In several countries, Civil Engineers work for the disaster(flood, cyclone/typhoon/hurricane, tsunami, storm surges) preparation, mitigation and disaster risk reduction. In Bangladesh, I found something different and mostly social scientists are evolving for the disaster resilience even though in academy.
My Masters dissertation covered aspects of this question http://www.ilankelman.org/masters.html with what I learned applied in later publications such as covering river floods in Norway https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-4762.2011.01074.x and England https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1477-8696.2001.tb06507.x
Dear Dr Shahin
From my point of view, we are all concerned (engineers, researchers, managers, media, doctors ...), each according to its specialization to reduce natural disasters
Reinforcement of human responsibility to desist from practices that are harmful to the environment that lead to the deterioration of the global ecosystem, and taking into account all disasters that can occur by setting up backup plans to act in the event of any possible natural disaster to get out of them with the least possible losses, regardless of the devastating consequences of the infrastructure and structural For natural disaster, there are huge losses of human lives as well, so here comes the most important role of the contingency plans in place to deal with these losses effectively and quickly to reduce them and avoid the occurrence of the worst.
Paying close attention to the aftermath of the disaster, as those affected physically and wounded must be controlled to prevent the spread of infection.
Developing scientific research related to weather forecasting techniques, and enhancing observation related to volcanoes, earthquakes and others to know their impact on available natural resources and how to avoid them.
Apply advanced technology, such as improving communications, to ensure that warnings are spread as widely as possible.
Best reagrds
Abderrahmane Noui Please note that we try to avoid the term "natural disasters", since disasters arise from vulnerability rather than nature:
1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdisas.2019.100008
2. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/disaster-by-choice-9780198841340?cc=gb&lang=en&
Thank you!
I participated in a workshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh where wind engineers (civil/structural) engineers engaged together regarding design and construction of tornado shelters in Bangladeshi villages. If engineers are not engaged with other players in our societies we will not fulfill our professional obligations and some progress will be slowed.