2. HI Operational areas affected by floods

3. Initial findings during and post floods During a disaster the entire community worked together to face it. Leaderships emerged Differentiation between task forces became blurred. Small mitigation activities were important at the time of the floods. A lot of people evacuated to locations other than only those designated for shelter. Traditional coping skills were strong in the region. Strong linkages existed with government line department and NGOs for a better response. From the HI supported stockpile, mainly EWS and Search rescue equipment such as Megaphone, Siren, life buoys and ropes were used Specialized equipment for persons with disabilities were not.

5. Results – Impacts of the flood Financial Health Social Physical

6. Impacts : Financial

7. Positive and Negative Coping Capacities ThemePositiveNegative SocialPast experiences.Inertia to rebuild due to recurrent floods Community and family support Existing traditional skills ( Bhelas) Existing trained and willing task force groups Access to government relief FinanceValuables are usually carried along or stored in safe places No seeds for the next crop Crop insurance – common practiceMigration ( this is however, limited in the case of persons with disabilities Increased borrowing HealthAccess to Government Health centerSelf medication Stockpile in shelters and anganwadi PropertyCompensations provided to rebuild houses. Government builds back public infrastructure damaged

8. Effective Early Warning Systems community cohesiveness community linkage with higher authority Stockpiling of Food, water and fuel.

10. Disaster Response Early warning systems Evacuation and search and rescue Shelter Relief distribution Water and Sanitation First Aid and medical attention

11. Past Disaster preparedness initiatives Awareness on disaster preparedness Linkages with external stake holders Attitude of Community members Increased Better Change

12. Recommendations More capacity building activities built around persons with disabilities Greater involvement of local self government ( PRI members and ward members) Addressing long term issues –alternate livelihood.