Awareness generation and dissemination of information play a crucial role in strengthening disaster preparedness and mitigation. Use of various media such as print, electronic and social media etc. for dissemination of disaster related information ensure, people are well-informed about risk information, safety measures, evacuation plans, and emergency contact information. Additionally, it promotes self-reliance, empowering individuals and communities to take proactive steps to mitigate risks.
The Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority has launched several awareness generation activities using different medium of communications.
Guided by the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction, Agenda Number 7- “Utilise the opportunities provided by social media and mobile technologies for disaster risk reduction”, Department of Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of Maharashtra has extensively utilized the opportunities provided by social media and mobile technologies and created dedicated social media handles for State Disaster Management Authority on X, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube channel. The awareness generation, early warning, disaster management related content is disseminated regularly through these social media handles.