Disaster Management can be defined as the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters.
Colleges and Universities Offering Higher National Diploma in Disaster Management in Ghana:
Ghana Technical University
Course entry requirement:
Minimum D 7 in 3 core Subject and Minimum of C 6 in 3 elective Subject
What are the different types of disaster management?
Geophysical (e.g. Earthquakes, Landslides, Tsunamis and Volcanic Activity)
Hydrological (e.g. Avalanches and Floods)
Climatological (e.g. Extreme Temperatures, Drought and Wildfires)
Meteorological (e.g. Cyclones and Storms/Wave Surges)
Biological (e.g. Disease Epidemics and Insect/Animal Plagues)
What are the 3 stages of disaster management?
The three phases of a disaster program are disaster planning, disaster management and disaster recovery.
Disaster plan development and improvements should include the corporate records manager as an equal partner with others on the development team.
What is the main aim of disaster management?
Disaster management aims to reduce, or avoid, the potential losses from hazards, assure prompt and appropriate assistance to victims of disaster, and achieve rapid and effective recovery.