Visit this exhibition where artists, NGOs and commited citizens of Pune strive to educate you on on what to do if a disaster strikes

Cities are ripped apart and coastlines washed away when natural calamities vent their wrath. The recent tsunami altered the geography of Southeast Asia and destroyed millions of lives, while people across the world watched in numb shock and helplessness.

Aid has poured in from all over the globe, in the form of funds, relief supplies, medical assistance, and much more. While this will go a long way in alleviating suffering, it is becoming increasingly evident that disaster preparedness is crucial for such crises in the future. If we are to ensure that our children live in disaster-resilient societies then they need to know the hazards that threaten them and be aware of what can be done to reduce their negative consequences. It could well make a difference of life and death.

MetroScan, the free monthly neighbourhood newspaper, is organising an exhibition, If Disaster Strikes, which aims at increasing public awareness in understanding risk, vulnerability and disaster preparedness. Reputed agencies with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of disaster management, emergency relief organisations, students of mass communication, well-known artists, and farsighted corporates have all graciously come forward to lend their formidable expertise, talent and support to this cause. Unless we learn to withstand today's disasters we will never be able to face tomorrow's perils.

The exhibition will be held on Saturday, February 12 between 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. at Residency Club, 3, Queens Garden Road, Pune - 411 001.