Analysis of Public Awareness about District Disaster Management Plan: A Case of Dehradun City.

Abstract

Since 2000, at least 5,731 people have perished and over 2,000 have been wounded in natural disasters in Uttarakhand, the majority of which were caused by flash floods and landslides, as perdata provided by the state's disaster management agency. Natural disasters are common in locations near the Himalayan Mountains. The goal of theresearch is to examinepublic knowledge,understanding of natural disasters that have happened or are anticipated to happen in the city, as well as the city's disaster preparedness and management, tofind gaps in the District's Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) for its inhabitants. A pilot survey with 50 respondents was undertaken to determine the level of public awareness. The study concludesaboutawareness amongst the citizens for the DDMP and recommends ways of public engagementand incorporate their views into future management activities.