International Disaster Management Case Study

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Disaster management consists of total of all activities, actions and measure which can be executed before, during and after a disaster with the purpose of avoiding, reducing the impact and recovering from it losses. According to Kelly (1996), Disaster management can be interpret as the range of activities designed to maintain control over disaster and emergency situations and to provide a framework for helping those who are at risk to avoid or recover from the impact of the disaster. Lessons from previous disasters and the fast expansion of industrialisation have greatly influenced the evolution of safety and emergency management in Malaysia. However, this intermediary phase in the pursuit of development is often accompanied by an increase …show more content…

Generally, the main purpose of revision in to cover the current prevention, preparedness, response and recovery process thus making revised MNSC 20 as better in terms of comprehensiveness of disaster management concept as compared to the old version. Significant changes of MNSC 20 consists of the implementation of international disaster management framework extracted as follows:
1. Relevant multi-agency involvement in disaster management in Malaysia. Within the HFA priorities of action, it is emphasized that relevant institutions and agencies at every levels are to be involved in each process of disaster risk reduction. This includes disaster recovery where related government agencies, voluntary & statutory bodies, private sector are responsible for damage and loss assessment and recovery and reconstruction;
2. The new revised MNSC 20 objectives now covers preparedness, response and recovery process as stated in APEC EPWG earlier. All agencies have to get involve in the process of prevention and reduction of disaster, preparedness for disaster and public awareness and education on disaster and disaster management;
3. Developing and maintaining Early warning system by respected government agency. According to HRA, early warning system should be designed to be people centered, well coordinated to all relevant agencies and implemented into governmental

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