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District at a Glance: Theni
Sl. No District Particulars Numbers
1 District THENI
2 No of Revenue Divisions 2 1.Periyakulam 2.Uthamapalayam
3 No. of Taluks 5 1.Theni 2.Periyakulam 3.Andipatti 4.Bodinayakanur 5.Uthamapalayam
4 No. of Revenue Villages 113
5 No .of Municipalities 6 1.Theni-Allinagaram 2.Periyakulam 3.Bodinayakanur 4.Chinnamanur 5.Cumbum 6.Gudalur
6 No.of Panchayat Blocks 8 1.Theni 2.Periyakulam 3.Andipatti 4.Kadamalai - Myladumparai 5.Bodinayakanur 6.Chinnamanur 7.Uthamapalayam 8.Cumbum
7 No.of Town Panchayats 22
8 No. of Village Panchayats 130
11 Total Population Persons
1245899 625683 620216
12 Child Population 119661 61873 57788
13 Population Density(Persons 434 per Sq.km) 14 Sex Ratio (Female per 1000 995 Males) 15 Literates Persons Males Females
16 870080 479403 390677 (69.80%) (76.62%) (62.99%)
Index
Chapter No. Content Page no. I. Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 District Profile 3 1.3 Climatology 4 1.4 Irrigation and Water ways 6 Specific issues on various 8 1.5 Vulnerable Groups have been addressed 1.6 Statistical Particulars 11 1.7 Demography 12 II. District Disaster Management Plan - Overview 2.1 Vision 13 2.2 Mission 13 District Disaster Management Goal 13 2.3 (2017-2030) 2.3.1 Sendai Conference 14
2.4 Scope of the Plan 16 2.5 Need of the Plan 18 Mandatory Provision of Disaster 19 2.6 Management Plan
2.7 Linkages / Coordination with other 20 agencies for Disaster Management III. Institutional Mechanism
3.1 District Control Room 23
3.2 Purpose of the DCR 23 3.3 Role and Functions of Control Room 23 3.4 Toll free No.1077 25
3.5 Information flow chart for State 25 control room 3.6 Scope of Work of the District Control 27 Room 3.7 Early warning Dissemination 29 3.8 Emergency Response Structure 30 IV. Disaster/Risk Management Strategies
4.1 Floods 31 Prevention,Mitigation and 32 4.2 preparedness Strategies
4.3 Preventive measures 33
4.4 Mitigation Measure 33 4.5 Preparedness Strategies 33
4.6 Response Planning 34
4.7 DDMC 35
4.8 TDMC 36 V. Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery Measures
5.1 Detailed Damage Assesment 37
5.2 Restore house and Dwelling Units 37
5.3 Relocation 37 VI. Roles & Responsibilities of the Various Departments Roles & Responsibilities Revenue 39 6.1 Department
6.2 Roles & Responsibilities PWD 40
6.3 Roles & Responsibilities Police 41 6.4 Roles & Responsibilities Health 41
6.5 Roles & Responsibilities TNEB 42 Roles & Responsibilities TWAD and 43 6.6 Local Bodies
6.7 Roles & Responsibilities Agriculture 44
6.8 Roles & Responsibilities Tele 44 Communication 44 6.9 Roles & Responsibilities Animal Husbandary
6.10 Roles & Responsibilities School 45 Education 6.11 Fire and Rescue Department 45 6.12 Mock Drill Schedule 46 VII. Mainstreaming of Disaster Management in Developmental Plan
7.1 Kudimaramath Scheme 47
7.2 THAI Scheme 49
7.3 MGNREGS 50
7.4 Dry Land Farming 51
7.5 IAMWARM 56 VIII. Availability of Search of Rescue 58 Equipments IX. Monitoring and Evaluation
9.1 Introduction 60
9.2 Types of Drought 60
9.3 Consequences of Drought 61
9.4 Ground Truthing 62 Hon’ble Minister & Monitoring Officer 9.5 Inter Departmental Zonal teams 63 9.6 Heat Waves 67
9.7 Landslide 68 X. Maps related to the Vulnerability Area. 74 XI. Risk Communication Strategies 79 XII. Contact numbers of Organization / Officers. 80 XIII. Community and other Stakeholders 93 Participants Linkages and Coordination with other 96 13.1 agencies for Disaster Management 13.2 Budget and other financial outlay 97 XIV. Linkages with IDRN 98
Annexures People Centered Advisory 100
(Do’s and Don’ts during disaster) Important GO’s 104
Abbreviations
1 ADM Archer Daniels Midland Company 2 BBB Building back Better 3 BDO Block Development Officer 4 CBRN Chemical Biological, Radiological and Nuclear 5 CMPRF Chief Minister’s Public Relief fund 6 CRF Cardio Vascular Management Authority 7 DPO Days Payable Out standing 8 DDMP District Disaster Management Plan 9 DDMA District Disaster Management Agency 10 DM Disaster Management 11 DDMC District Disaster Management Committee 12 DDM Directorate of Data management 13 DEOC District Emergency Operation Center 14 EOC Emergency Operations Center 15 GOTN e- Governanace portal of Directorate of Technical Education 16 GPS The Global Positioning system 17 GT Ground Truthing 18 HFL Highest Flood Level 19 HF High Frequency 20 HADP Hill Areas Development Programme 21 IMD India Meteorological Department 22 IDRN India Disaster Resource Network 23 LED Light emitting diode 24 NGO ‘s Non Governmental Organization 25 NEM North East Monsoon 26 NABARD National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 27 NRSC National Remote Sensing Centre 28 NCCF National Cooperative consumers Federation of India Limited 29 NREGP National Rural Employment Guaranee Programme
30 ORS Oral Rehydration therapy
31 PWD Public works Department
32 RMC Regional Meteorological Centre
33 SDMA State Disaster Management Agency
34 SDRN State Disaster Resource Network
35 SEOC State Emergency Operations Center
36 SGRY Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana
37 SDRF State Disaster Response Fund
38 TDMC Taluk Disaster Management Committee 39 TDMP Taluk Disaster Management Plan
40 TNEB Tamilnadu Electricity Board
41 TWAD Tamilnadu Water supply and Drainage Board.
42 TNFMIS Telangana Forest Management Information System 43 VHF Very High Frequency 44 WRO Water Resource Organization
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Chapter I
Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
District Profile
1.1 Introduction
Theni District situated in the south western part of TamilNadu state in South east India. Theni District was formed by the bifurcation from erstwhile Madurai District as per G.O.M.s.No.679 Revenue Department Dated: 07.07.1996. Consequent to the bifurcation, one new Revenue Division with headquarters at Uthamapalayam and two new Taluks at Theni and Bodinayakannur were also created with effect from 01.01.1997. The city of Theni is the district headquarters. The region covered by present –day Theni District was sparsely populated before the 1900s. In 1886 Mullaiperiyar Dam project brought some part of the water from Periyar River downhill to the Cumbum Valley.
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Also to be noted that Theni itself was a small though lesser-known town by the 1900s. After the Mullai Periyar project lots of people from nearby dry arid regions (Sivakasi, Kovilpatti, Virudhunagar, Sattur and several nearby towns) settled in Cumbum-Valley (present day Theni District). So there was influx of people by the 1890s to 1920s. Bodi and Periyakulam were famous places at that time. Later Theni developed rapidly due to lots of business activities.
The district headquarters is situated at Theni. And there are two divisional headquarters one at Periyakulam and another one at Uthamapalyam. The district is administratively divided into 5 Taluks and taluks grouped into two sub-divisions.
The Political Map of Theni District is shown below:
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1.2 District Profile
Theni District is situated at the foot of the Western Ghats between 90’39 and 100’30’North latitude and between 700’00’ and 780’30’of East Longitude. Central location: 100 04’N 770.45’E. The district is bounded by Dindigul District to the north, Madurai District to the east, Virudhunagar District to the southwest, and Idukki district of the Kerala State to the west. It is diversified by several ranges and hills. A range of hills which runs parallel to Western Ghats from north to south separate it from the neighboring state of Kerala.
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1.3 Climatology
Theni district experiences moderate temperatures that averagely range from 13 C to 39.5 C. In the hills the temperatures can range from as low as 4-5 C to 25 C. The district is known for its salubrious climate, hills and lakes. The annual rainfall is 829.80 mm. Wind conditions are moderate.
Average Rainfall of Theni District for the Past 20 Years during South West Monsoon
Fig: Average Rainfall of Theni District During South West Monsoon
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Average Rainfall of Theni District for the Past 20 Years during North East Monsoon
Fig: Average Rainfall of Theni District During North East Monsoon
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1.4 Irrigation and Water-ways
The district is fed by Vaigai River, Kottagudi River, Suruli River, Varaganathi River, Manjalar River and Varattaru River. The important reservoirs in the district are Periyar Dam, Vaigai Dam, Manjalaru Dam, Sothuparai Dam, Sanmughanathi Dam.
List of Dams in Theni District
Capacity Sl No. Name of the Dams (in feet)
1 Periyar 142.0
2 Vaigai 71.0
3 Manjalar 67.0
4 Sothuparai 126
5 Shanmuganathi 52
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The Rivers of the Theni district are given below
Name of the Taluks through Sl.No. Name of the River Length (KM) which it flows
Uthamapalyam,Theni and 1. Mullai Periyar 68.0 Andipatti
2. Vaigai 72.0 Andipatti,Periyakulam
3. Kottagudi 40.0 Bodinayakannur,Theni
4. Varaganadhi 26.1 Periyakulam
5. Manjalarru 27.1 Periyakulam
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1.5 Specific issues on various Vulnerable Groups have been addressed
Heavy rainfall and water released from the dams increases water level in the river bed and creating flood situation in the villages situated on river bank
Name Of Vulnerable Villages
Name of the Taluk Name of Vulnerable Area Varusanadu Vellimalai Nochiyodai Pommarajapuram Indra Nagar Megamalai Kartana Estate Tharmarajapuram Thangammalpuram Myladumpari Andipatti Taluk Sengulam Kovilangulam Ottanai
Paluthu Ramachandrapuram
Athangaraipatti Kandamanur Ammachiapuram
Habitation area near Nagalaru Odai Ramakrishnapuram
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Sundarajapuram Kunnoor Ambasamuthiram Govindanagaram
Theni Taluk Ayyanarpuram H/o. of Koduvilarpatti
Habitation area on the bank of river pambar and varaganathi Jeyamangalam Kullapuram Genguvarpatti Periyakulam Taluk Bharathi Nagar State Bank Coloni Periyakulam Agamalai Salai Bangalapatti H/o. Thamaraikulam Village-I Koovalingam River Kurangani Road Jungle Stream across Silamalai – Thevaram Road near Silamalai Bodinayakkanur Taluk Silamarathupatti Anaikaraipatti Bodi Mattu Kottagudi Top Station
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Panakkudi Muthuvakudi Muttam Boothipuram Narayananthevanpatti Surulipatti Varattar Near Kamayagoundanpatti Kallimettupatti Manjalnathi Erasakkanayakanur Uthamapalayam Taluk Jungle Stream across Theni – Markkayankottai Road Sakkuluthu Odai across Thevaram Cumbum Mettu Mullai Periyar River Pannaipuram Road Near T.Meenakshipuram
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1.6 Statistical Particulars Geographical Area Total Area 3242.3 Sq.km Area Under Agriculture 127396 Hect. Climate & Rainfall South west Monsoon=302.7 Average Rainfall in Theni North east Monsoon=357.9 Minimum Temperature 19.94 Degree Celsius Geographical Location
North Altitudes 9.30.00” to 10.30.00” East Altitudes 77.00.00” to 78.30.00” Population (2011 Census) Total Area 12,45,899 Male 6,25,683 Female 6,20,216 Urban 53.82% Rural 46.18% Literacy Male 76.62% Female 62.99% Administrative Units: Revenue Subdivision (2 Nos) Periyakulam and Uthamapalayam. Theni, Periyakulam, Andipatti, Taluks (5 Nos) Bodinayakkanur and Uthamapalayam.
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1.7 Demography
Geographical Area Theni.Periyakulam, Bodinayakkanur, Municipal Corporations (6 Nos) Chinnamanur, Cumbum, Gudalur Town Pachayat 22 Theni,Periyakulam, Bodi, Chinnamanur, Panchayat Unions (8 Nos.) Uthamapalayam, Cumbum, Andipatti,
K-Mayiladumparai Village Panchayat 130 Revenue Villages 99 Police Stations 30 Police Out Posts 5 Total Cultivable Area 127396 Sq.m Net Area Sown 112555 Sq.m Paddy, Jowar, Redgram, Sugarcane, Groundnut, Major Crops in District Gingelly, Cotton, Banana. Area Under Irrigation 73221 Hect. Major Projects Periyar,Vaigai,Manjalaru and Sothuparai
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Chapter II District Disaster Management Plan - Overview Disasters can be caused by naturally occurring events, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, or tornadoes, or they can be due to man-made events, either accidental (such as an accidental toxic spill or nuclear power plant event), or deliberately caused (such as various terrorist bombings and poisonings)
The United Nations defines a disaster as a serious disruption of the functioning of a society, causing widespread human, material, or environmental loss, which exceeds the ability of the affected society to cope using its own resources. To put it in other words, it is the occurrence of a sudden mishap/calamity/grave accident that disrupts the basic fabric and normal functioning of a society (or community).
2.1 VISION A safer community that effectuate a pragmatic and holistic mechanism to prevent, mitigate and respond to any event of disaster and consistently advance in all aspects of disaster risk reduction.
2.2 MISSION Develop and establish a structurally and functionally competent administrative unit at District and taluk levels, cognizant and adept in disaster management activities, which is prepared to minimize the devastating effects of a disaster, whether natural or human induced, and capable of appropriate timely deliverance of services upon an emergency. 2.3 District Disaster Management Goal
The primary objective of The District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) is to be an instrument to implement the responsibilities assigned to DDMA, the District Plan aims to include a) The areas in the district vulnerable to different forms of disasters; b) The measures to be taken prevention and mitigation of disaster, by the departments of the government at the district level and local authorities in the district;
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c) The capacity- building and preparedness measures required to be taken by the departments of the governments at the district level and the local authorities in the district to respond to any threatening disaster situation or disaster; d) The response plans and procedures, in the event of a disaster, providing for i) allocation of responsibilities to the departments of the government at the district level and the local authorities in the district; ii) Prompt response to disaster and relief thereof; iii) Procurement of essential resources iv) Establishment of communication links; and v) the dissemination of information to the public;
Theni District having hilly terrains, rivers and forests, industries etc. is vulnerable to various kind of hazard like Flood, Land slide, Fire hazard, Road accidents, drought etc. Theni District experienced all the above hazards in the past and overcome it. Because of the past experience, the need of preparing an emergency response planning is felt by the District Administration. This intention have paved way for designing a plan to analyze preparedness, gear up the rescue and restoration during disaster situations as well as building up the capacity to face calamities of any form in future. The District Administration has realized the necessity to compile a plan to facilitate faster and effective recovery during an emergency of any kind. This plan is more of a guide book, which can help the administration to remain better prepared for both natural and man-made disasters to safeguard lives, livelihood, and property. 2.3.1 SENDAI Conference
The Third UN United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction was held in Sendai, Japan from 14 to 18 March 2015, drawing 6,500 delegates to the conference itself and 50,000 people to the associated Public Forum. Sendai is the largest city of Miyagi Prefecture, in north-eastern Japan. It has a prominent status as it was hit by the Great East Japan earthquake, 130 kilometres from the epicentre. The conference included discussion of the aftermath of the Japanese response to the 2011 disaster and how Japan's early warning system can save lives when earthquakes and tsunamis strike. The conference included an announcement of a US$4 billion fund to prepare for disasters over four years. District Disaster Management Authority Theni District 14
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Moreover, the conference coincided with Cyclone Pam hitting Vanuatu, and Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale urgently requested international assistance for his people. Thus, in 2015, many developed nations announced they would partner with smaller countries to prepare for future disaster relief operations.
The conference adopted the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The Sendai Framework is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, with seven targets and four priorities for action. It was endorsed by the UN General Assembly in June 2015.
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
The Sendai Framework is a 15-year non-binding agreement which recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government and the private sector. It aims for the following outcome:
’’The substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries.’’
The Sendai Framework emerged from three years' of consultations and negotiations, supported and coordinated by UNISDR, during which UN member states, NGOs and other stakeholders made calls for an improved version of the existing Hyogo Framework, with a set of common standards, a comprehensive framework with achievable targets, and a legally-based instrument for disaster risk reduction. Based on the Sendai Framework, the first was held in New Delhi as part of Asian ministerial conference for disaster risk reduction. Member states also emphasised the need to tackle disaster risk reduction and climate change adaption when setting the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in light of an insufficient focus on risk reduction and resilience in the original Millennium Development Goals.
The Sendai Framework sets four specific priorities for action.
1. Understanding disaster risk; 2. Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk; 3. Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience; 4. Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response, and to "Build Back Better" in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
To support the assessment of global progress in achieving the outcome and goal of the Sendai Framework, seven global targets have been agreed.
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1. Substantially reduce global disaster mortality by 2030, aiming to lower average per 100,000 global mortality between 2020-2030 compared to 2005-2015; 2. Substantially reduce the number of affected people globally by 2030, aiming to lower the average global figure per 100,000 between 2020-2030 compared to 2005-2015; 3. Reduce direct disaster economic loss in relation to global gross domestic product by 2030; 4. Substantially reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services, among them health and educational facilities, including through developing their resilience by 2030; 5. Substantially increase the number of countries with national and local disaster risk reduction strategies by 2020; 6. Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for implementation of the framework by 2030; 7. Substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to the people by 2030.
2.4 Scope of the plan
The plan provides a necessary framework for the District administration to facilitate, coordinate and monitor disaster management tasks by mobilizing the resources and taking the expertise of relevant Governmental departments at central and state level, local self-governments, private sector, non- Governmental organizations and community in every phase of disaster management. This plan is consistently operational at all levels of management within the geographical and jurisdictional limits of the District administration. This plan is pertinent to the prevention of hazards, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery from disasters listed in section 7 of State DM Policy 2010 and other events recognized as hazards or disasters by the State Executive Committee or the State Disaster Management Authority from time to time. The emergency planning process has evolved significantly and taken more importance in the last decade as a result of emergencies and disasters having a greater impact on social balance. Today, organizations have an abundance of
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emergency planning resources and training options available to them. Cooperation between Government and NGO’s in the planning process is also high. Consequently, there presently exists an excellent opportunity for organizations to increase their level of preparedness & mitigation.
Most experts today advocate a comprehensive "all hazards" approach to emergency preparedness. A comprehensive emergency response plan that takes into account potential, natural, technological and man-made threats and involves key personnel in the planning process can assist an organization to systematically manage emergencies in an effective and efficient manner. The planning process is a key element that forces District Magistrates and staff to explore viable options that can be employed in the event of an emergency or disaster. These contingencies can ultimately help to save lives, reduce property loss, as well as lessen an organization's potential liability.
NON - DISASTER
PRE - DISASTER
DURING - DISASTER
POST - DISASTER
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Non Disaster: by very definition would be when normalcy prevails and this setting provides the best possible opportunity to prepare to face any eventuality. During the Non-Disaster phase, existing and potential risks need to be identified and action taken to reduce potential casualties and damage from disasters.
Pre-Disaster – this phase is the narrow window then the impending disaster is going to happen and there is high possibility of panic or steps that would help tomitigate the impact of the disaster. During this phase, the focus is on steps necessary for safeguarding lives and assets of the area likely to be affected by taking appropriate action so as to reach out to potential damage areas in a prompt and coordinated manner.
During Disaster – When the disaster is running its course. This phase will test the preparedness and training being given to a community for a holistic and effective approach to attend to the immediate needs of the affected population in minimum time possible even while the disaster is on. Fast response, mobilization of search and rescue, safety to life and property and other disaster mitigation steps will determine the effective response at this stage.
Post disaster – when the disaster has struck and the impact of the disaster requires several urgent steps to restore normalcy – both in the immediate and long-term. This phase will work on building back the community so as to stain normalcy in the community utilizing both local resources and the government machinery in the most effective manner within the shortest possible time. Recovery, Rehabilitation and Building Back Better (BBB) are the kety words.
2.5 Need of the Plan Being prepared for critical incidents DM Plan involves four important components: planning, reviewing, training, and testing. These are the cornerstones of any emergency response plan and it should be noted that it is a circular rather than linear process.
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Effective emergency response planning begins with the following Defining an emergency in terms relevant to the organization doing the planning Establishing an organization with specific tasks to function immediately before, during, and after an emergency Establishing a method for utilizing resources and for obtaining additional resources during the emergency. Providing a recognizable means of moving from normal operations into and out of the emergency mode of operation regardless of the type of crisis, there are a series of common requirements that must be taken into account for an organization to be successful when a critical incident occurs. These include: i. Deciding Policy ii. Assessing threat iii. Identifying resources iv. Selecting crisis team personnel v. Locating the crisis management center vi. Equipping the crisis center vii. Training crisis team personnel viii. Testing contingency plans and emergency procedures ix. Dealing with the media x. Dealing with victims and their families xi. Dealing with other affected persons (such as employees) xii. Getting the organization's normal work done during the crisis xiii. Returning to normal after the crisis (both operationally and in human terms) 2.6 Mandatory provision of Disaster Management Plan Under Section 31 of Disaster Management Act -2005 There shall be a plan for disaster management for every district of the State. The District Plan shall be prepared by the District Authority, after consultation with the local authorities and having regard to the National Plan and the State Plan, to be approved by the State Authority.
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The District Plan includes
a) The areas in the district vulnerable to different forms of disasters; b) The measures to be taken, for prevention and mitigation of disaster, by the Departments of the Government at the district level and local authorities in the district;
c) The capacity-building and preparedness measures required to be taken by the Departments of the Government at the district level and the local authorities in the district to respond to any threatening disaster situation or disaster;
d) The response plans and procedures, in the event of a disaster, providing for- i. Allocation of responsibilities to the Departments of the Government at the district level and the local authorities in the district; ii. Prompt response to disaster and relief thereof;
iii. Procurement of essential resources; iv. Establishment of communication links; and v. The dissemination of information to the public; e) Such other matters as may be required by the State / District Authority. i. The District Plan shall be reviewed and updated periodically. ii. The copies of this District Disaster Management Plan shall be made available to the line Departments of the Government in the district. iii. The District Disaster Management Authority shall, review from time to time, the implementation of the Plan and issue such instructions to different departments of the Government in the district as it may deem necessary for the implementation thereof.
2.7 Linkages / Coordination with other agencies for Disaster Management
The mitigation strategy of the district plan can be linked to the all concern departments to ensuring the following things. 1. Raising platform for new building in low lying or flood prone areas. 2. Alternate income generation activities to the risk group through Self-help Groups.
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3. Raising the platform of tube well in flood areas. 4. Strengthening and abiding the local coping mechanism. 5. Construction of high raised plat forms from Forest for animal resources. 6. Road & bridges to be constructed and repair based on to reduce the vulnerability. 7. Provision of communication facility to the vulnerable areas. 8. Provision and promotion of grain bank facilities and alternative storing facility for food grains. 9. Developing the skill and capacity of various Disaster Management Teams to meet the disasters. Linking of the departmental plans with long term developmental activity in the district as well as regular updating and mock drills can ensure long term sustainability.
List of departmental information
Emergency Operation S.No Functions Task force Coordination and Coordinate Early warning, Response & Recovery 1 Planning Operations. Support Disaster Operations by efficiently Administration and completing the paper work and other 2 Protocol Administrative tasks needed to ensure effective and timely relief assistance Collection and dissemination of warnings of 3 Warning potential disasters. Assure the execution of maintenance of Law 4 Law and Order and order in the area affected by the disaster. Provide human and material resources needed Search and Rescue 5 to support local evacuation, search and rescue (including Evacuation) efforts. Public Works Provide the personnel and resources needed to 6 support local efforts to re-establish normally operating infrastructure.
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Assure the provision of sufficient potable water for human and animal consumption 7 Water (priority), and water for industrial and agricultural uses as appropriate.
Food and Relief Assure the provision of basic food and other 8 Supplies needs in the affected communities. Provide the resources to re-establish normal 9 Power power supplies and systems in affected communities. Public Health and Provide personnel and resources to address sanitation (including 10 pressing public health problems and re-establish First Aid and all normal healthcare systems. medical care) Provision of health and other care to animals 11 Animal Welfare affected by disaster.
Shelter Provide materials and supplies to ensure shelter 12 for disaster-affected populations Provide Air, water and Land transport for evacuation and for the storage and delivery of 13 Logistics relief supplies in coordination with other task forces and competent authorities. Collect and analyse data on the impact of Survey disaster, develop estimates of resource needs 14 (Damage Assessment) and relief plans, and compile District and State authorities and other parties as appropriate. Coordinate and assure operation of all Telecommunications communication systems (e.g; Radio, TV, 15 Telephones, Wireless) required to support early warning or post disaster operations. Media Provide liaison with and assistance to electronic 16 media on early warning and post-disaster (Public Information reporting concerning the disaster.
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Chapter III
Institutional Mechanism 3.1 DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER/ DISTRICT CONTROL ROOM:- The control room plays a vital role in the disaster management activation. It coordinates the flow of information with respect to activities associated with relief operations. During normal times it maintains a systematic data-based information of the resources available, important Government and non- Government officials, local bodies and NGOs. During a crisis it is expected to function as a center for decision making and to keep constant touch with the affected areas to provide organized relief and rescue operations immediately after occurrence or receipt of warning of disaster. The DPO/ADM will be in charge of the control room. There will be separate control rooms at taluk level.
3.2 Purpose of the DCR
The District Control Room under the control of District Collector, Theni is operating round the clock. This is the nerve center to Monitor, Co- ordinate, Implement the actions / activities for Disaster Management.
3.3 Role and Functions of Control Room:- (i) The control room is the nodal center in terms of disaster management. (ii) To monitor, coordinate and implement the actions for disaster management. (iii) Periodic check to ensure that all warnings, communication systems and instruments are in working condition.
(iv) To ensure an information system on a routine basis from the District Heads of Departments on the vulnerability of various blocks and villages.
(v) To receive reports on the preparedness of the district level departments and the resources at their disposal to arrange and meet their requirements.
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(vi) To upgrade the Disaster Management Action Plan according to the changing scenario.
(vii) To maintain an inventory of all resources. (viii) To give warning signals as per the need of the hour. (ix) To monitor preparedness measures and conduct training programmes. (x) To collect and transmit information concerning natural calamities and relief at all levels.
(xi) To keep regular contact with the Centre for Seismology and Meteorology Shillong.
(xii) To make arrangements for dissemination of information to all vulnerable places.
(xiii) To brief the media of the situations and furnish the day-to-day reports to the State Disaster Management Committee during disasters.
(xiv) To report the ground situation and the action taken by the District Administration.
(xv) The control room can have many service divisions with assigned duties, example infrastructure / health / Drinking water / logistics / agriculture / communication etc. and according to the need it could be expanded.
(xvi) The District Control Room should have all the facilities for effective communication and also to anticipate in case of system failure to have alternative communication systems, ordinary and mobile phones, e- mail facility etc.
(xvii) To have a list of all personnel and trained persons who could be contacted at any time.
(xviii) To organize post disaster evaluation.
(xix) To liase with the operation center. Site operation center is the center in the disaster site to be set up and an officer earmarked to be in charged.
(xx) To collect information and activate the District / State level for handling / getting assistance on need basis.
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3.4 Toll Free No- 1077
In a disaster time, the District Control Room will operate under the central authority of the District Collector, exercising emergency power to issue directions to all departments to provide emergency response service. He will also co-ordinate with the State Response Machinery. The Control Room is manned round the clock. The District Control Room is placed in the Disaster Management Section of the District Collectorate. 3.5 Information flow chart for State Control Room
SDMA State Control Room State Relief Commissioner
District Control IMD District Collector Room
Line Taluk Control Departments Room
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Activity wise Flow of Information among State Control Room, DEOC and Other Control Room Operation Centers:
State Control Room
Provision of Reporting on status of District Collector additional support Disaster Situation Request for additional assistance
District Control Room
Continuous monitoring and deployment of resource as Reporting on status of and when required Disaster Situation
Other Control Room Operation Centers
Transit Camps Feeding Camps Relief Camps Cattle Camps Rescue and Evacuation Medical Relief
Salvage Operations Clearance Of Debris Disposal of Dead and Distribution of Relief Carcasss Materials
Construction of Repair of Damaged Temporay Shelters Infrastructure
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3.6 Scope of Work of the District Control Room
Time Frame Activities
Ensure that all warning and communication systems are in working condition Receive information on a routine and regular basis from the departments on the vulnerability of the various Gram panchayats and Villages to disaster Receive reports on preparedness from the relevant district level departments and other departments. Based on these reports, the DEOC will forward the Preparedness Measures details on behalf of the Collector to the State
Control Room, Relief Commissioner. G
IN Upgrade and update District Control Room system IM
T according to changing scenarios in the district. Update
L data bank and maintain an inventory of resources. Update all information on the SDRN / IDRN Inform State
NORMA Control Room, Relief Commissioner of any changes, including updating of data bank and annexure. Monitor preparedness measures including m o c k d r i l l exercises undertaken by various departments. Ensure proper dissemination of information about District Control room. Room System at the district level, local level and disaster prone areas. Identifying appropriate NGOs/Private Sector Organizations, which can be assigned the task of community level preparedness.
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Organize post-disaster evaluation and update District
Control Room System accordingly Prepare reports and documents on district level disaster events
24 x 7 Weather tracking and early warning dissemination. Collect and transmit information regarding matter relating to natural calamity. Mapping of vulnerable areas.
E Make use of Database on civil society organizations and IM T their activities Database on volunteers R
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T Facilitate regular meetings of civil society S A
S organizations and issue updated
DI information to State control room in Relief Commissioner's office
Utilize the services of officials and NGO’s who were imparted with in emergency response.
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3.7 Early Warning Dissemination
State Control Room (SEOC) District collector
Report of Occurrence Irrigation Control Warning Room Police Warning Contro l District Control Room Room (DEOC)
District Fire Control Room Public Information
TV,Radio and Press Report of on preparedness Coordination
Po lice Fire Service PWD Revenue Local Body NGOs Department Department Department Department Department
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3.8 Emergency Response Structure
Start
Disaster has Begin Contact Disaster Locate Disaster Response Team Occurred Response Response & Leader recovery Plan
Contact all members Complete a Brief Disaster Activate the of the Rscue Team Safety check Response t eam of Plan role & tasks
Assess & stabilize Ensure Contact Necessary End of the situation Organizatio ns is emergency Response personnel secure –monitor
Assess damage & Formulate Organize Rescue Begin Recovery terms Records Recovery Plan
Commence Identify Begin with vital/ Collection Rescue equipment and priority records Rescue Operations using stores needed procedure s
Review disaster Resum e End Recovery reponse &recovery Operations Restore Procedures activities
Amend disaster plan as necessary End
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Chapter IV Disaster/Risk Management Strategies 4.1 Floods Introduction
Floods are often a result of heavy rains associated with the natural course of surplus water flow being hindered by encroachments, unplanned development and the like. Heavy rainfall in excess of normal capacity to manage the quantity of water can also result in floods in cityscapes historically built on flat levels. The Central Water Commission has developed a network of flood forecasting stations and issues Daily Flood Bulletins to all designated Authorities / Agencies of the Central Government and State Governments / District Administration during the Monsoon seasons for all the major river basins in the following categories:
1) Category IV: Low Flood stage (Water level of the river is flowing between Warning Level and Danger Level)
2) Category III: Medium Flood (Water Level less below 0.50m. less than HFL and above Danger Level)
3) Category II: High Flood (Water Level less than Highest Flood Level but still within 0.50m. of the HFL)
4) Category I: Unprecedented Flood (Water Level equal and above Highest Flood Level (HFL)s.
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4.2 Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness Strategies:
Mitigation, preparedness, and prevention actions are to be taken before a disaster to reduce the likelihood of a disaster (risk reduction) or the level of damage (vulnerability reduction) expected from a possible disaster. Vulnerability reduction is given priority over a risk reduction. The district can avail itself of four mechanisms (singularly or together) to reduce risk and vulnerability.
Long term planning for mitigation, preparedness and prevention investments in the district, Enforcement of regulations, particularly building-safety codes and land use plans, Review and evaluation of development plans and activities to identify ways to reduce risks and vulnerability. Capacity building, including warning, the provision of relief and recovery assistance and community Level identification of risk and vulnerability.
Based on the interim assessment of risk and vulnerabilities, the District will focus on the following areas for mitigation, preparedness and prevention;
Resilience of lifeline systems (water, power and communications) Reduction in disaster impact on health care facilities, schools and roads Vulnerability reduction in flood-prone areas Vulnerability reduction to Accidents Improvement of Off-site Preparedness near Industrial sites.
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4.3 Preventive Measure (for all disasters)
The principle of prevention and mitigation is to reduce both exposure and vulnerability. Environmental management, site selection, urban planning and sound construction are critical to the safety of communities, whereas socio-economic measures can be used to increase resilience, spread risk and responsibility, create redundancy, and minimize impact.
4.4 Mitigation Measure (for all disasters)
Mitigate measures can be structural or non-structural. Structural measures use technological solutions, like flood levels. Non-structural measures include legislation, land-use planning and insurance. Mitigation is the most cost-efficient method for reducing the impact of hazards, however it is not always suitable. Mitigation does include providing regulations regarding evacuation, sanctions against those who refuse to obey the regulations (such as mandatory evacuations), and communication of potential risks to the public.
4.5 Preparedness Strategies (for all disasters)
Preparedness is a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluation and improvement activities to ensure effective coordination and the enhancement of capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.
In the preparedness phase, emergency managers develop plans of action to manage and counter their risks and take action to build the necessary capabilities needed to implement such plans. Common preparedness measures include:
Communication plans with easily understandable terminology and methods. Proper maintenance and training of emergency services, including mass human resources such as community emergency response teams.
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Development and exercise of emergency population warning methods combined with emergency shelters and evacuation plans. Stockpiling, inventory, and maintain disaster supplies and equipment Develop organizations of trained volunteers among civilian populations. Trained; organized, responsible volunteers are extremely valuable.
Another aspect of preparedness is casualty prediction, the study of how many deaths or injuries to expect for a given kind of event. This gives planners an idea of what resources need to be in place to respond to a particular kind of event. Emergency Managers in the planning phase should be flexible, and all encompassing - carefully recognizing the risks and exposures of their respective regions and employing unconventional and atypical means of support. Non-governmental organizations that offer desired resources, i.e., transportation of displaced homeowners to be conducted by local school district buses, evacuation of flood victims to be performed by mutual aide agreements between fire departments and rescue squads, should be identified early in planning stages, and practiced with regularity.
4.6 Response Planning (Frame work)
In India, the role of emergency management falls to National Disaster Management Authority of India, a government agency subordinate to the Ministry of Home Affairs. In recent years there has been a shift in emphasis, from response and recovery to strategic risk management and reduction, and from a government-centered approach to decentralized community participation.The District Disaster Management Committee, headed by District Collector is responsible for developing the DDMP before any hazard season based on the vulnerability of the district. They are also responsible for up-dation of the DDMP before all possible hazard season. DDM plan has to be approved by the DDMC and district development committee.
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Disaster response measures are those which are taken instantly prior to, and following, a disaster aimed at limiting injuries, loss of life and damage to property and the environment and rescuing those who are affected or likely to be affected by disaster. Response process begins as soon as it becomes apparent that a disastrous event is imminent and lasts until the disaster is declared to be over. Since response is conducted during periods of high stress in a highly time- constrained environment and with limited information and recourses (in majority of the cases), it is by far, the most complex of four functions of disaster management.
Response includes not only those activities that directly address the immediate needs, such as search and rescue, first aid and shelters, but also includes systems developed to coordinate and support such efforts. For effective response, all the stakeholders need to have a clear perception/vision about hazards, its consequences and actions that need to be taken in the event of it. The Revenue Department of the State is the Nodal Department for controlling, monitoring and directing measures for organizing rescue, relief and rehabilitation. All other concerned line departments should extend full cooperation in all matters pertaining to the response management of the disaster whenever it occurs. The State EOC, ERCs and other control rooms at the State level as well as district control rooms will be activated with full strength.
4.7 DDMC
While developing the district disaster management plan the District Collector is responsible to call a meeting of suggestive members on the above and form the district disaster management committee (DDMC) under his/her
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chairmanship. The district disaster management team has to form with all possible line dept. Officers to carry out various activities during normal time, pre disaster, during and post disaster. The possible suggestive district disaster management teams for a district based on the need: Information management team, rescue and evacuation team, emergency health management team, Food [relief, feed, fodder, civil supply] team, transportation mgmt team, infrastructure management team, animal resource management team, etc.
4.8 TDMC
Taluk Disaster Management Committee will act at taluk level under the Tahsildar and BDO are the Zonal Officers who shares responsibilities of villages with the guidance of Sub Divisional Officers and all Taluk level Departmental Head of each Line Departments.
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CHAPTER-V
Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and recovery measures 5.1 Detailed damage assessment While a preliminary damage assessment is carried out during disaster phase, a detailed assessment will be conducted before commencing reconstruction and rehabilitation activities. Activities : 1. A detailed assessment of hut damages work carried out by the Revenue Department with the help of First Responders, NGOs and other department. 2. A detailed crop damage assessment will carried jointly by Agricultural, Horticulture and Sericulture departments with revenue Department. 3. TANGEDCO will assess the damages caused by disaster and taking immediate measure to restore the electrical supply. 4. National Highways, State Highways authorities will assess the damages of road, culvert, bridges etc., 5. Animal Husbandry department will assess the damages to livestock, cattle and other animals. 5.2 Assistance to restore houses and dwelling units Based on the assessment report prepared by the Tahsildars concerned, immediate allotment will be sanctioned by TNSDMA as SDRF fund. Before getting allotment from Govt/Department relief amount will be drawn by the respective department under TR 27. The relief amount will be disbursed to the affected people through ECS. 5.3 Relocation In this district, already relief centers have been identified in all vulnerable areas. In case of non vulnerable area, the public building like School, Colleges, Community halls may be used for relief centers.
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Chapter VI
Roles & Responsibilities of the Various Departments Normal Time:
1. Responsible for Plan preparation 2. Task force and Committee formation
3. Training of Staff, Volunteers and Committee members. 4. Mock drills 5. Updating of Various level specific Plans 6. Linkage with developmental programme 7. Fund allocation for mitigation activities 8. Procurement and deployment of equipment
Preparedness:
1. Check the plan is updated or not 2. Up date the resource inventory 3. Coordination with all departments for various activities 4. See the proper warning dissemination
5. Functional of all control room
During Disaster:-
1. Situation analysis 2. Coordination with all Departments for effective response 3. Coordination with state if the situation is worst
4. Coordination with nearest district for more resources 5. Suggest appropriate steps to minimize the loss and early recovery
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Post Disaster:
1. Assessment of damages 2. Request for more resources for reconstruction 3. Promotion of disaster mitigation activities.
6.1 Roles & responsibilities of Revenue Department :
1. Checked the functional condition of all equipment's and systems and Job rotation of the staff members in control room. Vulnerability map of the Block/ Taluk Resource Inventory, Capacity analysis. 2. List of cut off areas with safe route map for communication. List of storage facilities, dealers of food. 3. Control room setup / Assignment of control room duty. 4. Arrangement of alternative communication/generator sets etc. and arrangement of vehicles/boats of for evacuation. 5. Dissemination of warning/ coordination with Taluk control room. 6. Vulnerable and risk assessment map Cut off areas with safe route map - List of volunteers. 7. Consolidate DDMP Data, Resources and Manpower detail in TDMP Control room set up. 8. Boat and transportation for rescue Transportation for food supply 9. Pre-positioning of staff, Order for Zonal and Sub Zonal Officers Evacuation and rescue of people. 10. Coordination and linkage with Taluk level Departments, Damage assessment Address and telephone list. 11. Alternative communication system. 12. Pulling resources from outside if required.
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6.2 Roles & responsibilities of PWD/WRO Department:
1. The overall responsibility of WRO department is water discharge at dams, monitor and protect irrigation infrastructure and restore damaged infrastructure. 2. Prepare a departmental disaster management plan and submit it to the State & District. In addition, dam & watershed specific plan should also be prepared and submitted to the concerned DDMA.
3. The plan should cover basic information, vulnerability analysis, dam water discharge analysis, mobile team which may be deployed at sites, procedure for coordinating with agencies and availing its services, etc. It should also cover long-term measures such as construction of multi- hazard resistant irrigation department structures, flood modeling models, flood mitigation measures, etc. 4. A database of nodal officer at State, district and dam/watershed specific should be prepared and shared with the MSDMA & concerned DDMA respectively. 5. Identify flood prone rivers and areas and activate flood monitoring mechanisms in all flood prone areas from 1st June every year. 6. The inlet and outlet to tanks should be cleaned and ensured that waterways are unobstructed by trees or vegetation. 7. Round the clock inspection and repair of bunds of dams, irrigation channels, bridges, culverts, control gates, overflow channels, repair of pumps, generators, and motor equipment and station buildings. 8. In case of possibilities of flooding in the downstream due to water discharge from dam or any other reason, the settlements should be forewarned, and necessary warnings for evacuation should be given to the adjoining districts and to those districts beyond the state borders.
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9. In case of possibilities of flooding in the downstream, the settlements should be forewarned, and necessary warnings for evacuation should be given to the adjoining districts and to those districts beyond the state borders. 10. Establish communication with the State EOC, Divisional Control Room, District Control Room and Police.
6.3 Roles & responsibilities of Police Department :
1. Communication establishment with District and Taluk Control rooms and departmental offices within the division. 2. Identification of antisocial elements 3. Order for provision of security in transit camps / feeding centers/relief camps/cattle camps/cooperative food stores and distribution centers. 4. Assistance to district authorities for taking necessary action against hoarders, black marketers and those found manipulating relief material. 5. Officers made available to inquire into and record of deaths 6. Assisting the community in organizing emergency transport or injured 7. All staff informed about the disasters, likely damages and effects
6.4 Roles & responsibilities of Health Department :
1. Communication establishment with District and Taluk control rooms and departmental offices within the division. 2. Stockpiling of live saving, anti-diarrhea drugs, de-toxicants, anesthesia, and adequate disinfectant for safe drinking water. 3. Order for Arrangement of ambulance/generators 4. Order to prepare In-house emergency medical teams to ensure that adequate staff available at all times to handle emergency causalities. 5. Listing of private health facilities. 6. Identification of sites in probable disaster areas for site operation areas. Order for proper storing of immunization vaccines at Block level. 7. Awareness generation 8. All staff informed about the disasters, likely damages and effects. District Disaster Management Authority Theni District 41
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6.5 Roles & responsibilities of Electricity department (TNEB)
1. The overall responsibility of Electricity Board is to restore the power supply at the earliest in the aftermath of disasters and ensure uninterrupted power to all vital installation, facilities and sites. 2. Prepare a departmental and district specific disaster management plan and submit it to the MSDMA and concerned DDMAs respectively. 3. The plan should have basic information, vulnerability analysis, response plan, preparedness measures and long-term measures. The long-term measures include construction of multi-hazard resistant future power facilities and premises and retrofitting of existing department buildings. 4. A disaster management team and emergency tool kit comprising cable cutters, pulley blocks, jungle knives, axes, crowbars, ropes, hacksaws and spanners should be kept in the state of readiness at each sub-station. Tents for work crews should also be part of the kit. 5. A database of nodal officer at State and district should be prepared for emergency power services and shared with the DDMA respectively. 6. Standby arrangements for temporary electric supply or generators made for hospitals, Collectorate, police stations, telecommunication buildings, transit camps, feeding centers, relief camps and other critical buildings and installations in case of warning for disaster is received. 7. Immediately undertake inspection of high tension lines, towers, substations, transformers, insulators, poles and other equipment from the time of receipt of alert warning. 8. Establish communication with the State EOC, Divisional Control Room, District Control Room and teams at the disasters site. 9. The officers and staffs should be trained in emergency management.
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6.6 Roles & responsibilities of TWAD & Local Bodies
1. The overall responsibility of TWAD Rural and Urban local bodies is to ensure supply of regular water. 2. Prepare a departmental and district specific disaster management plan and submit it concerned DDMA. 3. The plan should cover basic information, water supply plan in the event of disasters, prioritization of water supply services to the critical installations, water supply restoration plan in the event of disaster, formation of emergency team. Plan should also have long-term measures such as construction of multi-hazard resistant water supply department structures. 4. A database of nodal officer at State and district should be prepared and shared with the SDMA & concerned DDMAs respectively. 5. Several teams of engineers and assistants for restoration of water supply services should be constituted as precautionary measure. 6. It should also make provisions to acquire tankers and establish other temporary means of distributing water on emergency. 7. Required stock of lengths of pipe, connections, joints, hydrants and bleaching powder should be ensured. Adequate tools should be on hand to carry out emergency repairs. Also generators should be identified for the emergency. 8. In case of receipt of disaster warning, wells, intake structures, pumping stations, buildings above ground, pumping mains and treatment plant should be monitored. 9. After any repair on the distribution system, the repaired main should be flushed and disinfected with a chlorine solution. 10. Establish communication with the State EOC, District Control Room, taluk control room and other concerned departments. 11. A public information centre should be established with a means of communication, to assist in providing an organized source of information. It may keep the community informed of its potential and limitations in disaster situations.
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6.7 Roles & responsibilities of Agriculture Department :
1. Communication establishment with District and Taluk Control Rooms and departmental offices within the division. 2. Organized transport, storage and distribution of seeds/fertilizers/pesticides Order for cleaning operation carried out to avoid water-logging and salinity Surveillance for pests and diseases being carried out as and when need. 3. Identification of different areas to be affected by different hazard listing of irrigation sources with status. 4. All staff informed about the disasters, likely damages and effects.
6.8 Roles & responsibilities of Telecommunication Department:
1. Communication establishment with District and Taluk control rooms and departmental offices within the division 2. Standby arrangements for temporary electric supply or generators Inspection and repair of poles. 3. Identification of materials required for response operations. 4. All staff informed about the disasters, likely damages and effects.
6.9 Roles & responsibilities of Animal husbandry Department:
1. Communication establishment with District and Taluk Control Rooms and departmental offices within the division 2. Listing of animal population with category 3. Stock piling of emergency medicines and medical equipment 4. Order for arrangement of anesthetic drugs/vehicle for transport of injured animals. Identification of places for opening of operational sites 5. All staff informed about the disasters, likely damages and effects.
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6.10 Roles & responsibilities of School Education Department
1. The overall responsibility of school education department is to inculcate culture of preparedness among students and make school a safe place. 2. It is to be educated that all future schools should be constructed earthquake resistant. 3. Preparation of school disaster management plan and school disaster management committee may be made mandatory in each school. 4. A school safety initiative mainly covering non-structural measures such as poster competition, essay, debates, etc to be held on disaster themes to create awareness. Also formation of disaster management clubs in school may be formed. 5. For preparedness, search and rescue and first-aid team can be formed in schools. These can be trained by the health department, police, home guards, Red Cross, etc. 6. Also mock drill and evacuation drill may be organized in school for better response during the disasters.
6.11 Roles & responsibilities of Fire and Rescue Department
The Fire Service Department is always alert and ready to rush up for rescue operations, wherever necessary. The Revenue and Block Staff will be in constant touch with the officials of this Department. The Fire service Department should also keep their vehicles road worthy and the equipment in good condition. They are also requested to make arrangements for providing search lights. They should also keep the list of Swimmers and Drivers.
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6.12 Training and Mock Drill:
Fire and Rescue Department have introduced awareness programme to the public in all villages, Students in educational institution and workers in industrial area in Theni District. In addition frequent Mock Drills were conducted how to escape themselves and how to rescue others. Further programmes also scheduled to conduct Mock Drills in the following areas on the dates noted against to create preparedness at the time of flood, Cyclone etc.,
Sl.No Name of Taluk Mock – Drill Place Date
1 Andipatti Sri Renuga Vidhyalaya 05.04.2016 Matric Higher Secondary School
2 Uthamapalayam Gurumbampatti Village 25.04.2016
3 Theni Government Kallar Higher 06.05.2016 Secondary School.
4 Periyakulam Budhar Middle School 16.06.2016
5 Bodinayakanur Kamarajar Vidhyasalai 27.07.2016 Matric School
6 Theni R.C School Theni 17.08.2016
7 Andipatti Bharathi Devi Middle 17.08.2016 School
8 Periyakulam Government Higher 21.10.2016 Secondary School
9 Uthamapalayam Vikasha B.Ed College 28.12.2016
10 Bodinayakanur Arun Hospital 28.01.2017
11 Periyakulam Devangar Polytecnic 08.02.2017 College
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Chapter VII
Mainstreaming of Disaster Management in Developmental Plans
7.1 Kudimaramathu:
The State Government implement the project for Water Resources Management to Restore the Water bodies and revive Kudimaramath through user communities i.e The Water Users Association are Constituted on hydraulic basis, in ayacut area under Major, Medium and Minor irrigation systems including tanks. Distributory committees are constituted under each Major and Medium Irrigation systems, comprising two or more Water users Associations and project committees are constituted under the river irrigation systems only (Major System).
Kudimaramathu Scheme – Water Bodies Restoration with participatory Approach.
Sl.No Name of the work specifying Village & Taluk Estimate Water users Ayacut Amount Association in Ha Rs.in Formaed Lakshs Yes/No
Bodinayakanur Constituency
1 Kudimaramath works to kaluvodaikulam tank in 5.00 Yes 4.82 Bodinayakanur Village of Bodinayakanur Taluk in Theni District.
2 Kudimaramath works to Chettikulam tank in 5.00 Yes 22.29 Meenakshipuram Village of BodinayakanurTaluk in Theni District.
Total 10.00 27.11
Andipatti Constituency
3 Kudimaramath works to Pommaiyasamy Kulam tank in 10.00 Yes 3.08
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Marigundu Village of Andipatti Taluk in Theni District.
4 Kudimaramath works to Athikari Kulam tank in 10.00 Yes 30.02 Kothalothu Village of Andipatti Taluk in Theni District.
5 Kudimaramath works to Periyakulam tank 7.00 Yes 26.64 Myaladumparai Village of Andipatti Taluk in Theni District.
6 Kudimaramath works to AthikariKulam tank supply 3.00 Yes 30.02 channel from kuthuraperumal kovil tank Surplus in Kothaloothu Village of Andipatti Taluk in Theni District.
7 Kudimaramath works to Periyakulam tank leading 2.50 Yes 50.57 channel from Sirukulam tank in Myaladumparai Village of Andipatti Taluk in Theni District.
8 Kudimaramath works to Kongarevu channel from L.S. 0 6.00 Yes 28.30 to 6100mt Myaladumparai Village of Andipatti Taluk in Theni District.
Total 38.50 168.63
Cumbum Constituency
9 Kudimaramath works to Karuvelangulam Tank 10.0 Yes 39.84 Alagaburi Village of Uthamapalayam Taluk in Theni District.
10 Kudimaramath works to Naikerkulam Tank in 10.00 Yes 80.64 Erasakkanayakanur Village of Uthamapalayam Taluk in Theni District.
Total 20.00 120.48
Total for Theni District 68.50 316.22
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KUDIMARAMATHU WORKS – 2016 – 2017
Sl. Name of the work Estimate Village Taluk No Amount in Laks
1 Kudimaramathu Scheme in Baluchery 4.5 Jangalpatti Theni tank in Jangalpatti Village of Theni Taluk
Kudimaramathu Scheme in 5.00 Govindanagaram Theni Ambasamuthiram tank in Govidanagaram Village of Theni Taluk
3 Kudimaramathu Scheme in 4.5 Koduvillarpatti Theni Balakrishnapuram tank in Koduvillarpatti Village of Theni Taluk
7.2 THAI SCHEME:
This Government has introduced the flagship programme called Tamil Nadu Village Habitations Improvement (THAI) Scheme from 2011-12 onwards to overcome the bottlenecks in the uneven distribution of resources and to provide minimum basic infrastructure facilities to all the habitations. Tamil Nadu is the only State focusing on ‘Habitation’ as the unit of development and no other State in the Country is implementing such an innovative scheme.
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Desilted work undertaken in THAI Scheme
Sl.No Name of the Block Name of the Work Details Survy No Amount in Village Lakhs panchayat 1 Marigundu Pommaiyasamy 274 24.65 Tank Andipatti 2 Thekkampati Gopalnayakker 124 21.15 Tank 3 Kothapatti Pullvetti Tank 11 6.25
Total 52.05
7.3 MGNREGS
DETAILS OF PONDS DESITED UNDER MGNREGS
Sl.No Name of the Ponds Recharge pits Block Desiltation during 16-17
No’s Amount in No’s Amount in lakhs lakhs
1 Andipatti 59 307.43 4 0.72
2 K.Myladumparai 32 235.53 15 2.7
3 Periyakulam 29 203.00 425 76.5
4 Theni 21 143.13 3 0.54
5 Bodinayakanur 15 45.52 0 0
6 Chinnamanur 31 153.57 4 0.72
7 Uthampalayam 10 73.00 0 0
8 Cumbum 0 0.00 0 0
Total 197 1161.182 451 81.18
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7.5 DRY LAND FARMING
Dry land farming crops are characterized by very low and highly variable and uncertain yields. Crop failures are quite common. These are mainly due to the following causes.
Inadequate and uneven distribution of rainfall Late onset and early cessation of rains Prolonged Dry spells during the crop period Low moisture retention capacity of soil Low Fertility of Soils
MANAGEMENT OF THE ABOVE CAUSES
Land preparation:
During summer, land should be ploughed in a crossed way to remove the weeds. it facilitates to hold summer rains in soil particles or raise the green manure crop incorporate with in the field at the time of flowering by using rotavator. With this operation land is kept ready for sowing with sowing machine.
Selection of varieties :
Black gram: Vamban 4,5,6, ED 9, CO 5, ADT 5 Green gram: Vamban 3, CO 6, ADT 3 Red gram: Vamban 2, 3, CO 7, APK. 1 varieties can be chosen which is suitable dryland & rainfed situation
Plant spacing:
Black gram and green gram row to row spacing was 30 cm and plant to plant spacing is 10 cm can be adopted. For short and medium duration red gram varieties row spacing was 45 cm and in case of long duration varieties 90 cm. plant spacing of 30 cm adopted uniformly for irrespective of varieties. If 110 cm row spacing followed means mechanical weeding can be possible.
Seed hardening:
Under dryland conditions seed hardening is important for 1 kg of black gram seeds mixed with 500g and 3% gum will ensure the persistence of seed in soil during rain less period. It will germinate immediately after receipt of rain. Green gram seeds were hardened with MgSO4 100 ppm and ZnSO4 100 ppm for red gram respectively. District Disaster Management Authority Theni District 51
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Seed rate and seed treatment
Eight to ten kg of seed rate is sufficient for one acre of land. Sowing the seeds of 5-7 kg is sufficient for seed drill sowing. Before sowing seed treatment is necessary. Pseudomonas 10 g and Trichoderma 4 g mixed with per Kg of seed and also one packet of Rhizobium and Phosphobacteria mixed and shade dried for sowing. For higher yield, to fix atmospheric nitrogen and mobilize the phosphorus in soil the microbial seed treatment is essential.
Integrated nutrient management
Before sowing, basal application of 5 to 10 tonnes of manure or compost or coir waste or vermicompost has to be applied and sowing can be taken. Each five kg of nitrogen and potash along with Gypsum applied as basal and phosphorus is an important major nutrient for pulses growth and grain development. In red soils, phosphorus being precipitated by Iron and Aluminum ions and this will lead to un available form to plants. To overcome this 10 kg of phosphorus mixed with 750 kg of farm yard manure and keep it for 30-40 days and applied as enriched farm yard manure. This treatment fixes phosphorus into the soil and made available to the plants.
Bio-fertilizer application
Rhizobium and phosphobacteria was applied @ 4 packets per acre provides regular supply of nutrients to the crops.
Micronutrient In Theni District, most of the red and lateritic soils are deficient in zinc and boron and rich source of iron also un available to crops leads to yield loss. The lack of such nutrients in grains will affect the nutrient deficient in human beings. To rectify this Tamil Agricultural University released micronutrient mixture @ 2 kg/acre as basal application. This will enhances flowering and fruiting efficiency.
Foliar fertilization In general, pulses produce more number of flowers but out of which only 25-30% flowers are converted into fruits. Rest of flowers would shed away. If avoid this 15-20% increase in yield could be possible. Reduce flower shedding and increase fruit setting TNAU nutrient mixture @ 2.25 kg/acre in 200 liters of water spray twice at flowering and 15days later. This will increase the crop yield by 10-15% in dryland. Compare to other pulses, red gram accounting 60-70% flower shedding. Yield reduced considerably due to flower shedding. To avoid this NAA 40 ppm can be applied twice at flowering and 15 days later.
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Mitigation of Water Stress in Dry land farming
The adverse effects of water stress on crop growth can be mitigated by the application of chemicals such as nutrients, anti-transpirants and Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs), which induce the plants to become adaptive to water stress situations for a specified period and the water requirement for such periods can be minimized or saved.
1. Nutritional Management
Foliar application of the following nutrients depending upon the occurrence of their efficiencies will mitigate the water-stress induced nutritional imbalance in crops.
a. 2 % DAP b. 0.5 to 1 % potassium chloride (KCl) c. 0.5 % Zinc sulphate d. 0.5 – 1.0 % Ferrous sulphate + 1 % urea e. 0.3 % Boric acid
Use of Antitranspirants
In India, about 90% of the land is under rainfed farming; therefore, it is very essential to manage every drop of water received through rains. Though various measures are adopted to conserve he rain water, yet rainfed farming is often subjected to drought. Transpiration is said to be unavoidable evil but it has several functions to attend in the crop cycle. For producing one tone of food, the crop plant requires varied amount of water as furnished below:
Cereals and legumes: 400 – 500 litres of water / kg of grains Fruits and vegetable: 1000 litres / kg of food
Water transpired by crops (season / plant):
Maize : 200 litres Sunhemp : 27 litres Cotton : 8 – 10 litres / day Citrus : 100 – 200 litres / day Trees (9 – 10 m height) : 300 – 800litres / day Forest trees of 400 – 600 trees: 20,000 barrels / day (1 barrel = 500 litres)
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Similarly, the WUE of crops is also different and ranges from 0.24 to 1.75 kg / mm of water / ha. The WUE of sorghum is higher but that of cotton is the lowest. This difference lies with the maturity period and nutritive value of the crop. Cotton grows for six to seven months while sorghum grows for four moths.
Drought reduces the yield by 0 – 100% depending upon the severity. Prolonged drought can drastically reduce the yield to zero level. But, intermittent drought for 10 – 15 days at early or late stage is common under rainfed conditions. Drought during the critical phenological phase like flowering and grain development is highly detrimental. However, the crop productivity is dependant on how fast a plant can recover after a stress of 6-10 days.
Antitiranspirants (ATs)
1. Herbicides like 2, 4 – D, Phosphon D and Atrazine 2. Fungicides like Phenyl Mercuric Acetate (PMA) 3. Metabolic inhibitors like hydroxy sulfonates, potassium metabisulphite etc. 4. Growth hormones like ABA, Ethrel, TIBA, succinic acid, ascorbic acid and Cycocel (CCC) 5. Kaoline 6. China Clay 7. Calcium bicarbonate 8. Lime water
The purpose of ATs is to maintain the growth and productivity under stress conditions and it is never recommended for high productivity / unit area. It saves the crop and helps to get marginal yield when the expectations are zero.
USE OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS (PGRS)
The plants possessing moderate canopy development (moderate values for LAI), less reduction in photosynthesis, deeper root system, higher root / shoot ratio and delayed senescence will perform better under water stress conditions. Toward this, application of some of the PGRs will prove beneficial for better crop growth and development when grown under water deficit situations. Some of the PGRs and their effects on crops in order to suit to the water stress conditions are:
Cycocel & Mepiquat chloride: Cytokinins and Salicylic acid: Brassinolides: Ascorbic acid:
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Pre-sowing Hardening of Seeds / Plants:
Hardening of seeds / plants to required temperature / chemicals enables the plants to overcome the specific stresses. This process actually hardens the protoplasm (by osmoregulation), which enables the seeds to absorb more water under favourable situations to maintain its viability under unfavourable conditions.
Chemicals used for seed hardening process especially under rainfed conditions:
1. 1% KCl 2. 2. 1% KH2PO4 3. 100 ppm Succinic acid 4. 0.5% NaCl 5. 100 ppm ZnSO4 6. 100 ppm MnSO4 7. 100 ppm Ascorbic acid 8. 250 ppm Cycocel 9. 0.5% MgSO4
Thus, these chemicals / PGRs could serve as boon to the frustrated farmers of rainfed areas, if rightly adopted with perspective vision to have food security. Adoption of the agrotechniques is the only solution for farmers of dryland and water stressed scenario to save the crop.
Agro-techniques for mitigating Water Stress
1. Foliar spray of 2%c DAP + 1% KCl (MOP) during critical stages of flowering and grain formation 2. 3% Kaoline spray at critical stages of moisture stress 3. Foliar spray of 500 ppm Cycocel (1 ml of commercial product per litre of water) 4. Mulching with 5 tones of sorghum / sugarcane trash, which saves 19-20% of irrigation water by reducing evaporation loss of water 5. Split application of N and K fertilizers as in cotton at 45 and 60 DAS 6. Use of biofertilizers viz., Azospirillum or phosphobacteria @ 10 packets / ha along with 25 kg of soil or FYM 7. Application of 12.5 kg / ha along with 37.5 kg of sand 8. Seed hardening with 1% KH2PO4 and other salts for 6 – 8 hours (depending upon nature of seed coat) soaked in equal volume of water
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9. Spray of 40 ppm NAA (4 ml of Planofix in 4.5 litres of water) 10. Seed treatment + soil application + foliar spray of Pink Pigmented Facultative Methnaotrops (PPFM) @ 106 as a source of cytokinins. 11. As in cotton, nipping terminal portion f main stem beyond 15th (at 70 - 80 DAS) and at 20th node (at 90 DAS) in the case of hybrids and varieties respectively for arresting transpiratory loss of water) 12. Foliar spray of 0.5% zinc sulphate + 0.3 % boric acid + 0.5 % Ferrous sulphate + 1% urea during critical stages of moisture stress
7.5 IAMWARM – THENI DISTRICT LIST OF TANKS AND THEIR AYACUT AREAS
Name of the Name of theTank Ayacut sub basin area (Ha) Pudhuanaikatu 118.58 Manjalar Nagarvallianaikatu 138.16 Pachilainatchiammam Tank 64.78 Total ayacut 321.52 Velankulam 85.57 Pattathikulam 51.09 Pudhukulam 34.14 Chettikulam,Ramanayakkankulam,Uruttikulam, 74.7 Varaganadhi Pappanayakkankulam Koraikulam, Manakattukulam 58.78 Kadampankulam, Chinnapoolankulam, 124.81 Andikulam, Pottikulam & Kaikalankulam sirukulam – Silvarpatti 29.16 sirukulam – Gullapuram 39.83 Oatankulam 14.00 Narayankulam 33.96 Total ayacut 546.04 Maithalamannadikulam Tank 155.87 Periyakulam Tank 29.55 odapadikulam 25.1 ottukulam 21.86 veerapanaicken kulamTank 80.16 Kesavapuram tank 42.02 Kattaiamman kulamTank 17.41 Cumbum chinnavaikkal 440.89 District Disaster Management Authority Theni District 56
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Suruliyar Vairavan channel 688.26 Uthamuthu vaikal 769.23 Kaluneer Kulam 42.11 Thamarai Kulam 219.84 Kuppu Chettikulam Tank,U.Ammapatti 210.93 Karunkattankulam 305.67 Udayankulam tank 98.78 Sundakayankulam 36.84 Valasamudaram Tank 24.18 SenkulamTank 31.98 Karuvalankulam 40.08 Koolaiyanur channel 31.17 Thondhimalayan Tank 7.01
Chathirapatti 53.85 Kannimarkulam 42.11 Sengulam 48.58 Vayalpatti kulam tank 44.13 Kottur Channel 207.69 Upparpatti Chanal 127.53 Total ayacut 3842.83
Organising demonstrations and introduction of machineries in the ayacut areas and increase the productivity of farmers is main aim of this scheme.
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Chapter VIII Availability of Search & Rescue Equipements in Theni District Table
Heavy Equipment
i Rubble clearing Dozers Available
ii JCBs Available
iii Cranes Available
iv Road Clearing Equipment Available
Light Equipment
i Safety Helmets Available
ii Spade shovels Available
iii Sledge Hammer Available
iv Ropes Available
v Heavy duty gloves Available
vi Dust masks Available
vii Torch Light/ Search Light Available
viii Hydraulic jack Available
Search light Ix Available Handhold / rechargeable
X Ladder Available
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Xi Boats Available
Xii Life jackets / life buoy Available
Xiii Fire Extinguishers Available
Xiv CBRN Masks Available
Xv Cutters, Shaw Available
Risk Communication Strategies
I HF sets Available
Ii VHF sets Available
Iii HAM Radio Operators Not Available
Iv Satellite Phones Not Available
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Chapter IX Monitoring and Evaluation Drought 9.1 Introduction A drought is a period of below-average precipitation in a given region, resulting in prolonged shortages in its water supply, whether atmospheric, surface water or ground water. A drought can last for months or years, or may be declared after as few as 15 days. It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region and harm to the local economy Annual dry seasons in the tropics significantly increase the chances of a drought developing and subsequent bush fires. Periods of heat can significantly worsen drought conditions by hastening evaporation of water vapour
9.2 Types
As a drought persists, the conditions surrounding it gradually worsen and its impact on the local population gradually increases. People tend to define droughts in three main ways
1. Meteorological drought is brought about when there is a prolonged time with less than average precipitation. Meteorological drought usually precedes the other kinds of drought. 2. Agricultural droughts are droughts that affect crop production or the ecology of the range. This condition can also arise independently from any change in precipitation levels when soil conditions and erosion triggered by poorly planned agricultural endeavors cause a shortfall in water available to the crops. However, in a traditional drought, it is caused by an extended period of below average precipitation. 3. Hydrological drought is brought about when the water reserves available in sources such as aquifers, lakes and reservoirs fall below the statistical average. Hydrological drought tends to show up more slowly because it involves stored water that is used but not replenished. Like an agricultural drought, this can be triggered by more than just a loss of rainfall.
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9.3 Consequences of drought The effects of droughts and water shortages can be divided into three groups: environmental, economic and social consequences.
In the case of environmental effects: lower surface and subterranean water levels, lower flow levels (with a decrease below the minimum leading to direct danger for amphibian life), increased pollution of surface water, the drying out of wetlands, more and larger fires, higher deflation intensity, losing biodiversity, worse health of trees and the appearance of pests and dendroid diseases.
Economic losses include lower agricultural, forest, game and fishing output, higher food production costs, lower energy production levels in hydro plants, losses caused by depleted water tourism and transport revenue, problems with water supply for the energy sector and technological processes in metallurgy, mining, the chemical, paper, wood, foodstuff industries etc., disruption of water supplies for municipal economies.
social costs include the negative effect on the health of people directly exposed to this phenomenon (excessive heat waves), possible limitation of water supplies and its increased pollution levels, high food costs, stress caused by failed harvests, etc. This is why droughts and fresh water shortages may be considered as a factor which increases the gap between developed and developing countries.
The effect varies according to vulnerability. For example, subsistence farmers are more likely to migrate during drought because they do not have alternative food sources. Areas with populations that depend on water sources as a major food source are more vulnerable to famine.
Drought can also reduce water quality, because lower water flows reduce dilution of pollutants and increase contamination of remaining water sources. Common consequences of drought include:
Diminished crop growth or yield productions and carrying capacity for livestock
Dust bowls, themselves a sign of erosion, which further erode the landscape
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Dust storms, when drought hits an area suffering from desertification and erosion
Famine due to lack of water for irrigation
Habitat damage, affecting both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife
Hunger, drought provides too little water to support food crops.
Malnutrition, dehydration and related diseases
Mass migration, resulting in internal displacement and international refugees
Reduced electricity production due to reduced water flow through hydroelectric dams
Shortages of water for industrial users
Wildfires, such as Australian bushfires, are more common during times of drought and even death of people.
Exposure and oxidation of acid sulfate soils due to falling surface and groundwater levels.
9.4 Ground Truthing Hon’ble Minister During a meeting to review the drought relief measures and other mitigations taken by the district administration, Hon'ble Forest Minister Dindigul Thiru. C. Sreenivasan, and Thiru. Karthikeyan, Secretary To Government (FAC) Higher Education Department. Secretariat, Chennai visited Theni district for Ground Truthing and review meeting have been conducted for drinking water supply. A detailed drought assessment study was conducted during the visit. Ministers have also assured to take measures to mitigate drought in district during meeting.
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9.5 Formation of Inter Departmental Zonal Teams In order to report on the preventive action taken & preparedness status by various departments to avoid any damages to life/ property in case of any eventuality in the vulnerable areas identified, Inter-Departmental Zonal Team for each Taluk was constituted. The Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue Administration has also instructed to form Early Warning Team for North East Monsoon. Accordingly, the line department officials are hereby nominated for the Early Warning Team. Formation of Inter Departmental Zonal Teams.(IDZT)
District Level Committee Mobile No
1. District Revenue Officer, Theni Chairman 9445000917 2. Additional Superintendent of Police, Thei Member 9790171349 3. District Forest Officer, Theni. Member 9442525552 4. Joint Director(AGRI), Theni Member 9597251659 5. Joint Director(Health Services), Theni Member 9488249977 6. Deputy Director(Horticulture), Theni. Member 9442106453 7. Deputy Director(Health services) Theni Member 9444982681 8. Superintending Engineer(TNEB)>Theni. Member 9445853139 9. Executive Engineer(TWAD), Theni. Member 9944494297 10. District Fire Officer, Theni. Member 9445086266 11. Executive Engineer(Manjalar), Periyakulam. Member 9442228233 12. Sub Divisional Officer (Periyar Vaigai) Member 9842770306 Uthampalayam. 13. Assistant Director( Panchayat), Theni Member 7402608013 14. Assistant Director( Town Panchayat), Theni Member 7373257000 15. Regional Transport Officer, Theni. Member 7373002951 16. Chief Educational Officer, Theni. Member 7373002951 17. Assistant Divisional Engineer(NH), Theni. Member 9443727810 18. Divisional Engineer(SH), Theni. Member 9443631264 19. Executive Engineer(Buildings), Theni. Member 9444132506 20. Municiple Commisioner of Theni District. Members 9791697937 21. District Supply and Consumer Protection Member 9445000329 Officer, Theni. 22 Assistant Director( Mines), Theni Member 9486874745
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The rainfall during the North East monsoon-2016 (NEM) has been much below the normal and consequently, The Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue Administration has instructed vide his letter No.NC-II(1)/7899/2016 dated:03.01.2017 to conduct a ground truthing exercise to assess the prevelance of drought and ,the extent of crop damages in the field due to the failure of NEM-2016 by following the guidelines as per the revised manual of Drought Management 2016 as detailed below:
The Ground Truthing (GT) needs to be conducted in each of the 10% of the drought affected villages, selected on a random basis. In each of the selected villages, representative locations (about 5 sites for each of the major crops), may be inspected for data collection. The Ground Truthing (GT) shall preferably be conducted using a smart phone based App “ Bhuvan’ developed by NRSC. The app shall record the GPS coordinates of the site and the photo of the state of crop, with the provision to upload these parameters on a computer server. Inspection of isolated and small fields (<1 acre) should be avoided to improve the quality of field date. An estimation of crop damage / loss of 33% or more on the basis of field verification will qualify for the declaration of drought and for the drought to qualify as one of a “severe’ nature, the estimation of damage / loss to crops should be more than 50%. The “Ground Truthing’ exercise should be done jointly with the field level staff i.e., Assistant Agricultural Officer of the Agriculture Department and Village Administrative Officer of the Revenue Department. This should be super checked in atleast 25% of the samples jointly by the Assistant director of Agriculture of the block and the Revenue Inspector / Zonal deputy Tahsildar concerned.
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Senior Officers viz., DRO, RDOs/ deputy Collectors and Tahsildars should make responsible of the supervision. As instructed by the Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ground Truthing exercise have been done in Theni District and the details are given below
Annexure -II (Using for District level Compilation of Ground truthing data) Area of Ground Truthing Fields (In Acres)
Total Area % of damage No. of No.of area of damaged District Villages villages Name of the fields as per
Name affected by taken for the Crop chosen Ground drought Ground for Truthing Below 33% More Truthing Ground in the 33% to than Truthing chosen 50% 50% fields 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Cumbu 80.47 78.82 1.65 - 78.82
Cholam 68.09 63.00 5.08 - 63.00
Maize 52.57 46.63 5.94 - 46.63
Cowpea 35.44 34.28 1.16 - 34.28 Theni 113 29 Blackgram 26.37 23.97 2.40 - 23.97 Cotton 23.02 22.74 0.28 - 22.74 Redgram 19.16 18.77 0.39 - 18.77 Motchai 15.64 15.64 0.00 - 15.64 Sugarcane 6.20 5.79 0.41 - 5.79 Total 326.96 309.64 17.31 - 309.64
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In Continuation of the Ground Truthing exercise of field level officer, High Level Committee had visited Theni district to inspect the crop damages field. Further, the Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue Administration has instructed to carry out the village level detailed enumeration of farmer wise crop damages in the prescribed format. As per the NDRF Norms abstract of the crop damage and fund utilization particulars are given below:
Drought - Allotment and Expenditure Details
Table
Sl. Department Total Extent SDRF Assistance Expenditure damaged after required ass per Incurred (As on No. restricted to 2 G.O.380 14.03.2017) hectares
01. Sericulture 56.98.3 4,22,200 4,22,200
02. Horticulture 2729.82.10 3,86,67,419 3,86,67,419
03. Agriculture 11339.82.07 10,41,17,062 10,41,17,062
Total 14126.62.47 14,32,06,681 14,32,06,681
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9.6– Heat Waves Extreme positive departures from the normal maximum temperature result in heat wave during the summer season. The rising maximum temperature during the pre-monsoon months continues till June and in very rare cases till July over the north-western parts of the country. In recent years, heat wave casualties have increased. In India the heat wave took 3028 lives in 1998 and more than 2000 lives in 2002. In Odisha, heat wave caused 2042 deaths in 1998 and more than 1200 deaths in 2002 in southern India. In India it is estimated that heat-wave caused 22562 deaths from 1992 to 2015 in various states. Heat waves, apart from causing potential fatal condition among people may also cause death of wildlife, birds, poultry and animals in zoos in India.
Heat waves are blown in Theni District are Andipatti, Kandamanoor, Thevaram, Sankarapuram, Kombai, Pannaipuram and Dompuchery.
9.6.1 Early Warning and Indicators of heat-wave In response to the devastating mortality and morbidity of recent heat-wave events, many countries have introduced heat-wave early warning systems. Heat- wave early warnings are designed to reduce the avoidable human health consequences from heat-waves through timely notification of prevention measures to vulnerably populations. India Meteorological Department has developed criteria for heat waves based on the temperature at stations and is issuing weather warning forecasting on the level of Heat waves likely to prevail in the regions for 5 days at a time. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has been publishing weather projections for Tamil Nadu on its website, Keeping people informed with regular updates of projections of average temperatures for a week ahead for every district in the state. Such information can provide timely warning to the public to take adequate precautions to prevent being affected by the heat wave and thus mitigate the disaster.
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During Disaster
Healthcare professionals will need to advise on heat-related illnesses to reduce mortality and morbidity.
Public need to be made aware on how to be protected against extreme heat wave conditions.
Do’s and Don’ts on heat-related illnesses must be widely publicized in press, television and social media.
Educational institutions may need to rework the timings to lessen exposure to the heat wave.
Local schools and colleges will need to equip teachers with knowledge on heat protection tips.
Awareness needs to be built constantly – LED screens in public places can display temperatures and rolling forecasts.
Stockpiling of ORS is necessary in Primary Health Care Centers.
Making good drinking water available to the public in Bus Stands and other public places is necessary. Public minded citizens, Clubs, Associations, Educational Institutions, religious places and the like may be encouraged to provide simple shelters in public places that will have drinking water.
9.7. Landslide
9.7.1 Introduction
The major landslides in Theni District are mostly found in BodiMettu, Cumbum Mettu, Megamalai and Kumuly ghat road. Debris flows, mudslides or debris avalanches are common types of fast-moving landslides and generally occur during periods of intense rainfall. Disruption of traffic is a common phenomenon.
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Background: Geological Survey of India issues alerts and warnings in the following categories:
1) Category I: Landslides of large dimensions that are located over or in close vicinity of inhabited areas such as urban settlements or fairly large rural settlements wherein a landslides can result in loss of human lives and dwelling on a large scale.
2) Category II: The landslides that may occur on the fringes of inhabited areas and result in limited loss of life and property.
3) Category III: Landslides which are fairly large and affect infrastructural installations such as strategic and important highways and roads, rail routes and other civil installations like various appurtenant structures of hydroelectric and irrigation projects.
4) Category IV: Landslides of small dimensions that occur away from habitations and do not affect either humans or their possessions.
9.7.2: Indicators of Landslide
The appearance of acute cracks, minor slips and scarps through which water seeps could lead to landslide. Water seeping in through the cracks, appearing as a stream, may see plants in the area being deprived of water. Large quantities of water flowing through the cracks have been reported before major slide. This indicator is key as it is known to occur three or four days before the slide and the other conditions may exist for several months before the rain that triggers it. Bending of trees, electric posts and other structures apart from sudden cracks in buildings are also indicators.
9.7.3 Awareness Activity
Considering the indicators, the local Community holds the key in mitigating the disaster as they are the ones to first notice the possibility of a landslide. Community Level Teams need to be organized and trained to observe these changes/indicators and inform the authorities immediately. Evacuation may become necessary at a short notice.
Awareness sessions will need to be held in educational institutions and localities to help people be alert to changes that are happening in their vicinity.
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9.7.4 Pre-Disaster
The season for heavy rainfall in hilly 7 regions and districts will require advance planning by the District Administration to mobilize departments such as Forests, Police, Highways, Revenue, development, HADP, Health, PWD and others and form them into teams in preparedness for this season. Teams deployed in advance at this stage will also help to identify locations that will need attention to prevent landslides.
Landslides are known to disrupt traffic in a serious way. Hilly regions are exposed to this and it can lead to major inconvenience with several kilometers of piled up traffic. Vulnerable locations will need to be identified and preventive measures such as retaining walls and other measures taken during the non-rainy season.
Earthmoving equipment, Power saws and other heavy equipment that can be utilized to cut through concrete will need to be kept available at decentralized locations for the teams to use.
The DDMA will need to assess the availability of equipment in the district to tackle these types of disasters. Power saws if not available in sufficient quantities will need to be procured.
9.7.5 Phase I. Notification Phase
Heavy rainfall during a short spell of time with significant antecedent rainfall triggers landslides. Landslides are often sudden.
District Administration may keep hillsides prone to possib ility of landslides under watch.
The Fire and Rescue Department should be in preparation with their machinery and equipment for rescue.
Medical preparedness is an important component of Disaster Management and hence, the team and ambulances should be in readiness and an advisory will be sent to Health authorities of the district.
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9.7.6 Phase II: Response – During Disaster and Post Disaster Landslides blocking traffic:
If a landslide occurs on hilly roads, traffic will be disrupted and earthmoving equipment and power saws will need to be rushed to the spot and the debris cleared. Traffic pile-up will need immediate attention as traffic diversions will need to be organized at a good distance from the incident spot by the Traffic Police.
Such landslides will result in people bing stranded on the rad amidst inclement weather. They may need food and water which should be arranged if the traffic disruption is likely to be prolonged.
Landslides in residential areas:
Prompt and effective response system to limit the damage to life is essential when the alarm is set. DEOC will need to move as many people as possible out of the area and provide shelter
Search and rescue teams will need to be activated immediately to undertake search and rescue activities. People may be trapped under the debris and for their rescue heavy equipment will be needed.
The community level team is normally the first to respond and they should be fully supported and involved until the district administration teams arrive for search and rescue.
The Health Department will need to deploy ambulances to the site for transporting those critically injured.
The DEOC will make information available on location, magnitude of damage caused, fatalities, the number of houses damaged to the Fire and Rescue Department so as to commence rescue operations.
The magnitude of the event should be assessed by DEOC based on information from India Meteorological Department. If the rainfall is exceeding the threshold, landslides may happen
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in several locations on the same day. If several landslides are expected or occurring, additional rescue forces will need to be mobilized from adjoining districts.
The State Government may then decide on requesting the Army for assistance.
A “ Missing persons counter” should be made available, for the community to report to. This will reduce the level of confusion as some may have just been displaced in the course of the disaster. This Counter should be manned 24 X 7. A list missing people should be prepared at the end of the event and compared with the bodies extricated. The Community team will provide assistance as they will be able t identify those who are injured, dead and also those who are on the list but alive and well.
People displaced due to houses affected by the landslide should be evacuated to safety shelters and arrangements made for food, water and clothing.
Houses in the vicinity of the event should be assessed for their stability. People from houses facing threat should be evacuated and moved to safe shelters.
The Police while maintaining law and order will need to assist the Fire and Rescue teams and the local Community in transport of injured. Regulating traffic to avoid disruption and keeping spectators at bay is an important activity as this will ensure that all disaster relief vehicles are able to access the spot of the disaster. The Home Guards will need to assist the Fire and Rescue Personnel and Police.
Proper PA system should be made available in the vicinity for better crowd management.
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9.7.7 Non – Disaster Districts that have the threat of landslides will need to develop landslide hazard, vulnerability and risk zone maps that will serve as a guide for the future teams that have to deal with the issue.
Training programs be organized for professionals such as civil engineers and geologist for landslide mapping, investigation techniques, analysis and observational practices.
Creating awareness in the community regarding safety measures in areas that are prone to landslides is necessary.
Revisiting land use management in Hill areas where landslides have occurred will be essential to reduce damage.
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Chapter X Maps Related to Vulnerable Area
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Chapter XI Risk Communication Strategies
Toll Free No- 1077
In a disaster time, the District Control Room will operate under the central authority of the District Collector, exercising emergency power to issue directions to all departments to provide emergency response service. He will also co-ordinate with the State Response Machinery. The Control Room is manned round the clock. The District Control Room is placed in the Disaster Management Section of the District Collectorate.
Risk Communication Strategies
I HF sets Available
Ii VHF sets Available
Iii HAM Radio Operators Not Available
Iv Satellite Phones Not Available
VHF Details in Theni District Category Base Station Mobile Station Walki Talki 5+5 Tahsilder 5 5 SSS RDO 2 2 2 Defty 0 6 0 Collector Collector 0 1 1 DRO 0 1 1 Control 1 0 0 Election 0 0 1 PAG 0 0 1 ZDT 0 0 6 Total 8 20 17
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Chapter XII Contact Numbers of Organisation/Officers:
Important Phone Numbers related on Disaster Management in Theni District:
1. Chennai Disaster Management Control Room Toll Free No:1070 2. Chennai Control Room Telephone Number: 044-28593990, 044-28414512, 28414513 3. Chennai Control Room Fax Number: 044-28410577 4. Commisssioner of Revenue Administration Chennai.Board No : 044-28414550 5. Theni District Disaster Management Control Room Toll free no:1077 6. Theni District Control Room Telephone Number: 04546-261093
S.No Name Phone No Cell No E.mail
04546- 1 District Collector Theni 9444172000 [email protected] 253676
04546- Superintendent of Police 251410 2 9444396596 [email protected] Theni 04546- 253101
District Revenue Officer 04546- 3 9445000917 [email protected] Theni 254946
Personal Assistant (G) to 04546- [email protected] 4 9445008152 Collector 254956
9445086265 04546- 5 District Fire Officer Theni doth.tnfrs&gov.in 253657 AD- 9445086266 04546- Jdhs.theni@rediff mail.com 6 Joint Director (Medical) 9445347195 231292 Theni.jdhs@ gmail.com
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Assistant Director 7 9486874745 [email protected] (Mines) Theni
Assistant Divisional 9443447017 8 252234 [email protected] Engineer (N.H) Theni 9443631264
Assistant Divisional 04546- 9443727810 9 Engineer (State) Highways [email protected] 253608 Theni
9489825120 10 Red Cross Society [email protected] 9442025120
04546- Dean,Govt medical 244171 11 9442155528 [email protected] college Hospital Theni 04546- 244513
Deputy Director (Health 04546- [email protected] 12 Services) 261403 9488249977 [email protected] 7373676777 Joint Director (Animal 04546- 13 9445001122 [email protected] Husbandry) 251124 0452- Executive Engineer 2530826 9443159778 14 (PWD) Periyar Vaigai [email protected] 2623828 Madurai 2530027
9842770306 [email protected] AE- SDO (PWD) Periyar 04554- 15 9442320289 Vaigai Uthamapalayam 237111 Rajangam – 9994491994
Asst Executive 9566787885 Engineer(PWD) Manjalar 16 [email protected] Sub division Saveyar Uthamapalayam 7418971339
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Executive 9486781812 04546- 17 Engineer(PWD) Manjalar 9442228233 [email protected] 231258 , Periyakulam
Executive Engineer 04546- eepwdbldgsdivntheni@yahoo. 18 9444132506 (Building ) Theni 260429 co.in
District Forest Officers 04546- 19 9488363794 [email protected] Theni 252552
7373002951 Chief Education Officer 04546- 20 (P.A)737370 [email protected] Theni 255392 4260
21 DEO,Periyakulam 7373002953 [email protected]
22 DEO, Uthamapalayam 7373002956 [email protected]
23 DEEO,Theni 9750982820 [email protected]
04546- [email protected] Join Director (Agri) Theni 9976013838 24 251862 [email protected]
EE(Agri) Theni 9976013838 [email protected]
PA to Collector (Agri) 04546- 25 9994524246 [email protected] Theni 252107
04546- 26 Asst.Director (Agri) Theni 9894165388 [email protected] 250506
Asst.Director (Agri) 04546- 27 9442093682 [email protected] Periyakulam 231533
Asst.Director 04546- 28 9894585063 [email protected] (Agri)Kadamalai Kundu 293433
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29 Asst.Director 04546- 9442582695 [email protected]
(Agri)AndipattiAsst.Director 04546- [email protected] 30 (Agri)Bodinayakanur 9442565452 283539 om
Asst.Director 04546- 31 (Agri)Chinnamanur 9363207022 [email protected] 246494
[email protected] Asst.Director (Agri) 04546- 32 9655675404 Uthamapalayam 265265
Asst.Director (Agri) 04546- 33 9788783833 [email protected] Cumbum 270737
04546- Deputy Director 255780 34 9442106453 [email protected] (Horticulture)Theni 04546- 255788
35 AEE Agriculture -- 9443918110 [email protected] Engineering
Asst.Director 04546- 36 (Horticulture) Theni 242240
Asst.Director 04554- 37 (Horticulture) 275041 8870167153 [email protected] Myiladumparai
Asst.Director 04554- 38 (Horticulture) 275041 periyakulam
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Asst.Director
(Horticulture) 04546- 39 9363207022 [email protected] Uthamapalayam 232043
Asst.Director 04546- 40 9363207022 [email protected] (Horticulture) Cumbum 232043
Asst.Director 04546- 41 (Horticulture) Bodi 284848
Asst.Director 04554- 42 (Horticulture)Chinnaman 246146 9363207022 [email protected] ur
Asst.Director 04554- 43 (Horticulture)Uthamapala 265046 yam
04546- 9445000329 44 DSO Theni [email protected] 255046 9952380023
[email protected] DBCWo 04546- 45 9445477841 Theni 254960
District DADW Officers 04546- 46 9842541993 [email protected] Theni 255356
PA To Collector 9443351786 47 -- [email protected] Accounts Theni 9445022706
Special Deputy Collector 04546- 48 9894436368 [email protected] (SSS) Theni 262160
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49 AC (Excise) -- 9443093091 [email protected]
Reginal Transport Officer 04546- 50 9488255551 [email protected] Theni 261565
General Manager 0451- 51 9487599105 (TNSTC) Dindugul 2432484
Divisional 04546- 9487599106 52 [email protected] Manager(TNSTC) Theni 265321
Branch Manager 04546- 53 9487599116 [email protected] (TNSTC) Theni 265321
04546- [email protected] 54 PRO TNEB Theni 9445853139 253616 setheni@ tnetnet.org
Project Director (DRDA) 04546- 9442286096 55 [email protected] Theni 254517 7373704223
7373257000 Assistant Director (Town 04546- [email protected] 56 Supt- Panchayat) Theni 265535 9095724720
Assistant Director 04546- [email protected] 57 7402608013 (Panchayat) Theni 262729
04554- 58 RDO – Uthamapalayam 9445000452 [email protected] 265002
04546- 59 RDO – Periyakulam 9445000451 [email protected] 231256
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04546- 60 Tahsildar Periyakulam 9445000593 [email protected] 231215
04546- 61 Tahsildar Theni 9445000594 [email protected] 255133
[email protected] 04546- 62 Tahsildar Andipatti 9445000595 242234
04554- 63 Tasildar Uthamapalayam 9445000596 [email protected] 265226
04546- 64 Tahsildar Bodi 9445000597 [email protected] 280124
04546- [email protected] 65 DSP Theni. 9442190531 252873 om
66 -- 9443273313 [email protected] Inspector of Fishers
67 -- 9486163329 [email protected] PA to DD(Health)
68 -- 9486102489 BSNL – AE
04546- 69 9498042443 [email protected] PRO 251997
EE-TWAD 9786489171 04546- 70 AE 9944494297 [email protected] 255149 ADE 9443383369
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RDMA 9842491918 71 (Municipality)Madurai -- [email protected]
Supt 9942469982
72 SDO Vaigaidam PWD -- 7373710743
73 Rural Development 8015198017
04862- 04862- 74 Idukki Collector 233001 [email protected] 233101 233101
0452-
75 Madurai-Collector 2530925 9444171000 [email protected]
2533272
0451-
76 Dindigul – Collector 2432600 9444169000 [email protected]
2460084
04567- 77 Ramnad –Collector 231220 9444183000 [email protected] 230558
04575- 78 Sivagangai-Collector 9444182000 [email protected] 241525
79 PO-(Magalier Thittam) 255203 9445034205 [email protected]
04546- 80 PA (NMP) 7402608012 nmpthn.tn.nic.in 260045
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81 Pudhu Valvu Thittam 252283 9488031161 [email protected]
82 DSWO -- 9944864656 [email protected]
General Manager MDDC 83 8300003601 Bank Madurai
9489046345 84 LDM [email protected]
85 AE Priyar Dam 9629195073 [email protected]
DRDA Engr. 86 -- 7402608009 [email protected] (Thiru. Karunanethi)
04546- 9445029480 87 DM (Thadco) [email protected] 260995
JR (Co- operative) 04546- 9443558007 88 [email protected] 262111
04546 - 89 PD DRDA 7373704223 [email protected] 254517
District Sports 04546 - 90 Development Officer, 7401703505 [email protected] 253090 Theni
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Block Development Officers:
04546- 7402608021 Andipatti Block : 1 BDO - Andipatti 242325 7402608022 [email protected]
BDO - 04546- 7402608025 K.Myiladumparai Block: 2 K.Myladumparai 227260 7402608026 [email protected]
04546- 7402608029 Periyakulam Block: 3 BDO - Periyakulam 231259 7402608030 [email protected]
04546- 7402608033 Theni Block : 4 BDO – Theni 252430 7402608034 [email protected]
BDO – BODI 04546- 7402608037 5 BDO – Bodinakanur [email protected] 280218 7402608038 [email protected]
Chinnamanur Block : 04554- 7402608041 6 BDO – Chinnamanur KVVT.CHINNAMANUR@G 247376 7402608042 MAIL.COM
BDO – 04554- 7402608045 Uthamapalayam Block: 7 Uthmapalayam 265238 7402608046 [email protected]
04554- 7402608049 Cumbum Block: 8 BDO – Cumbum 271273 7402608050 [email protected]
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Municipal Commissioners:
Sl Name of the Mail Id Contact No No Municipality
1 Theni 04546-252470 [email protected]
8300014094
2 Bodinayakanur 04546 - 280228, [email protected]
9443004617 [email protected]
3 Gudalur 04554 – 231236, commr.gudalur-mdu @tn.gov.in 9442117069 [email protected]
4 Chinnamanur 04554 – 247383, [email protected] 9443061949 [email protected]
5 Cumbam 04554 – 271283, [email protected] 9448664154
9486634154
6 Periyakulam 04546 – 231210, [email protected] 9486703831
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Town Panchayat Executive Officers:
Sl Name of the Town Contact No No Panchayat
1 Andipatti 04546 – 242234 – 8883100511
2 Palanichettipatti 04546 – 264998 – 8883100524
3 Veerapandi 04546 – 246195 – 8883100532
4 Uthamapalayam 04554 – 265254 – 8883100530
5 C.Puthupatti 04554 – 225487 – 8883100526
6 Kombai 04554 – 222025 – 8883100519
7 K.K.patti 04554 – 224144 – 8883100518
8 Genguvarpatti 04546 – 236566 – 8883100515
9 Kutchanur 04554 – 046061 – 8883100520
10 Pannaipuram 04554 – 252825 – 8883100525
11 Melchokanathapuram 04546 – 281991 – 8883100522
12 Markkayankottai 04554 – 249331 – 8883100521
13 Vadugapatti 04546 – 230161 – 8883100531
14 Thamarikulam 04546 – 230268 – 8883100527
15 Thenkarai 04546 – 230236 – 8883100528
16 Devathanapatti 04546 – 235530 – 8883100514
17 Thevaram 04554- 254616 – 8883100529
18 Hanumanthanpatti 04554 – 267901 – 8883100516
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19 B.Meenatchipuram 04546 – 283620 – 8883100512
20 Boothipuram 04546 – 264227 – 8883100513
21 Odaipatti 04546 – 247543 – 8883100523
22 Highwayvis 04554 – 232225 – 8883100517
Public works department – important phone numbers.
Sl Name of the Officer Phone Number No Residence Office
1 The Superintending Engineer -- 2327828 PWD.Madurai Circle. 2 Executive Engineer, Periyar vaigai 2530027 2537826 Divison 3 The Executive Engineer PWD, 231258 231259 Periyakulam. 4 The Executive Engineer PWD, 2427432 2427595 Dindugul.
Medical Department – Government Hospitals
Sl Taluk Location Phone Numbers No 1 Periyakulam Periyakulam 231292 2 Theni Theni 252260 3 Uthamapalayam Uthamapalayam 265243
4 Uthamapalayam Cumbam 221202
5 Bodinayakanur Bodinayakanur 220332
6 Andipatti Andipatti 242600
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Chapter XIII
Community and other Stakeholders Participants
The Concept of Community Based Disaster Management Plan
One of the main objectives of Disaster Risk Reduction Programme is involving community in preparing Disaster Management Plan. Increasing frequency and intensity of disasters in India, including some major disasters experienced in the recent past in Orissa and Gujarat, has made people at the highest policy level to realize the gravity of the problem and prompted a change in approach with more emphasis placed on pre-disaster preparedness and mitigation This entails a corresponding shift in focus away from conventional fire-fighting approach to disaster management towards the local-level initiatives involving a range of stakeholders. Though the responsibility of Disaster Management is vested with the Central and State governments, it is difficult for them to deal effectively all the aspects of the disaster area and population is large, the reach of the government machinery is not adequate and considerable loss of life and property occurs due to lack of timely response. It has been the experience during recent, major disasters that where local communities as well as the local governments took initiative, the process of rescue, relief and rehabilitation was smooth and effective, where as in other areas the Government and Non-government Agencies had to face enormous problems The High Powered Committee on Disaster Management has, in its draft policy, stated the importance of the community Based Disaster Management and the involvement of the local governments
INVOLVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY In the present day every individual is vulnerable and is threatened by the natural and man-made disasters, which are growing in number and variety In other words, every individual is required to be aware and also have minimum capacity to counter such crisis. This implies that entire population of a settlement or a village forms a community and has
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to be involved in its safeguard in the event of a crisis which has potential to affect all or majority of them. While it is not possible to reach every individual to develop his/her capacity to counter the disasters, it is possible to approach the groups, formal or informal, to achieve the task of creating awareness and developing minimum capacity to cope up with the disaster In other words, the community based disaster management has to start at community level through the groups of people to reach out to each family level. The first response to the natural hazards comes from immediate neighborhood and spreads into many settlements in the community; while the government and other organization take some time to reach them. COMMUNITY BASED DISASTER PREPAREDNESS – SCOPE AND ACTIVITIES The community based disaster preparedness (CBDP) is a process to capacitate communities to prevent, mitigate and cope with disasters effectively. The process is designed, managed and owned by the communities. Other agencies like Government agencies, public and private corporate bodies, NGOs, International agencies / donors etc play the role of facilitators. The Disaster Preparedness process embraces measures that enable governments, communities and individuals to respond rapidly to disaster situations to cope with them effectively. Preparedness includes the formulation of viable emergency plans effective warning systems, maintenance of inventories and the training of personnel. It may also embrace search and rescue measures as well as evacuation plans for areas that may be at ‘risk’ from a recurring disaster. Initiatives taken by DDMC 1.District Disaster Management Committee has directed Taluks, Blocks, village Panchayats to prepare Community Based Disaster Management Plan. 2. It is also instructed to form disaster management teams by including community members like early warning teams, search and rescue team, evacuation team, medical team, carcass disposal team, water and sanitation team etc. 3. Periodical training will be scheduled to give to the members of the team
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First Responders Community is the first responders in case of any disasters in the area. Adequate training and periodical updation is essentials in any disasters. Therefore training has been imparted to the follow listed volunteers in the district.
LIST OF FIRST RESPONDERS (VOLUNTEERS)
S.No Name Contact Number Blood Donation 1. Dr.C..Jeyachandran 9443743263 2. M.Suriyaselvam 978999377 3. R.Parthasarathy 7373437252 4. S.Rajalakshmi 978999377 5. R.Thiyagarajan 9894447717 Tree Planning 6. T.Murugeshan 978999377 7 V.Chidambararajan 9842133766 8. K.Surulivel 9976626849 9. MSP.Prabakaran 9790363319 Health Awareness 10 Mohammed Shiek 9842110565 Ibrahim Road safety 11. K.Kamaraj 9486737473 12 A.Mohammed Basha 7667168721 13 S.Mani 9566500540 14 JM.Radha 9629416756 Festival
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15 K.Nagajothi 9944140144 16 Maharajan 9486468562 Students Skill Development 17. Sister Anastasia 9443862311 18 S.Mani 9566500540 19 Aliyar 9750752786 20. S.V.Ravi 8903655681
13.1 Linkages and Coordination with other agencies for Disaster Management
National Capacity building is national agenda for Disaster Management Plan. All agencies both government and Private institutions have to be linked in disaster risk reductions. 1. Health professional training programme 2. Engineers, Planners and Architects 3. All Government functionaries a. All India Services b. Central Services c. State Administrative Services d. District Cadres e. Local Self- representatives and staff 5. Youth Organisation/Schools/Colleges/NSS/NCC/Home guard These agencies are to be linked to pool human resources at the time of emergencies.
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13.2 Budget and other financial outlay The financial aspects of Disaster Risk Management entail various factors ranging from development planning to immediate relief post disaster, followed by investments made for reconstruction. As per the prevailing practice, the funds for preparedness, Mitigation and reconstruction are allocated by the Government as a part of budgetary allocations. The following funds are made available for Disaster Management 1.National Disaster Response Fund 2.State Disaster Response Fund 3.National Disaster Mitigation Fund
th 4. 14 Finance Commissions recommendations
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Chapter XIV Linkages with IDRN
India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN) is a portal providing nation-wide inventory of DM-related resources covering almost all the basic needs. It is a web based platform, for managing the inventory of equipment, skilled human resources and critical supplies for emergency response. Primary focus of IDRN portal is to enable the decision makers to find answers on availability of equipment and human resources required to combat any emergency situation. District administration is updating the web-portal based on the input received from the other departments.
Transporation Item Operator Item Item mode (Road, Item Name Quantity Specify the location Provided Code Description Train,Air, Water and Unit (Y/N) or NA) Bulldozer Chain Bulldozers Theni & 143 100 HP 10 3Nos road yes wheeled/chain Uthamapalayam Tonnes Diesel Tractor 35 HP Theni & 258 Tractor 3Nos road yes Diesel Uthamapalayam Bulldozers Theni & 143 Bulldozer Chain 2Nos road no wheeled/chain Uthamapalayam Tractor Tyre Theni & 258 Tractor 4Nos road no Type Uthamapalayam 4 wheel drive 4 wheel drive 252 7Nos Theni Forest Office road yes vehicle vehicle
260 Heavy Truck Heavy Truck 1Nos Forest Office, Theni road yes
All stations except 156 Life Jackets Life jacket 9Nos road yes Bodi &Periyakulam
Pump-High Pump - high Pressure 173 pressure, 8Nos All stations road yes portable 5Hp oil portable Engine
Inflatable boat Inflatable Boat 159 1Nos Theni-Allinagaram road yes (12 persons) (5 persons)
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Sledge Sledge 117 5Nos Periyakulam road yes hammer Hammer
Light Light Rural Health 261 Ambulance Ambulance 5Nos Services and Family road yes Van Van Welfare
Rural Health Portable x- 210 Portable x-rays 2Nos Services and Family road yes rays Welfare
Rural Health Portable Portable 211 5Nos Services and Family road yes ultrasound ultrasound Welfare
Rural Health 212 Portable ECG Portable ECG 23Nos Services and Family road yes Welfare
257 Bus Bus 712Nos All branches road yes
Electric This item is used to open 141 Generator 4Nos Periyar Dam water no and close the (10 kv) shutters at Dam
This item is Electric used to open 141 Generator 4Nos Periyar Dam water no and close the (10 kv) shutters at Dam Electric This item is 141 Generator used to open 4Nos Periyar Dam water no and close the (10 kv) shutters at Dam Motor Boats are used to 161 Motor Boats 2Nos Periyar Dam water yes measure the water level.
4 wheel drive 4 wheel drive 252 vehicle for 2Nos Periyar Dam road yes vehicle office use
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People Centered Advisory
(Dos and Donts During disaster)
FLOODS What to do before a flood To prepare for a flood, you should: Avoid building in flood prone areas unless you elevate and reinforce your home. Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel if susceptible to flooding. Install “ Check Valves” in sewer traps to prevent floodwater from backing up into the drains of your home. Contact community officials to find out if they are planning to construct barriers 9Levees, beams and floodwalls) to stop floodwater from entering the homes in your area. Seal the walls in your basement with water proofing compounds to avoid seepage. If a flood is likely to hit your area, you should: Listen to the radio or television for information. Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move. Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons, and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with orr without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain. If you must prepare to evacuate, you should: Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper floor. Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touchelectrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water
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If you have to leave your home, remember these evacuation tips: Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water,walk where the water is not moving. Use a tick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you. Do not drive into flooded areas. If flood waters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away Heat Waves Heat wave condition can result in physiological strain, which could even result in death. To minimize the impact during the heat wave and to prevent serious ailment or death because of heat stroke, you can take the following measures Do’s & Dont’s Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m. Drink sufficient water and as often as possible, even if not thirsty Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose, and porous cotton clothes. Use protective goggles, umbrella/hat, shoes or chappals while going out in sun. Avoid strenuous activities when the outside temperature is high. Avoid working outside between 12 noon and 3 p.m. while travelling, carry water with you. Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks, which dehydrates the body. Avoid high-protein food and do not eat stale food. If you work outside, use a hat or an umbrella and also use a damp cloth on your head, neck, face and limbs Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles If you feel faint or ill, see a doctor immediately. Use ORS, homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, etc. which helps to re-hydrate the body. Keep animals in shade and give them plenty of water to drink. Keep your home cool, use curtains, shutters or sunshade and open windows at night. Use fans, damp clothing and take bath in cold water frequently. District Disaster Management Authority Theni District 101
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TIPS FOR TREATMENT OF A PERSON AFFECTED BY A SUNSTROKE Lay the person in a cool place, under a shade. Wipe her/him with a wet cloth/wash the body frequently. Pour normal temperature water on the head. The main thing is to bring down the body temperature. Give the person ORS to drink or lemon sarbat / torani or whatever is useful to rehydrate the body. Take the person immediately to the nearest health centre. The patient needs immediate hospitalization, as heat strokes could be fatal. Acclimatization: People at risk are those who have come from a cooler climate to a hot climate. You may have such a person(s) visiting your family during the heat wave season. They should not move about in open field for a period of one week till the body is acclimatized to heat and should drink plenty of water. acclimatization is achieved by gradual exposure to the hot environment during heat wave LAND SLIDES: We cannot stop disaster but minimize its impact by preparing ourselves better for landslides. Following are the precautionary measures for landslides in the form of do’s and don’ts as given below. Do’s & don’t’s Prepare tour to hilly region according to information given by weather department or news channel Move away from landslide path or downstream valleys quickly without wasting time. Keep drains clean, Inspect drains for - litter, leaves, plastic bags, rubble etc. Keep the weep holes open. Grow more trees that can hold the soil through roots, Identify areas of rock fall and subsidence of buildings, cracks that indicate landslides and move to safer areas. Even muddy river waters indicate landslides upstream. Notice such signals and contact the nearest Tahsil or District Head Quarters. District Disaster Management Authority Theni District 102
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Ensure that toe of slope is not cut, remains protected, don’t’s uproot trees unless re-vegetation is planned. Listen for unusual sounds such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together. stay alert, awake and active (3A’s) during the impact or probability of impact. Locate and go to shelters, Try to stay with your family and companions. Check for injured and trapped persons. Mark path of tracking so that you can’t be lost in middle of the forest. Know how to give signs or how to communicate during emergency time to flying helicopters and rescue team. Don’ts Try to avoid construction and staying in vulnerable areas. Do not panic and loose energy by crying. Do not touch or walk over loosee material and electrical wiring or pole. Do not built houses near steep slopes and near drainage path. Do not drink contaminated water directly from rivers, springs, wells but rain water if collected directly without is fine. Do not move and injured person without rendering first aid unless the casualty is in immediate danger.
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IMPORTANT GO’ S / ORDERS / LETTERS
MOST IMMEDIATE: PERSONAL ATTENTION
Ref: No.RA. / / ‐ Revenue Administration Department, Chepauk, Che ai‐ . Dated: 01.08.2001.
THIRU .SUKAVANESHVAR, I.A.S., Principal Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ CIRCULAR
Sub: Natu al Cala ities like Flood, C lo e a d Fi e‐ Relief easu es the Dist i t Ad i ist atio ‐ Authorisation insisted by Treasury to admit and honouring the bills presented by the District Ad i ist atio ‐ i st u tio s‐ issued‐ Reg.
Ref: 1. G.O.Ms. No.153,Revenue Department, date.26.03.1999 2. Govt. Lr.No.(Ms)628, Revenue Department, date.26.11.1999. 3.G.O.(Permt) No.621, Revenue (N.C.2) dept., date.23.11.1999. 4. From the Collector, Kancheepuram D.O.No.22723/2001 M3. dated. 05.07.2001. 5. From the Collector, Nagapattinam Telex.Pdl.E1/123/2001 dated.18.07.2001.
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The flood, fire accidents, Cyclone and earthquake are admittedly unexpected one and could not
be accurately predicted earlier. In such cases, to meet out the expenditure for the grant of relief
scheme to the damages caused, the Government have delegated powers to Revenue Officials under
various Government orders and adequately enhanced the financial limit in G.O.(Ms.) No.153, Revenue
Dept. date.26.03.1999.
2. It has been brought to the notice by certain District Collectors, that some of the Treasury Offi e s a d Su ‐T easu Offi e s a e ot ad itti g the ills p ese ted the Dist i t Colle to s under T.R.27 for the reason that there is only a token provision in the Budget Estimate or no sufficient fu d p o isio u de the su ‐detailed head of a ou t u de . Relief o a ou t of Natu al Calamities available. According to TR.27, a Collector may under circumstances of urgency like fire, flood, earthquake, by an order in writing authorise and require a Treasury officer to make payment.
3. The Government in G.O.(Ms).No.153, Revenue (NCII) Department, date.26.03.1999 have accorded financial sanction powers to all the District Collectors up to Rs. 20,00,000/‐ u de TR. , to meet out the expenditure for relief of distress caused by each case of Natural calamities like Fire, Flood and Cyclone.
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Based on the this order, the Government in their letter (Ms) No.628, revenue Department, date.26.11.1999 have authorised the District Collectors to draw bills towards relief measures in emergent situation of natural calamities as stated under TR.27 even if there is only a token provision is enabling provision to invoke powers under TR.27. The Collectors have also been requested to include such expenditures while sending RE /FMA proposals of that year without fail. In addition, the Government in G.O.(Permt)No.621,Revenue (NC.II) Department, date.23.11.1999, have empowered the District Collectors to sanction fund to Cattle deaths under TR.27 and to include the expenditure while sending RE /FMA proposals of that year without fail. In this connection the Government have also directed the Pay and Accounts officers/ treasury Officers to honour such bills presented by the Collectors. These orders and instructions were sent to all Pay and Accounts Officer, Treasury Officers and also to Collectors of all Districts directly by the Government. In such a situation the Pay and Accounts Officers/ Treasury officers have no authority to dishonour such bills presented by the District Collectors on the present that funds are not available. In this connection, copies of the G.Os and Government letter referred to above are again enclosed for ready reference. The Collectors of all Districts are therefore requested to take necessary action as per the said Government orders etc while dealing with so far no fund for calamity claims. In no circumstances, relief to the public should be delayed on any score.
4. The Collectors of all Districts are requested to acknowledge receipt of this circular along with enclosures by return post.
Sd./‐ Suka a esh a . Principal Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration
To The Collectors of all Districts (we) Copy to The Commissioner, Treasuries and A ou ts, Pa agal Buildi gs, Saidapet, Che ai‐ e The Secretary to Government, Revenue (NC.II) Department, Secretariat, Che ai‐ . The Secretary to Govcernment, Finance (Rev) Department, Se eta iat, Che ai‐ The Superintendent, NC.I Section, Revenue Administration Department, Che ai‐ .
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ABSTRCT
Natural Relief Fund – Grand of Financial Assistance to the victims of Natural Calamities like Cyclone/Flood/Lightning/ Thunder etc., during Northeast Monsoon period every year – Enhancement of Assistance – Orders – Issued. ‐Revenue (NC.1(1)) Department
G.O.Ms. No. 714 Dated 30.10.2006
Read: 1. G.O.Ms. No.1121, Revenue, dated 25.10.1996. 2. The Hon’ble Chief Minister’s announcement dated 30.10.06 ORDER:
In the Government order above, orders were issued enhancing the financial assistance given to the families of victims due to Natural Calamities like Cyclone, Flood, Lightning, Thu de a d Fi e f o Rs. , /‐to Rs. , /‐.
2. The Hon’ble Chief Minister made an announcement on 30.10.2006 enhancing the relief a ou t f o Rs. , /‐ to , /‐ to the fa ilies of the i ti s of Natu al Cala ities like C lo e. Flood, Lightning, Thunder and Fire Further during such Natural Calamities loss of life occur due to wall and roof collapse, electrocution, falling of trees etc,. and hence families of the deceased are eligible fo this e ha ed s ale of assista e. Fu the the a ou e e t o e a pa e t of Rs. , /‐ as relief to the persons who sustain grievous injuries leading to loss of limb, eyes etc., due to such Natural Calamities.
3. Accordingly, the Government direct that tht financial assistance of Rs. 15,000/ (RupeesFifteen thousand only) given to the families of the deceased on account of Natural Calamities like Cyclone, Flood, Lightning, Thunder and Fire and due to the consequences mentioned at para 2 above be enhanced to Rs.50, 000/‐ Rupees Fift thousa d o l a d a a ou t of Rs. , /‐ (Rupees Ten thousand only) be given to those who sustain grievous injuries leading to loss of limb, eyes etc., due to such natural calamities. The guidelines for sanctioning assistance to those who sustain grievous injuries will be issued separately by the Principal Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration.
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4. In order to avoid delay in disbursement of relief to the affected families, the Collectors are authorized draw and disburse the amount under TR 27 to the affected families / persons .
5. The Government also direct that the enhanced financial assistance ordered in para 2 and
the cases covered in para 3 above come into force with effect from 1.10.2006.
6. The expenditure should be debited under the head of account.
2245 Relief on account of Natural Calamities –02 Floods, Cyclones etc. III E ‐g atia pa e t to e ea ed fa ilies – I Non Plan (items eligible for assista e f o the U io Go e e t AA E ‐g atia pa e t to ereaved family in flood affe ted a eas DP Code No. III AA ‐AB E g atia pa e t to e ea ed fa il of the deceased. (D.P.Code No 2245 02 III AB 0002)
7.This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.O.No.
Fin/139/SS(KPR)06, Dated 30.10.2006.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
S. AUDISESHIAH, SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT To The P i ipal Co issio e a d Co issio e of Re e ue Ad i ist atio , Chepauk, Che ai‐ . All Collectors. The Secretary Hon’ble Chief Minister, Chennai –9. The Special Personal Assistance to Hon’ble Minister for Revenue and Law, Chennai. All Treasury Officers, All Depa t e ts of Se eta iat, Che ai‐ The Di e to of T easu ies a d A ou ts, Che ai‐ The A ou ta t Ge e al, Che ai ‐ The Accountant General, Chennai –35. The Deputy Secretary to Government, Finance (CMPRF) Department, Chennai.9 The Finance (BGI/B.G.II) Department .9 The Accountant General (Audit) Nandanam, Chennai 35 The Revenue (N.C.II,III & IV) Department, Chennai –9
/Forwarded By Order/ Sd./‐ Section Officer.
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Abstract
Natu al Cala ities ‐ G a t of fi a ial assista e to the i ti s of Natu al Cala ities like Cyclone/Flood/ Drought, Earthquake, etc., from Calamity Relief Fund/ National Calamity Contingency Fu d ‐ Re ised o s to e adopted ‐ O de s ‐ Issued. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ G.O.Ms.No.630 Revenue(NC III(2)Dept Dated: 29.10.2007
Read agai :‐ G.O.Ms.No.5, Revenue, dated 9.1.97.
Read also:‐ 1. F o the Go e e t of I dia, Mi ist of Ho e Affai s, Ne Delhi, L .No. ‐ / , NDM‐ I, dt.10.9.2004. 2. From the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, Letter No. ‐ / ‐NDM‐I , dt. . . . 3. From the Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration Lr.No.NC I(2)/49548/07, dt.17.9.07.
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Whenever there is any calamity the down trodden and under privileged people are used to suffer without food, shelter, loss of life and belongings. To mitigate the sufferings and loss, relief in the form of financial assistance is granted from Calamity Relief Fund for death, loss of limb or eyes, grievous, injuries, loss of crops, loss of cattles, damages to the houses, etc., due to natural calamities as per norms prescribed by Government of India.
2. In G.O first read above, the Government have constituted a State Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary among others to administer the Calamity Relief Fund /National Calamity Contingency Fund.
3. The Calamity Relief Fund is shared by the Government of India and the States in the ratio of
75:25.
4. As of now, the State Level Committee on Calamity Relief Fund is sanctioning funds as per norms prescribed by Government of India to be adopted for the period f o ‐ o u i ated i their letter second read above.
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5. The Government of India, now in their letter third read above, have communicated the revised norms to be adopted for granting of financial assistance to the victims of Natural Calamities during the pe iod f o ‐ .
6. The Government of India have further included 'Land slides, Avalanches, Cloud burst and Pest Attacks' also in the definition of ' natural calamity ' besides the existing "cyclone drought, earthquake, fire, flood, Tsunami and hailstorm" which is a major important change.
7. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration has forwarded the revised norms of Government of India as in the Annexure to this order and sought permission of the Government for adoption of the same.
8. The Government after careful consideration, accept the suggestion of the Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration and direct that the revised norms of Government of India which envisages granting of enhanced relief to the victims of natural Calamity as in the Annexure be adopted. This order will come into force from the date of issue of this order till 2010 or till
further revised norms is issued.
(By Order of the Governor)
AMBUJ SHARMA SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT To The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chennai All District Collectors. The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi. The Commissioner of Agriculture Department, Chennai‐ . The Co issio e of Ho ti ultu e, Che ai‐ . The Commissioner of Animal Husband and Fisheries, Te a pet, Che ai‐ . The Di e to of Fishe ies, Che ai‐ . The Director of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Kilpauk, Che ai‐ . The Di e to of Medi al Edu atio , Che ai‐ . The Di e to of Ha dloo , Eg o e, Che ai‐ . The Co issio e a d Di e to of T easu ies a d A ou ts, Che ai‐ . Copy to: The A ou ta t Ge e al, Che ai‐ . The Accountant General(Commercial and Receipt Audit , Che ai‐ . All District Treasury Officers. All Depa t e ts, Se eta iat, Che ai‐ . All Heads of Departments/Boards/Corporation. The Se eta to Go e e t to Ho ' le Chief Mi iste , Che ai‐ . The Senior Private Assistant to Hon'ble Minister(Revenue & Housing), Che ai‐ . Sf/Sc
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ANNEXURE
(Enclosure to G.O.Ms.No.630, Revenue , dt.29.10.2007 ) REVISIED LIST OF ITEMS AND NORMS OF ASSISTANCE TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE PERSONS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES FROM CALAMITY RELIEF FUND (CRF) AND NATIONAL CALAMITY CONTINGENCY FUND (NCCF). Sl. No. ITEMS Revised norms of Assistance 1 Gratuitous Relief a E ‐G atia pa e t to fa ilies Rs. One Lakh per deceased of deceased persons. It would be necessary to obtain a Certificate of cause of death issued by an appropriate authority designated by the State Government certifying that the death has occurred due to a natural calamity notified by the Ministry of Finance in the scheme of CRF / NCCF
In the case of a Government employee / relief worker who loses his / her life, while engaged in rescue and relief operations, in the aftermath of a notified natural calamity or during preparedness activities like mock drills, etc., his / her family would be paid ex‐g atia @ Rs. . lakh pe deceased In the case of an Indian citizen, who loses his life due to a notified natural calamity in a foreign country, his family would not be paid this relief Similarly, in the case of a Foreign citizen, who loses his life due to a notified natural calamity within the territory of India, his family would also not be paid this relief
E ‐G atia pa e t fo loss of a i Rs. , /‐ pe pe so he the disa ilit is et ee limb or eyes. 40% and 75% duly certified by a Government doctor or doctor from a panel approved by the Government)
ii Rs. , /‐ pe pe so he the disa ilit is o e than 75% duly certified by a Government doctor or doctor from a panel approved by the Government)
(c)Grievous injury requiring Rs. , /‐ pe pe so g ie ous i ju e ui i g hospitalization for more than a hospitalization for more than a week) week. Rs. , /‐ pe pe so g ie ous i ju e ui i g hospitalization for less than a week) (d) Relief for the old, infirm and Rs. /‐ pe adult, Rs. /‐ pe hild, pe da . destitute, children. (e) Clothing and utensils for Rs. , /‐ fo loss of lothi g pe fa il a d Rs. , /‐ families whose houses have been for loss of utensils / household goods per family washed away / fully damaged / severely inundated for more than a week due to a natural calamity
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(f) Gratuitous Relief for families in Rs. /‐ pe adult, a d Rs. /‐ pe hild pe da dire need of immediate sustenance after a calamity. GR should only be given to those who have no food reserve, or whose food reserves have been wiped out in a calamity, and who have no other immediate means of support. Period for providing gratuitous relief
(i) Natural Calamities other than drought and pest attack (locust and rodent menace only)
Upto a maximum period of 15 days
In the case of above mentioned notified natural calamities of a severe nature, relief can be provided upto 30 days with the approval of State Level Committee for assistance to be provided under CRF and as per the assessment of the Central Team for assistance to be provided under NCCF.
ii) Drought / pest attack (locust and rodent menace only) The maximum period for which the relief can be provided is upto 60 days and in case of severe drought / pest attack upto 90 days In case the drought / pest attack situation persists beyond 90 days, the State Level Committee shall, after a detailed review, decide the further period for which relief can be p o ided f o CRF, o a o th to o th asis, o‐ terminus with the actual period of prevailing situation.
2 Supplementary Nutrition. Rs.2.00 per head per day, as per ICDS norms Period for providing relief (i) Natural Calamities other than drought and pest attack (locust and rodent menace only) Upto a maximum period of 30 days with the approval of State Level Committee for assistance from CRF and as per the assessment of the Central Team for assistance from NCCF.
ii) Drought / pest attack (locust and rodent menace only)
The maximum period for which the relief can be provided is upto 60 days. Severe drought 90days. In case of drought pest attack (locus and rodent menace only) of a severe nature, the period for provision of relief may be extended upto a maximum period of 90 days with the approval of State Level Committee for assistance to be provided under CRF and as per the assessment of the Central Team for assistance to be provided under NCCF.
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3 Assistance to small and marginal farmers for ‐ a) Desilting of agricultural land Rs. , /‐ pe he ta e he e thi k ess of sa d / silt deposit is more than 3", to be certified by the competent authority of the State Government)
(b) Removal of debris on Rs. , /‐ pe he ta e agricultural land in hilly areas
(c)Desilting / Restoration / Repair Rs. , /‐ pe he ta e of fish farms (Subject to the condition that no other assistance / subsidy has been availed of by / is eligible to the beneficiary under any other Government Scheme) (d) Loss of substantial portion of Rs. , /‐ pe he ta e land caused by landslide, (Assistance will be given to only those small and marginal avalanche, change of course of farmers whose ownership of the land lost is legitimate as rivers per the revenue records)
Agriculture input subsidy where crop loss was 50% and above.
(e) For agriculture crops, Rs. , /‐ pe he ta e i ai fed a eas horticulture crops and annual Rs. , /‐ pe he ta e fo a eas u de assu ed i igatio plantation crops. (a) No input subsidy will be payable for agricultural land remaining unsown or fallow
(b) Assistance payable to any small farmer with tiny holdi g a ot e less tha Rs. /‐
II) Perennial crops Rs. , /‐ pe hectare for all types of perennial crops
(a) No input subsidy will be payable for agricultural land remaining unsown or fallow (b) Assistance payable to any small farmer with tiny holdi g a ot e less tha Rs. /‐
4 Input subsidy to farmers other Assistance may be provided, where crop loss is 50% and than small & marginal farmers above, subject to a ceiling of 1 ha. per farmer and upto 2 ha. per farmer in case of successive calamities irrespective of the size of his holding being large, at the following rates:‐
Rs. , /‐ pe he ta e i ai fed a eas
Rs. , /‐ pe he ta e fo a eas u de assu ed i igatio
Rs. , /‐ pe he ta e fo all t pes of pe e ial ops
No input subsidy will be payable for agricultural land remaining unsown or fallow
5 Assistance to Small & Marginal Rs. , /‐ pe ha. fo E i, Mul e a d Tussa sericulture farmers Rs. , /‐ pe ha. fo Muga
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6 Employment Generation Daily wages to be on a par with minimum wage for (only to meet additional unskilled labourers notified by the State Govt. concerned.
requirements after taking into Contribution from Calamity Relief Fund be restricted account, funds available under upto Kgs of heat o Kgs of i e pe pe so pe da ‐ various Plans / Schemes with subject to the availability of stock in the State. The cost elements of employment of the food grains is to be worked out on the basis of generations e.g. NREGP, SGRY) "economic cost". The remaining part of the minimum wages will be paid in cash. The cash component should not be less than 25% of the minimum wage. The above assistance be for a period of 10 days in a month (15 days in a month in areas where other schemes / projects with elements of employment generation are not in operation)
State Govt. is required to lift and utilise the allocated food grains within three months from the date of issue of the order of allocation. No request for extension of the said period shall be entertained. Work to be provided to one person from every willing rural household in the affected areas, subject to the assessment of actual demand on a case‐to‐ ase asis. As assessed by the State Level Committee for assistance to be provided from CRF and assessed by the Central Team for assistance to be provided from NCCF.
7 Animal Husbandry Assistance to Milch animal small and marginal farmers/agricultural labourers. i) Replacement of draught /milch i Buffalo / o / a el / ak, et . @ Rs. , /‐
animals or animals used for ii Sheep / Goat @ Rs. , /‐ haulage Draught Animals i)Camel / horse / bullock, etc.@ Rs.10, /‐ ii) Calf, Donkey and pony @ Rs.5000
The assistance may be restricted for the actual loss of economically productive animals and will be subject to a ceiling of 1 large milch animal or 4 small milch animals or 1 large draught animal or 2 small draught animals per household irrespective of the number of animals lost. (The loss is to be certified by the Competent Authority designated by the State Government)
Poult :‐ Poult @ /‐ pe i d su je t to a eili g of assistance of Rs. /‐ pe e efi ia household. The death of the poultry birds should be on account of the notified natural calamity.
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Note:‐ Relief under these norms is not eligible if the assistance is available from any other Government Scheme, eg., loss of birds due to Avian Influenza or any other diseases for which the Department of Animal Husbandry has a separate scheme for compensating the poultry owners. ii) Provision of fodder in cattle Large Animals Rs.20/‐ pe da camps S all A i als Rs. /‐ pe da Period for providing assistance i) Notified Calamities other than drought Upto a maximum period of 15 days (ii) Drought Upto 60 days. In case of severe drought upto 90 days.
In the case the drought situation persists beyond 90 days, the State Level Committee shall, after a detailed review, decide the further period for which relief can be provided from NCCF, on a month to month basis, co‐te i us ith the actual period of scarcity / onset of rains.
iii) Water supply in cattle camps To be assessed by the State Level Committee for assistance to be provided from CRF and by the Central Team for assistance to be provided from NCCF.
Period for providing assistance i) Notified Calamities other than drought
Upto a maximum period of 15 days
(ii) Drought
Upto 60 days and in case of severe drought upto 90 days.
In case the drought persists beyond 90 days, the State Level Committee shall, after a detailed review, decide the further period for which relief can be provided from CRF, on a month to month basis, co‐te i us ith the a tual period of scarcity / onset of rains
iv) Additional cost of medicines To be assessed by the State Level Committee for and vaccine (calamity related assistance to be provided from CRF and by the Central requirements) Team for assistance to be provided from NCCF.
v) Supply of fodder outside Cattle Additional expenditure on transport of fodder from the Camps approved fodder depot to neutralise calamity related price rise to be determined on a case‐to‐ ase asis the
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State Level Committee for assistance to be provided under CRF and as per the assessment of Central Team for assistance to be provided under NCCF. vi) Movement of useful cattle to To be assessed by the State Level Committee for other areas. assistance to be provided from CRF and by the Central Team for assistance to be provided from NCCF.
8 Assistance to Fishermen: ‐ Rs. , /‐ fo epai of pa tiall da aged (a) For repair/replacement of traditional boats, nets and damaged or lost crafts (all types) plus net)
Rs. , /‐ fo epla e e t of full da aged Boat traditional ‐Dug out Ca oe crafts(all types) plus net). Such traditional crafts are to be registered with the ‐Cata a a State ‐Nets Government Extent of damage (partial or full) to be determined / certified by a competent authority designated by the State Government (This assistance will not be provided if the beneficiary is eligible or has availed of any subsidy / assistance, for the instant calamity, under any other Government Scheme)
(b) Input subsidy for fish seed Rs. , /‐ pe he ta e
farm (This assistance will not be provided if the
beneficiary is eligible for or has availed of any subsidy / assistance, for the instant calamity, under any other Government Scheme except the one time subsidy provided under the Scheme of Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture).
9 Assistance to artisans in handicrafts sector by way of subsidy for repair /replacement of
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