Disaster Management and Mitigation 2018

The Workshop aims to gain knowledge about Disaster Management and Mitigation, Some of the worst disasters in recent times have occurred in Asia, causing immeasurable misery to a very large number of people. These disasters have affected both developing and developed countries with similar consequences illustrating the need for better preparedness and disaster management capabilities in this region. Some of the most notable urban disasters include earthquakes in India, Turkey and Japan, flooding in India, Bangladesh, China and Thailand, landslides in several parts of Asia, and cyclonic storms in the Pacific Rim and South Asia. Each of these disasters resulted in high human casualty and severely impacted the economic activities in the region. 

To engage in activities which may help in minimizing the damages caused by disasters specially in rural area.
❖ To make endeavors towards creating awareness among the people about disasters and its consequences and to prepare them in advance to face such situations and to ensure their participation in the disaster mitigation plans.
❖ To evolve information reporting and monitoring tools for preparedness, immediate response and damage assessment, keeping in view the socioeconomic conditions of urban and rural areas.

Dr. Sreevalsa Kolathyar
Assistant Professor
School of Civil Engineering
Amirta University, Coimbatore

Dr. G.Prince Arulraj
Professor & Dean
School of Civil Engineering
Karunya University, Coimbatore

Dr. M.Lenin Sundar
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Sri Krishna College of Technology
Coimbatore

Dr.P.Muthupriya
Professor & Head
Department of Civil Engineering
Dr.N.G.P. Institute of Technology
Coimbatore.

The Workshop aims to gain knowledge about Disaster Management and Mitigation, Some of the worst disasters in recent times have occurred in Asia, causing immeasurable misery to a very large number of people. These disasters have affected both developing and developed countries with similar consequences illustrating the need for better preparedness and disaster management capabilities in this region. Some of the most notable urban disasters include earthquakes in India, Turkey and Japan, flooding in India,

❖ Introduction of disaster management
❖ Causes of Disaster
❖ Disaster prevention and mitigation
❖ Administrative structure and procedures for
implementing disaster management plans
❖ Approach to disaster management
❖ Various types of disaster management operations.
❖ Mitigation Strategies for disaster
❖ Recent trends in disaster management
❖ Management & Mitigation Techniques

The application in the attached format is to be sent to
the coordinator on or before September 28, 2018.
Spot Registration is Available

• Students - 300
• Academicians - 400
• Industry and R&D Organisations - 500

4 kM from SITRA Airport, Coimbatore

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