1 INDEX PAGE Chapter I. Introduction 1 (a) Objectives 1 (b) Definition of disaster 1 (c) Types of disaster 2 (d) Disaster management plan 2 (e) Preparedness of different department. Chapter II. Disaster preparedness – Availability of resources Chapter III. Resources of railway – ARMEs , SPART, ARTs with location map and time of ARME turnout. Chapter IV. Disaster Response – Golden Hour Chapter V. Disaster Response – Instant Action Team (IAT) Chapter VI. Disaster Response – First responders Chapter VII. Disaster Response – Officers at Division Chapter VIII. Disaster Response - Disaster Rescue Team(DRT) Chapter IX. Other Disasters A. Fire in trains B. Chemical and Biological disorder. Chapter X. Disaster Response- Co-Ordinating Centers Chapter XI. Passenger care. Chapter XII. Media Management plan. Chapter XIII. Site Management Plan. Chapter XIV. Brief Particulars of Division. Chapter XV. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Chapter XVI. Guide Lines for Mockdrill. Chapter XVII. Relevant Section of Railway Act 114 to 120 Chapter XVIII. Extract of Chapter VI of Indian Railway Medical Manual (Vol.II) Chapter XIX. Other Information. (a) Extract of Indian Penal Code 1860,Section 320: Grievous Hurt. (b) Medical treatment of passengers in untoward incident ( c) Extract of para 2425 of Indian Railway Commercial Manual (d) Requisition of Indian Air Force Air Crafts (e ) Para No.II of Railway Service (Conduct) Rule 1966. (f) Photograph of Unmanned and Manned LC Accidents (g) Accident Reporting Format LC gates both Manned and Unmanned. (h) Accident reporting Format (reporting from DRM to CSO) (i) Disaster Management Schedule of Powers (j) Accident Inquires Relevant Sections of the railway act 1989. (k) General rules (1976) Accident and Unusual Occurrences Chapter XX. Telephone Directory 1) Distance, inter distance and telephone nos. of Stations. 2) Telephone numbers of important Safety Officers. 3)Telephone number Emergency Officers (QRT) at Headquarters level 4) Telephone numbers of Headquarters Officers. 5) Telephone number Emergency Officers (QRT) at Divisional level 6) Telephone number Salem Divisional Officers 7) Telephone numbers of Adjacent Divisions/Railways 8) Salem division supervisors CUG numbers. 2 9) Telephone numbers of Government and private Hospital 10) List of Blood Banks. 11) Location of Ambulances. 12) Telephone numbers of Cranes and Earth movers. 13) Telephone numbers of Medical and SJAB personnel. 14) Telephone numbers of Voluntary Organisation. 15) Telephone numbers of District Fire Service Officers. 16) Phone numbers of road transport operators. 17) Telephone Numbers of Military Assistance. 18) Telephone numbers of BSNL officials. 19)Telephone number of POL/LPG Depots. 20) Telephone numbers of Media. 21) Station details at a glance. 22) Important phone numbers of District Civil and Police Authorities. 23) Road Access- Station Wise. Salem Division Map Location of ARME, SPART,ART Map in Salem Division. Salem Division Operating Map Salem Division Engineering Department Jurisdiction Map 3 4 (CHAPTER – I) INTRODUCTION (a) Objectives The Disaster Management plan enunciated in this document aims to :- i. Rapid Access to the Site of Accident. ii. Effective site management by making best use of on board and locally available resources. iii. Quick extrication of victims. iv. Speedy transportation of victims to hospital v. Prevent all avoidable loss of lives. vi. Expedite Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation. vii. Minimize human agony due to accident. viii. Protect Railways property and that of its users. ix. Preserve clues and evidence. x. Speed up restoration of traffic. xi. Ensure post accident care of injured passengers and their relatives xii. Ensure proper communication system both for assisting the stranded passengers as well as giving out timely information to the media. With the above objectives in mind, availability of resources and their mobilization in an organized manner have been detailed out in different chapters indicating who will do what and how. (b) Definition of disaster Disaster :- “ A catastrophe, mishap, calamity or a grave aggression occurrence in any area, arising from natural or manmade causes which results in substantial loss of life or human suffering or damage to, and destruction of property of such a nature or magnitude as to be beyond the coping capacity of the community of the affected area” (C) Type of Disaster 1) Human/Equipment failure: The following disasters/accidents may be caused by human/equipment failure, which may affect the normal movement of train services with loss of life or property or both. i. Collisions ii. Derailments iii. Level crossing accidents at Manned/Unmanned Level Crossings iv. Fire on train 2) Natural calamities may cause serious disruption to traffic with loss of life/property. i. Earthquakes ii. Landslide iii. Floods iv. Storm/Tornadoes 3) Sabotage causing deliberate loss of life/damage to property or both. i. Bomb blasts ii. Setting fire to train/Railway property to cause accidents. iii. Tampering of Railway fittings to cause accidents. iv. Placing of obstructions on track to cause disruption to traffic. Further, railway accidents/natural calamities can be categorized into different levels. Many Consequential train accidents are disasters and hence, every Railway servant must be in a position to identify the characteristics of different disaster situations. (d) Disaster Management plan Accident category and classification Railway accidents can be categorized into different levels: 5 a) Accidents of a magnitude which can be managed by the concerned divisional authorities. b) Accidents of a magnitude which may require assistance from neighboring divisions but can be managed by the Zonal Railway, and c) Disasters of a magnitude in terms of their severity or scale of casualties that require active involvement of multiple agencies of the Central Govt. (Ministry of Railways and other Ministries). In case of a serious accident the Administration would take a conscious decision whether the situation is to be classified as a Disaster or not. GM, AGM or CSO are the authorised officers for declaring a very serious train accident or any other untoward incident as Railway disaster. All officers and Supervisors concerned should be fully conversant with various duties listed out in different chapters and carry them out without fail. (e) Preparedness of different department 1) Sr. DEN/DEN/ ADEN/SSE/P.Way i. Contact local crane/bulldozer operators and ask for assistance. ii. Contact boat operators/naval bases and arrange divers. iii. Move gang staff/materials from adjacent depots. iv. Arrange drinking water, Tent materials. 2) Sr.DSO/Sr.DOM/SMR/TI i. Contact Police station, fire station and request their services. ii. Inform Village Administrative Officer, Revenue Inspector, Tahsildar, Revenue Divisional Officer, Collector and Superintendent of Police and ask for assistance. iii. Arrange vehicles from private owners. iv. Arrange Loco Crew and Guard to work ART. 3) Sr.DSTE/DSTE/ADSTE/SSE/Tele i. Send the required complement of Inspectors, maintainers and helpers by ART who can install and operate the communication equipment provided in the ART. 4) Sr.DMO/DMO/ADMO i. Collect particulars on nature of accident and prepare MRV according to the site requirement. ii. Contact SJAB and avail their services (Page No.156). iii. Alert blood donors (Page No.157). iv. Special Medical arrangement in case of fire/bomb explosion and on water bodies. v. Contact local Hospitals and collect sufficient number of trained manpower (Page No.151 &152). 5) Sr.DME/DME/ADME/SSE(C&W) i. Prepare MRV special according to site requirements with required tools like cutters, spreaders, Lights, Jacks, cold cutting equipment, drinking water etc. ii. Assess the approximate requirement of additional equipment and mobilize them from local operators/agencies. iii. Marshall MRV special/BD special according to site condition. iv. Check up MRV special for its fitness. v. If required ask for MRV special from adjacent depots. 6 (CHAPTER – II) DISASTER PREPAREDNESS- AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES Railways are generally self-reliant in carrying out rescue and relief operations as a result of having a well organized set up including ARMEs and ARTs. However, major accidents involving heavy casualties in remote areas or in difficult terrain or under adverse weather conditions are possible to be managed efficiently only by mobilizing non-railway resources. Hence Disaster preparedness in Railways is a system of keeping all resources to be readily available so that they can be used whenever situation warrants. Resources imply railway and non- railway men and material, which include medical personnel, transporters, volunteers, police and fire services. Such resources types and their strengths are identified, compiled and are placed in page no. (152-170). The entire resources are grouped into four units viz. - 1. Resource Unit I - Railway and non-railway resources available on the train, and at nearby surroundings. 2. Resource Unit II - Railway resources available at ARME/ART depots and elsewhere within the division. 3. Resource Unit III - Railway resources available at ARME/ART depots and elsewhere on adjoining Zones and Divisions. 4. Resource Unit IV - Non-railway resources available within or outside the division. (1) Resource Unit I (a) On all trains carrying Passengers following resources are available. i. First Aid Box available with the Guard ii. First Aid Box available with Train Superintendent and Pantry Car iii. Stretchers,