weather include:. During natural disasters and other emergencies, people with chronic diseases can face special health challenges.
If you have a chronic disease and are concerned about being able to maintain your health during a hurricane or other natural disaster, speak with your health care providers and pharmacists about potential options. Here are some additional actions you can take to help you and your loved ones prepare for a natural disaster and reduce your risk of illness or serious health complications during or following a disaster:. If you have a disability, there are steps you can take to prepare for a hurricane during the COVID pandemic:.
People with mental health disorders may react more strongly to public health emergencies, like hurricanes, wildfires, and COVID The stress from needing to evacuate from your home or practice social distancing can trigger negative thoughts and feelings that can make mental disorders worse. It is very important that people who are receiving treatment e. In-person treatment may be an option during COVID if everyday preventive actions like physical distancing and wearing a mask are used.
Individual and group therapies may be done by phone or using video conferencing. If emergency professionals say that the area you live in may be at risk for severe weather or other natural disasters, talk with your health care or mental health care provider about any concerns you might have. Planning ahead can help you feel more prepared for emergencies. Here are some things you can do:. People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment plans during an emergency and monitor for any new symptoms.
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Keep in mind your specific health needs as well as the need to protect yourself against COVID when deciding where to shelter. The Maharashtra floods was occurred just one month after the June Gujarat floods, Mumbai the capital city was most badly affected and witnessed one of its worst catastrophes in the history of India, killing at least 5, people. The Eastern Indian storm was a severe storm struck parts of eastern Indian states,spanning for 30—40 minutes.
At least 91 people died in Indian states and Over 91, dwellings were destroyed and partially damaged. Millions of people in Maharashtra are at serious risk of hunger after two years of low rainfall in the region. On June Uttarakhand received heavy rainfall,massive Landslides due to the large flashfloods, it suffered maximum damage of houses and structures, killing more than people, sources claimed the death toll could be rise up to Uttarakhand Flash Floods is the most disastrous floods in the history of India.
Government has also taken various steps or strategies to reduce such disasters through mitigation. Mitigation means actions taken to prevent or eliminate the natural disasters or hazards like flooding, earthquake, landslides, wildfires or dam failure to happen. Risks of life, property, social and economic activities are also part of it.
National disaster management system in India , has taken proper measures for prevention and mitigation of the after affects of the disasters. Long term measures have been taken up, but it also requires proper mechanism wherein there is a pre-set assignment of roles and functions to various institutions at central, state and the district level.
The roles of the Administrative response to a natural calamity are mainly concerned for the State Government. Though, the Central Government gives assistance on the relief work but their responses are determined with the existing policy of finance and relief expenditure.
They also have to keep in mind the factors like:. Non Governmental Organizations NGO plays an important role as communication link between the Disaster Management agencies and the affected community. When there is disaster, a quick rescue and relief mission are expected. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link.
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