Author: Poonam Taprial
Resources required in effective handling of Disasters Effective handling of disasters requires combined efforts of the local agencies in the area e.g. public health division, public welfare department, public …
Relief work and Problems faced in Disasters Every community should have a civil defense plan and organization, to be used not only for all disasters. First aiders, nurses, paramedical …
Important and necessary steps to be taken in a disaster Establish a command post in a safe area. Establish communication with hospitals or medical facilities, and other emergency units. …
Phases and Features of a Disaster Phase Features Warning period – Some disasters give warning while others do not, e.g. earthquakes and airplane crashes. Anxiety and apprehension are …
Important and Necessary Principles of First Aid Assess the situation quickly and take measures indicated as life saving first. Place a bed sheet, blanket, or newspapers under the victim …
Mustard Gas These are a number of oily liquids. Their colors vary from brown to yellow. They smell like garlic, rotten fish, or shoe polish. They are used in …
Chemical Warfare The agents most commonly used in biological warfare are nerve gas and mustard gas. Nerve gas These are highly poisonous chemicals which are colorless and odorless, and …
Biological warfare In involves introduction of diseases germs or certain toxins (poisons) produced by germs by bombs, aerial sprays, or by saboteurs who add the dangerous organisms to food …
