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COPING CAPACITIES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - INDIA
HI Operational areas affected by floods
Initial findings during and post floodsDuring a disaster the entire community worked together to face
it. Leaderships emerged Differentiation between task forces became blurred. Small mitigation activities were important at the time of the
floods. A lot of people evacuated to locations other than only those
designated for shelter.Traditional coping skills were strong in the region. Strong linkages existed with government line department and
NGOs for a better response.From the HI supported stockpile, mainly EWS and Search rescue
equipment such as Megaphone, Siren, life buoys and ropes were used
Specialized equipment for persons with disabilities were not.
Ramp with Hand Rails Submerged during the floods
Results – Impacts of the flood
FinancialHealthSocialPhysical
Impacts : Financial
Positive and Negative Coping Capacities Theme Positive Negative
Social Past experiences. Inertia to rebuild due to recurrent floods
Community and family support
Existing traditional skills ( Bhelas)
Existing trained and willing task force groups
Access to government relief
Finance Valuables are usually carried along or stored in safe places
No seeds for the next crop
Crop insurance – common practice Migration ( this is however, limited in the case of persons with disabilities
Increased borrowing
Health Access to Government Health center Self medication
Stockpile in shelters and anganwadi
Property Compensations provided to rebuild houses.
Government builds back public infrastructure damaged
• Effective Early Warning Systemscommunity cohesivenesscommunity linkage with
higher authority
• Stockpiling of Food , water and fuel.
Community level coping capacities
Traditional Coping Skills
Disaster Response Early warning systems Evacuation and search and rescue Shelter Relief distribution Water and Sanitation First Aid and medical attention
Past Disaster preparedness initiatives
Awareness on disaster preparedness
Linkages with external stake holders
Attitude of Community members
Increased
Better
Change
Recommendations
More capacity building activities built around persons with disabilities
Greater involvement of local self government ( PRI members and ward members)
Addressing long term issues –alternate livelihood.
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