 Landslides, earthquake and floods  Death toll highest amongst elderly, disabled and children  No specific programmes for women, children and elderly on disaster management  No manual to deal with natural disaster  Most CR stations housed in buildings which are not specifically designed to withstand natural disaster  50% of CRs have staff trained in disaster management  No collaboration with met stations or relevant organisations  Very few programmes on trauma healing

In the Bangalore Declaration community radios have committed to provide localized emergency news, disaster recovery, relief, rehabilitation, and sustainable alternatives as well as create a space for trauma healing and reaffirming faith in the face of adversity Activities of Community Radio in Disaster Management:  On Air Activity  Off Air Activity

 Programmes on disaster preparedness  Updates on the natural disaster prevalent in the area  Dispel rumours and myths  Trauma healing programmes

 Emergency drills  Disaster simulation workshops  Help establish links with relevant government offices and NGOs  Create disaster management network

 Include women in all aspects of disaster management  Reduce number of casualties and save lives  Better service providers  Cultural norms make it even more essential

 Timely preparation for disaster  Importance of community-based disaster response  Training on disaster management for radio staff and community  Train community radios on coordinating relief activity and information updates  Need for a handbook/manual on how collectives can respond especially on complex issues around timing  Birth of new community radios and positive attitude of governments towards CRs.