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AbstractNatural disasters are recurrent, usually unpredictable events that require integratedpolicies and the combined efforts of a variety of groups at local, national andinternational levels. By integrating preparedness programs and working locally withexisting development projects (pre and post disaster), vulnerabilities to hazards,and the subsequent dependency on external assistance can be greatly reduced.This thesis analyses the role of Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in thefield of disaster mitigation and preparedness (DMP). NGOs are in a uniqueposition to mobilize communities at the grassroots level to develop greaterawareness strategies while at the same time advising and advocating changes inpolicy. To illustrate the vital role NGOs can play in disaster preparedness, resultsfrom a case study carried out with the Peoples Science Institute (PSI), DehraDoon, India are presented here. This study outlines the effectiveness ofearthquake safe preparedness strategies conducted in Uttarkhand, India. Thesuccess of these programs directly influences the effectiveness of disastermitigation, management of disaster planning, and reaction activities in response tosuch disasters. This directly impacts the lives of local citizens and communitieswho rely on appropriate training of masons and local groups, particularly in relationto earthquake related disasters.This case study is divided into three sections; interviews with trained and untrainedmasons regarding earthquake-safe building practices; results of a questionnairedesigned to gauge levels of disaster awareness at the community level, and animpact assessment of established earthquake-safe building construction. Thestudy confirms that PSI’s disaster mitigation and preparedness programmes havea positive impact by successfully increasing the number of earthquake safeconstructions and increasing the overall level of disaster awareness amongcommunity members. The summary of the strengths and weaknesses of PSI’sinitiatives can be used to exemplify the role of NGOs in disaster mitigation andThe Role of NGOs in Disaster Mitigation and Response – A Case Study in Uttarakhand, Northern IndiaV
preparedness, and has potential to be disseminated to other organizations. It alsofurther underscores the need to mainstream disaster mitigation and preparedness.The Role of NGOs in Disaster Mitigation and Response – A Case Study in Uttarakhand, Northern IndiaVI
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Page 3 and 4: Table of contentsChapter 1 - Introd
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ecommended that a similar study be
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3.1.2b Awareness and Dissemination
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It is interesting to note that when
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Community based disaster preparedne
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3.1.3 - Section 3 Housing Impact As
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Load-bearing1.single steel rod in e
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The overall proportion of newly bui
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etween stirrups of 6-12 inches. Alt
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Table 3.7: Percentage of safe house
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3.2 DiscussionThe discussion segmen
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In Study Area A the number of earth
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2) mitigation measures were taken i
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3.3 ConclusionsIn conclusion, the s
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ReferencesAlexander, D., 1997. The
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Guptasarma, D. 1996. Is the Seismic
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Telford, J. and Cosgrave, J., 2007.
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Annex I - Earthquake safe featuresT
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The Role of NGOs in Disaster Mitiga
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Annex 2 - Mason Interview ResultsSt
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11. How to make such a course more
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6. How long have you lived in the v
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16. Do you have an emergency commun
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26. What activities related to the
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36. Would you prefer traditional ma
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Appendix IV - Breakdown of earthqua
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Appendix IV - Breakdown of earthqua
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