• Swatisagarika Palei
• Swapna Sarita Swain
• Parna Sarkhel

Flood is one of the most prominent natural disasters causing colossal damage to humans and properties almost every year in Odisha. It is a state in eastern India between 10 and 100 km wide and 482 kilometers long, and is vulnerable to Floods, cyclones, and storm surges because of its geographical location. And the maximum number of floods that formed in Balasore make it a highly susceptible district as compared to other districts of Odisha. The preparedness and awareness for Flood disasters is the assessment of the degree of various losses or damage due to their manifestation and their given severity which will help to protect the population and community resources from potential flood damage. This paper developed a Preparedness framework for reducing damage caused by floods by reviewing relevant literature. The Preparedness framework might be helpful in reducing damage due to floods. It would also help policymakers in managing flood disasters.

Flood vulnerability, Preparedness, Non-structural measures, Responses, Emergency Plan.

"Understanding the Various Roles and Responsibilities in Community Level for Flood Risk Preparedness Plan", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no.a396-a403, August-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208052.pdf

"Understanding the Various Roles and Responsibilities in Community Level for Flood Risk Preparedness Plan", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no. ppa396-a403, August-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208052.pdf