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A Study to assess the attitude towards disaster preparedness among inhabitants of Boloor, Mangalore

Kavitha Subbarayan , Kavitha Subbarayan

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New Indian Journal of Surgery 2(4):p 311-311, October-December 2011. | DOI:

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 Due to its unique geo-climatic conditions, India has always been susceptible to natural disasters. Boloor is a semi-urban area located about 5kms away from Mangalore prone to flooding. Concerted action must be taken to reduce the loss of life, damage to property, economic and social disruptions in the event of a disaster.The purpose of the study is to ascertain the attitudes and practices towards disaster preparedness among the inhabitants of Boloor, Mangalore. The study is to assess the current status of awareness of management regarding disaster preparedness, to determine attitudes towards disaster management plans and drills and to determine current practices employed by them to safeguard against such disasters.


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