Our families should be made aware of earthquakes and its impacts 10

Earthquakes do not kill, it is weak building construction that kills. 29

Remain outside as aftershocks may happen for several hours. 31

Assist other people to remain calm and safe 17

Do not panic, stay calm during and after the earthquake. 43

We need to retrofit old structures and implement building codes for new constructions 27

Unplanned settlements and weak structures can have severe consequences. 74

If you are outside during an earthquake…70

Train your family and community on evacuation and pre-identify safe areas. 45

Identify safe evacuation routes and sites 84

Stop, get our of the vehicle and stay away from collapsing structures and debris. 61

If you’re driving or walking when an earthquake happens… 99

Establish community level disaster preparedness units. 89

Train volunteers, inform the public, develop and practice emergency plan. 94

Flood water may appear quite, clam and safe…23

Avoid crossing, 4 feet of water is enough to sweep people away. 1

Priority should be given to vulnerable groups 62

Vulnerable groups are more affected due to physical and social conditions 38

Be prepared in advance for potential impact of earthquakes. 73

Earthquakes happen anytime and anywhere without warning. 49

People may need to evacuate during disasters. 97

Prepare “go” bags with basic food, water and medicines for emergencies. 66

Thatched roof and clustered dwelling are prone to fire hazards. 83

Inform people on fire safety and prevention measures. 33

If you caught fire. 36

Do not run, find a safe place and roll over while covering your face. 15

Floods and LandslidesBefore the flood comes

Establish elevated stockrooms and plant bio-engineering trees along river banks.

Refrain from building houses along riverbanks and barren mountain slopes

Remove obstructions from waterways. Conduct hazard, vulnerability and capacity assessments in the community.

Develop community action plan for disaster preparedness and response.

During the flooding season

Regularly monitor water levels and identify safe areas for evacuation.

Initiate search / rescue operations, prioritizing the most vulnerable.

Evacuate to safe areas. Do not use contaminated food and water, stay away from electric posts and cables.

Assist in conducting first aid services to the injured.

Assist in providing relief services to those affected by flooding.

After the floods

Manage the burial of dead bodies according to local customs, bury dead livestock away from water sources, initiate cleaning of the neighborhood.

Implement disaster preparedness action plans and mobilize the community.

Conduct damage and needs assessment in coordination with local authorities for recovery interventions.

Assist in the post disaster recovery efforts.

COMMUNITY HEALTH and HYGIENEHealth Risks

Excreta contamination in water sources and using contaminated water for domestic use

Unsanitary waste management practices and polluted environment .

Eating stale and decayed food. Unhygienic practices

Effects on Health

Epidemics of diarrhea, cholera and other water and vector diseases.

Increase rate of morbidity and mortality caused by lack of proper sanitation and hygiene practices.

Risk Reduction Measures

Proper cleaning of domestic and environmental surrounding

Managing proper solid waste management

Maintaining individual sanitation after excretion and before meal.

Launching public awareness for personal, domestic and environmental sanitation in the community

EARTHQUAKESEarthquake Risks

An Earthquake is a sudden and violent, vertical or horizontal movement of the earth due to various geographical and geomorphologic factors. Houses constructed near seas and river beds, and buildings with tall and fragile foundation construction are at risk

Unplanned urbanization increases earthquake risk.

Small earthquake shock could let fall heavy materials and objects kept on top of furniture and could bring severe injury, even death.

The building constructed without following the proper building codes are at high risk of earthquake.

Impact of Earthquakes

People may be physically and mentally affected. Secondary hazards like landslides and fires can happen after an earthquake.

Earthquake destroys residential houses and other basic infrastructures.

Basic facilities like water supply, electricity, communications, and transport routes can be damaged or destroyed.

Risk Reduction Measures

We should inform our family and community members about earthquake risks and what to do before, during and after an earthquake.

Emergency equipments such as transistor radio, torchlight, candle, match, and first aid kit should be reserved in easily accessible places.

Ensure that houses are constructed strictly in accordance with the national building codes.

Heavy objects inside the house should be clinched properly to reduce the potential risk

Develop and train human resources, launch awareness campaigns, develop and practice emergency response plans.