REVISED DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN DISTRICT BANDIPORA JAMMU AND KASHMIR 2019-2020 Compiled by: Sajjad A Mandloo Coordinator JKASW Shirkat ECO DRR Project Published by: District Disaster Management Authority Bandipora, J & K For more information, please contact: Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority Bandipora (J & K) Phone No: +91-1957226085 Fax: email:
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[email protected] This Plan is updated and revised from already existing District Disaster Management Plan of District Bandipora with the aid and advice from JKSDMA, IIMA & RD and other Key agencies during Year 2019. Preface Shahbaz A Mirza (KAS) Disaster Management Act 2005 makes it mandatory for all District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA) to prepare an exhaustive and holistic District Disaster Management Plan so as to minimize the impact of disasters within their defined zones with an effective and speedy response mechanism. India has different geographical characteristics and hazard scenarios in different regions which becomes more complex due to varied socio-economical settings. For each scenario, the Plan would be different to effectively deal with the complexities of the region. In this context, Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has always advocated for different scenarios and contexts model DDMPs should be made which would serve as guidance for similarly vulnerable Districts. District Bandipora, having a multi hazard profile of recurrence of floods, earthquake (Zone- V), landslides, fire incidents, avalanches, harsh winters, storms and the prevalence of socio- economic vulnerabilities had also been in line with the other districts in developing a comprehensive and exhaustive Disaster Management Plan and its effective implementation thereof. At the very outset, I would like to appreciate the efforts of District Disaster Advisory Committee Bandipora and the supporting organizations who had developed the DDMP in year 2015 and created a benchmark in this regard.