POST DISASTER MANAGEMENT FOR INDORE

Abstract

A post disaster management against the earthquake is done for Indore city the present study attempts to raise awareness and understanding of the hazards (earthquake) for the Indore District. Study focuses on lifeline structures including transportation and emergency services and their coordination and management during earthquake. The study finally gives suggestions so that existing facilities can be improved and finally reduce the impact of earthquake in the city when occurs. Visual inspection forms for existing structure given by different researchers are also suggested to check the stability of existing structures against the earthquake and ultimately improving the strength of weaker structures through retrofitting.

A case study of failure and new construction of Jawahar Marg Bridge is also conducted. It includes the following points- Age of Bridge, Type of Structure, Failure of Bridge, Prefer the routes after the collapse of Bridge, Study of planning and implementation of disaster management after failure of bridge. Using these features the planner and decision-makers can better view and manage the data about the area under study. A suggestion will be given to in proper the common preparedness of Indore city for future.