DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2020 for THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT I - INDEX Sl.No Chapters Page No 1 Index / Content of the plan 1- 2 2 List of abbreviations present in the plan 3 3 Introduction 4 4 District Profile 6-19 5 Disaster Management Goals (2015-30) 20-22 Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability analysis with sample maps & 6 link to all vulnerable maps vulnerability based on 23-37 a.Infrastructure b.Socio – Economic Groups 7 Institutional Mechanism 38-54 8 Preparedness 55-64 9 Prevention & Mitigation Plan (2015-30) 65-97 Response Plan – Including Incident Response System 10 (What Major & Minor Disasters will be addressed through 98-175 mitigation(Covering Rescue,measures) Evacuation , Relief and Industrial Pollution) 11 Recovery and Reconstruction Plan 176-179 Mainstreaming of Disaster Management in Developmental 12 Plans Kudimaramath (PWD) G.O.Ms.No. 50 (Industries Dept – Regarding desilting of tanks) THAI (RD & PR) 180-182 CDRRP MGNREGA Dry land farming ADB – Climate Change Adaptation Scheme IAMWARM etc. 13 Community & other Stakeholder participation CBDRM First Responders NGO‘s 183-186 Red Cross Welfare Associations Local Bodies etc., 1 Linkages / Co-ordination with other agencies for Disaster 14 187-223 Management Budget and Other Financial allocation – Outlays of major 15 224 Schemes Monitoring and Evaluation 16 Hon‘ble Ministers 225-265 Monitoring Officers Inter Departmental Zonal Team (IDZT) Risk Communication strategies 17 266-268 (Telecommunication/VHF/Media/CDRRP etc.) Important Contact numbers and provision for link to detailed 18 269-281 information Do's and Don'ts during all Possible hazards including Heat 19 wave 282-288 20 Important G.Os 289-291 21 Linkages with IDRN 292 Specific issues on various Vulnerable Groups have been 22 293-302 addressed 23 Mock Drill Schedules 303-305 24 Date of approval of DDMP by DDMA 306 2 II. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE PLAN BMPTC Building Materials and Technology Promotion Control NGO Non Governmental Organization TNCSC Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation MGNREGA Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act DSW Disaster Warning System PHC Primary Health Centre ACWC Area Cyclone Warning Centre PDS Public Distribution System VHN Village Health Nurse HI Health Inspector APM Assistant Program Manager HUD Health Unit District BMO Block Medical Officer BHO Block Health Officer CHN Community Health Nurse VHF Very High Frequency DDMA District Disaster Management Authority RD & PR Rural Development and Panchayat Raj 3 III. INTRODUCTION An effective and realistic District Disaster Management Plan with full proof communication, authentic and accurate data base, documented and rehearsed to be activated in the shortest possible time with minimum simple orders and procedures ensuring active participation both by Government, Community and Volunteers at all levels making optimum utilisation of men, material and available resources with no gaps or no over laps to prevent loss to lives and minimise loss to property ensuring fastest approach for rescue, rehabilitation and to avert further miseries of the calamity stricken people. There is a saying that a friend in need is a friend indeed. The DDMP like a true friend will obviously guide the entire machinery engaged for relief operation and input courage among the community to face the eventuality boldly. The vision of District Disaster Management Plan is to enable disaster resilient development in Thoothukudi district and continuity of services essential for life and dignity of citizens during disaster and non disaster situations. 4 The key objectives of developing this plan are: To analyze the geography, social, political and economic context of Thoothukudi district from disaster management lens. To analyze current development problems and it's linkage with past disasters and hazards in the district. To identify areas vulnerable to different natural and man made hazards. To know underlying risks and develop action plans for different stakeholders for risk reduction. To build awareness among different stakeholders by their direct engagement with development of disaster management plan and establishing a process for regular up gradation of it in future. To introduce innovation and good practice in institutional mechanism at district level to make it an integrated and coordinated plan at all levels. To develop action plans for different stakeholders (Communities, Government line departments and other stakeholder groups) for disaster risk reduction, emergency response and recovery actions. To suggest mitigation measures to be adopted by different stakeholders for the risks identified in the district. 5 IV. DISTRICT PROFILE 1. General Characteristics of the District The etymology of the word ―Thoothukudi‖ can be traced back to the period when the locals used to tap drinking water by digging small ponds (oothu in Tamil). Oothukudi, meaning to dig and drink, later came to be known as Thoothukudi. The district has a long and an illustrious history dating back to the Pandyan era. In the tenth century A.D. the region was conquered by the Cholas and re-conquered by the Pandyan kings. Subsequently, Thoothukudi was ruled by Madurai Nayaks, the Portuguese, the Dutch and finally the English. The English ruled Thoothukudi, which was a part of Tirunelveli District, till India‘s Independence. Thoothukudi district was carved out of the erstwhile Tirunelveli district on October 20, 1986. Thoothukudi was a major natural pearl fishing center till last century. It has one of the oldest ports in the world. The lighthouse built in 1842 marked the beginning of Thoothukudi‘s harbor development. India independence struggle has strong links with Thoothukudi. Notable freedom fighters like Subramaniya Bharathi, V.O.Chidambaram Pillai, Vanchinathan and Veerapandia Kattabomman hailed from Thoothukudi. The district has also been the headquarters of prominent missionaries like G.U.Pope, Veeramamunivar and Caldwell, who besides their missionary work, also contributed to the development of Tamil language and literature. Thoothukudi was established as a Municipality in 1866 and on August 5, 2008 attained the status of Corporation after 142 years. The minor port of the Thoothukudi anchorage port with lighter age facilities has had flourished traffic for over a century. The first wooden jetty of this port was commissioned in 1864. This port was being used for export of salt, cotton yarn, senna leaves, palmyrah stalks, palmyrah fibres, dry fish, country drugs etc. to neighboring countries and for import of coal, cotton, copra, pulses and grains. The minor port of the Thoothukudi handled the distinction of being intermediate port handling the highest traffic tonnage of over 1 million per annum. 6 2. Location & Geographical Area Thoothukudi District is located in extreme Southern Parts of Tamil Nadu and it was carved out of Tirunelveli District on 20th October 1986. The district is located lies between 0.8 and 45 of the northern latitude and 78 and 11 of the eastern longitudes. The district is roughly triangular in shape and is bounded by Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram districts in the north, Gulf of Mannar in the east and Tirunelveli District in south and west. The total geographical area of the district is 4621 sq. kms. and Constituting about 3.5 percent of the state. It has coastal line of 121 kms. The total geographical area of the district is 4, 63,601 Ha. River Thamirabarani passes through the district. The major basin is Thamirabarani. 3. Administrative divisions Thoothukudi District is divided into three Revenue Divisions and ten Taluks. There are 41 Revenue Firkas and 480 Revenue Villages. Number of Revenue Division Taluk Revenue Villages Thoothukudi 33 Thoothukudi Srivaikundam 43 Kovilpatti 37 Ottapidaram 56 Kovilpatti Ettayapuram 56 Vilathikulam 89 Kayathar 57 Tiruchendur 39 Tiruchendur Sathankulam 25 Eral 45 3 10 480 7 The District is divided into 12 Blocks for Rural and Urban Development. The 12 Blocks are: Thoothukudi Thiruchendur Udangudi Sathankulam Srivaikundam Alwarthirunagari Karunkulam Ottapidaram Kovilpatti Kayathar Vilathikulam Pudur The District has One Corporation, Two Municipalities, 19 Town Panchayats and 403 Villages Panchayats. 4. Population: As per 2011 census the total population of the District is 17,38,376 (Male- 8,58,890, Female – 8,79,457,Others-29 ). Rural population of the district is 8,67,122 and Urban population is 8,71,254. The district with population density of 338 sq.km is thickly populated thus making it more vulnerable to various disasters. As per 1991 As per 2001 As per 2011 Details Census Census Census Total Population 1455920 1565743 1738376 Male Population 709760 764087 858890 Female Population 746160 801656 879457 Others -- -- 29 Rural Population 856229 903811 867122 Urban Population 599691 661932 871254 8 Literates: Total Literates : 1356564 (86.52%) a) Males (%) : 706087 (91.42%) b) Females (%) : 650477 (81.77%) 5. Climate The district which situate on the east coast has the typical climate with high humidity and relatively lower to moderate temperatures throughout the year. The rainfall occurs mostly in the months of October, November and December. During the period from October to January the climate remains relatively cooler. From February, the early summer sets in and the months of April, May, June, July and August are hot months. 6. Rainfall The District depends upon both monsoons for its rain. In the coastal region rainfall during the North East Monsoon is heavy and in the