Disaster Management
Disaster Awareness Day 8th October

NATIONAL DISASTER AWARENESS DAY-8TH OCTOBER

 

 

During the 8th October 2005 earthquake, Pakistan experienced the deadliest earthquake of 7.6 magnitudes which flattened the Kashmir region.

On 8th of October, " National Resilience Day "  is marked to raise awareness for the need of adapting disaster management skills during natural calamities. In addition, it creates a sense of urgency to deal with any inevitable catastrophe on the spot and as quickly as possible. Most underdeveloped countries like Pakistan are badly impacted by large-scale disasters. So to deal with it, the government of Pakistan initiated emergency 1122 in 2004 which got the admiration of all Pakistanis.

Working together, being alert and responding to the mishap is also important, well-organized preparation means immediately rescuing them and rehabilitating them. Providing rescue aid to individuals hit by disaster. NGOs, such as Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, a leading and trusted non-profit organization, are always at the forefront of helping, rehabilitating, and educating.

Climate change and its impact are a reality now and it's time to educate people so that they know how to respond and save themselves from tragic disasters with rapid yet helpful strategies, not only to save themselves but also to lift and retrain the entire community.

By Kainat Faiyaz

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