1. Disasters like gas leakage and rail accidents can be prevented.
2. Disasters like volcanic eruption, tsunamis, earthquakes, etc., cannot be prevented but their effect can be reduced.
3. Cyclones and floods can now be forecasted and people can be evacuated from vulnerable areas.
4. Due to awareness created about disasters, steps can be taken to reduce its effects, evaluate the damage caused by the disasters, provide relief, food and medical aid in affected areas.
