Disaster management is a structured approach to dealing with natural, technological, and human-made disasters, aiming to reduce their impact and facilitate recovery. It is generally divided into four key phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Each phase addresses different aspects of disaster risk and requires specific strategies, policies, and institutional mechanisms to ensure effective management. Mitigation is the first phase in disaster management and focuses on reducing or eliminating the risks and impacts associated with potential disasters. The goal of mitigation is to prevent disasters where possible or minimize their adverse effects on communities and infrastructure. Mitigation strategies include structural measures, such as the construction of dams, levees, and earthquake-resistant buildings, as well as non-structural measures, such as land-use planning, early warning systems, public awareness campaigns, and enforcing building codes. For example, Japan invests heavily in earthquake-resistant infrastructure, strict building regulations, and tsunami warning systems to mitigate the risks associated with seismic activity. Similarly, in flood-prone regions like the Netherlands, an extensive network of dikes, storm surge barriers, and water management systems serves as a mitigation measure to protect communities from potential flooding. The second phase, preparedness, involves planning and organizing resources and procedures to ensure an effective response when a disaster occurs. Preparedness emphasizes the development of emergency plans, training programs, and resource mobilization to enhance the capacity of communities and institutions to cope with disasters. It includes activities such as conducting disaster drills, stockpiling essential supplies, setting up emergency communication systems, and establishing coordination mechanisms among governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and community groups. An example of preparedness is the regular cyclone drills conducted in Bangladesh, where communities are trained to move to shelters, follow evacuation routes, and respond effectively to cyclone warnings. Similarly, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the United States develops comprehensive preparedness programs, including disaster simulations, public education campaigns, and resource mapping to ensure readiness for hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters. The third phase, response, is activated immediately after a disaster occurs and focuses on addressing the immediate needs of affected populations, minimizing further damage, and stabilizing the situation. Response activities include search and rescue operations, emergency medical assistance, providing food, water, and shelter, restoring essential services, and ensuring law and order. Effective response requires rapid mobilization of resources, efficient communication, and coordination among multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and local communities. For instance, during the 2010 Haiti earthquake, international organizations and local authorities collaborated in response efforts, providing emergency medical care, temporary shelters, and food supplies to survivors. In India, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) plays a crucial role in responding to floods, cyclones,