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DISTRICT DISASTER
MANAGEMENT PLAN
BARNALA
2018
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Contents
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Chapter 7
Chapter 8
lntroducion
District Profile: An Overview
Hazarde Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
Institutional Mechanism
Disaster Mitigation
Disaster Preparedness Plan
Capacity Building and Training Measures
Standard Operating Procedures
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Disasters are not new to mankind. They have been the constant, though inconvenient,
companions of the human beings since time immemorial. Disaster can be natural or human
made. Earthquake, Flood, cyclone, hailstorm, cloud burst, landslide, soil erosion, snow avalanche
etc. are examples of natural disaster while fire, epidemics, transports accidents, and leakage of
chemicals/nuclear installations, environmental pollution etc. are human made disasters or
human-induced disasters since they are the direct result of human action.
At the global level, there has been considerable concern over natural disasters. Even as
substantia l scientific and material progress is made, the loss of lives and property due to
disasters has not decreased. In fact, the human toll and economic losses have mounted. It was in
this background that the United Nations General Assembly, in 1989, declared the decade 1990
;;woo as t he International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction with the objective to reduce
loss of lives and property and restrict socio-economic damage through concerted international
action, especially in developing countries.
1.2 DISASTER MANAGEMENT BASIC CONCEPTS
HAZARD: A potentially damaging physical event, natural phenomenon or human activity that
may adversely affect human life, property or social and economic disruption or environmental
damage.
VULNERABILITY: The conditions determined by physical, social, economic and environmental
factors which increase the damageability or proneness of an individual or community/society to
impact of hazards.
RISK: Expected or anticipated losses from impact of a hazard at a given element over a specific
period of time.
1.4 NEED FOR PLANNING
Disasters are events that come unannounced arnd the main duty of district administration then
becomes the proper management of resources, be it material, physical or manpower. As per the
Government directions, in the state, every district must have a District Disaster Management
Plan. Accordingly, a detailed District Disaster M anagement Plan has been prepared for the
District Barnala. While preparing this document, .an effort has been made to:
• Identify probable Disaster situations in this district and nodal officers for each such situation have been deputed. The duties of all the members of District Disaster Management Committee have been clearly defined.
• Evolve a Standard Operative Procedure of a general nature keeping in view the common requirements of various Disaster situations with special emphasis on control room operation and seeking help from outside the district.
• Touch upon in detail the inventory of resources at the disposal of the Administration and the knowledge of experts for handling the situation.
• Project a detailed individual Disaster management plan for handling important Disaster/Disaster situations.
Our main aim is to reduce vulnerability and also to minimize the destruction caused by all of
these types of Disaster, be it natural or manmade. This is not an easy task and in order to
achieve this target and also keeping in view the population and the of multiplicity of the hazards
and Disaster, which can occur, we are of firm opinion that the government cannot resolve this
issue and the people are not prepared to pay the price in terms of massive casualties and
economic losses, the task, though difficult but is .achievable.
1.S OBJECTIVES OF PLANNING
Every planning has its own aims and objectives. The planning of any activity in the district shall
be specific and down to earth. For a better development and sustainability of growth a better
planning is required.
The basic objective of the District Disaster Management Plan of Barnala is to protect all its
residents and every kinds of wealth from all sorts of untoward incident through the following
sectoral objectives:
1 lnstitutiC?nalization of disaster manag,ement in district administration.
PUNJAB
Figure on next page shows the Digital Elevation Model of Punjab and the elevation of Barnala
district also:
Punjab
INDEX Contours
DIGITAL ELEVATION MODEL
District Boundery
Water Shed -un a.me es
critical actions. A formal plan for managing Disaster is, therefore, necessary. This Disaster
management plan has a strong preventive focus which aims at reducing the frequency of
occurrence of such Disaster while at the same time; it includes a plan of action for earthquakes,
floods, cyclones, epidemics, industrial and chemical accidents, road accidents and fires.
Keeping in view, all the possible aspects of the aforesaid problem in mind and to keep the
Administration prepared in all possible ways to respond properly to various Disaster situations
within shortest possible time, possible Disaster situations/Disaster have been identified and the
component plans have also been identified & mentioned in detail in this document.
The mode, degree and extent of response to fight out any Disaster depend upon the nature,
degree and extent of Disaster, but some of the points are almost common to all kinds of
situations. For example, it is to be ensured in all types of Disaster that first of all appropriate
prevention steps are to be taken. Secondly, preparedness is required to contain the damages
and casualties resulting from the Disaster. Thiirdly, steps for reclamation and restoration of
community life within a reasonable time will have to be taken care of.
Similarly, it is common to all situations that:
l. Central Control Rooms are to be established.
2. District Disaster Management Committee is to come into action.
3. A general line of action and some special duties to various officers and departments will have
to be assigned.
4. Voluntary Organizations may have to be involved and their role will have to be clearly
specified and coordinated.
5. Media may have to be briefed to suppress all !kinds of rumors .
6. Information regarding resource inventory of Health Services, Transport Services, Evacuation &
Rehabilitation Centers, and Food etc. may be needed.
For operational expediency, the concerned Sub Divisional Magistrate, Deputy
Superintendent of Police (DSP), Station House Officer and Tehsildar with their subordinate staff
will swing into action immediately after receipt of information regarding any Disaster. The
SDO/SDM will immediately take over as in charge of the site.
They will try their best to contain the situation with the available local resources.However, if
they find that the situation is beyond their control and the district level resource mobilization is
required, they will seek the help of their superiors or call the meeting of Disaster Management
Committee.
born in village Thikriwala just four kilometers away from Barnala. Every year on January 19, in his
memory a three-day fair-cum-festival is organized where various political parties also host
political conferences.
2.2 Location, General Boundary and Area
District Barnala is surrounded by districts of Ludhiana and Moga in the north, Mansa in the
south, Sangrur in the east, Bathinda in the West. Barnala is located at 30.38° N 75.55° E
geographical coordinates . It has an average elevation of 227 metres (744 feet). Barnala is having
198 k.m. distance from Chand igarh.
Map : location of the District and its boundaries
PUNJAB Districts
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D Ololrict Boundaiy PREPARED BY : Punjeb Aemota Se~ Cont••• Oistrtcl HQ LuOhiaoa - 14100.C
2.3.1 District Organisational Structure
Table : Area Wise Distribution of Tehsil's
Sr. No.
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2
Name OfThe Tehsil
Barna la
Tappa
Area (Hectare)
78079
59934
Table : Barnala District an overview
Sr. no. Name Of the Attribute Value
1423Sq.Km, 141000(hectare)1 Total Area
2 No. Of Tehsils 2
3 No. Of Sub-Tehsils 3
4 No. Of Blocks 3
5 No. Of Panchayat Simities 3
6 No. Of Nagar Palika 5
7 No. Of Gram Panchayats 156
8 Main Towns 5
9 Assembly Area 3
10 Total Populat ion 596,294 Male 317,848
Female 278,446
Male 216,020
Female
189,655
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11 Rural Popu lation 405,675
190,619 Male 101,828 Urban Population
Community Health Centres 4
Primary Health Centres 11
Dispensaries 39
21 No. Of villages 159
22 Total No. of Inhabited Villages 124
23 Forest area in Hectare 2000(hectare)
24 Total cropped Area of Barnala District 216000(hectare)
2.4 Topography
The topography is plain at an elevation of 228.86 meter above mean sea level. Barnala is a small
district both in terms of population and area. It is situated on rail line between Bhatinda and
Dhuri on Bathinda-Ambala-Delhi section and also on Ludhiana- Bhatinda road .The district is
surrounded by Ludhiana and Moga districts in North, Sangrur district in East, Mansa district in
South and Bhatinda district in South- west.
2.5 Availability of Minerals
The district is poor as regards mineral wealth . A few minor minerals are, however, found. The
area forms a part of lndo-Gangetic alluvial plain . The sediments comprising the alluvium are
sands of various grades, kankar and clay. Occurrences of gravels and pebbles have been
reported from some of the drilling undertaken in the district. Blown sands also occur as dunes in
the area specially in the western, northern, and north-western pars.
2.5.1 Kankar:
It is massive, hard and compact nodular calcareous material light grey to dark grey. Sand, silt
and clay are found associated with kankar. In general, its thickness varies from a few
The summer season sets in April and lasts up to end of June, to be taken over by the rainy
season (during which time it becomes hot and humid). The rainy season sets in the beginning of
July and lasts up till September's end. The winter season starts after the rains are over from
October and lasts up until March's end. May and June are the hottest months of the year in
Barnala (during which time mercury is known to cross 45 °C).
2.8 Demographics
As per provisional data of 2011 census Barnala had a population of 116,454, out of which males
were 62,302 and females were 54,152. The literacy rate was 79.59 percent.
Table : Demography of the District
Description
Actual Population
Male
Female
Population Growth
Area Sq . Km
Density/km2
Proportion to Punjab Population
Sex Ratio (Per 1000)
Child Sex Ratio {0-6 Age)
Average Literacy
Male Literacy
Female Literacy
Total Child Popu lation (0-6 Age)
Male Population (0-6 Age)
Female Population (0-6 Age)
Literates
Male Literates
2011
595,527
317,522
278,005
0.00%
1,482
402
2.15%
876
843
67.82
71.57
63.57
64,987
35,266
29,721
359,831
201,999
4. M/s. Trident Ltd. (Yarn Division), Raikot Road, Barnala
5. M/s. Malwa Cotton Spinning Mills Ltd., Raikot Road, Barnala
6. M/s. Geeta Threads Ltd., Handiyaya Road, Bamala
Two leading combine manufacturers of India, Standard Combines, and Balkar Combines are in
Handiaya village, which is about 5 kms from here.Barnala is well known for textiles as world
famous Trident Company is situated here which is recognised for producing towels etc. Barnala
has well known agricultural market for the sale of wheat, paddy, cotton and maize. It is also
known for the manufacture of modern agricultural implements. Barnala is a medium sized town
with all the amenities available within commutable distance. It's economy is supported by
neighboring agriculture rich villages like Thikriwal, Rajgarh, Uppli, Pherwahi, Dhanaula, Amla
Singh Wala. It has diverse population supporting local industries and food business.
2.10 Economy
1. Trident Limited (formely Known as Abhishek lndustries),is a dynamic and continuously
growing group of companies creating a buoyant economic climate . With businesses spanning
across more than 75 countries, Trident Group today is a USO 1 Billion enterprise with an
employee headcount of more than 10,000, and providing indirect employment to 20,000 people.
It has formidable presence in Home Textiles, Yarn, Paper, IT, Energy and Chemicals.
2. Standard Combines headquartered in Barnala, is a leader of Harvesting Technology in
Agriculture Sector in India Since 1990. The company is leader in various products like, Thresher,
Self Harvester Combine, Tractor Driven Harvester Combine, Rotavator, Rotavator with Seed Drill,
Maize Self Harvester Combine.The company is also exporting its 4x4 Harvester Combine & track
Combine to Nepal, Sri-Lanka, Bangladesh. Barnalas mainly acts as a market place for surrounding
villages and also emerging as a trading town.
v Biological related
disasters
a) Biological disasters and epidemics
b) Pest attacks
c) Cattle epidemics
d) Food poisoning
3.2 Vulnerability factors
The district is prone to disaster due to number of factors both natural and human induced
including adverse climatic condition {heat wave/ cold wave), topographic features {flood in low
laying area/ good canal network/ population density), environmental degradation (rapid
industrialization), population growth (specially in Urban areas), deforestation, unscientific
agriculture practices, deteriorating environmental conditions, unplanned urbanisation {illegal
construction in urban areas) etc. The factors either in original or by accelerating the intensity
and frequency of disasters are responsible for toll of human lives, accelerated impact and
increase in frequency of disasters.
3.3. Water and Climate related disasters
3.3.1 Floods
Floods have been recurrent phenomena in monsoon season in varying magnitude. It brought
miseries to number people in rural areas and drastic effect on agriculture produce. Sometimes,
water remains standing in flood plain areas for long span of time hampering the Rabi crops.
The low lying flood plain area has little habitat and it's reclaim for agriculture purposes. The
recent years have witnessed an extensive reclamation of cultivable land in the floodplain.
Agricultural fami lies have been settled here in large numbers.
Map : Elevation map of Punjab
Punjab
INDEX Contours
District Boundery
Water Shed
DIGITAL ELEVATION MODEL
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State Epochs
1968-78 1978-99 2000-2009 1968-2009
Punjab 2 - 6 8
Source - IMO Disastrous weather Events annual Report; EMDAT
3.4. Cold Wave
Occurrences of extreme low temperature in association with incursion of dry cold winds that
influenced by western disturbances. The frequencies of the occurrence of cold waves have
increased due to deterioration of the air quality and climate change. Dist rict has face to
casualties from cold wave and this could be due to poor level of development and lack of
shelters to t he outdoor workers, farmers and poor people.
Table : Numbers of cold w aves in Punjab
State Epochs
1901-9010 1911-67 1968-77 1978-99 2000-09 9001-2009
Punjab 3 34 4 19 10 70
Source-IMO Disastrous weather Events annual Report; EMDAT
Note- Epochs is defined as number of events.
3.5 Hailstorm, Thunder storm, Dust storm and Wind Storm
April to June is the period with the highest incidence of hailstorm, thunderstorms and
dust storms. Violet squalls (Andhis) often company such storms. Punjab State often gets affected
by moderate to heavy hailstorms. In the past such hailstorms have often affected t he standing
crops, trees, vehicular traffic, telecommunication services, live stock damage etc. Some of the
thunderstorms do not give any appreciable rain, but others often accompanied with heavy rain
and occasional hail. Thunderstorms also occur in the winter months in association with passing
western disturbances. Fogs sometimes dense occur in the cold season.
3.6 Drought
The primary cause of drought is dry, hot and arid climate condition of district, prolonged dry
weather condition and delay of Monsoon in this region directly hit to crops and agriculture allied
sector, therefore, it's difficult to manage for farmers to save their crops by making a heavy
expenditure. District had experience of drought and some time drought like condition such
years:- 1987, 2002,2004.
Map : Drought/Flood map of Punjab Year 2004
Atfect of Drought/Floods as per Special Glrdawari held from 20-08-2004 to 05-09-2004
\ Drought affected (Where <:n>pe .aved with heavy expen<!lrure)t Drought affected
(\M>•re crop• could not be -ved) Flood affected
.. - -.... By dro1XJht & flood affected ~ _. (~$Alli:l QQ1..be ...co
Source - Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, Ludhiana
3.8. Chemical and Industrial disasters
3.8.1 Chemical and Industrial Disaster
Chemical and Industrial disaster: Chemical and industrial disasters are occurrence of emission,
fire or explosion involving one or more hazardous chemicals in the course of industrial activity
(handling), storage or transportation or mechanical, civil, electrical or other process failures due
to accident, negligence or incompetence, spill over to the areas outside the plant or in an
industrial plant or due to natural events leading to serious effects inside or outside the
installation likely to cause loss of life and property including adverse effects on the environment.
Chemical accident or emergency can result in extensive damage to the environment with
considerable human and economic costs.
3.9 Accidents related Disasters
3.9.1 Fire
According to HPC Committee report, fire is one of the major causes of accidental related disaster
such as Forest fire, Urban fire, Festival fire, Electrical fire and village fire.
District is vulnerable to all of these types of fire but further it divided in two types of fire, one is
domestic fire and other is crop fire these accidents are occur due dry and hot climate condition ,
Short-circuiting is often a result of illegal connections, low quality wiring, loose electricity wirings
added with high density of residents and market areas, LPG cylinder bursts, Poor market
construction conditions and a very high density of population which makes these areas highly
vulnerable to fire risk and therefore even if single major cause is taken, of, not only would it
lead to saving innumerable lives and properties but also cut down on expenditure incurred on
fire mitigation. There had been several crop fire accidents in the period of in April to June in
every year due to dry field condition harvest fire risk but no human loss in such type of fire but
environmental and economically losses are common in this period.
Poor fire services, High population density, crowded streets, poor and unplanned old
construction, inadequate water supply, poor electrical services, unplanned sitting of fire stations,
encroachment are few examples of ineffective planning which adversely affect the fire response
time. The developmental activities are in full swing in the sub-urban area, with complete
Infectious diseases are a major public health problem. While many infectious diseases like
tuberculosis and malaria are endemic, some of them occasionally attain epidemic proportion. An
epidemic refers to an increase, often sudden, in number of cases of a disease in a community
clearly in excess of what is normally expected in that population. Epidemics are public health
emergencies which disrupt routine health services and are major drain on resources. Epidemics
include viral infections disease (mengitis, measles, dengue, polio, typhoid fever etc.) and
Bacterial infectious diseases (cholera, diarrheoa etc.) The main causes for epidemic are non
availability of clean and hygienic drinking water contamination of drinking water sources, lack of
awareness about sanitation, unhygienic food, overcrowding, biological conditions in addition to
ecological factors.
Several factors related to microbes, environment and host susceptibility contribute to the
occurrence of epidemics. Because of prevalence of these factors, developing countries including
India are frequently affected by epidemics/ outbreaks which result in high morbidity and
mortality and affect the public health and economy adversely.
Most of the outbreaks/epidemics related to water-borne diseases, vector-borne diseases and
vaccine preventable diseases. While National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme
(NVBDCP) is the key programme for prevention/ control of outbreak of epidemics of malaria,
dengue, chikungunya etc, vaccines administered under UIP/EPI reduce the morbidity and
morta lity due to diseases like measles, diphtheria, pertussis, poliomyelitis etc. Availability of safe
water and adoption of personal and domestic hygienic practices are important measures to
prevent/control epidemics of water-borne diseases like cholera, viral hepatitis etc.
3.11 Others Disaster
3.11.1 Stampede
The term stampede is applied to a sudden rush of a crowd of people, usually resulting in many
injuries and death from suffocation and trampling. In stampede, the term mob or crowd is used
to refer to a congregated, active, polarized aggregate of people, which is basically
heterogeneous and complex. Its most salient features include homogeneity of thought and
action among its participants and their impulsive and irrational actions.
awareness of the risk, coupled with weak organizational and response
capacities
High )> Those exposed to hazards/threats may know of them, but pay them
little or no attention. They are unaware of which warning and
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preparedness actions to implement
Those exposed to a particular hazard/threat have insufficient response
capacity or resilience.
0 )> No risk or threats to life
Punjab is one of the smaller states but as it has made remarkable progress in the agriculture as
well as industrial sector. According to vulnerability Atlas of India prepared by Building Materials
and Technology Promotion Council BMTPC India, the state of Punjab is vulnerable to floods and
is at point of the earthquake scale of II to IV. A major part of geographical area of the state is
prone to floods although substantial part has been protected through flood control measures.
Floods havoc in 1988, 1995, 2008, 2010 resulting in huge economic losses and environment
degradation. The State was experienced drought in 1978, 1979, 1985, 1987, 2002 and 2004,
both in rural and urban areas. Most of the area of State lies in Earthquake Zone II, Ill and IV.
Road Accidents are increasing day-by-day in the State, Three rail accidents witnessed in state,
one of them is Khanna rail accident in which 212 persons were killed, Occasionally Punjab
witnesses hailstorms which cause huge damages to the standing crops, Gales, lightening, Squall,
Thunderstorm, Heat Wave, Cold Wave, Dust-storm etc. State is also prone to industrial disasters.
In 2009, 37 people lost their lives in industrial disasters whereas 14 were lost in 2010. There are
60 Maximum Accident Hazard Units are found in Punjab. Punjab also witnessed structure and
crop fires. High outdoor and indoor pollution levels, contamination of ground water and surface
water and heavy metals and pesticide contamination of soil etc. are emerging classes of man
made and environmental hazards.
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Central National Disaster National Government Management Authority Executive
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otherwise deemed appropriate by it. It takes measures for the deployment of the Armed Forces for disaster management if required . The role of the Armed Forces is governed by the instructions laid out in 'Instructions on Aid to Civil Authorities, 1970'. The Central Government also facilitates coordination with the UN Agencies, other international organisations and Governments of foreign countries in the field of Disaster Management. Ministry of External Affairs, in coordination with Ministry of Home Affairs, will facilitate external coordination and cooperation. The Secretaries of the nodal Ministries and Departments of Government of India (Gol) function for specific disasters based on their core competencies or as assigned to them.
Table 4.1 shows Ministries and disasters related to them.
Figure: Legal Institutional Framework for Disaster Management, (Disaster Management Act 2005)
Legal Institutional Framework, OM Act 2005
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the case of calamities of severe nature, Inter-Ministerial Central Teams are deputed to the affected States for assessment of damage caused by the calamity and the amount of relief assistance required. The Inter Ministerial Group (IMG), headed by the Union Home Secretary, scrutinises the assessment made by the Central teams and recommends the quantum of assistance to be provided to the States from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). (Earlier this quantum of assistance was to be provided from National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF), but in 2010 NCCF was converted into NDRF vides Letter No. 32-3/2010- NDM-1 dated 28th September, 2010 by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Disaster Management Division) and NCCF ceased to exist since then.) However, assessment of damages by IMG in respect of drought, hailstorms and pest attacks continue to be carried out by the Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation. The recommendations of the IMG are considered and approved by the High Level Committee chaired by the Union Agriculture Min ister.
4.1.S National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
NCMC, comprising high level officials of the Government of India headed by the Cabinet Secretary, deals with major crises which have serious ramifications. It is supported by the Crisis Management Groups (CMG) of t he Central Nodal Ministries and assisted by NEC as may be necessary. The Secretary, NDMA is a permanent invitee to this Committee.
4.1.6 National Disaster Management Authority (NOMA)
The NOMA, as the apex body for disaster management, is headed by the Prime Minister and has the responsibility for laying down policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management and coordinating their enforcement and implementation for ensuring timely and effective response to disasters. It approves the National Disaster Management Plans and Disaster Management plans of the Central Ministries/Departments. It takes other measures which are considered necessary, for the prevention of disasters or mitigation or preparedness and capacity building, for dealing with a threatening disaster situation. Central Ministries/Departments and State Governments extend necessary cooperation and assistance to NDMA for carrying out its mandate. It oversees the provision and application of funds for mitigation and preparedness measures. NDMA has the power to authorise the departments or authorities concerned, to make emergency procurement of provisions or materials for rescue and relief in a threatening disaster situation. The general superintendence, direct ion and control of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are vested in and will be exercised by the NDMA. The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) works within the framework of broad policies and guidelines laid down by the NOMA.
4.1.7 National Executive Committee (NEC)
The NEC is the executive committee of the NOMA and is mandated to assist the NOMA in the discharge of its functions. It also ensures compliance of the directions issued by the Central Government. NEC comprises of the Union Home Secretary as Chairperson, and the Secretaries to
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4.2 Institutional Mechanisms at State Level
4.2.1 Punjab Disaster Management Authority (POMA)
The POMA is the apex body for disaster management at State level and is headed by the Chief Min ister. It lays down policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management and coordinates their enforcement and implementation for ensuring timely and effective response to disasters. It takes other measures which are considered necessary, for the prevention of disasters, mitigation, or preparedness and capacity building, for dealing with a threatening disaster situation. It oversees the provision and application of funds for mitigation and preparedness measures. POMA has the power to authorise the departments or authorities concerned, to make emergency procurement of provisions or materials for rescue and relief in a threatening disaster situation or disaster.
As per clause b of sub-section (2) of Section 14 of the Disaster Management Act. 2005, the Punjab Disaster Management Authority under the chairperson of the Hon'ble Chief minister was constituted on 22nd/24th February, 2006 with tt:he following persons as member of the PDMA mention in Table no 4.3.
Table 4.3 Member of Punjab Disaster Management Authority
Sr.No Member Designation
l. Chief Minister, Punjab Ex-Officio Chairperson
2. Minister Revenue, Rehabilitation and Vice-Chairperson. Disaster Management, Punjab
3 Principal Secretary, Home Member
4 Principal Secretary, Finance Member
The State encouraged including DM training in their respective police and gazetted and nongazetted officers.
4.3 Institutional Mechanisms at District Level
4.3.1 District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Barnala
As per Notification No. 7 /61/2005-4-DM-IV /899 dated 22nd /24th February 2006 the District Disaster Management authority has been constituted as per section of 25 of DM Act. It acts as the district planning; coordinating and implementing body for disaster management and takes all measures for the purpose of Disaster Management in accordance with the guidelines la id down by the National Disaster Management Authority and the Punjab Disaster Management Authority. The table no 4.2 shown the members of DDMA, Ludhiana.
Table : District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA}, Barnala
Sr. No
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
DDMA Members
Deputy Commissioner
Chairman Zila Prishad
Senior Superintendent of Police
Chief Medical Officer
Superintending Engineer P.W.D
District Food Supplies and Controller
Additional Deputy Commissioner (General)
Designation
Ex-officio Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Ex-officio Member
Ex-officio Member
Ex-officio Member
Ex-officio Member
C.E.0.- cum -Member
4.3.2 District Advisory Committee. The District Authority may, as when it considers necessary, constitute one or more advisory committees and ot her committees for the efficient discharge of its functions
Local Authorities- For the purpose of DM policy, local authorities would include PRI, municipalities, District and Cantonment Boards, and town Planning Authorities which control and manage civic services. These bodies ensure ,capacity building of their officers and employees for managing disasters, carry out relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in t he affected areas and prepare DM plans in consonance with the guidelines of the NOMA, POMA and DDMA.
4.3.3 Powers and Functions of District Authority as per section 30 of OM Act.
xix. Advise, assist and coordinate the activities of the Department of the Government at the district level, statutory bodies and other governmental and non-governmental organization in the district engaged in the disaster management;
xx. Coord inate with, and give guidelines to, local authorities in the district to ensure that measures for the prevention or mitigation of threatening disaster situation or disaster in the district are carried out promptly and effectively;
xxi. Provide necessary technical assistance or give advice to the local authorities in the district for carrying out their functions;
xxii. Review development plans prepared by the Departments of the Government at the district level, statutory authorities or local authorities with a view to make necessary provisions therein for prevention of disaster or mitigation;
xxiii. Examine the construction in any area in t he disaster and, if it is of the opinion t hat the standards for the prevention of disaster or mitigation laid down for such construction is not being or has not been followed, may direct the concerned authority to take such action as may be necessary to secure compliance of such standards;
xxiv. Identify buildings and places which could, in the event of any t hreatening disaster situation or disaster, be used as relief centres' or camps and make arrangements for water supply and sanitation in such buildings or places;
xxv. Establish stockpiles of relief and rescue materials or ensure preparedness to make such materials available at a short notice;
xxvi. Provide information to the State Authority relating to different aspects of disaster management;
xxvii. Encourage the involvement of non-governmental organizations and voluntary social welfare institutions working at the grassroots level in the district for disaster management;
xxviii. Ensure communication systems are in order, and disaster management drills are carried out periodically;
xxix. Perform such other functions are the State Govt. Or State Authority may assign to it or as it deems necessary for disaster management in the District.
Powers and Functions of District Authority in the event of any threatening disaster situation or disaster as per section 34 of OM Act.
For the purpose of assisting, protecting or providing relief to the community, in response to any threatening disaster situation or disaster, the district authority may:
a) Give directions for the release and use of resources available with any Department of the Government and the local authority in the district.
b) Control and restrict vehicular traffic to, from and within, the vulnerable or affected area.
c) Control and restrict the entry of any person into, his movement within and departure from, a vulnerable or affected area.
d) Remove debris, conduct search and carry out rescue operations.
e) Provide shelter, food, drinking water and essential provisions, healthcare and services.
f) Establish emergency communication systems in the affected area.
Role of Emergency Operation Centre in Normal Time
Responsibilities of the EOC in charge in normal time include:
1. Ensure that all equipments in the EOC are in working condition;
2. Collection data on routine basis from line departments for disaster management
3. Develop status reports of preparedness and mitigation activities in the district;
4. Ensure appropriate implementation of District Disaster Management Plan.
5. Maintenance of data bank with regular updating.
6. Activate the trigger mechanism on receipt of disaster warning/occurrence of disaster.
Role of Emergency Operation Centre during Disaster
On the basis of the message received from the forecasting agencies, warning has to be issued for the general public and the departments, which play a vital role during emergencies. Issuing correct and timely warning would be one of the prime responsibilities of EOC. For effective dissemination of warning EOC should have a well-planned line of communication. The DC shall be the competent authority to disseminate a disaster warning. The warning on occurrence of a disaster will also be communicated to:
1. All Emergency Support Functions
2. Members of DDMA- Barnala
3. Hospitals in the disaster area
4. State Relief Commissioner
5. Emergency Operation Centre in the neighboring districts
Emergency Services are fully committed to the common public. The fire services upgraded to acquire multi-hazard rescue capability.
4.6 Home Guard
The role of Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary to the police in the maintenance of law and order, internal security and help the community in any kind of emergency such as fire, cyclone, earthquake, epidemic etc.
4 .9 NCC, NSS and NYKs
Potential of these youth based organisation will be optimised to support all community based initiative and DM training would be included in their programme.
o Disaster awareness through schools and villages.
Mitigation focuses on various ways and means of reducing the impacts of disasters on the communities through damage prevention. It is hazard specific including both structural and non- structural issues. It is also very strategic rather than the description of various methods of resistant construction technologies.
5.1 Structural Mitigation & Non Structural Mitigation
Both structural and non-structural measures shall be taken as part of mitigation plan. Structural mitigation refers to any physical construction to reduce or avoid possible impacts of hazards, which include engineering measures and construction of hazard-resistant and protective structures and infrastructure. Non-structural mitigation refers to policies, awareness, knowledge development, public commitment, information sharing which can reduce risk.
As mentioned in the NOMA Guidelines, following are the measures to be taken for prevention and mit igation purposes:
Table: Hazard Specific Structural & Non Structural Measures
Hazard Structural Measures Non Structural Measures
Flood i. Strengthening/ construction of embankments, flood walls and flood levees
ii. Proper regulation of lakes, dams and other water storage reservoirs
iii. Improvement of channels iv. Proper desilting/dredging of rivers
in order to keep the rise of the river beds minimum
v. Drainage improvemenit: in order to avoid congestion
vi. Diversion of flood water in order to lower water levels in the rivers
vii. Catchment area treatment/ afforestation, building up of check dams/detention basins in order to reduce the flood peaks and control the suddenness of the runoff
i.
ii. iii.
iv.
v.
Flood plain zoning to regulate land use in the flood plains Flood proofing
Flood forecasting and warning Integrated Water Resource Management such as water resources assessment, socioeconomic assessment, water resources planning, implementation of action plans, day-today water resources management (adjustments of the plans) and water resources protection and conservation Medical preparedness in terms of after-effects of
Drought
Fire
i. Water management induding water harvesting and conservation
ii. Cloud seeding in drought-prone areas
iii. Micro-irrigation including drip and sprinkler irrigation
iv. Afforestation with bio-diesel species through the National Afforestation Programme
i. Establishment of Fire-stations as per Fire Safety Bye-laws
i. Drought-prone area delineation at block level based on rainfall, cropping pattern, available supplement irrigation, satellite derived indicators, soil map, groundwater availability map, cattle population and fodder demand and socio-economic data
ii. Gradation of drought-prone areas based on the frequency of occurrence of droughts, sensitivity to rainfall variation and vulnerability of community
iii. Monitoring of drought based on rainfa ll and other parameters, crop health, available ground water and migration and impact on community
iv. Insuring of crops i. Implementation of Fire Act ii. Updating basic
infrastructure and adopting modern technologies
iii. Improving outreach of fire services
iv. Provincialisation and formation of state level fire services
v. Making the fire services a multihazard response unit
vi. Training of community members in fire-fighting techniques
vii. Putting in place audit system
VIII. Compulsory fire hazard evaluation of all types of buildings old and new
ix. Planning and calendar of
teams (RRTs) under IDSP vii. Provision of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) to all health care workers prior coming in contact with the patients
viii. Social distancing measures ix. Disease Containment by
Isolation and Quarantine Methodologies
x. Training/refresher training to Quick Response Medical Teams (QRMTs)/ MFRs to handle disasters due to natural epidemics/BT
xi. Establishment of mobile hospitals/mobile teams at strategic locations
xii. Preparation and promulgation of National Code of Practice for Biosecurity and Biosafety
xiii. Provision of animal quarantine, provid ing health regulatory measures for import/export of livestock and livestock products, animal feeds, etc., and prevention of inter-state transmission of animal diseases and control of diseases of national importance through National Veterinary Services
xiv. Proper disposal of carcass during and post-disasters
xv. Initiation of PPP in livestock emergency management
5.1.1 Preparedness Methodology
Instead of waiting for a disaster to occur and then to manage it, this concept envisages to make people part of the management process. The plan contains a series of measures for preparedness in schools, colleges, hospitals, and all other vital institutions and ultimately the community itself.
• Use of electronic media, especially cable channels
• Quiz-painting competitions, special types of books, etc for students
• Any other means the DDMC feels apt and proper
5.1.3 Training and Capacity Building
A series of training programmes shall be organized for specialized groups like, district DMTs, sub division and community level office bearers, teachers and principals, doctors and engineers, architects and masons and builders and contractors etc. All walks of people shall be trained. This can even be on construction of buildings and other structures earth quake resistant.
• District northeast shall identify sensitization as one of the best tools to create awareness programme and preparation of Community Based Disaster Management planning. In this respect the DC NE shall organize a series of programmes for the community people, Resident Welfare Organizations and NGOs.
• There are organizations like Civil Defence, NYK, NCC, NSS etc, which have thousands of volunteers from each nook and corners of the distinct. The district must train their volunteers and the wardens of these bodies in the district, thus people from various corners will be trained and sensitized in disaster management and this can make a magnifying result.
• For better sustainability of disaster management, the DDMC shall think of training CD & HG, NYK, NCC and NSS volunteers at the cost of the district administration and they shall be given certificate of training, identity cards as disaster managers. The DDMC can take appropriate decision for paying any honorariums for their services.
• Training programmes shall be organized with RWAs and NGOs in the district or they shall be funded for organizing such programmes. Corporate sponsors shall be contacted to hold such massive training programmes.
5.1.4 Disaster Management Planning
It is a known fact that the entire state of Barnala falls under Zone Ill; in which the East Barnala is highly prone to multi hazards like earthquake. In addition, fire is a major concern for the District as fire incidents have risen steeply in the last couple of decades. The vulnerability of the district increases in fire accidents since most of the JJ clusters and slums are thickly populated
The first responder of any disaster anywhere is none other than the local people who are the victims too. Once a disaster has been occurred, many agencies like NGOs, Military and Para Military Agencies as well as the Government Agencies approach the area. But it takes time to
In a scenario of total damage due to disasters like earthquake or tornado, all communication
system disrupts and disaster managers become armless in fighting the calamity. To overcome
such obstacle, Government of India has developed disaster management portals which facilitate
the disaster managers and administrates to track down resource stocks in the country or at least
in the neighboring area. This Website, called www.idrn.gov.nic.in, basically intended to gather
data from the government resources. Data are collected from local units and line departments
and uploaded by the District Administration after verification and scrutiny.
Each government department in the district shall take part in updating this portal regularly. They
shall give information on fresh procurement of equipments, manpower and technologies to the
Emergency Operation Centre, Barnala in the prescribed format at least biannually.
5.1.6 Enforcing Existing Codes and Laws
Lists of codes are already in place to monitor the construction practices in the district. Bureau of
India Standards, national Building codes of India and subsequent amendments in various acts
provides sufficient legal protection to the enforcing agencies for safe construction practices. In
District Barnala, the major government bodies undertaking construction and grant permission to
the private players' viz. MCA, PWD, DOA and Irrigation and Flood Control Department shall
ensure that structural safety measures are followed well. In District Barnala the following general
structural safety codes shall be followed strictly:
1. IS: 456:2000 "Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforce Concrete"
2. IS: 800-1984 "Code of Practice for General Construction in Steel"
3. IS: 801-1975 "Code of Practice for Use of Cold Formal Light Gauge Steel Structural members in
General Building Construction"
4.. IS: 875 {Part-2): 1987- " Design Loads (other than Earth Quake) for Building and Structures, Part
2 Imposed Loads.
5. IS: 875 (Part-3) : 1987- "Design Loads (other than Earth Quake) for Building and Structures, Part
that are associated with development of residential and commercial plots shall strict the NOC
norms. The Building codes shall be strictly enforced in the district. Only seismically oriented
engineers, contractors and masons shall be given certificates for multi story constructions and
real estates. Simultaneously retrofitting is to be promoted with the expert advice. The possible
two structural measures for disaster protection are Retrofitting of the existing bu ilding and Earth
Quake Resistant new construction.
5.2.1 Retrofitting
For an existing building, Retrofitting or Seismic Strengthening is the only solution to make it
disaster resistant. In district Barnala, all lifeline buildings such as major hospitals, Schools with
large space for storage, district administration offices and other vital installations shall be
retrofitted in the first phase. In the second phase all other significant buildings shall be given
priority for seismic strengthening. Before carrying retrofitting, a panel of experts shall be
approached for assessing the structure and to suggest the type of retrofitting required.
5.2.2 Earth Quake Resistant Construction
Promotion of Earth quake Resistant construction mainly includes construction safety, quality
control and inspection. In the previous decades, there were no specific guidelines on EQ resistant
constructions and seismic strengthening. Due to the very fact, most of the buildings till 1990s
were built without any safety measures. But in the present scenario, there are building byelaws
and guidelines. Civic Bod ies like MCD, ODA, and PWD in the district shall try to enforce these laws.
All construction except load bearing buildings up to 3 storeys shall be carried out under the
supervision of the Construction Engineer on Record or Construction Management Agency on
Record for various seismic zones. They shall be given a certificate based on the norms on
completion of the construction.
CHAPTER6
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
6.1 General Preparedness Checklist
1. Deputy Commissioner, Barnala shall ensure that preparedness checklist is duly followed
by each front line department and status of the same is discussed in monthly meetings.
2. Head of department of each frontline department shall ensure that the departments are
prepared to meet the challenges of any emergency/ disaster by duly following the
preparedness checklists.
3. Nodal officers of each of the frontline departments shall ensure quarterly Updation of
District Disaster Management Resource Inventory and submission of the same to District
Emergency operation centre, Barnala by:
a) Adding to it any changes in the human resources of their department along
with their updated contact numbers, if any.
b) Adding to the equipment list, relevant resources for response activities
from both the government and private sector.
4. ADC (G) shall ensure that the same has been updated and uploaded on website of District
Administration on quarterly basis with the help of District Information Officer (DIO) and
DEOC.
5. Nodal officers of each of the frontline departments shall also report to Head of
Department and/or Deputy Commissioner, Barnala about requisition of any relevant
resource/equipment, not available with the Government and/or private sector, for
disaster management activity.
6. District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Barnala shall ensure the establishment
of Emergency Operation Centre, Barnala with the following:
a) Proper space for Planning and Logistics Section Chief and staff.
b) Proper space for control room with adequate communication equipments
including landline telephones, mobile phones, satellite phones, walkie-talkie, ham
other agricultural practices which minimise crop losses during future disasters.
6. Ensure surveillance for pest infestation and crop diseases.
7. Ensure availability of stock for immediate replacement of broken/non-functioning
gadgets/equipments.
8. Ensure availability of adequate stock of seeds and other agro inputs particularly for areas
vulnerable to hazards.
9. Prepare trained and equipped team for assessment of damage to soil, crop, plantation,
irrigation systems, drainage, embankment, other water bodies and storage facilities that
might impact agricultural activities.
10. Prepare for establishment of public information booths, with appropriate and modern
means of communication, to assist farmers in providing information regarding insurance,
compensation, repair of agro equipments and restoring of agricultural activities at the
earliest.
6.2.3 Animal Husbandry
1. Ensure fully functional mobile veterinary unit at disposal.
2. Prepare a database of veterinary hospitals/ clinics and agencies working for animal care.
3. Ensure availability of stocks of mineral and feed supplements, life saving drugs,
electrolytes, vaccines, etc.
4. Ensure sensitization of farmers about pirotection of their feed and fodder prior to the
onset of monsoon.
5. Ensure filling feed banks before the scarcity period
6. Prepare for the feed of the poultry birds for drought situation.
7. Locate feed and fodder banks in view of submergence situation during the monsoon.
8. Identify source for procurement of fodder
9. Identify safe locations for fodder depot and cattle camps within the district.
4. Prepare database of trainers & volunteers and update the same in DDMRI.
5. Prepare a database of voluntary organizations and service they offer, ensure their
authenticity, and update the same in DDMRI.
6. Ensure availability of adequate stock of food items, blankets, clothing including woollens,
utensils, first aid kits, stretchers, medicines, etc in view of any emergency situation.
7. Ensure availability of adequate stock of aids (hearing, visual, crutches, artificial limbs, etc)
for physically challenged persons.
8. Ensure availability of old blankets/ gunny !bags for animal during cold wave period.
6.2.8 Education Department
1. Organise awareness generation programs in schools and colleges for students, teachers,
administrative staff and other helpers. These programs should focus on dos and don'ts
for various hazards and safe evacuation irn case of any emergency.
2. Conduct hygiene promotion activities as per direction issued by the Health Department
on a regular basis.
3. Ensure preparation of first aid and disaster management kit in each school and college.
4. Ensure preparation of school and colleges disaster management plan.
5. Identify safe schools and colleges to serve as relief shelter in case of any emergency
within that area, only for short period of time.
6.2.9 Electricity Department
1. Ensure transmission map at disposal.
2. Prepare a database of critical and lifesaving infrastructure in the district and prepare for
providing uninterrupted power supply to them.
3. Prepare for providing continuous power supply to the affected area.
4. Prepare to provide electrical connections and system at short notice in affected areas for
purpose of pumping flood water and illumination of the area.
5. Prepare for prompt replacement/ re-commissioning of affected power supply system.
6. Ensure availability of adequate stock of important equ ipments like transformers, poles,
conductors, cables, insulators, etc for prompt action whenever required.
7. Ensure trained construction and maintenance staff at disposal.
10. Prepare for large scale movement of food grains, their transportation, expeditious
unloading, proper storage and prompt distribution through fair price shops, if required.
11. Prepare a database of private providers of tents, tarpaulin sheets, poles, kanats, cooking
utensils, polythene bags, shrouds and other essential items that could be used for
community kitchen and cremation and burial.
6.2.12 Forest Department
1. Ensure proper functioning of all equipments and vehicles.
2. Prepare a database of aara machine holders, carpenters.
3. Prepare team for catching wild animals to prevent infiltration in habituated areas, relief
camps, etc.
6.2.13 Roadways
1. Ensure proper functioning of filling station, vehicles and equipments including fire
extinguishers, first aid kits, etc.
2. Prepare for prompt deployment of vehicles at short notice for various purposes like mass
evacuation, transportation of response teams, relief items, victims, etc.
3. Prepare mechanical team for prompt repair of equipment and vehicles.
4. Train drivers and conductors in first aid and basic life saving techniques.
5. Identify the vehicle for rescue operations.
6. Be well familiar with routes of potential hazardous installations and follow incident traffic
plan.
6.2.14 Health Department
1. Prepare trained team of paramedics.
2. Develop dos and don'ts and IEC materials regarding health and hygiene.
3. Organise awareness camps with help of CHC/ PHCs and Development and Panchayat
Department for hygiene promotion and public health issues.
4. Ensure availability of trained mobile medical teams at disposal.
5. Prepare psychological and psychosocial care teams.
6. Ensure availability of generator sets and buffer stock of fuel at disposal.
1. Prepare offsite emergency plan.
2. Prepare a database of MAH units and t heir contact details.
3. Enlist methods of packaging and handling, safe transportation, disposal, containment and
precautions for all the hazardous materials present in district.
4. Inspect premises and machinery in plants, industries for adequacy of safety and
emergency arrangements in industries and direct for corrective measures, if necessary,
with respect to statutory provisions for safety.
5. Direct the management of industries and units to prepare on-site emergency plan of
their units.
6.2.17 Irrigation Department
1. Ensure proper early warning mechanism in place for flood by monitoring water level of
surface water bodies.
2. Ensure proper and timely inspection of conditions of bunds, siphons, regu lators,
embankments, etc.
3. Ensure timely de-silting and dredging of rivers and canals, if required.
4. Ensure prompt repair of channels, if required.
5. Ensure proper functioning of all equipments including dewatering pumps.
6.2.18 Municipal Corporation
1. Prepare for sanitation operations in view of post flood sit uations within jurisdiction of the
area.
2. Ensure availability of tractor trolleys and other required equipments for the same.
3. Prepare mechanism for proper solid waste management, disposal of waste and removal
of debris in shelter and relief camps, feeding centres and affected areas in t heir
jurisdiction .
4. Plan to provide building/ guest house at different locations to establish control room,
first aid and medical post or shelters during emergency in coordination with HUDA.
6.2.19 Police Department
1. Ensure proper functioning of all equipments.
2. Prepare for distribution of water purifying tablets, bleaching powder and chlorination of
public water resources, if required.
3. Prepare for arrangement of safe drinking water supply for surviving community in the
affected areas and also in relief camps and shelters. Also prepare for provisioning of
water for other purposes.
4. Prepare a database of suppliers and distributors of packaged drinking water.
5. Prepare for prompt repair of pipelines supplying potable water.
6. Prepare for prompt repair of sewerage systems and water works.
7. Make standby arrangements of generators for running the water pumps.
8. Ensure cleaning of drains before the monsoon season.
9. Ensure installations of tube wells, if needed, before the monsoon to provide
underground water to the livestock during flood period.
10. Ensure availability of adequate number of water tankers, drums, jerry cans or identify
their private suppliers to prepare for supply of water, in scarcity period and in
emergency.
11. Ensure availability of water supply/ filling points for fire tenders, water cannons,
hospitals and other necessary life saving infrastructure.
12. Prepare for prompt provision of temporary toilets/ trench latrines in the affected area
and relief camps.
13. Ensuring filling of water ponds/ lakes in the district with canal water/ tube wells prior to
the onset of summer.
14. Prepare for the arrangements of clean drinking water for affected livestock and poultry.
15. Prepare mechanism for proper solid waste management and disposal of waste in shelter
and relief camps, feeding centres and affected villages.
6.2.22 Public Relations Department
1. Prepare for proper public address system ensuring rumour control.
2. Prepare for media management.
3. Ensure database of dos and don'ts of all possible hazards in the district;
2. Ensure proper mechanism in place for early warning of different hazards to village level
through tehsildars, patwaris, DDPO.
3. Prepare Flood Control Order by 31st May of each year.
4. Ensure proper functioning of District Emergency Operation Centre/Flood Control Room
during monsoon period and otherwise, if 1required.
5. Identify villages vulnerable to flood and drought.
6. Prepare a database of critical and lifesaving infrastructure in the district.
7. Prepare a database of safe locations for evacuation.
8. Identify possible safe sites for temporary shelters and relief camps.
9. Ensure availability of fully functional boats, life jackets and oars in view of flood condition
of the district.
10. Prepare a database of voluntary orgarn izations and service they offer. Ensure the
authenticity of the same.
11. Identify competent persons/experts from various required fields for carrying out damage
and need assessment post disaster.
12. Prepare proper mechanism for disbursement of compensation to victims or families of
deceased.
13. Prepare a database of safe locations for relief distribution site for mass care and housing.
14. Identify site for temporary burial.
A. Centre for Disaster Management, MGSIPA
The Centre for Disaster Management (COM), MGSIPA holds responsibility at the State level for
conducting training programs on Disaster Management in all the districts of state. The trainings
take place over three to five days and involve district officials from various departments, as per
the specificities of the training being conducted. Trainings are conducted in the Institute as well
as within the districts, for which officials are nominated by the District Administration. It is
incumbent upon these officials to attend the trainings for which they have been nominated, and
upon completion of the program, they shall receive certification from MGSIPA. The officials in
charge of updating the DDMP are also responsible for keeping track of all trainings conducted
and at the time of updating the plan, they are to include the names and contact details of all
officials from Ludhiana district who have attended any Disaster Management related training in
the past six-months. This will ensure the availability of trained human resources capable of
dealing with disasters at the district level.
B. DDMA / HODs
The role of District Level Officials in terms of capacity-building and training is primarily that of
the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). The Authority will ensure that participants
from various departments are nominated for the various disaster management-related trainings
conducted by COM, MGSIPA and any other body/authority that is competent to
conduct/organise trainings in the field of disaster management. The role of the DDMA will, thus,
be predominantly that of coordination and monitoring. Furthermore, capacity-building at the
institutional level should be done by carrying out various activities. The DDMA will also be
responsible for ensuring that the Heads of Department (HODs) of the following departments
discharge their responsibility of nominating officials from their departments for various disaster
management trainings pertaining to their specific areas of work.
Agriculture Department
The HOD must ensure:
1. Formation and train ing of a Weather Watch Group for the purpose of monitoring crops
in the district.
Education Department
The HOD must ensure:
1. Formation and training of damage and need assessment teams within the department.
2. Provision of trainings in First Aid and basic survival skills for teachers and students in the
district.
3. Education and awareness programs should be designed in such a way as to include the
disaster management education in the school I college curriculum.
4. Capacity-building at the institutional level should be done by carrying out various
activities under the School Safety Programme (SSP).
Electricity Department
The HOD must ensure:
1. The timely purchase of electric equipment necessary for maintaining a state of adequate
preparedness and for speedy and efficient disaster response, through the appropriate
channels of the District Administration.
Forest Department
The HOD must ensure:
1. Formation and training of teams within the department, for catching wild/escaped
animals that pose a threat to human safety.
Punjab Roadways/ PEPSU/ Punbus
The HOD must ensure:
1. Provision of training to drivers, conductors and staff in First Aid and basic life saving
techniques
2. Adequate stocking/replenishing of First Aid kits and maintenance of fire extinguishers in
all vehicles and depots in the district.
Health Department
The HOD must ensure:
the District Administration should ensure that police personnel are deputed for such trainings.
The trained police personnel should be placed on record within a district level database of
persons trained in disaster management. Such trainings are thus an important aspect of
capacity-building in the district. District police will also receive training specific to the role of the
department from the Police Academy Punjab (PAP) in Jalandhar District.
Fire Services Department
Punjab Fire services operated by Municipal Corporations/ Municipal Councils. Fire Services in
Ludhiana district should be made responsible for conducting fire-safety trainings and capacity
building for all district officials as well as for Education institutions, housing societies and etc.
from time to time. District Fire Services should also be made responsible for conducting safety
audits of various government and civilian buildings in order to check whether they are compliant
with fire safety norms. Furthermore, the Fire Services should conduct mock-drills for fire-fighting
and evacuation procedures from time to time, following a schedule stipulated by the District
disaster Management Authority (DDMA). Train ing programs on ~isaster management that are
relevant to the role of the Fire Services and the District Administration should ensure that fire
personnel are deputed for such trainings. The trained Fire Services personnel should be placed
on record within a district-level database of persons trained in disaster management. Such
trainings are thus an important aspect of capacity-building in the district.
7.1.2. Level-2 Capacity Building
a. Civil Engineers (structural capacity building)
There is strong evidence that appropriate engineering intervention can significantly reduce the
risk of disasters. Civil engineers also play an important role in post-disaster conditions - in rescue
operations, damage assessment and the retrofitting of structures. Civil engineers need to keep
themselves updated about the latest research and developments in construction technology,
advances in construction materials and analysis or design procedures. Civil engineers should also
take support from other branches of engineering for the better planning, execution and
functioning of their building and infrastructure projects. Trainings to Civil Engineers will be
provided by COM. Furthermore, at the district level, civil engineers will conduct training of
Capacity-building at the community level includes awareness, sensitisation, orientation and
developing skills of communities and community leaders. At the district-level, assistance will be
provided by consolidating the know-how and practical training provided by NDRF, Civil Defence
and NGO, District Red Cross and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and disseminating it within the
communities. Multiple responsibilities within the arena of capacity-building and training will be
delegated to local authorities, PRls and ULBs under the overall.guidance of District authorities. It
is also crucial to focus on imparting training, cultivating community awareness and ensuring skill
development among members of the community. Furthermore, capacity-building at the
community level should be done on the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. This can be done
by ensuring identification of local resources and developing local infrastructure through PPP.
Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) and Village Contingency Planning (VCP) is
also critical for capacity building at the community-level and will be managed by the concerned
departments in t he district.
7.4 Development of IEC Material
Addressing the specific requirements of vulnerable regions and the risk mitigation and
preparedness needs of identified communities, various IEC material like list of do's and don'ts,
posters, leaflets, banners, training modules and audio visual material must be prepared using
capacity building funds of the state. The aim is to develop a large body of advocacy and
awareness materials, especially in vernacular languages, targeting vulnerable groups such as
women, children, elderly, Physical disables, and marginalized and excluded groups.
7.5 Sensitization/Awareness Campaigns
The District administration must reach out to the local residents and general public of the district
with various level sensitization programmes. Sensitization programmes shall be conducted for
schools, hospitals, colleges, communities, policy makers and all other specific sectors.
Awareness on multi hazards and dos and don'ts to solve it are most import and basic for a
human being to save him/herself. Disaster strikes everywhere everyone irrespective of land,
caste, creed, color, people, and gender. The basic information sha ll be given in forms of booklets
CHAPTER 8 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
SOP's FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
A standard operating procedure is "a set of instructions constituting a directive that
establishes a standard course of action". Standard operating procedures or SOPs, clearly
spell out what is expected and required of personnel during emergency response.
8.1 SOP's FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT :
During disaster, for the security of property and any other miss-happening, Police will
responsible for maintaining law and orders. for this purpose, under the leadership of S.S.P,
Police employees and Sarpanch's of affected areas will communicate each other to replace
people's household things any other essential things to the safe place.
Main Duties to perform :
1. Deploying a quick response teams (QRTs) to maintain law and order at the
incident site.
2. QRTs deployed at the site will be equipped and will coordinate with following
activities.
3. Quick Assessment of law and order situation in affected areas.
4. Cordon off the site to restrict movement of curious onlookers, vehicles and
pedestrians.
5. Control and monitor traffic movements.
6. Support and coordinate with local administration.
7. Prepare updates on the law and order situation in every 2 hours and brief the
authorities.
8. Ensure law and order at assembly points and evacuation points.
9. Control situation of rioting and looting and cordon off affected areas.
10. Provide traffic diversions so as to ease movement of response vehicles to
incident site.
11. Gather and disseminate information about the traffic flow on alternate routes for
decongestion.
12. Ensuring law and order in rehabilitation centre's.
13. Communicate with PCR on regular basis regarding field activities including
deployment of manpower and resources.
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14. To advice home-guards to remain alert for responding to call from Police.
15. To contact nearby hospitals for making emergency arrangements for receiving
inured persons.
Table : Nodal Officer from Police Department for Disaster Management :
S.No. Name of Nodal Officer
Designation Mobile No.
Phone No.
Fax No. E-mail Address
1. Sh. Harjeet Senior - 01679 01679 dpo.brn.police Singh, IPS Superintendent 231107 238683 @punjab.gov.in
of Police (SSP)
8.2 SOP's FOR FOOD AND SUPPLY DEPARTMENT :
District food and supply controller, Barnala will take care of food inventory. In this context,
lists of commission agent/sugar dealers, food stocks, flour mills, rural and urban rashan
depot's, cold store and lists of go downs, whole sale trades, licensed articles, rice go downs,
gas stations, whole sale kerosene oil, petrol pumps has been taken from district food and
supply controller. In need all of above will be contacted. In this activity, secretary Red-cross,
district manager Punsup and district manager markfed will help administration. For supply
of food and other things, rotary club and lions club will be coordinate with administration.
Main Duties to Perform :
(a) Management and distribution of relief items to affected victims.
(b) Provide tarpaulins if and when required.
(c) Coordinate with concerned officer's to ensure proper supply of essential
commodities like petrol and diesel.
(d) Initiate procurement of food items available at nearby markets.
(e) Prepare take-home food packets for the families.
(f) Ensuring equal distribution of relief material including children, aged groups,
women and poor people.
Table : Nodal Officer from Food Supply Department for Disaster Management :
S. No. Nodal Officer's Name Contact Number
1. Smt. Sweety Devgan 94171-66057
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Table : List of Incharge officer in District and block level with contact number :
S. No. Incharge Officer in District Contact Number
1. District Food Supply Controller, Barnala 94171-66057
2. Sh. Jaswinder Singh, DFSO, Barnala 81462-03003
3. Sh. Pardeep Singh, Assistant Food Supply Officer, Barnala
98720-18044
4. Sh. Rakesh Singla, A.F.S.O., Bhadaur 99880-90932
5. Sh. Balwinder Singh, A.F.S.O., Tapa 98884-12993
6. Naveen Bala A.F.S.O., Mehal Kalan 94175-95454
Table : List of Public Distribution System block wise : Name of the Block – Barnala Number of PDS retailer counter - 05
S. No
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Name of Dept. / PDS
Name of the retailer / In-
charge Location Storage
Capacity Address Contact Number
1. PDC, Barnala Sh. Sandeep Kumar Mittal
PUNSUP 45511 MT Mandi Karan Board, Grain Market, Barnala
98785-34777
2. PDC, Dhanaula
Sh. Pukhraj Singla
PUNSUP 8908 MT Dhanaula 98720-72797
3. PDC, Mehal Kalan
Sh. Hardeep Singh
PUNSUP 37177 MT Mehal Kalan 98888-00391
4. PDC Tapa Sh. Malwinder Singh
PUNSUP 9877 MT Tapa 73475-60402
8.3 SOP's FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT :
Civil surgeon Barnala, make stock of needed medicines in disaster. During disaster, to
prevent peoples from communicable diseases, civil surgeon Barnala will make arrangements
of vaccination. Stock of medicines will be stocked at district head quarter, health centre,
rural dispensaries, civil surgeon Barnala, government hospitals, primary health centre's,
primary health centre's, slum areas dispensary, mini primary health centre's. List of all
medical officers, drivers, gypsies, matador mini buses has been taken so that in need they
will be contacted. Red cross society, Barnala has also sent a list of available ambulance's so
that during disaster their resources will be used.
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Main Duties to Perform :
1. Mobilize and coordinate the energy medical and Health Services consisting of :
(a) Emergency treatment in the Hospital and ambulance services to the injured
& needy.
(b) Casualty services including managing of First Aid Posts in the affected areas.
(c) Transporting the seriously injured persons to the bigger & specialized
hospitals with adequate facilities, equipment & specialist doctors.
(d) Health and OPD services in the community shelters in case of evacuation.
(e) Setting up mobile medical teams to visit the affected areas to provide health
services, especially to the handicapped, children, old persons and women.
(f) Ensure adequate supply of medical drugs and services.
2. Ensure post-mortem of the dead bodies getting conducted expeditiously.
3. Provide chlorine tablets or other water purifier medicines wherever required.
4. Provide inoculation / vaccination against various epidemic diseases especially to the
children and women.
5. To keep a check on the quality / hygiene of food being served in the relief centres &
the areas around it.
6. Co-opt & coordinate the activities of various voluntary organizations such as Red
Cross and Others.
Table : Nodal Officer from Health Department for Disaster Management :
S. No. Nodal Officer's Name Contact Number
1. Dr. Jugal Kishore (Chief Medical Officer) 99150-14904
Table : List of Government Hospital and Health Centres at district /sub division level : A. List of Government Hospital at district / sub division level.
S. No.
Name of the Hospital
Name of the In-charge
Contact No.
Location Nos. of Staff Available
Nos. of Ambulance
Nos. of
Beds
1. Civil Hospital, Barnala
Jasvir Singh Aulakh (SMO)
9872378855
Aggarsain Chowk, Ram Bagh Road
Medical Officer-59 Pharmacists - 20 Staff Nurses-21
03 150
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B. List of mobile medical team / dispensary in the district (Sub division wise).
S.No. Name of Dept. / PDS
Vehicle No. & Driver
Staff Posted Area Contact No.
of Driver
1. Civil Hospital Barnala
PB-13H-9972
Sh. Makhan Singh
03 Aggarsain Chowk, Ram Bagh Road
81461-91500
2. PB-13L-7552
Sh. Paramjit Singh
99153-46711
3. PB-H01G-1180
Sh. Jaspal Singh
94632-34698
8.3 SOP's FOR ANIMAL HUSBANDRY :
To prevent animals from disease's, the deputy director of animal husbandry will make a
stock of vaccination and also to feed animals fodder stocks will be made. Mobile
dispensaries will be send in field which will take care of animals every type.
Main Duties to Perform :
(a) The officer's will co-ordinate with Animal related organizations and individuals to
provide assistance in the affected site.
(b) Coordinate with the Shelter Task Force on the sheltering of companion animals.
(c) In case of Animal Disease Outbreak immediate actions to control and quarantine
the disease to be made, the advisory for safeguarding one self and others to be
issued.
(d) Injuries and death of animals will be documented.
(e) Deceased, diseased or contaminated animals will be dispensed.
(f) Documentation of all expenses incurred will be maintained.
(g) Continue response activities as needed.
Table : Nodal Officer from Animal Husbandry Department for Disaster Management :
S. No. Nodal Officer's Name Contact Number
1. Sh. Vijay Jindal (DDAH) 93178-20861
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2. Provide detailed information of mobile dispensaries :
S.No. Name of the Check Post
Vehicle No. & Driver Staff Posted
Area (No. of Villages
/ City)
Contact No. of Driver
1. Gagewal PB-13B-9732 Charan Singh (Driver) Dr. Varinder Singh (Animal)
1 98156-41803
8.3 SOP's FOR PWD (B&R) :
This department would include the identification of critical infrastructure problems,
shortcomings and damages, and the mobilization and coordination of Quick Response
Teams (QRTs) to fix and improve them.
Main Duties to Perform :
(a) Extend necessary help in construction of road diversions and other civil works during
Disaster situation.
(b) Help in arranging the mechanical equipment whenever required.
(c) Carry out rescue operation during a building collapse.
(d) Barricading to cordon off affected areas.
Table : Nodal Officer from PWD (B&R) Department for Disaster Management :
S. No.
Name of Nodal Officer Designation Mobile No. Phone No. Fax No.
1. Er. Jaswinder Singh, Xen
Executive Engineer
94175-25540 01679-230600 01679-230600
2. Er. Piyush, SDOE
Executive Engineer
98888-21419 01679-230600 01679-230600
8.3 SOP's FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT :
In case of disaster, there may be a need of supplying water for fire fighting operation or
there may be a need for drinking purpose or rehabilitation site might be requiring
temporary / mobile toilets for there may be need to ensure clean environment, so all in
these type of disaster situation's this department is responsible.
Main duties to perform :
1. Ensure sufficient supply of clean and potable drinking water during the disaster at
the site and at the evacuation and relief centers.
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2. Ensure availability of sufficient number of water tankers for supply of the drinking
water.
3. Establish temporary latrines / urinals at relief / evacuation centers.
Table : Nodal Officer from Water Supply & Sanitation Division for Disaster Management :
S. No.
Name of Nodal Officer Desig.
Mobile No.
Phone No. Fax No. E-mail Address
1. Sh. R.K. Bansal XEN 97790 01679 01679 xendwssbarnala 41163 230242 230242 @gmail.com
2. Sh. Chamak Singal SDO 94785 01679 01679 sdepwssbarnala 31577 230242 230242 @gmail.com
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