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5.2 Mitigation Measures<br />

Section V: Mitigation Strategy<br />

Mitigation means the short term and long term measures that need to be taken to minimize<br />

the damaging effects of <strong>disaster</strong>s. The mitigation measures in the form of structural ( i.e.<br />

involving construction, demolition etc.) and non-structural (i.e. Enforcement of rules etc.)<br />

5.2.1 Structural<br />

Short term<br />

• Repairing and checking the durability of all Government and Public Buildings.<br />

Long term<br />

• Strengthening of Government and Public buildings.<br />

• Sufficient Trauma Care Centres.<br />

• Fire brigades with each Municipal Council in the <strong>district</strong>.<br />

5.2.2 Non – Structural<br />

• Modification in zoning for Irrigation and building codes.<br />

• Promotion of Earthquake proof houses.<br />

• Arrange training awareness programmes for contractors to update their skills about<br />

<strong>disaster</strong> proof structures.<br />

Jalna District Disaster Response Plan Vol II - 21

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