Explore effective disaster management strategies with “Managing Disasters Through Community and Local Government: Indian and Global Experiences.” This essential book, from The Bookish Owl, delves into crucial preparedness, mitigation, and risk reduction planning for natural disasters. Discover vital lessons learned from disaster response in India and worldwide, presented clearly for easy understanding. Authors analyze the indispensable roles of local administration, community participation, and various stakeholders in disaster response, recovery, and reconstruction. Understand why civil society and governmental involvement are vital and how local self-governments are pivotal in planning and aid delivery across all disaster phases. Essential reading for anyone involved in disaster resilience and community safety.