District Disaster Management Plan (2016-17) Sepahijala District

1 GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA 2016-17 DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN SEPAHIJALA DISTRICT: BISHRAMGANJ. Contact Nos – 0381 – 286-7303/7373/7374 E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected] 2 I N D E X CHAPTER SUBJECT PAGES Preface 3 Introduction 4 Chapter-I Disaster Management Act. 2005 5-9 Chapter-II District Profile 10-43 Chapter-III Multi- Hazard Disaster Management Plan 44-47 Chapter-IV Formulation and Preparation of District Disaster 48-80 Management Plan Chapter-V History of Disaster 81-94 Chapter-VI Coordination & Linkages 85-96 Chapter-VII Preparedness Checklist For Various Departments 97-102 Chapter - VIII Operational Guidelines: Do’s & Don’ts 103-106 Chapter-IX Training Programme Plan on Disaster 107-112 Management during the year 2016-17 Chapter- X Conducting of Training Programme on Disaster 113-124 Management & Photos of Various Activities. 3 PREFACE The District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP), Sepahijala is a comprehensive document encompassing the battery of activities and functions of the District Administration along with other members of the District Disaster Management Team (DDMT), in order to have coping mechanism to face any disaster that may touch the district. The DDMP has highlighted a set of guidelines for some particular Government Departments, which are the first responder & before during and after a disaster. In addition to this, the other Government Departments / Urban Local Bodies / Private Agencies / NGOs will be directed by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Sepahijala to perform their functions as situations demand. However, this DDMP will act as a handy reference literature for the officers and the members of the public. We do hope that the implementation of the District Disaster Management Plan would render for prompt and systematic manner of combating and natural calamity situation to mitigate damages and loss of life. All concerned are requested to follow minutely all the plan prepared by respective Department which should be executed effectively. (Md.Fakar Uddin Ahmed) (P.K. Chakravarty, IAS) (Sabhadhipati) District Magistrate & Collector Sepahijala Zilla Parishad Sepahijala District, Bishramganj. 4 INTRODUCTION Sepahijala District is bounded in the West by Bangladesh, North by West Tripura District, East and South by Gomati, Khowai and South Tripura District. It has a unique diversity in respect of terrain and also religion, culture of different communities, with a peaceful co-existence among all communities. The District consists of 3 (three) Sub- Divisions, 7(seven) Blocks and 2(two) Municipal Councils and 1(one) Nagar Panchayat. The main source of the livelihood of local people is agriculture and allied activities. Sepahijala District Collectorate is located by the side of NH-44 at Bishramganj market place. There are some important tourist places, namely, Sepahijala Wild Life Sanctuary, Neermahal, Buddha- Stupa and Kashbeswari Kalibari temple located in this district. In regard to Disaster Management, the preparedness prior to the disaster situation plays all the more importance. The resource mapping with available information to the public in general to meet any knid of disaster situation needs to be made by the District Administration including the Police and all other Line Departments. The Quick Response Teams formed at the various levels should have the prior information about the resources and tools used for mitigating disaster.The capacity building of the officials/staff of various offices and the community in general will play a major role to combat disaster situation. Regular capacity building measures will be undertaken in the District. Mock drill at the District, Sub- Division, Block and even at the Community level will be undertaken during the year 2016-17. The District also has an Action plan to educate the students, community and the staff of different offices including the PRIs in the matter of Disaster Management during the Year 2016-2017. (P.K. CHAKRAVARTY, IAS) District Magistrate & Collector, Sepahijala District, Bishramganj. 5 CHAPTER – I DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT. 2005 As per Disaster Management Act, 2005 “Disaster means a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any area, arising from natural or man-made causes, or by accident or negligence which results in substantial loss of life or human suffering or damage to, and destruction of property, or damage to, or degradation of environment and is of such a nature or magnitude as to be beyond the coping capacity of the community of the affected areas.” 1.1 AIMS OF THE DDMP: Provides for hazard identification and risk analysis, Indicates basic information about the resources, demography, existing organizational set up, administrative facilities at District level, Lists preparedness and mitigation measures and response mechanisms, Defines specific roles and responsibilities for various actors at various levels Ensures networking/coordination with media, NGOs, and other stakeholders. 1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE DDMP: It facilitates the following: Clarifying Authority, Responsibility and Relationships:- Clarifying as to who is responsible for ensuring that the work gets done, distributing and decision making authority among the team members and the existing organizational units, and establishing formal lines of communication. Obtaining Resources:- Obtaining funds, personnel, supplies and equipment necessary for doing the required activities. Establishing the Control System:- Determining the nature of information, which is necessary for carrying out activities, identifying sources of such information and setting up reporting systems for Disaster Management Monitoring, Evaluation and Updation:- The plan needs to be monitored from time to time and updated. 6 1.3 AUTHORITY FOR DDMP: Disaster Management Act, 2005: As per the provision under section 25(1) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) of Dhalai District has been constituted vide Govt. of Tripura Revenue Deptt. Notification F.23 (5)/REV/2002/P-I dated.27-12-2006 as follows:- 1. DM & Collector, Sepahijala Chairperson, DDM 2. Sepahijala Zilla Sabhadhipati Co-Chairperson 3. Addl. DM & Collector Chief Executive Officer 4. SP. Sepahijala Member 5. CMO Sepahijala Member 6. Executive Engineer, PWD(R&B), Member Bishramganj 7. Divisional Fire Officer Member This DDMP has been prepared as per the provision under section 31 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. 1.4 EVOLUTION OF THE PLAN IN BRIEF: The DDMP has been prepared on the basis of various guidelines issued from time to time by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), information received from the different line department and in accordance with the model framework prescribed by the NDMA. The draft DDMP is discussed in brief in the meeting of the DDMA/DDMC and then sent to the State Govt. Revenue Deptt.(Nodal Deptt. for Disaster Management) for approval / suggestion if any to make the plan more effective. It is updated at least once every year based on an inbuilt continuous monitoring and evaluation process. 7 1.5 STAKEHOLDERS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES: SL Stakeholders Responsibility 1. DM & Collector Sepahijala Chairman DDMA, Responsible Officer for the Incident Response System (IRS), Coordinates the activities of various agencies /organizations and if necessary invoke & help from the local Army/CPMF unit, the State Government and the Central Government. 2. SP Sepahijala Evacuation of the incident areas, providing police wireless communication, search & rescue and to maintain law & order immediate after disaster. He /She will take all steps to ensure safety of life and property of every citizen in consultation with the District Magistrate. Control entry to the emergency area by establishing various naka points. 2. Div. fire officer, Sepahijala Search & rescue, first aid , firefighting, evacuation, removal of collapsed houses, walls etc. 3. CMO, Sepahijala Medical plan for preparedness & mass casualty management, preventive & curative healthcare in the affected areas and hospitals. 4. Executive Engineer PWD (R&B), Disaster preparedness, Providing engineering support in Bishramganj search and rescue, demolition of weak/ damaged buildings, emergency restoration of roads and bridges, assessment of quantum & extent of loss. 5. a. Executive Officer, Sonamura N/P Evacuation/warning/search and rescue, Debris clearance, demolition of damages of structures, cleaning b. Chief Executive Officer, Municipal and maintaining drainage system, Disposal of dead. Council Melaghar. c. Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Bishalgarh. 8 6. AGM, TSECL, Sepahijala Restoration of electric supply, maintenance and repairing. 7. The CO, TSR (7th & 11th Battalion) Search & Rescue, first aid , evacuation etc. 8. DIO, ICA, Sepahijala Awareness campaigns, Warning, control of rumors/ panic, media coverage (print media and electronic media) 9 SE, PWD (DWS), Sepahijala Supply of drinking water and other related sanitation materials in shelter houses and affected areas. 10. Dy. Director ARDD, Sepahijala Cattle vaccination in flood scenario, Carcass disposal, arrangement of shelter/fodder/ medicines for animals. 11. Dist Forest Officer, Sepahijala Promotion of erosion preventing plantations, Clearance of broken trees and bushes to clear road transportation, co-operation in rescue works. 12. Asstt. Director Food & Civil supplies Arrangements of essentials commodities and other related matters, to continue PDS. 13. Dy. Director

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