OBJECTIVE: In the absence of a defined plan response to a disaster would be arbitrary leading to over emphasis of some actions or other actions, which would be critical. Moreover, due to absence of a defined response structure and responsibilities allocations there would be mismanagement of resources and overlap of actions among various agencies, which may exacerbate the situation there by compounding the disaster effect.
A formal planning for managing disaster is therefore necessary to ensure minimize of hardship. This can be achieved only through: -
a. Preplanning a proper sequence of response actions
b. Allocation of responsibilities to the participating agencies
c. Effective management of resources, and
d. Developing codes and standard operating procedures for smooth coordination between various departments and relief agencies involved.

The objectives of any DDMAP should be to localize a disaster and to the maximum extent possible contain it so as to minimize the impact on life, the environment and property.
The purpose of preparing District Disaster Management Action Plan (DDMAP) is -
b) To ascertain the status of existing resources and facilities available with the various agencies involved in the management of disaster in the District.
c) Assess their adequacies and short falls if any in providing a multi- disaster response.
d) Suggest institutional strengthening, technology support, up gradation of information system and data management for improving the quality of administrative responses to disaster at the district level and finally,
e) To evolve DDMAP as an effective managerial tool.

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