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Disasters in Recent years

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  Disasters in recent years had been so damaging to the mankind and kept everyone at the edge of their seats, waiting for what is to come next. 1)COVID 19(2019-2021) It was first originated from a place called Wuhan, China. The first case was detected in December 2019.At the early stage no one thought that it was that deadly which it appeared later and would become one of the most deadliest virus taking millions of life all over the globe. China recorded the first death on 11th January 2020 and subsequently two months later, WHO declared the virus to be a world-wide pandemic on 11th March. The virus spread so rapidly that even the hospital beds, oxygen cylinders were not sufficient. In order to avoid the spread of the virus almost every country was under Quarantine for several Months.                                       Death statistics of covid-19 in the world Variants of Covid 19 1)Alpha B.1.1.7:  It was first identifies in United Kingdom. It spreaded much faster than other variant

Disaster Management Precautions

 Disaster Management precautions are basically how we can be prepared before and during the disaster  resulting in less harm to the mankind. Some of the basic precautions during different Disasters are listed below: 1)EARTHQUAKES Precautions: 1)Proper early warning system, 2)The information about earthquakes and their intensity should be shared with the public through radio, television and newspapers 3)Construction of buildings based on earthquake-resistant techniques 4)Construct buildings over pillars made of concrete and iron that are built deep in the ground 5)Water, ration, first-aid kits, radios, flash lights, battery, blankets, jackets and fire extinguishers should be stored  in safe places.   Measure on the personal front: 1)Remain calm 2)If inside a building or a house, take cover under a solid surface like a table, or stand in the doorway 3)If one is outside, move to an open space away from trees, electric poles and buildings 4)Switch off the gas and electric supply in the hou