DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE Office of the Deputy Commissioner -Nagaon-

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1 DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE Office of the Deputy Commissioner -Nagaon- Phone: , Help Line Toll Free No ASSAM::: INDIA 1

2 DISASTER IS A NATURAL PART OF EVOLUTION - TOWARDS TRAGEDY AND DISSOLUTION. THERE'S NO DISASTER THAT CAN'T BECOME A BLESSING, AND NO BLESSING THAT CAN'T BECOME A DISASTER -Richard Bach- 2

3 Annexure: ANNEXURE-I HISTORY OF DISASTER AND PROBABILITY OF DISASTER EPISODES IN THE NAGAON DISTRICT ANNEXURE-II BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT NAGAON ANNEXURE-III HOSPITAL INFORMATION ANNEXURE-IV MEDICAL & HEALTH FACILITIES IN NAGAON DISTRICT ANNEXURE-V NAMES & PHONE NUMBERS OF OFFICERS ANNEXURE-VI TOTAL GEOGRAPHICAL AREA UNDER DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF LAND ANNEXURE-VII DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS ANNEXURE-VIII ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & VETERINARY DEPARTMENT- NAGAON ANNEXURE-IX FIRE SERVICE ORGANISATION: NAGAON ANNEXURE-X LIST OF DOCTORS IN THE DISTRICT ANNEXURE-XI LIST OF NGOS IN NAGAON DISTRICT-2010 ANNEXURE-XII LIST OF POLICE STATION OF NAGAON DIST. & TEL. NUMBERS ANNEXURE-XIII INFORMATION FROM FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA (FCI), NAGAON 3

4 Forward The District Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan, includes the facts and figures that have been collected from various departmental and informal sources with a view to meeting the challenges during any Natural Disaster. Collection and classification of data are to be updated twice in May and November every year. The plan has been prepared with the following viewpoints. 1. Contingency Plan in a continuous process. 2. All are not equal in a crisis situation. 3. During relief measures social auditing ensures transparency. 4. Involvement of women and PRIs is a must in the entire process. All are cordially invited for their kind suggestion to be incorporated in the plan (Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS) Deputy Commissioner Nagaon 4

5 CONTENTS SL. NO CHAPTER PAGE NO. 1 Chapter-I INTRODUCTION 1.1 :-MULTI- HAZARD DISASTER MANAGEMENT 8-9 PLAN- WHY IS IT REQUIRED 1.2 : - OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN Chapter- II BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT NAGAON DISTRICT 2.1 :- INTRODUCTION OF NAGAON DISTRICT (a) ORIGIN OF THE NAME NAGAON (B) LOCATION, GENERAL BOUNDARIES, TOTAL AREA AND POPULATION (C) RIVER SYSTEM AND WATER RESOURCES:- I. THE BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER II. THE KOLONG RIVER III. THE KOPILI RIVER IV. THE JAMUNA RIVER V. THE NONOI RIVER 2.2 FLOODS IN NAGAON 2.3 CYCLONIC STORM 2.4 EARTHQUAKES 2.5 URBAN FLOODING 2.6 WATER-LOGGING 2.7 RIVER EROSION 2.8 CLIMATE 2.9 RAINFALL 2.10 TEMPERATURE 2.11 WHO FORMULATES AND CARRIES OUT THE PLAN Chapter-III VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS 3.1 RISK / HAZARD ANALYSIS 3.2 EMBANKMENTS AND VULNERABLE REACHES OF THE DISTRICT:- Chapter IV MITIGATION PLAN 4.1 MITIGATION PLAN CRISIS RESPONSE STRUCTURE OF THE BLOCK Chapter-V Risk Assessment 5.1 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR DISTRICT CONTROL ROOM 5.2 PROFORMA FOR IN MESSAGE REGISTER DURING DISASTER 5.3 PROFORMA FOR OUT MESSAGE REGISTER 5.4 RECORDS AND EQUIPMENTS OF DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE (DEOC) 5.5 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA 5.6 IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS FOR INSTALLATION 5

6 OF VHF 5.7 CHECK LIST FOR CONTROL ROOM COORDINATION & LINKAGE 5.8 COORDINATION & LINKAGE 5.9 CHECKLIST FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS (A) DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE (DEOC) (B) NAGAON ZILLA PARISHAD (C) CDMO (CONTINGENT DUTY MEDICAL OFFICERS) D) EXECUTIVE ENGINEER IRRIGATION/SDO E) DISTRICT AGRICULTURE OFFICER F) CDVO (CONTINGENT DUTY VETERINARY O OFFICER) G) EXECUTIVE ENGINEER / SDO (PWD BUILDING) (H) DISTRICT POLICE CHECK LIST: (DOES AND DON TS) 5.10 FOR FLOOD HAZARDS 5.11 FOR CYCLONE 5.12 FOR EARTHQUAKE Tables SL. No. Contents Page No. 1 TABLE: 2.1- TIMING OF DISASTER IN THE DISTRICT 15 2 TABLE: 2.2- AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL ( ) 18 3 TABLE:2.3 - MONTH WISE HIGHEST AND LOWEST 19 TEMPERATURE RECORDED IN THE DISTRICT (2010) 4 TABLE: 2.4- DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 21 5 TABLE: 2.5 -IDENTIFICATION OF CYCLONE/FLOOD 22 SHELTERS (SINGLE/DOUBLE STORIED) WITH CAPACITY 6 TABLE: 3.1- RISK ASSESSMENT 24 7 TABLE: 3.2-INFRASTRUCTURE VULNERABILITY AGAINST 25 HAZARDS 8 TABLE: 4.1 SECTOR WISE VULNERABILITY REDUCTION 31 MEASURES (CONSIDERING G.P PLANS) 9 TABLE: 4.2- EARLY WARNING DISSEMINATION AND RESPONSE 33 6

7 Chapter-I INTRODUCTION 7

8 INTRODUCTION 1.1 MULTI - HAZARD DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN - WHY IS IT REQUIRED Any kind of disaster be it man made or natural leads to immense loss of life including that of animal being and property. It causes serious disruption in the existing trend in the society and thereby causes serious social disorder. It poses severe threats to the developmental process of state or a country. Apprehending such kind of disaster a proper disaster preparedness and mitigation plan is very essential. Such a plan will not only help for disaster mitigation but at the same time it seeks to help in preventing some kind of disasters indeed. A meaningful developmental project or even a plan can then only sustain when it is people oriented i.e. a community based plan with every support from administration. A DISTRICT LEVEL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN seeks to help in- Economizing of existing resources Quick and speedy response by administration as well as individuals Help us in understanding strength, weakness, opportunity and threat within the district and thereby help us in strategizing and implementing timely preparedness and mitigation activities Help us to learn from the past. Long term impact To know the vulnerability of the district Mapping of the vulnerable zones To strengthen information and communication system for better management Resources to be controlled and maximize Local resources utilization 1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN Minimization of loss of development gains from natural disasters and reduction of vulnerability of any type. Prevention of loss of human lives and property to the maximum extent Transparency and information sharing for better disaster management 8

9 To devise Standard Operation Procedure and Instant Response during any disaster Preparedness, prevention & mitigation of disasters Development concept convergence in addressing disaster management Training and awareness generation amongst people and administration Giving impetus to other development activities in normal time through resource based support. 9

10 Chapter-II BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT NAGAON DISTRICT 10

11 2.1 INTRODUCTION OF NAGAON DISTRICT (a) Origin of the Name Nagaon: The present district of Nagaon was once known as Khagarijan and had its headquarters at Puranigudam. It is that there was a canal in the heart of the district, which extended from north-east to south-west for several kilometers. This canal was covered by reeds which were locally known as Khagari. The district was therefore named Khagarijan. During the reign of the Ahom King Pratap Sinha ( A.D.) the Kacharis attacked his kingdom and advanced as far as Kaliabor when the people in the area between Kaliabor and Raha fled in panic leaving hearth and home. Shortly after expulsion of the Kacharis from the Ahom Kingdom, the king deputed one officer named Momai Tamuli Barbarua to reconstruct the area. ''The Barbarua established new villages, or resettled them with the repatriated fugitives. This new settlement was therefore called Nagaon or a new village settlement, a name still adopted to designate the district''. (b) Location, General Boundaries, Total area and Population: The district of Nagaon which is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra occupies a central geographical position in the state of Assam. The district lies between 25 o 45 / and 26 o 45 / North Latitudes and 91 o 50 / and 93 o 20 / East Longitudes. On the north it is bounded by the River Brahmaputra, on the east by Golaghat and Karbi Anglong district and by portions of Meghalaya State and North Cachar Hills and on the west by the district Kamrup and portions of Meghalaya State. The district covered an area of 4002 Sq. km. [8, 39,110 Hect.]. 11

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13 (c) River System and Water Resources i) The Brahmaputra River: The principal river is the Brahmaputra which flows along the entire northern boundary of the district and the whole drainage of the district ultimately finds it s away to it. A huge quantity of suspended matters and sediments is carried by the river. Any obstruction to the current gives rise to an almond shaped Chapari or sandbank. These operations of alluvium and diluvium are continually carried on in a massive scale by the Brahmaputra. Its main tributaries in the district are the Kolong, Kopili, Sonai, Jamuna, Nanoi etc. ii) The Kolong River: The Kolong takes off from the Brahmaputra about thirteen kilometers north-east of Silghat and after flowing a tortuous course through the middle of the district passes Kaliabor, Nagaon, Raha and Jagi. It rejoins the parent stream at Kajalimukh about twenty four Kilometers above Guwahati. iii) The Kopili River: The Kopili River which rises in the Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya) flows north and north-east winding through the Jaintia Hills and North Cachar Hills. It is joined by the Doiang River below the foothills and the combined channel flows in a north-westerly direction. At Jamunamukh in Nagaon district it is met by its eastern tributary the Jamuna and flows past Raha after taking a westerly turn. Here it is joined by a branch channel with the Kolong River and at Jagi, It finally meets the main stream of the Kolong after a course of 262 Kms. from its origin. iv) The Jamuna River: The Jamuna River, the main tributary of the Kopili originates from the Khanbamun hills in Karbi Anglong District and flows from east to west for a length of 120 Kilometers and falls in the Kopili near Jamunamukh. The river is fed by several small tributaries namely the Lenghit, Disama, Disa, Dighalpani, Dikharu, Buriganga, Dimaru etc. v) The Nonoi River: The Nonoi River originates from the Chapanalla Hills and flows through the plains of Nagaon district. After a course in the plains the river flows parallel to the Kolong River for some distance and ultimately falls into the river Haria at Doorigaon at which place both the rivers combine together and flow to meet the Kolong near Raha. 13

14 The Kopili Basin Hatimura Kolong River near Source (Hatimura in Jakhalabandha), (Courtesy: - Survey of India Topographical Map) 14

15 Kollong River near Nagaon Town (Courtesy: - Survey of India Topographical Map) Table: 2.1 Timing of Disasters in the District JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Cyclone x x x x x x x x x x x x Flood Drought Earthquake Sunstroke x x x x x x x x x x x x Fire Chemical Accidents x x x x x x x x x x x x Boat capsize Epidemic Accident Lightening 15

16 2.2 FLOODS IN NAGAON In the year 2004 three devastating waves of flood occurred and created havoc among the vulnerable population of the district. In that year, flood waters of Kopili inundated many areas in Kampur, Raha and Hojai circles. Jamuna River also inundated areas in Doboka circle of Nagaon district disrupting road communication between Doboka and Diphu. On , National Highway was overtopped at Nellie. However one RCC Bridge was badly affected on morning after which vehicular traffic between Guwahati and Upper Assam was totally disrupted. In Nagaon district, road communication has been disrupted at Kampur-Baithalangshu, Kampur-Bakulguri, Kampur Kathiatoli as the NH-37 damaged at Raha due to RCC bridge collapse. Army help has been sought for restoration. In the district about five lakh people have been affected by the flood in the year CYCLONIC STORM Occasional cyclones do occur in the district particularly in May to July by the south-west monsoon, their severity is more during this period. At times these cyclones are devastating bringing colossal loss of human lives and damage to property. Recent storm was occurred in the year 2004 with huge damage in the district. 2.4 EARTHQUAKES Like the rest of Assam the Nagaon district has always been subject to earthquakes as it lies in the zone of seismic disturbances. The great earthquake which occurred on June 12, 1897 had its epicenter in the Shillong plateau. It had a magnitude of 8.5 Richter and was probably one of the greatest earthquakes ever recorded. The shock was felt over an area of 1,750 Km 2 and destruction of stone buildings was almost universal in an area of 30,000 Km 2 including Shillong, Goalpara, Gauhati, Nagaon and Sylhet area of Bangladesh. Land slips and an earth fissure was very abundant over the whole of the epicentral area. In Nagaon most of the government buildings including the Circuit House, Court building and the Deputy Commissioner's bungalow were rendered unfit for habitation. Part of the District Jail wall collapsed and the metal road along the side of the Kolong was split up with yawning fissures. The earthquake of August 15, 1950 had its epicenter at 28.5 o N and 96.7 o E. and had a magnitude of 8.6 Richter. The estimated area of north-eastern Assam over which extensive and heavy damage occurred was 1,900 Km 2. 16

17 2.5 URBAN FLOODING Towns have grown faster on account of increase/influx of population. Owing to lack of regulation/control, there has been considerable encroachment of flood plains. Damages become serious as a result of inadequate capacity of storm water drainage system. The problem of urban flooding has become serious. Nagaon regularly experiences urban flooding which causes disruption of normal life every year. 2.6 WATER-LOGGING The plain areas of the district suffer from the inundation caused by spilling of the River Brahmaputra and its tributaries. In some areas of Nagaon this is an annual phenomenon and the water logging continues for many months each year. 2.7 RIVER EROSION The erosion of banks by the rivers and the consequent loss of life and property are major problems. Rivers tend to erode their beds and banks in the hilly regions resulting in the deepening and widening of rivers. The bank line of the River Brahmaputra is extremely unstable consisting mostly of fine sands and silts. Large scale slumping of river banks takes place when the level falls after a flood. Erosion, therefore, has become a serious problem in Bhurbandha, Rupahihat, Lawkhowa and Dhing area of the district as it eroded the valuable land. 2.8 CLIMATE The climate of this district is characterised by a highly humid atmosphere all through the year. The rainfall is seasonal and occurs in summer season. The cold season is from December to February. This is followed by the pre-monsoon season of thunderstorms from March to May. The period from June to about the beginning of October is the southwest monsoon season. October and November constitute the postmonsoon season. 2.9 RAINFALL Records of Rainfall in the district are available for eleven stations for periods ranging from forty to fifty years. The average annual rainfall in the district was mm in The rainfall in the district generally increases from the south 17

18 towards the north. About sixty eight per cent of the annual rainfall is received during the period of June to September, July being the rainiest month of the year. Rainfall mostly as thundershowers occurs in the pre-monsoon months of April and May and in October. Table: 2.2 Average Annual Rainfalls in mm ( ) Year Average Annual Rainfall in mm Source: Nagaon Water Resource Division, Years Rain Gauge Stations: Total No. of Rain gauge stations in the District= 8 Nos. Location of Rain recording stations: 1. Kampur- The Assistant Surgeon, State Dispensary, P.O. Kampur, Nagaon. 2. Salonah: The Manager, Salonah TE, P.O. Salonah, Nagaon. 3. Amguri: The Manager, Seconee TE (Amguri Div.) P.O. Jakhalabandha, Nagaon. 4. Kathiatoli: The Block Dev. Officer, Kathiatoli Block Office, P.O. Kathiatoli, Nagaon 5. Secone: The Manager, Secone TE, P.O. Jakhalabandha. 6. Nagaon Water Resource Division, Nagaon 7. Pollution Control Board, Nagaon 8. Central Water Commission, Nagaon 18

19 2.10 TEMPERATURE There are two meteorological observatories in the district, one at Lumding and the other at Chaparmukh. The records for Lumding are available for a long period while these of Chaparmukh are for a short period. Table: 2.3 Month wise Highest and Lowest Temperature Recorded in the District (2010) Sl. No Month Maximum Temperature ( o C) Minimum Temperature ( o C) 1. January February March April May June July August September October November December Source: District Agriculture Office, Nagaon Month wise Highest and Lowest Temperature Recorded in the District (2010) Temperature in F o Months 19

20 Map of Nagaon District 20

21 2.11 WHO FORMULATES AND CARRIES OUT THE PLAN The following authorities and agencies have formulated the Nagaon District Disaster Management Plan as per State plans and provisions with a little suitable change. 1. District Administration, Nagaon. 2. All line departments. 3. Revenue Circle / Block Administration and Panchayats 4. Other agencies Experts academicians and Sr. citizens 5. NGOs Table: 2.4 District Disaster Management Authority Sl. No Designation Status 1. Deputy Commissioner, Nagaon Chairperson 2. Chairperson, Zilla Parishad, Nagaon Co-chairperson 3. Additional Deputy Commissioner, I/C Relief and Member Secretary Disaster Management, Nagaon 4. Superintendent of Police, Nagaon Member 5. Jt. Director, Health Services, Nagaon Member 6. Executive Engineer, PWD (R) Nagaon State Road Division, Nagaon Member 7. Executive Engineer, PWD (R), Nagaon Rural Road Division, Nagaon Member 8. Executive Engineer, Nagaon Water Resources Division, Nagaon Member 9. Executive Engineer, Irrigation, Nagaon Division, Nagaon Member 10. Executive Engineer, PWD (R), Building Division, Nagaon Member 11. Executive Engineer, PHE, Dhing, Nagaon Member 12. Executive Engineer, N. H- 37, Nagaon Member 13. Executive Engineer, PHE, Nagaon Member 14. Executive Engineer, (PWD) Electrical Division, Nagaon Member 15. Executive Engineer PWD, Kaliabor Rural Road Division, Jakhalabandha, Nagaon Member 21

22 Table: 2.5 -Identification of Cyclone/Flood Shelters (Single/Double storied) with Capacity Type of shelter Capacity (Room and Plinth Area) Location Contact Person (Address and Phone no.) Facilities Available Remarks (Single or Double) All L. P. Schools, High Schools, HS Schools & College Buildings with plinth level of suitable height are identified and notified as flood shelters during floods. With average capacity of 100 in LP, 300 in High & HS, and 500 nos. in College Buildings Respective nearby flood affected area which are communicable and easily accessible. All Head Masters / Head Mistress/Principals and Secretary of Students Union Average 1 tube well in each building, 2-3 nos. of Lavatories /Public Convenience facility 98% buildings are single storied 22

23 Chapter-III VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS 23

24 3.1 Risk / Hazard Analysis Table: 3.1 Risk Assessment Type of Hazards Potential Impact Vulnerability Vulnerable areas Cyclone NIL NIL Flood Loss of crop, infrastructure, human and animal beings, livelihood system, Houses, public and private property. Communication facility- Roads and telecommunication. Agriculture &Horticulture- Crops, cropped areas and others. Private infrastructure- Houses, pucca, semi pucca and kutcha. Irrigation sources-public and private Li Points, Electrical installations. Drinking water sources-tube wells, wells, PHD stand posts etc. Educational institutions- Primary, M.E. High Schools, HS Schools, Colleges, Live stock-cows, Buffalos, Goats, Sheep, Poultry farms, Pigs, wildlife of Kaziranga National Park. Vulnerable people-physically Challenged ones, Infants, Pregnant women, Aged person Other vulnerable assets-river embankments, PMRY units, Handloom units, Irrigation projects, Paddy stock, oil depots, Sericulture, Textile units, Fishing boats, Fishing Nets. All the Development Block areas. Drought Human lives & pets Loss of Human lives & pets Entire District Earthquake Human Lives & Structures Loss of Human Lives & Structures both public & Pvt. both public & Pvt. Entire District Fire Lives & property Loss of Human Lives & Structures both public & Pvt. Entire District Chemical Accidents Less possibility Less possibility Less possibility Boat capsize Lives Loss of human life Inhabiting areas of river banks Epidemic Human lives & Pets Loss of Human lives & Pets Entire District Accident Human lives Loss of human lives Along side NH 36 & 37, Urban & Semi Urban approach roads and areas. Lightening Human lives Loss of human lives Entire District 24

25 4.1 Vulnerability Analysis Table: 4.1-Infrastructure Vulnerability against Hazards Vulnerability Vulnerability against each hazard Cyclone Flood Accidents Fire Population Area name Population Area name Population Area name Population Area name Road network 15,00,000 app Nagaon Sadar,Raha, Kampur, Dhing, Rupahi, Samaguri, Kaliabor, Doboka, Hojai, Lanka Revenue Circle Areas-2800 sq k.m. 6,25,000 approx Along NH 36 & 37 and urban area approaching roads. Water ways = = = = = = = = Water supply 15,00,000 app Nagaon Sadar, Raha, Kampur, Dhing, Rupahi, Samaguri, Kaliabor, Doboka, Hojai, Lanka Revenue Circle Areas-2800 sq k.m. Hospital 50,000 All Development 1500 Civil Hospital approx Block Areas approx Nagaon, Food stocks & supplies 15,00,000 appx. Communicati 15,00,000 Nagaon Nagaon Sadar, Raha, Kampur, Dhing, Rupahi, Samaguri, Kaliabor, Doboka, Hojai, Lanka Revenue Circle Areas-2800 sq k.m. 15,00,000 app Nagaon Sadar, Raha, Kampur, Dhing, Rupahi, Samaguri, Kaliabor, Doboka, Hojai, Lanka Revenue Circle Areas 2800 sq k.m. 25

26 on (System) appx. Sadar,Raha,Kampur, Dhing, Rupahi, Samaguri, Kaliabor, Doboka, Hojai, Lanka Revenue Circle Areas 2800 sq k.m. Embankments 15,00,000 appx, Bridges 15,00,000 appx. Nagaon Sadar,RahaKampur, Dhing, Rupahi, Samaguri, Kaliabor, Doboka, Hojai, Lanka Revenue Circle Areas 2800 sq k.m. Nagaon Sadar,RahaKampur, Dhing, Rupahi, Samaguri, Kaliabor, Doboka, Hojai, Lanka Revenue Circle Areas 2800 sq k.m. 26

27 3.2 Embankments and Vulnerable Reaches of the District:- a. Hatimura Dyke:- Falls under the jurisdiction of Koliabor Revenue Circle. Length km, Benefited area 1329ha. The dyke is safe at present. However, the reach is erosion prone for a length of 2 km where bank of erosion may take place during the coming flood. b. Brahmaputra Dyke from Silghat to Dhing:- Falls under the jurisdictions of Koliabor, Samaguri, Juria & Dhing Revenue Circles. Total length including the ring bunds - 82 kms. Benefited area-48,000 ha. The dyke is prone to flood damages at several locations due to seepage, leakage, boiling etc, during high floods periods. There are numbers of erosion effected reaches - i. Bihdubi-Ghakhirkhaitee near Silghat. Affected reach about 4km Bank distance from dyke 150m (minimum) ii. Bhurbandha near Lawkhowa Affected reach about 5 km Bank distance from dyke - 850m (minimum) iii. Muamari-Borbeel Kochari near Dhing Affected reach about 2km Bank distance from dyke 50m (minimum) c. Kopilli Right Bank Dyke from Kharikhana to Jugijan:- Falls under jurisdiction of Hojai Revenue Circle. Length-23km, Benefited area: - 24,847 ha. The dyke is prone to flood damages at several locations due to seepage, leakage, boiling, overtopping etc. during high flood periods. Erosion effected reach i. At 6 th km near Jamunasheet village Affected reach about 700 m Bank distance from dyke 100m (minimum) d. Kopilli Dyke from Charaihagi to Tuklaitup :- Falls under jurisdiction of Kampur & Raha Revenue Circle. Length- 27, 40 km. Benefited area 4700ha. The dyke is prone to flood damages at several locations due to seepage &overtopping during high flood period. Erosion effected reach - i. At 5.50 th near Ghalani village. Affected reach: - about 700m. Bank distance from dyke: - 0m-10m. ii. 11.4km near Jarabari village. Affected reach-200 m Bank distance from dyke:-5m-10m. iii. At 15 km near Piporagaon. Affected reach-100m. Bank distance from dyke:-5m-10m. iv. At 24.5km near 1 No. Nelipar. Affected reach: m. Bank distance from dyke:-10m-20m 27

28 e. Kallong Right bank Dyke from Phalaguri to Molankata and Raha to Chaparmukh :- Falls under the jurisdiction of Raha Revenue Circle. Length-18.4 km, Benefited area-2800 ha. The dyke is sloughphening prone for a length of 200m at Raha Choki & Bhatigaon. There are three vulnerable reaches located at Ch. 3.7km, km. & km. Both river side & country side level are very low. f. Kallong Right Bank Dyke from Phulaguri to Haibargaon :- Falls under the jurisdiction of Raha Revenue Circle. Length-16.0km, Benefited area 2900 ha. The dyke is safe at present. However, the dyke is prone to flood damages at some reaches by seepage, boiling etc. during high flood period. g. Nonoi & Haria Dyke:- (From Tulshimukh to Hariaghat) Falls under the jurisdiction of Nagaon Sadar Revenue Circle. Length-8.80 km, Benefited area-3900 ha. Due to insufficient section, the dyke is etc. during prone to flood damages at several location by seepage, boiling, overtopping high flood period. h. Nonoi Dyke:- (From Bamuni to Doboka PWD Road) Falls under the jurisdiction of Nagaon Sadar Revenue Circle, Length-8.50km, Benefited area-2500 ha. The dyke is overtopped due to insufficient section during high water. 3.3 Remedial measures:- i. Damages on the dykes are being repaired under flood drill provision (Minor repairing). ii. Men with flood fighting materials will be put in force on the dykes during high floods as per site exigency. iii. Schemed have been submitted to the competent authorities to check erosion in the above mentioned erosion affected reaches. Works will be carried out on receipt of approval/sanction and other statutory clearances from the Govt. 28

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30 Chapter-IV MITIGATION PLAN 30

31 4.2 MITIGATION PLAN Table: 4.2 Sector wise Vulnerability Reduction Measures (Considering G.P Plans) Type Sector of Infrastructure Development Health/ Animal Husbandry Sub sector IEC activities Road Embankment Bridges Safe Shelters Communication Drinking water and sanitation Power Technology dissemination IEC activities Vaccination Mitigation measures Improvement in information dissemination through awareness camp, wall painting, pestering, leaflets distribution, street play, volunteers training, orientation of PRIs and govt. officials, cycle rallies, documentary shows, media coverage including, television, radio, news papers, journals during normal period. Repairing / restoration of vulnerable roads, before onset of monsoon. Repairing / restoration of weak and vulnerable points. Repairing / restoration of vulnerable bridges. Ensuring proper maintenance of shelter places identified. Ensuring proper functioning of communication especially telecommunication system. Immediate response to ensure supply of pure and safe drinking water through disposition of Tube wells, maintenance of Pipe water supply system. Immediate response to power supply during emergency. Dissemination of know how on strong and scientific EQ resistant structures, appropriate technology. Improvement in information dissemination through awareness camp, wall painting, pestering, leaflets distribution, street play, volunteers training, orientation of PRIs and govt. officials, cycle rallies, documentary shows, media coverage including, television, radio, news papers, journals during normal period. Ensuring availability of adequate stock of vaccine for emergency situation. Responsible Dept. District administration in association with leading, CBO & NGOs, Youth Clubs, NCC, NSS, Line departments. PWD, DRDA, State & N.H. authority. E&D, Irrigation Division. PWD, NH authority. Revenue officials, Block Officials, Panchayat Samities and Village Committee. DIPRO, Radio, TV, News paper etc. PHE ASEB PWD, Building, NGOs, Local Science Society. CDMO (Contingent Duty Medical Officer), CDVO (Contingent Duty Veterinary Officer) & NGOs. CDMO, & CDVO. 31

32 Livelihood Sector Insurance Training Awareness Agriculture Providing first hand training to the people on health care & sanitation and first aid. Improvement in information dissemination through awareness camp, rural entrepreneurship development programme. Providing information to farmers on crop rotation, Nitrogen Fixation Crops, Flood resistant crops etc. CDMO, CDVO, Field staff of these depts. NGOs with the help of ANM health workers. NGOs, DIC, Financial institutions, NBFIs like NABARD, TRIFED, CBTC, etc. Dy. Director Agri & Dy. Director Horticulture. Fishing Promotion of Piciculture, Aquaculture. Deptt. of Fisheries & NGOs. IEC activities Information dissemination on benefit of Infrastructure Insurance agencies, insurance schemes, availability of different Livelihood NGOs and BDOs. insurance schemes Life 32

33 4.3 Crisis Response Structure of the Block Department Preparedness Table: 4.3- Early Warning Dissemination and Response Plan Response System Pre (after Warning) During Disaster Disaster Post Disaster Development Block Police Revenue Health Setting up of Control Room and manning it for functioning round the clock. Setting up of Control Room and manning it for functioning round the clock. Setting up of Control Room and manning it for functioning round the clock. Setting up of Control Room and manning it for functioning round the clock. Ensure to alert the personnel in command system for action both bottom and top level. Close monitoring of any development of the hazard. Ensure to alert the personnel in command system for action both bottom and top level. Close monitoring of any development of the hazard. Ensure to alert the personnel in command system for action both bottom and top level. Close monitoring of any development of the hazard. Ensure to alert the personnel in command system for action both bottom and top level. Close monitoring of any Round the clock functioning of control room, ensuring proper information receipt and delivery of information and services. Arranging shelter places, rescue and relief coordination, providing emergency services in coordination with respective departments / authorities. Round the clock functioning of control room, ensuring proper information receipt and delivery of information and services. Patrolling, rescue providing emergency services in coordination with respective departments / authorities. Round the clock functioning of control room, ensuring proper information receipt and delivery of information and services. Arranging shelter places, rescue and relief coordination, providing emergency services in coordination with respective departments / authorities. providing emergency services Ensure proper assessment of damages along with revenue officials of respective Revenue Circles, safe return of sheltering people. Ensure proper assessment of damages along with revenue officials of respective Revenue Circles, safe return of sheltering people. Ensure proper assessment of damages along with revenue officials of respective Revenue Circles, safe return of sheltering people. Regular health camp for the people of the affected areas. 33

34 Irrigation RD & R&B Vety. & AH Dep. Electric Agriculture Setting up of Control Room and manning it for functioning round the clock. Setting up of Control Room and manning it for functioning round the clock. Setting up of Control Room and manning it for functioning round the clock. Setting up of Control Room and manning it for functioning round the clock. Setting up of Control Room and manning it for functioning round the clock. development of the hazard. Ensure to alert the personnel in command system for action both bottom and top level. Close monitoring of any development of the hazard. Ensure to alert the personnel in command system for action both bottom and top level. Close monitoring of any development of the hazard. Ensure to alert the personnel in command system for action both bottom and top level. Close monitoring of any development of the hazard. Ensure to alert the personnel in command system for action both bottom and top level. Close monitoring of any development of the hazard. Ensure to alert the personnel in command system for action both bottom and top level. Round the clock functioning of control room, ensuring proper information receipt and delivery of information and services. Ensuring no loss of infrastructure, emergency repairing and restoration of infrastructure. Round the clock functioning of control room, ensuring proper information receipt and delivery of information and services. Emergency repairing and restoration of roads and alternative roads. Round the clock functioning of control room, ensuring proper information receipt and delivery of information and services. Ensuring safety of pets and animals including wild animals. Carcass disposal. Round the clock functioning of control room, ensuring proper information receipt and delivery of information and services. Emergency repairing and restoration of power supply system. Round the clock functioning of control room, ensuring proper information receipt and delivery of information and services. Ensuring timely service to the farmers in need in coordination with district administration. Repairing and restoration of affected roads and bridges. Diagnosis and treatment of infected animals on emergency basis so to avoid probable secondary disasters like epidemics. Repairing and restoration of affected power installations if any. Timely service to enable people for rehabilitation in agricultural activities for rural mass, 34

35 NGOs Maintaining a good database of volunteers willing and able to help authorities in handling emergency situations like massive floods, EQs etc. Close monitoring of any development of the hazard. Work in close coordination with administration at Village, GP, Block and District level rescue and relief activities, health care & sanitation. Crop damage assessment, insurance coverage aspects Work in close coordination with administration at Village, GP, Block and District level rescue and relief activities, health care & sanitation. tractorisation, provision of alternative crop, seeds, technical information to farmers. Shall devise strategy to help the affected ones in rehabilitation, 35

36 Further to tackle, any crisis/ disaster the following activities are entrusted to the respective departments as indicated:- ACTIVITIES TO BE DISCHARGED DURING CRISIS WARNING SEARCH & RESCUE DEPARTMENTS RESPONSIBLE Revenue & Block Officials, DIPRO, District Fisheries Dept :- They will use their intelligence to gather warning information on impending disasters and effectively disseminate the same for protection. Police, Civil Defence, Fire Services, Home Guards, or even by Army and Para Military forces. Leading NGOs, BDOs, Programme Coordinators, NSS / NCC/ Defence Units. PATROLLING Police and Civil Defence :- Local Medical Officers :- FIRST AID He or she will ensure immediate medical emergencies till specialized medical attention arrive. PHE, Health Dept :- WATER & SANITATION They will use ORS, water-purifying tablets/packets, hygiene & low cost sanitation. Veterinary & Local Bodies (Panchayats, TCs & MBs):- CARCASS DISPOSAL They will hygienically dispose human & animal corpses, which during disaster create secondary disasters through epidemics and diseases. TRAUMA COUNSELING Village wisdom group:- They will console victims of shock and trauma. SHELTER MANAGEMENT Revenue Officials:- They will ensure effective management of relief camps, cattle shelters, etc. RELIEF & COORDINATION District Administration & Revenue Officials:- DAMAGE ASSESSMENT Revenue Officials to be assisted by NGOs & CBOs :- 36

37 Also the above departments will train up village level task forces as mentioned below on their respective line of activities in coordination with District Administration. NAME OF TASK FORCE (at village level) WARNING GROUP SEARCH & RESCUE GROUP PATROLLING GROUP FIRST AID GROUP WATER & GROUP SANITATION GROUP CARCASS DISPOSAL GROUP TRAUMA COUNSELING GROUP SHELTER MANAGEMENT GROUP RELIEF & COORDINATION GROUP DAMAGE ASSESSMENT GROUP DEPARTMENTS RESPONSIBLE (for training of the task forces as and when services sought for) Revenue & Block Officials. Police, Civil Defence, Fire Services, Home Guards, or even by Army and Para Military forces. Police and Civil Defence. Local Medical Officers. PHE Veterinary & Urban Local Bodies. Village wisdom group. Revenue Officials. District administration Revenue Officials. Revenue Officials to be assisted by NGOs & CBOs. 37

38 Map of Nagaon District showing Fluorosis Affected Areas 38

39 Malaria Epidemic Map based on API from the Year 2007 to

40 Chapter-V RISK ASSESSMENT 40

41 5.1 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR DISTRICT CONTROL ROOM i. Operational Timing: Start immediately on receiving warning on Floods, EQs, or any other emergency situation. ii. Officer in charge of the District Control Room The control room shall be in overall charge of the Deputy Commissioner. In the absence of Deputy Commissioner, ADC (Relief who is also the Member Secretary of DDMC), PD DRDA, Branch Officer-Relief, Emergency officer or any other officer on duty at that point of time shall remain in charge of Control Room. The person in charge of control room shall be personally responsible for implementing the SOP. She/he shall take all decision as outlined below and sign on behalf of the Collector on all reports mentioned below. Iii. Assembly in Control Room: Following staff and officers shall assemble in the Control Room on getting any information from any source about any emergency. Apart from these, any other officer or staffs who get the information from any source will reach/inform the Control room immediately for further dissemination/follow up action. DC, Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Nagaon Relief, PD DRDA, Branch Officer Relief, Emergency Officer, Circle Officer Sadar, SDO Sadar DIPRO, and RTO. All staffs of emergency section, Nazir of Nazarat section, PA to DC & ADCs.& other staff as desired by the collector. iv. Getting the Control Room Ready: Following preparatory steps would be taken up for keeping the control room functional during emergency. i) One phone line to control room. ii) Keep the radio with new batteries ready. iii) Hire 3 generator sets. iv) Stock 2 barrels of Kerosene and petrol for running the generator sets. v) Charge the battery of VHF set. vi) Charge the battery of inverter. vii) Charge the satellite phone and test it. (If available) viii) Keep 2 nos. of four wheelers ready. v. Alert all Field officers: COs,BDOs, MOs,, Police, Industries, Telephone, Agriculture, RD, R&B, ICDS, Irrigation,, NH., PHE, Municipality, MLAs, MPs, Station Director, All India Radio. DIPRO shall inform the media. 41

42 vi. Warning shall be issued in the Following Format: Emergency Warning Message No. Dt. CRASH To: SP/ All OCs of Police station/ SDO (C) Hojai / SDO (C) Kaliabor BDOs/ COs/ CDMO/SDMOs/CDVO/ EE E & D, / EE PWD Roads,/ GM DIC/ DIPRO/ EE, Irrigation Divn- KKID, Municipality Chairman/ CEO Zila Parishad/ CI of Schools/ DIs of Schools/ IS / EE RWSS- Berhampur, Bhanjanagar/ EE state NH, / EE /AIR- Nagaon. (Space for message) Deputy Commissioner, Nagaon, Call up the officers and ensure that they remain in headquarters until the situation is normal. Prepare a logbook for recording chronological sequence of events time to time. Food and Kerosene: Check up availability of food (rice, chida and Gur) and kerosene at block headquarters, with storage agents and other inaccessible pockets. BDOs shall contact all Storage Agents. They shall personally visit the Godowns and verify the stocks. The Agents shall remain present at the store round the clock. BDOs shall immediately depute one officer to the place where the storage Godowns are located. Direct the Private stockist/whole seller and FCI to remain open on all days, including Sundays and holidays, till situation gets back to normal. Start movement of food stock and Kerosene Oil from block headquarters to areas that are likely to be cut-off. Start movement of food stock and Kerosene Oil from district headquarters to block headquarters. Check availability of sand bags vii. Health sector: Make a rapid assessment of the following. Check up the stock of medicines, bleaching powder, and halogen tablets. If necessary, send immediate requisition. Start movement of medicines, bleaching powder, etc. to PHCs/CHCs. Ensure that medical officers are in place at the PHCs and CHCs through police stations, blocks and Circle Offices. CDMO shall decide the locations of camps. All CDPOs shall be teamed up with the MO of PHC/ CHC with their vehicles and supervisors. 42

43 viii. Vehicles: Requisition 30 small and 30 big vehicles immediately. Further requisition will be made as per need. Empower field officials to requisition vehicles. Send requisition forms to each COs, BDO and Police station number of forms shall be decided at the moment depending upon the gravity of the situation. ix. Boats: Requisition boats within district. Requisition boats from other near by districts if available sources. x. Veterinary measures: Immediately contact cattle Food mixing center, and tie up the supply of cattle feed. CDVO shall make assessment of vaccines and fodder availability. xi. Air dropping zones: Use the lat-long book for identifying the air dropping zones. Make an advance list of villages where air dropping may be needed. Requisition the services of officers who have been effective in the past. Allot areas to them with full powers of decision making on the spot. Make a thorough assessment of Relief items available in stock at different places. Functional distribution of work: Following functional distribution of works shall be done. Each team will have staff and resources. The team leader will have full powers to take decisions. Transportation team Stock and store team Finance team Information and office documentation team Food and other relief items team Civil Society and International Organizations co-ordination team. Civil Society organizations: Get in touch with civil society organizations. Allot them areas or functions. Get them introduced to the field functionaries. Ask them to prepare a list of volunteers. Make a quick inventory of their resources. Contact UNICEF, UNDP, WFP, CARE, OXFAM, Action Aid and other international agencies. Make a quick assessment of district needs and expectations from different agencies. Press briefings: Press briefings play a very important role in disaster management. Daily press briefs will be issued at 1600 hours. Written information will be issued. 43

44 The Following format will be used. District Press Note No. Dated: Total Affected Remarks 1 Blocks/ towns 2 Villages 3 Population 4 Severely affected areas 5 Rescue measures Boats deployed Army/ Navy/ Coast Guard Police/ Fire brigade Other agencies Exemplary events 6 Relief measures Qty/Beneficiaries Villages covered Days covered Free Kitchens Rice Chida Other dry food Kerosene Oil Polythene sheets Tents Cattle feed Halogen tablets Medicines 7 Casualties 8 Missing reports 9 Bovine death 10 Civil Society Organizations 11 Damage to property Number Approx Value I. Roads II. Embankment breaches III. Schools IV. Other public buildings V. House damage VI. Electrical installations VII. Others 12 Prospects in next 24 hours 13 Message for people 14 Other details MESSAGE TO PUBLIC over All India radio should be specific 1. REGULAR CONTACT at intervals with, IMD Guwahati, Home Secretary, Revenue Secretary, PS/ Secretary/ Addl. Secretary to Chief Minister, Chief Secretary and Health Secretary. 2. Written orders shall be issued for identifying places for starting free kitchens for at least 3 days. 44

45 3. Check up jtwc.html and and other web sites. 4. Keep spare copies of district maps. Jurisdiction maps of all irrigation divisions shall be kept ready in good numbers. 5. Place requisition with S.P/Disaster Management Cell Assam for supply of temporary VHF sets for CDMO, CDVO, COs, SE-Irrigation, DEO & neighboring BDOs 6. Contact Flood Cell, CWC and Meteorology Guwahati. 7. Requisition all IB/ Rest sheds. 8. Requisition School/ College for Army/ Police forces. 9. Direct all field officers to hire generators and keep sufficient oil for running them. 10. Direct all police stations to keep spare batteries for VHF. 11. Looking at the onset of emergency and after making quick preparations, convene Emergency meeting of important official and non-official agencies. Give them clear instructions on the above manner. 12. Make a Duty Roster of Important Officials for uninterrupted functioning of District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) & immediate implementation of the Relief/Rescue Programme. 5.2 PROFORMA FOR IN MESSAGE REGISTER DURING DISASTER Sl.No Date Time of receipt In Message Sr.No. Received From Address to Message Transferred to Copies to Mode (WL/ Tel/Message) of receipt Instruction/follow-up to be done PROFORMA FOR OUT MESSAGE REGISTER Sl No. Date Time of Dispatch Out Message sr.no. Related in Message No. if any Address from: Address to Copies to Mode (WL/ Tel/Message) of receipt Instruction/followup to be done

46 5.4 RECORDS AND EQUIPMENTS OF DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE (DEOC): Sl.No Name of the Record Equipments Govt./ Private 1 One desk top UNDP computer with ups, two speakers, one hp LaserJet P1007 all in one 2 One mobile hand Personal set with DPO, DM 3 28 life jacket ASDMA 4 One Shoulder mike UNDP 5 One Gen set UNDP 6 Two FRP Boat ASDMA 8 Two Rubber Boat ASDMA 5.5 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA The following tabular form insures media involvement at different hierarchy of administration. District level - ADM (Emgy) DIPRO OIC, DEOC. Sub-Div. Level- Revenue Circle Level Emergency Officer DIPRO 5.6 IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF VHF Sl. No Location for Installation of VHF Systems 1 DEOC (District Emergency Operation Centre) 2 All Revenue Circle Offices 5.7 CHECK LIST FOR CONTROL ROOM Activities Assessing of duty. Maintain inventory of resources. Provide information who needs it. Service division and assign duties. Receive information on a routine basis and record. Receive preparedness report from various relevant dept. Basing on the reports feedback to the district authority and others. Vulnerable area map displayed. Imp. Phone numbers. Yes/No 46

47 5.8 COORDINATION & LINKAGE Co-ordination and linkage with District level Officers and field officers Sl. No. Time Coordination Linkage 1. PREPAREDNESS Considering the gravity of situation the Deputy Commissioner shall convene the district level Natural Calamity Meeting when ever required. 2. Pre-crisis After warning 3. During crisis 4. Post Crisis Meeting with district level officials /Officials at Head quarter and chock out emergency plan with vulnerable areas and resource list Co-ordination meeting of NGOs /PRIs. Assignment of duties. Pre-positioning of staff in the likely cut off areas Arrange food and other basic requirement for emergency response. Collect information from different areas and to act accordingly. Co-ordination meeting with officials at Headquarters by 12 hours intervals and 24 hours intervals with the field officials. Regular collection of situation report of the risk and vulnerable areas from the officers assign for the purpose. Provision for administering emergent relief and the other basic needs Contact with SRC for supply of Temporary shelter materials. Keeping inform F & CS Deptt. for supply of food articles procuring from FCI/Whole sellers. Deputation of Volunteers to different probable affected areas. Helping the evacuees for returning to their houses. Immediate arrangement of free kitchen in the cut-off and inaccessible areas Relief distribution. Monitoring of Relief distribution. Provision of drinking water Provision of Medical facilities. Repair/Restoration of Roads. Transportation of Relief and Human Resources. 47

48 5.9 CHECKLIST FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS (a) District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) Activities Vulnerable and risk assessment map Cut off areas with safe route map Storing facilities List of dealers for food List of volunteers Control room set up Boat and transportation for rescue Transportation for food supply Pre-positioning of staff Site operation centers/staff Evacuation and rescue of people Coordination and linkage Damage assessment Address and telephone list Alternative communication system Pulling resources from out side if required Having network with neighboring blocks Department District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) (b) Nagaon Zilla Parishad Activities Ensuring the function of BDMC Approval of DM Plan in the Panchayat Samiti Awareness generation Department Nagaon Zilla Parishad (C) CDMO (Contingent Duty Medical Officers) Activities Stock position of live saving drugs, ORS, IV fluids and other equipment Distribution of ORS, Halogen to field areas List of contact address of field staff List of volunteers List of DDC/ AWW List of epidemic/risk prone areas List of site operation areas Mobile heath unit List of Dist./ health control rooms List of private and local doctor Awareness through propagation of healthy practices during the disaster time Trained the village taskforces on use of medicine and first aid Daily disease report collection and analysis Preventive measures Taking help of others/dist Department CDMO (Contingent Duty Medical Officer) 48

49 (D) Executive Engineer Irrigation/SDO Activities Stock piling of repair materials like sand, bags, bamboo at vulnerable points [Place name]etc. Provision of guarding of weak points List of volunteers Taking help of community for maintenance of the embankments Taking proper measures for protecting the weak points Co-ordinating with others (E) District Agriculture Officer Activities List of different areas to be affected by different hazards Crop pattern with land holding List of irrigation points with status Alternative crop Training for food preservation and protection Assessment of damage Provision of seeds and others Helping in raising of community nursery for seedling/sapling Crop insurance Generate seed bank/grain bank at village level Coordinating with others (F) CDVO (Contingent Duty Veterinary Officer) Activities Animal population with categories Possible problems related to different hazards Dealer of feeds/fodder List of cow sheds Site camps with volunteers Programme for mass vaccination Trained the taskforce to use of medicine Coordinating with others (G) Executive Engineer / SDO (PWD Building) Activities Identification o weak points Repair the weak points before hazards season Stockpiling of building materials List of dealers for building materials Promotion/training of people on retrofitting/ resistance building Arrangement of equipment for road clearance Plan for vulnerable reduction Coordinating with others Department Executive Engineer Irrigation/SDO Department District Agriculture Officer Department CDVO Department Executive Engineer / SDO (PWD Building) 49

50 (H) District Police Activities Communication establishment with District and Block/Tahasil Control rooms and departmental offices within the division. An officer to be appointed as nodal officer Overall traffic management and patrolling of all highways and other access roads to disaster sites Identification of antisocial elements Provision of security in transit camps/feeding centers/relief camps/cattle camps/cooperative food stores and distribution centers. Assistance to district authorities for taking necessary action against hoarders, black marketers and those found manipulating relief material. Coordination with military service personnel in the area being carried out. Officers made available to inquire into and record of deaths Assisting the community in organizing emergency transport or injured All staff informed in-formed about the disasters, likely damages and effects Department District Police 50

51 CHECK LIST: (DOES AND DON TS) 5.10 For Flood Hazards Flood is a recurring event in the history of Assam. People are more or less used to the misery of floods. However, following points be kept in mind. (Be aware of flood hazards no matter where you live, but especially if you live in a low-lying area.) DO S Stay tuned to Doordarshan, All India Radio for flood bulletins/weather reports broadcast in the monsoon period. Plan & prepare for moving to higher grounds/raised platforms available nearby. Determine how you would care for household members who may be elsewhere but might need your help in a flood. First aid kit should be ready with extra medicines for snakebite, diarrhea and fever. Tie up all valuables at the top of the roof. Radio with extra batteries, torch, ropes to be kept ready. Store dry ration, kerosene, biscuits, baby foods, etc at least for 7 days. Water proof bags, polythenes to store clothes and valuables. Be ready with umbrella and bamboo sticks (to protect you from snakes). Prepare to survive on your own for at least 3 days. Arrange your own transportation means (Boats). Keep a stock of extra drinking water and halogen tablets. Shut off electricity, gas and water at main switches and valves. Identify a highland / mound for the cattle and sufficient fodder for them. As soon as you receive warning message from the District Authority, evacuate the place and take the route of the nearest safe shelter. Keep vigil on water level on the riverside of the embankment for any eventuality of flood. Co-ordinate with the District Administration for over all management of the situation. Drink boiled water or put Halogen tablets. Use raw tea, rice water, coconut water or ORS during Diarrhea. DON TS Don t go into water of unknown depth and current. Don t spread rumors. Get authentic data and then announce it. Don t make blockade in the route. Keep embankment crest level free for moving transport vehicles during flood. Keep food covered. Don t take heavy meals and eat food that is hot and cooked openly. Don t let children stay in empty stomach and play with floodwater. Avoid entering floodwater. Stay away from water, which is above knee depth. Don t move from the shelter camp without Government message. Avoid touching any loose electric wire. Inform immediately to your ASEB authority. Don t let the children to eat raw or heavy and spicy foods. Follow the instructions given by the local P.H.E or Health Departments. If any accidents happen, immediately contact with your local Doctor 51

52 Be careful of snakebites, as snakebites are common. Maintain your personal health & hygiene up to best extent possible. Coordinate and co-operate the District Administration and Donor agencies during relief operation with a sense of social commitment and integrity. Use recommended routes by the district Authority to return back to your home Dry all electrical equipments before using it. Clean the house and disinfectant the surroundings by using bleaching powder and lime. Wash all the furniture s, assets and utensils and then use it. Use Mosquito net to sleep. SOME INDIVIDUAL PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO COPE WITH FLOOD HAZARD: Raised Houses/flood proof buildings. Raised Granary Houses with bamboo protected plinth. Using of elongated and more space length boats. Hand pumps rising. Reforest bare land. Replant Mangroves Relocation to safer places. Prevent deforestation Improve farming practices 5.11 For Cyclone Cyclones, which are a natural hazard, need not become a disaster, if we are prepared to deal with them. Some preparedness measures that we need to carry out at the individual and government level. 52

53 DO S Check your house, repair doors and windows, wherever necessary. Listen to the weather report in radio/tv and if possible disseminate the information to the local people. Keep a Hurricane Lantern filled with Kerosene, torch light, match boxes, candles and two pairs of dry cells. Move cattle s to the high land Store adequate food grains, water, medicines, kerosene, lantern, match box, dry cell Keep important papers in the emergency kit box Keep doors and windows locked and if damaged get it repaired Make sure that proper diet is carried for children and old people Keep the list of important address and phone nos. like police, BDO, relatives residing outside of that particular place Conduct Mock Drills for yourself. Be calm. Listen to the radio/community warning system for further details Close all doors and windows and stay indoors Paste papers on the glass windows to prevent splints flying into the house Switch off all electrical appliances Wear warm clothes for protection Use the recommended routes for returning Check whether there is a gas leak before using the stove Dry all electrical appliances thoroughly before use Go to the hospital if any ailment occurs Be careful of snake bites All debris should be cleared Damage assessment should be done DON TS Don t be panic. Don t venture into the river, high water due to heavy rains, may surge. Avoid being misled by rumors. Disseminate information that is only official Stay away from low lying areas, electric poles, trees Don t move until officially informed Don t keep loose objects like cans, tins outside Don t stay indoors if asked by the authorities to evacuate Don t touch loose wires Do not keep loose objects like cans, tins and other implements. They may become weapons of destruction during strong winds. Do not drink impure water. 53

54 5.12 For Earthquake Earthquakes usually give no warning at all. So, prepare your family and belongings. Now is the time to formulate a safety plan for you and your family. If you want until the earth starts to shake, it may be too late. Consider the following safety measures:- DO S Always keep the following in a designated place : bottled drinking water, no- perishable food (chira, gur, etc.), first aid kit, torch-light and battery- operated radio with extra batteries. Teach family members how to turn off electricity, gas and electricity supply at the main sources. Learn first-aid. Identify places in the house that can provide cover during an earthquake. Co-ordinate an emergency plan with your children s school and your neighbours. Take cover. Cover under a table or other sturdy furniture; kneel, sit, or stay close to the floor. Hold on to furniture legs for balance. Be prepared to move if your cover moves. If no sturdy cover is nearby, kneel or sit close to the floor next to a structurally sound interior wall. Place your hand on the floor for balance. If you are in bed, stay there and cover yourself with pillows and blankets. Move to a clear area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, or utility DON TS Don t put heavy and fragile object overhead. Do not stand in doorways. Violent motion could cause doors to slam and cause serious injuries. You may also be hit by flying objects. Do not run out side if you are inside. Never use the lift. If you are living in a kutcha house, the best thing to do is to move to an open area where there are no trees, electric or telephone wires. Move into the open, away from buildings, streetlight, and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. If your home is badly damaged, you will have to leave. Collect water, food, medicine, other essential items and important documents before leaving. Avoid places where there are loose electrical wires and do not touch metal object that are in touch with the loose wires. 54

55 wires, stop, and stay in the vehicle. Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Wear shoes / chappals to protect your feet from debris. After the shocks always use torchlight instead of candles If the building you live in is a good shape after the earthquake, stay inside and listen for radio advises. If you are not certain about the damage to your building, evacuate carefully. Help injured or trapped persons. Give first aid where appropriate Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance, infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Stay out of damaged buildings. If you smell gas or hear hissing noise, open windows and quickly leave the building. Turn off the switch on the top of the gas cylinder. Do not re-enter damaged buildings and stay away from badly damaged structures. Avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake. Do not touch downed power line. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. In such cases, call for help. Return home only when authorities say it is safe. Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches or gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. Look for electrical system damages- If you see sparks, broken wires, or if you smell burning of amber, turn off electricity at the main fuse box. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box, call an electrician first for advice. Check for sewage and water lines damage. Use the telephone only for emergency calls. ********************** 55

56 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of the State Fire Service Organisation, Assam in Connection with Response and Operation of Fire Incidents. The State Fire Service Organisation has prepared 4(four) numbers of S.O.P. operative in case of 4(four) members of different classes of fire. Classification of fire - as per recommendations (29 th meeting / 2004) of the standing fire advisory council cum committee of India, the fire incident are divided in to four classes basically for the purposes of fire reports/statistics. The different classes of fire are as follows- Small fire below Rs. 50, Medium fire Rs. 50, and below 1, 00, Serious fire when any human life lost Major fire Rs.1,00, and above Keeping the recommendation of the standing fire Advisory council cum committee, India, as well for easy understanding, smooth functioning, effective operation and for fixing of responsibility, the fire types wherein a earmarked S.O.P. to be implemented are divided on the basis of the requirement of fire tenders as well as requirement of special rescuer/fire fighting operation. As such different classes of fire incidents will have the following special characters Type of fire Tentative Designated officer Name of the SOP incidents requirement of to initiate the SOP fire tenders etc. Small Maximum 2 Nos of tenders Station officer SOP -1 fire station level Medium 2 to 5 Nos of fire tenders Sr. station officer SOP -2 More than one fire Serious Major 5 to 9 Nos of fire tenders with special rescuer operation More than 6 Nos of fire tenders with special rescue operation station District officer SOP -3 District level/district officer Divisional officer & Technical staff of H.Q. SOP-4 District/ Divisional level Fire Station- As per the recommendation of the standing fire advisory committee council, each fire station should have at least 2 (two) units of firefighting crews in readiness on round the clock basis. So the minimum requirements for a full flagged fire station is at least 6 +1 (Seven) units at turn out crews. 56

57 The approved composition of a turn-out crews is as follows- Turn out crews L.F.M. Driver/ Operator Fire man No No SOP for small fire (SOP -1) Different Task Officer/man designated to steps 1 st Receiving of the fire call and putting it in the fire call receive Register (FCRR) in the specific format along with the phone number of the caller, details of the place of occurrence. 2 nd The watch Room Operator put the fire alarm. 3 rd Driver starts the earmarked fire tender and the leader of the First Turn Out Crew reports at the watch room, the watch Room Operator gives him a handwritten note of the details of the place of incident, landmark (if any), callers name/ phone number etc. along with date and time of receiving the call. Other crew mounts the fire tender. 4 th First Turn Out Crews moves towards the place of occurrence invariably blowing the siren/fire bell. 5 th The watch-room operator informs the officer-in-charge of the Fire Station about the incident. The Station officer proceeds to the place of occurrence along with Second Turn Out Crews or if available sends the sub-officer. The watch room operator also informs the jurisdictional police for proper security and traffic arrangement. 6 th Leader of the First Turn Out Crew invariably informs the watch room operator as soon as he reaches the place of occurrence. In case if due to traffic jam, mechanical defect, road blocked and railway crossing etc. the fire tender is trapped before reaching the destination, it should be informed to the watch room operator to send the second turn out team through an alternative route. The leader of the first turn out crew also informs the watch room operator about his assessment for reinforcement; additional complete the task The concerned watch Room Operator (Fireman) on duty during the time of the call. The Watch Room Operator. The watch-room operator, Leader of the First Turn Out Crew and his other staff driver of the fire tender First Turn Out Crew Watch Room Operator Station Officer Sub-Officer PS Staff Leader of the First Turn Out Crew Watch Room Operator 57

58 assistance like cutting of electric line etc. The leader should inform the watch room in specific terms if reinforcement is not required. 7 th Fire fighting starts along with normal rescue operation if any. Progress of fire fighting operation is informed to the watch room in regular interval like source of water supply, size of fire, size of building etc. Requirement of additional reinforcement should also be informed periodically. 8 th Informing the watch room about FIRE OUT message. 9 th The superior officer present at the place of occurrence collects details about property involved, lost and saved in the fire incident: he also tries to collect the cause of the fire. 10 th Gets back to the fire station after refilling the fire tender with water as well as checking of the workability of all used fire fighting appliances/equipments. 11 th Make entry in the Station General Diary/ Occurrence book of the incident through the in-charge of the concerned fire station. Final A report of the said fire incident is prepared in fire report form and sends it to the Director. State Fire Service, Assam through proper channel with a copy to the local Superintendent of Police. Leader of the First Turn Out Crew Watch Room Operator The leader of the first turn out crew or the sub officer if reaches the place of occurrence. The senior most officer present at the PO. Leader of the turn-out teams. Leader of the operation team returned Incharge of the Fire Station. In-charge of the Fire Station. SOP for Medium Fire (SOP-2) Different Steps Task Officer/ man designated to complete the task 1 St Receiving of the fire call and putting it in writing in the Fire Call Receive Register (FCRR) in the specific format along with The concerned Watch Room Operator (Fireman) on duty during the time of the call. the phone number of the caller details of the place of occurrence. 2nd The watch Room Operator put on the fire The Watch Room Operator. 3rd alarm. Driver starts the earmarked fire tender and the leader of the First Turn Out Crew reports at the watch room, the watch Room Operator gives him a handwritten The watch-room operator, Leader of the First Turn Out Crew and his other staff Driver of the fire tender 58

59 note of the details of the place of incident, landmark (if any), callers name/ phone number etc. along with date and time of receiving the call. Other crew mounts the fire tender. 4 th The Leader of the First Turn Out Crews comes out of the watch room and mounts the earmarked Fire Tender; they moves towards the place of occurrence (invariably blowing the siren) as briefed by the leader. On way to the destination the leader briefs his team about the probable nature of fire and the strategy they are supposed to adopt. 5th The watch-room operator informs the officer-in-charge of the Fire Station about the incident. The Station officer procedure to the place of occurrence along with Second Turn Out Crews or if available Sends his deputy (sub-officer) if he feels it necessary. The watch room operator also informs the jurisdictional police for proper security and traffic arrangement. 6 th Leader of the First Turn Out Crew invariably informs the watch room operator as soon as he reaches the place of occurrence. In case, if due to traffic jam, road blocked, railway crossing, and mechanical defect etc. the fire tender is trapped before reaching the destination, it should be informed to the watched room operator to send the second turn out team through an alternative route (through VHF or cellular phone etc.) The leader of the first turn out crew also informs the watch room about his assessment for reinforcement; additional assistance like cutting of electric line. The leader should inform the watch room in specific terms about requirement of reinforcement. 7 th He declares that the fire incident is a medium type of fire and informs accordingly to the watch Room Operator. 8 th Apart from the attending Leading Fireman any serving Fire service Officer above the First Turn Out Crew Watch Room Operator Station Officer Sub-Officer Jurisdictional Police. Leader of the First Turn Crew Watch room Operator Leader of the First Turn Out Crew Watch Room Operator Serving officers of Fire Service, above the rank of 59

60 rank of Station Officer if present in the place of occurrence are also authorized to declare the class of fire and accordingly he should inform his assessment to the concerned watch room operator giving his name and address. 9 th Fire fighting starts along with search and rescue. Progress of firefighting operation is informed to the watch room in regular interval like source of water supply; size of fire, size of building etc. The watch Room Operator informs the nearest Fire Station to send additional Fire Tender to the place of occurrence as per the class of fire declares by the concerned officers. 10 th The in-charge of the concerned Fire Station reaches the place of occurrence along with additional Fire Tender etc. The additional Fire Tenders from the nearby Fire Station(s) reaches the place of occurrence and helps in Fire Fighting and rescue operation. Reports his arrival to the first watch room operator as well as his own watch room operator. The combined Fire fighting and rescue operation continues. 11 th Inform the watch room operator about the FIRE OUT message. 12 th The superior officer present at the place of occurrence collects details about the property involved, lost and saved in the fire incident; he also tries to collect the cause of the fire. 13 th Gets back to the fire station after refilling the fire tender with water as well as checking of the workability of all used fire fighting appliances/ equipments. 14 th Make entry in the Station General Diary/Occurrence Book of all the Fire Stations present in the Fire Incident through the concerned in- charges. Final A report of the said fire incident is prepared in 'fire report form' by the jurisdictional Fire Station in-charge and send it to the Director, State Fire Service. Assam through proper channel with a copy to the local Superintendent of Police. Station Officer if present at the place of occurrence. Leader of the First Turn Out Crew Watch Room Operator All the team leaders and their crews. Watch room operators of first and the informed Fire Station(s). The in-charge of the concerned Fire Station. The senior most officer present at the PO. Leader of the turn-out teams. Leader of the Operation team Returned in-charge of the Fire Station. In-charge of the Fire Station. 60

61 SCHEMATIC PHASE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT 61

62 1. Early Warning Dissemination DIPRO District Control Room District NGOs Block Control Room Police Control Room G.P. Control Room Irrigation Control Room Village Task Force 62

63 2. Evacuation, Search and Rescue Response District Disaster Management Committee Police/ Fire Circe Officers PWD/RD NGO Irrigation Deptt. Dist. Nodal Officers BDO/ Extension Officers GPDMC Village Taskforce 3. First aid & Health Services CDMO MO, PHC ANM/MPHW District Disaster Management Committee Block Disaster Management Committee GP Disaster Management Committee CDPO AWW DSWO Village Taskforce 63

64 4. Shelter Management District Disaster Management Committee M.I &EO Police PWD/RD Electricity NGO RWSS/ PHC GP Disaster Management Committee Village Taskforce Committee 64

65 5. Water and Sanitation Response District Disaster Management Committee Block Disaster management Committee JE, RWSS MO, PHC/CHC CDPO NGOs/CBO BEE/LHV/ ANM/ MPHW ICDS Supervisor Village taskforce/volunteers/aww/sem 65

66 6. Relief Operation District Disaster Management Committee BDO Block Disaster Management Committee CDPO VAS RWSS MO, PHC GP Disaster Management Committee Village Taskforce 66

67 7. Infrastructure Restoration District Disaster Management Committee Block Disaster Management Committee Block / PWD / RD / Irrigation / Electrical / RWSS GP Disaster Management Committee Village Taskforce Committee 8. Coordination and Linkage with G.P and village Block Disaster Management Committee GP Disaster Management Committee Village Taskforce 67

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