The Role Of Helicopters In Disaster Relief Operations

Rapid Response and Accessibility

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Evacuations and Rescues

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Delivering Supplies

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Post-Disaster Assessments

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Case Study: Uttarakhand Floods (2013)

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Case Study: Nepal Earthquake (2015)

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