| Name of Event | Webinar on Disaster Management on 3rd February, 2021 - NSS Activity |
| Organized by | NSS Unit of Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce, Chembur Mumbai - 71 |
| Objective of session | The Disaster Management webinar gave the students an understanding of how disasters happen and presented the strategies, methods and techniques for preparing to face disasters and manage them ensuring minimum damage of material and loss of life. |
| Resource Person | Asst. Prof. Ms. Vani Achari |
| Date & Time of Program | Wednesday 3rd February, 2021 7.00 p.m. to 8.50 p.m. |
| Audience | Webinar organised for all the students of MNDC F.Y.B.Com, S.Y.B.Com. and T.Y.B.Com. |
| No of Participants | 68 students |
| Event Coordinator | NSS PO Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lata Krishnan |
| No of Beneficiary | 68 students of MNDC |
Asst. Prof. Ms. Vani Achari explained the meaning of the term Disaster Management. There was an interesting discussion on whether the Covid-19 pandemic could be defined as a disaster or a global health crisis. The resource person gave a detailed presentation on the types of disasters and explained the concept of Biological warfare. Videos of how to help ones self and others in a disaster situation were shown. This gave the audience a clear picture of the do’s and don’ts during a disaster. First aid kit and what goes into it. Storing food (dry fruits) and water and the importance of team work during a disaster.
After the opening remarks by the convener of the session NSS PO Dr. Lata Krishnan, NSS PO Dr. Anaya Markandeya introduced the Chief guest and the national anthem was played at the end of the session.
Interactive session – Powerpoint presentations, videos and sharing of real life disaster management stories, techniques and methods of managing disasters gave the students an opportunity to learn, think, interact and ask questions.