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I would like to thank The Daily Star for publishing the article "Time to rethink" by Afroza Ahmed regarding the next steps on handling the catastrophe of cyclone Sidr.
Nothing can replace the necessity of a good emergency management plan to handle a post-disaster situation. For disasters like Sidr, the necessity of a buffer zone along the coastal line banning permanent human settlement is of extreme importance. It is also necessary to identify and designate the coastal land zoning and introduce regulations for Coastal Zone Management (CZM). Also the multiple uses of resources like the writer has described is important. Therefore, instead of making cyclone shelters serving only one purpose, construction of community facilities that can be used as cyclone centres when necessary - will be more worthwhile in terms of infrastructure.
Given that global warming is becoming more and more a threat for the world, Bangladesh will see more disasters in the coming years. Since we can't control the catastrophe, we must be ready to handle when it hits us. A proper plan and its implementation is a must for our survival.
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