15/02/2023
Disaster Management.
While still recovering from covid-19 pandemic followed by the Russia vs Ukraine war which has almost caused glocal food chain & energy crisis, the just recent 7.5 magnitude earthquake affecting Cyprus, Türkiye, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Georgia, and Armenia with huge faamges being felt in Tùrkiye & Syria claiming about 29,000 human lives so far, is another reminder that the difference between two extremely opposite situations eg life & death, happiness & agony is as thin as the neck of the calabash.
Historically, when disasters strike, many think we've wronged the God's and that their wrath is upon us. However, science has proven that alibi is wrong. Disasters, including but not limited to earthquakes, draught, fires, wars etc don't just happen but have got both root and immediate causes mostly from mother nature or human activities; things don't just happen and there are no coincidences is life.
In many cases during a crisis situation, human beings will manifest, denial, deliberations, and decision-making stages during which weather you ultimately overreact or underreact the casualty will endure the unpleasant situation at hand The severity of the crisis shall be directly as well as inversely determined by the level of preparedness as well as the reactive efforts made.
For a sound disaster Management and recovery process:
》 You must be aware of the possible disasters likely to strike your environment.
》 From every kind of disaster noted, put relevant preparedness measures.
》 Identfy your health or support sources both internal & external.
》 Don't complicate the crisis for the responders ie don't be quick to post on social media.
》 Being rational and using common sense is key to every situation management.
But the bigger question is:
》 Of your contacts how many can helpful in case of a crisis?
》 Do you have alternative access route or point to your home / workplace?
》 Are you conversant with the basic first aid skills to save a life?
》 Can you or any other family member or colleague fight fire?
》 Do you have any knowledge to negotiate a hostages situation?..There lies X
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