Government of West Bengal Office of the District Magistrate and Collector Hooghly Department of Disaster Management
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2019-20 GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE AND COLLECTOR HOOGHLY DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT F O R E W O R D The district of Hooghly has been identified as the plan district in view to its vulnerability to major natural and man-made disasters such as flood, draught, cyclone, fire etc. The natural disasters especially cyclones and floods affect this district every year. This district experienced flood in the month of July, -August, 2017. The incessant and heavy rainfall and the consequent abundant discharge of water from different barrage/dam hugely disturb the normal life in the catchment areas resulting in huge loss of life and property. The geographic location of the principally-affected areas especially Arambagh Sub-division is such that until and unless some special and long-term measures are taken, they shall continue to be similarly affected by the flood every year. The issue has already been discussed at the higher level and the State Government is learnt to be taking necessary initiative for the long-term solution of the problem. During the period flood, large tracts of land in the district get disconnected from the mainland; Villages get swept away by gushing river. People get dislodged from their homes and suffer indescribable hardships and miseries. Normal economic activities including agriculture are negatively impacted in a big way during this period which last almost for about three months. The deep routed impact of draught also plays a little negative role sometimes inrespect of the livelihood measures to the poorest of the poor. Simultaneously the alternative measured is also been taken. Even though the hazard itself can not be avoided, but the extent and expanse of its impact on life and property can definitely be mitigated through proper management and preparedness. The proposed multi-hazard plan is divided into three parts, namely the pre- disaster preventive measures, the action plan during occurrence of the disaster and post-disaster response measures. Here, a clear-cut action plan involving a wellsynergized coordination with all the concerned line departments has always proved useful and, therefore, we have always attached great importance to the same and have accordingly succeeded in realization of our goals.Again, this is to be reviewed in the extended meeting both all line officers from different deptt. The disaster management plan of Hooghly District is updated every year and is a useful tool in disaster management. I hope that this document will prove useful, as always, to all those engaged in disaster preparedness, relief and rehabilitation measures. (Sri Jagdish Prasad Meena, I.A.S.) DistrictMagistrate, Hooghly Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Rationale 1.2 Scope 1.3 Objectives 1.4 Sendai Framework 1.5 Institutional Framework 2 Hazard Risk and Vulnerability - National Profile 2.1 Background 3 Reducing Risk; Enhancing Resilience 3.1 Background 3.1.1 Understanding Risk 3.1.2 Inter-Agency Coordination 3.1.3 Investing in DRR – Structural Measures 3.1.4 Investing in DRR – Non-Structural Measures 3.1.5 Capacity Development 3.1.6 Hazard-wise Responsibility Matrices for Disaster Risk Mitigation 3.2 Flood Risk Mitigation 3.2.1 Understanding Risk 3.2.2 Inter-Agency Coordination 3.2.3 Investing in DRR – Structural Measures 3.2.4 Investing in DRR – Non-Structural Measures 3.2.5 Capacity Development 3.3 Seismic Risk Mitigation 3.3.1 Understanding Risk 3.3.2 Inter-Agency Coordination 3.3.3 Investing in DRR – Structural Measures 3.3.4 Investing in DRR – Non-Structural Measures 3.3.5 Capacity Development 3.4 Drought Risk Mitigation 3.4.1 Understanding Risk 3.4.2 Inter-Agency Coordination 3.4.3 Investing in DRR – Structural Measures 3.4.4 Investing in DRR – Non-Structural Measures 3.4.5 Capacity Development 3.5 Chemical (Industrial) Disasters Risk Mitigation 3.5.1 Understanding Risk 3.5.2 Inter-Agency Coordination 3.5.3 Investing in DRR – Structural Measures 3.5.4 Investing in DRR – Non-Structural Measures 3.5.5 Capacity Development 3.6 Fire Risk Mitigation 4 Preparedness and Response 4.1 Background 4.2 Institutional Framework 4.3 Coordination of Response at National Level 4.4 Fire and Emergency Services (F&S) 4.5 Major Tasks and the Responsibilities: Centre and State 5 Recovery and Building Back Better 5.1 Scope 5.2 Recovery Process 5.3 Early, Mid and Long-term Recovery 5.4 Reconstruction 5.5 Co-ordination of Reconstruction 5.6 Rehabilitation 5.6.1 Background 5.6.2 Physical Rehabilitation 5.6.3 Relocation 5.6.4 Social Rehabilitation 5.6.5 Revival of Educational Activities 5.6.6 Rehabilitation of the Elderly, Women and Children 5.6.7 Economic Rehabilitation 5.6.8 Psychological Rehabilitation 6 Capacity Development - An Overview 6.1 Background 6.2 Capacity Development Themes 6.3 National Institute of Disaster Management and other Institutions 4.4 Capacity Development of Local Bodies – Rural and Urban 7 Financial Arrangements 7.1 Background 7.2 National Disaster Response Fund 7.3 State Disaster Response Fund 7.4 National Disaster Mitigation Fund 7.5 Statutory Provisions 7.5.1 Financing Prevention, Mitigation, and Preparedness 7.5.2 Allocation by Ministries and Departments 7.5.3 Provisions in the Act for Disaster Risk Reduction 7.6 Implementation of DRR – Financial Aspects 7.6.1 Plan Schemes 7.7 Risk Transfer and Insurance 8 Maintaining and Updating the Plan 8.1 Background 8.2 Training 8.3 Testing the Plan and Learning to Improve 8.4 Revise/Update Annexure-I: Flood Map of Hooghly Annexure-II: Block Maps for Hooghly Annexure-III:List Of Industries Annexure-IV:List Of Flood Shelters Annexure-V:Important Telephone Numbers Annexure-VI:List Of Gas Godowns Annexure- VII: List Of Melas Annexure- VIII: List Of Heritage Building Annexure- IX: List Of Boat owner Annexure- X: List of J.C.B etc. 1 Introduction 1.1 Rationale The District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) provides a framework and direction to the government agencies for all phases of disaster management cycle. It is in accordance with the provisions of the Disaster Management Act 2005 and the established practices. Relevant agencies – central, state or district – will carry out disaster management activities in different phases in the disaster-affected areas depending on the type and scale of disaster. Pre- Disaster Disaster Preparedness Response Post- Mitigation: Disaster Prevention & Risk Reduction Recovery Figure 1-1: Disaster management cycle The DDMP provides a framework covering all aspects of the disaster management cycle. It covers disaster risk reduction, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and betterment reconstruction. It recognises that effective disaster management necessitates a comprehensive framework encompassing multiple hazards. The DDMP incorporates an integrated approach that ensures the involvement of government agencies, numerous other relevant organisations, private sector participants, and local communities. The DDMP recognizes the need to minimize, if not eliminate, any ambiguity in the responsibility framework. It, therefore, specifies who is responsible for what at different stages of managing disasters. The DDMP is envisaged as ready for activation at all times in response to an emergency in any part of the district. It is designed in such a way that it can be implemented as needed on a flexible and scalable manner in all phases of disaster management: a) mitigation (prevention and risk reduction), b) preparedness, c) response and d) recovery (immediate restoration to long-term betterment reconstruction). The DDMP provides a framework with role clarity for rapid mobilization of resources and effective disaster management in the district. While it focuses primarily on the needs of the government agencies, it envisages all those involved in disaster management including communities and non-government agencies as potential users. The DDMP provides a well-defined framework for disaster management covering scope of work and roles of relevant agencies along with their responsibilities and accountability necessary to ensure effective mitigation, develop preparedness, and mobilize adequate response. 1.2 Scope As per the DM Act 2005, the National Plan shall include: a. Measures to be taken for prevention of disasters or the mitigation of their effects b. Measures to be taken for the integration of mitigation measures in the development plans c. Measures to be taken for preparedness and capacity building to effectively respond to any threatening disaster situations or disaster d. Roles and responsibilities of different Departments of the districts in respect of measures of the three aspects mentioned above. Disaster management, covering prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, necessarily involves multiple agencies. Hence, the inter-agency coordination and collaboration among stakeholders are of utmost importance for the successful implementation of the DDMP and in ensuring effective risk reduction, response and recovery. The plan is based on detailed hazard-specific guidelines (Annexure-I) prepared by the NDMA. The GoI has notified certain central ministries and departments for hazard-specific nodal responsibilities for overall coordination of disaster management for the particular hazard. In addition, GoI has notified certain ministries disaster-wise for coordinating immediate post-disaster response. These notified ministries / departments have to prepare detailed DM plans to carry out the roles assigned to them. 1.3 Objectives Along with the mandate given in the DM Act 2005, the national plan