• Source : ASDMA

Manual on Hazard Resistant Construction in India, June 2008

For reducing vulnerability in buildings built without engineers

The District of Kamrup, situated on the western part of Assam has always been at the centre stage of natural calamities like floods, cyclones, earthquake, epidemics etc. Keeping in mind these very probable disasters in the district that cause major setbacks to lives, livelihoods and property (both movable and immovable), the District Administration, Kamrup felt the urgency of the need of preparing an emergency response planning. The devastation caused by floods and cyclones has posed a challenge before the Kamrup district administration to analyze each and every decision making process to gear up the rescue and restoration during such situations as well as building up the capacity to face further calamities in future.. The District Administration has realized the necessity to compile a plan to prevent/minimize the loss and also to facilitate faster recovery during an emergency of this kind. This booklet is more of a guidebook, which can help the administration, remains better prepared for floods and cyclones to safeguard lives, livelihood and property. 

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