Section 8:
Protection and safety.
(1) The persons with disabilities shall have equal protection and safety in
situations of risk, armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters.
(2) The National Disaster Management Authority and the State Disaster Management Authority shall
take appropriate measures to ensure inclusion of persons with disabilities in its disaster management
activities as defined under clause (e) of section 2 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005) for
the safety and protection of persons with disabilities.
(3) The District Disaster Management Authority constituted under section 25 of the Disaster
Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005) shall maintain record of details of persons with disabilities in the
district and take suitable measures to inform such persons of any situations of risk so as to enhance
disaster preparedness.
(4) The authorities engaged in reconstruction activities subsequent to any situation of risk, armed
conflict or natural disasters shall undertake such activities, in consultation with the concerned State
Commissioner, in accordance with the accessibility requirements of persons with disabilities