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Disaster Management on Port

Zalak Sagar, Raghav Acharya

Abstract: Ports are the spine of the Indian economy and in this period of globalization as gateways of foreign transactions. About 90 % of the trade is being treated by means of the ports. As a result, its effect on the economic system is sizeable which can also be hampered due to natural disasters. The construction of shore structures shall be at better elevations i.e. Higher than the likely stages of hurricane surges. This paper also shows a few measures to be taken which include educating the public about dangers widespread in their area, publicizing the documents related to emergency response and mitigation, preserving and publicizing a present-day action plan for emergency response, and holding and publicizing modern-day evacuation routes. As the location is a considerably vulnerable element to disaster, its impact may be reduced if a zoning map is used at some point in the starting stage. Screen the status of backup generators, communications, and vehicles for all critical public centers. Take a look at generators, communications devices, and vehicles on an ordinary basis, not only for protection, however, to verify that the equipment continues to cope with the needs of important facility enlargement or up-to-date operations. A few technical advancements together with imposing a GIS/GPS setup for the state/metropolis/ location, document all systems inside the cyclone-inclined regions, enhance the place's capability to become aware of regions that need future mitigation.

Keywords: port vulnerability, disaster management, management plan, emergency response

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 8, August 2023

Pages: 2243 - 2244

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR23825112320

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