Q6B · Enlist and explain in brief any 8 Ethical Principles applied in response phase of Dis…

Answer

Ethics is needed because scarce resources, urgent decisions and disrupted normal safeguards can lead to exclusion, exploitation and unsafe actions. It provides standards for fair prioritisation, accountability, dignity and public trust.

1. Humanitarian assistance. Protect life and provide essentials according to need. For example, distribute safe drinking water to communities whose supply has failed.
2. Information and participation. Give accurate, accessible updates and involve affected people. Explain shelter locations in local languages and listen to residents about missing people.
3. Responsible evacuation. Use safe routes, transport and accessible shelters; explain the danger and preserve dignity. Any compulsory evacuation must follow lawful authority and necessity.
4. Respect for dignity. Protect privacy, sanitation and freedom from exploitation. Separate private changing and washing facilities reduce risks in crowded shelters.
5. Respect for persons. Treat survivors respectfully and protect their identity, culture and consent where possible. Do not publish identifiable distressing images merely for publicity.
6. Assistance for those needing additional support. Arrange assistance for children, older people, pregnant people and persons with disabilities according to actual needs. Do not separate dependants from carers unnecessarily.
7. Protection of rescue workers. Provide training, protective equipment, communication, safe deployment and rest. A fatigued, unprotected responder can become another casualty.
8. Environmental and social restoration. Control hazardous waste, protect water sources and restore family/community links. Safe debris disposal and family reunification prevent secondary harm.