November 2022
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The book delves into different approaches and strategies aimed at achieving effective and timely disaster preparedness and mitigation, including the proper management of health and casualties, as well as reconstruction techniques. It commences with an introduction to the Kerala Disaster and major events that have occurred in the field over the last two decades, such as the Gadgil and Kasturirangan reports. The book aims to provide readers with a solid foundation of disaster and associated natural and social phenomena. It also fosters an understanding of disaster activities, ranging from incident response to recovery operations in Kerala. The text explains the integrated stakeholder's role in disaster preparedness and mitigation plans and the importance of community involvement in disaster management, as well as Business Continuity Planning after Disaster Recovery. Ultimately, the book presents a comprehensive view of various disasters, including their origins, the natural and anthropogenic parameters that induce them, and site-specific management and mitigation plans. This work serves as a valuable resource for students, future citizens, volunteers, and disaster managers seeking to cope with disasters and save precious lives.