2.  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

3. 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

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

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

6.  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

7.  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.