Family and personal protection in disaster situations

In disaster management, the individual and/or the family are a vital unit of observation. Targeting the individual and the family in disaster scenario is seen as an effective way of zeroing in on functional units by which disaster relief and management can be well targeted. The main focus of this is basically in the buildings by which human beings interact. This paper discusses the need for protective actions and subsequent evacuation actions in case of any disaster. In disaster prevention, having and creating an emergency plan is crucial. This paper further discusses the basics of preparing an emergency plan. Additionally, the paper discusses the specific activities done before and after any disaster. In this context, having a disaster supplies kit is considered a very valuable idea.