ASSAM STATE DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY KARIMGANJ , ASSAM (2012-2013) 1 PREFACE The Multi Hazards District Disaster Management& Response Plan (MHDDMP) is a comprehensive document of district profile and the battery of activities and functions of the District Administration along with other members of District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and District Disaster Management Committee, Karimganj to cope with any disaster that may visit the district. This plan gives a set of guidelines for the District Disaster Management Authority who will discharge their duties in the event of any disaster. The DDMP has highlighted a set of guidelines for some particular Government Departments who are the first responder before, during and after a disaster. In addition to this, the other members/organizations of the DDMA and DDMC will be directed by the District Administration, Karimganj to perform their functions as situation demands. These guidelines are illustrative, not exhaustive. The DDMA and other officers, members of the NGOs and others may require to perform any duties according to demand of the situation, and nature of calamity. However, I believe, this Plan will act as a handy reference paper for the officers and the members of the public. I am thankful to Shri S.N. Singh, ADC cum Chief Executive Officer, District Disaster Management Authority, Karimganj and Shri Neelam Prasad Yadav, Project Officer, Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), Karimganj and all line departments and other organizations who extended help and assistance in preparation and updating this plan. Sd/- Deputy Commissioner & Chairperson, District Disaster Management Authority Karimganj, Assam 2 CONTENTS Sl No Content Page no. 1 Objective of the Plan 4 2 Person/ Agency responsible for formulation and 4 implementing the plan 3 District Disaster Management Authority & DDMC 4 4 District Disaster Management Team 5 5 Overview of the District Geography 6 History 6 Administration 6 Population 7 Economy 7 6 Seasonality of Hazard 8 7 Climate and Rainfall 8 8 Risk Assessment 8 9 Vulnerability Analysis List of Embankments 9 River Carrying Capacity 9 Identification of Weak and Vulnerable Embankments 10 10 Resource Inventory of the District Resources available to Line Departments 11 Fire Station Information 13 Public Distribution System 13 List of NGOs 15 Volunteers profile 16 11 Crises Response Structure 18 12 Checklist for Deputy Commissioner 18 13 Development initiatives/ Linkages 22 14 Standard Operating Procedures for the concerned 22 Government line Departments at the District level 15 Important names, telephone numbers and web addresses 36-37 16 Checklists (Do’s and Don’ts on Flood, Cyclone and 40 Earthquake) 17 Conclusion 41 18 Flood Map of Karimganj District showing Flood affected Annexure – A(42) areas 3 1. OBJECTIVE OF THE PLAN The Karimganj District lies in highly vulnerable seismic zone i.e. Zone-V and moreover the district is highly flood and cyclone prone. Almost every year heavy flood occurs and creates a great havoc to the lives and infrastructure. Presently, the large-scale erosion makes the life miserable of riverside people. So, there is a need of outlining a comprehensive disaster management plan keeping in view the available resources to streamline the services before, during and after any disaster strikes. Objectives: i) To plan, organize and execute the disaster management operation covering both rural and urban areas of the district in a systematic manner. ii) To sensitize and prepare people of every locality so that they can initiate disaster management tasks/services on their own at least for some time after occurrence of any calamity . iii) To streamline the services of all concerned Government. line Departments both for administrative and operational purposes in a disciplined and cohesive manner. iv) To coordinate and utilize the services of the voluntary organizations, NGOs. CBOs, civil societies, clubs, NCC, NSS, Army/NDRF, Paramilitary forces as and when situation demands. 1.1. Person/Agency responsible for formulation and implementing the plan. The District Administration, Karimganj with the help of District Disaster Management Authority and District Disaster Management Committee, Karimganj formulates the plan. The concerned agency will update the plan in every year. The plan will be carried out by the concerned Government line depts./ NGOs etc. those who will be entrusted to carry out the disaster management tasks. 1.2 Disasters Types of Disasters: (Experienced in the Karimganj District) Common Natural Disasters Man Made disasters Cyclone Boat capsize Flood Fire- House / Forest Earthquake Accident- Road/ Railway 1.3 DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE--- AS PER THE GOVT. LETTER NO No.RGR/DM/6/2008/67-11, Dated 24th July 2008 and as per provision of Section 20(1) of National Disaster Management Act 2005, the Governor of Assam is pleased to constitute the State Disaster Management Authority for Karimganj district as follows: 1. Deputy Commissioner- Chairperson 2. Chairperson, Zilla Parishad- Co-Chairperson 3. Chief Executive Officer of the District Authority- Member Secretary Shri S. N. Singh , ADC (Disaster Management) . 4. Superintendent of Police- Member 5. Chief Medical Officer- Member 6. Executive Engineer PWD(Raods and Building) – Member 7. Executive Engineer, Water Resources – Member 4 Besides the above, the Heads of all departments concerned with the management of disasters in the district such as Civil Defence, Food & Civil Supplies, Agriculture, Panchayat & Rural Development, Power, Irrigation, and Sports & Youth Welfare will be special invitees to all meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority. Besides all MLAs of the District are also the special invitees in DDMA. The Committee shall discharge all functions as laid down in the National Disaster Management Act, 2005. A District Disaster Management Committee has been formed in the district with the following members: 1. The Deputy Commissioner, Karimganj. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Karimganj. 3. The CEO, ZPC, Karimganj 4. The PD, DRDA, Karimganj. 5. The Addl Deputy Commissioners, Karimganj. 6. The Circle Officer, Karimganj/ Badarpur/ Patherkandi/ Nilambazar/ Ramkrishna Nagar 7. The Joint Director of Health Services, Karimganj. 8. The District Agricultural Officer, Karimganj. 9. The Executive Engineer, PWD (Road), Karimganj 10. The Executive Engineer, PWD (Blds), Karimganj 11. The Executive Engineer, CPDCLtd, Karimganj 12. The Assistant Executive Engineer, Water Resources, Karimganj 13. The Project Officer, ASDMA, DCs Office, Karimganj 14. The District Manager, Telecom, Karimganj 15. The Station Supdt. Karimganj NF Rly Stn. 16. The Divn Forest Officer,(T) and (SF) Karimganj 17. The Chairman Karimganj Municipal Board 18. The Chairman, Badarpur Town Committee. 19. The Asstt. Manager, Central Inland Water Transport Corp. Karimganj 20. The Supdt, ASTC, Karimganj 21. The District Transport Officer, Karimganj 22. The District Information and Public Relation Officer, Karimganj 23. The District Vety. Officer, Karimganj. 24. The Supdt. Food & civil Supplies, Karimganj 25. The Inspector of School, Karimganj 26. The District Elementary Education Officer, Karimganj 27. The DI of Schools, Karimganj 28. The Chairman IMDT, Karimganj 29. The Divisional Environment & Forest Officer, Karimganj 30. The Deputy Director, Town & country Planning Officer, Karimganj 31. The Officer In charge, Fire Brigade, Karimganj 32. The Asstt. Director Handloom & Textiles, Karimganj 33. The District Sports Officer, Karimganj 34. The Commanding Officer, 4 , Assam Bn. NCC, Karimganj 35. The District Youth Coordinator, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Karimganj 36. The Platon Commandant Home Guard, Karimganj 37. The Commandant 136 BN, BSF, Masimpur, Cachar. 38. The Commandant 115 BN, BSF, Maizdhi, Karimganj 39. The Commandant 63 BN, BSF, Dalcharra, Cachar 40. The M.P, (L.S), Karimganj 41. The President, Zilla Perishad, Karimganj 42. The MLA, Badarpur/ Ratabari/ North Karimganj/ South Karimganj/ Patherkandi 43. The BDOs, Karimganj District 44. The Secretary/President, Red Cross society, Karimganj 45. The Secretary/President, Lions Club, Karimganj 46. The Secretary/President Rotary Club, Karimganj 47. The secretary/president, Bharat Bikash Perishad, Karimganj 5 1.4 District Disaster Management Team (DDMT) have been formed at District level as follows:- Sl.No. District Disaster Management Agency responsible at the District Level Team 1 Early Warning & Dissemination a) Project Director, DRDA. b) EE, Water Resources c) EE, PWD (Roads and Building) d) EE, Irrigation e) Dist./ Platoon Commandant, HG f) DTO g) DIPRO/ SDIPRO 2. Search & Rescue a) ADC(DM) b) SP / ASP c) Commandant, Home Guard d) EAC e) SO, IWT f) VDP g) NDRF/ Army, if requires. 3. Shelter Management a) PD, DRDA b) Inspector of Schools c) DEEO d) EE PWD (Bldg) e) DFO,(T) and (SF) 4. Supervision of Rolling reserved a) ADC( Supply) Stock. b) Superintendent, F&CS 5. Relief Coordination a) CEO, ZP b) ADC( DM) c) Supeintendent , F&CS d) COs & Staff e) ASOs & Staff 6. First Aid & Medical Services and a) Jt. Director, Health Services Trauma counselling. b) Superintendent of Civil Hospital c) IRCS (Local Unit) 7. Carcass disposal &Veterinary a) DVO Services b) Chairman Karimganj Municipal Board c) Chairman Badarpur Town Committee. d) EE, PHE 8. Patrolling & Public Safety a) SP b) Concerned CO c) EE, PWD (B) d) Manager, APDCL e) ULB Heads f) EE, PHE 9. Damage Assessment a) ADC (Revenue & DM) b) Circle officers