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Module -VI
Armed Forces in Disaster Management
Armed Forces and its Role
17.4 Do's and Don'ts in Internal Security

Note

Fig. 17.6 Poster Issued by NDMA for Cyclones
The organisational strength, discipline and response of the armed forces make them
the most appropriate responder in times of crisis especially in disaster situations. Until
the National Disaster Management Authority gains more experience and expertise in
handling disaster management situations, the armed forces will continue to provide
vital support and remain the bulwark of efforts at managing disasters in a vast country
like India.

Intext Exercises 17.1

1. State whether the statements are True or False -

a. Tsunami is a manmade disaster. T/F
b. NDMA stands for National Danger Management Authority. T/F

c. During floods one must switch off electricity and gas in the house. T/F
2. What characteristics of armed forces are best suited for managing disasters?

What You Have Learnt

• Disasters are occurences that are sudden and cause great harms to humans and
animals.

• There are two types of disasters. Manmade and Natural disasters.
• You have also studied as how to manage disasters that affect the common people.

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