N.V.S. SURAPARAJU

DIASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2005

(ACT NO. 53 OF 2005)

ASSENTED TO ON 23 DEC. 2005

What is Disaster ?

Calamity or grave occurrence in any area,

arising from natural or man made causes

Results in substantial loss of life or human

suffering, damage to, and destruction of property

Magnitude is beyond coping capacity of the

community of affected area (Sec. 2(d) of the

Disaster Management Act, 2005)

Disaster Management means

(As per Sec.2(e) of Act)

A continuous and integrated process of planning, organizing,

coordinating and implementing measures which are

necessary or expedient for—

(i) prevention of danger or threat of any disaster;

(ii) mitigation or reduction of risk of any disaster or its severity

or consequences;

(iii) capacity-building;

(iv) preparedness to deal with any disaster;

(v) prompt response to any threatening disaster situation or

disaster;

(vi) assessing the severity or magnitude of effects of any

disaster;

(vii) evacuation, rescue and relief;

(viii) rehabilitation and reconstruction

National Disaster Management Authority

Prime Minister …. Chairperson

National Authority shall have the

responsibility for laying down the policies,

plans and guidelines for disaster

management for ensuring timely and

effective response to disaster.

State Disaster Management Authority

Chief Minister …. Chairperson

State authority lay down guidelines to be followed by the departments of the Government of the State for the purposes of integration of measures for prevention of disasters and mitigation in their development plans and projects and provide necessary technical assistance therefor;

District Disaster Management Authority

Collector … Chairperson

Chair person, ZPP … Co-chairperson

Chief Executive Officer, ZPP

Superintendent of Police

Dist. Medical Health Officer

Dist. Panchayat Officer

district level officers …. Members

Functions of Dist. Authority

prepare a disaster management plan

district vulnerable to disasters are identified and measures for the prevention of disasters and the mitigation of its effects are undertaken

lay down guidelines for preparation of disaster management plans by depts.

prepare, review and update district level response plan and guidelines

Functions of Dist. Authority

organize and coordinate specialized training programs

coordinate response to any threatening disaster situation or disaster

identify buildings and places which could, in the event of any threatening disaster situation or disaster, be used as relief centers or camps and make arrangements for water supply and sanitation in such buildings or places

establish stockpiles of relief and rescue materials or ensure preparedness

encourage the involvement of non-governmental organizations and voluntary social-welfare institutions

ensure communication systems are in order, and disaster management drills are carried out periodically

give directions for the release and use of resources available with any Department/ local authority in the district;

control and restrict vehicular traffic to, from and within, the vulnerable or affected area;

control and restrict the entry of any person into, his movement within and departure from, a vulnerable or affected area;

remove debris, conduct search and carry out rescue operations;

provide shelter, food, drinking water and essential provisions, healthcare and services;

establish emergency communication systems in the affected area;

make arrangements for the disposal of the unclaimed dead bodies;

DISTRICT PLAN includes

the areas in the district vulnerable to different

forms of disasters

the measures to be taken, for prevention and

mitigation of disaster, by the Departments

allocation of responsibilities to the Departments

prompt response to disaster and relief thereof;

procurement of essential resources;

establishment of communication links;

dissemination of information to the public;

No court (except the Supreme Court or a

High Court) shall have jurisdiction to

entertain any suit or proceeding in respect

of anything done, action taken, orders

made, direction, instruction or guidelines

issued by the authorities (Sec.71)

No suit or prosecution or other proceeding

shall lie in any court against the authorities

(Sec.73)

Floods,

Mumbai,

26 July 2005

Tsunami

26 Dec 2004

S Cyclone

29 Oct 1999

Flood, Assam

& Bihar 2004

MAJOR DISASTERS

(1980-2005) Earthquake

Uttarkashi,

20 Oct 1991,

Chamoli, 23

April 1999

Bhuj,

Earthquake,

26 January,

2001

Avalanche

Feb 2005

Earthquake,

Latur, 30

Sept 1993

Tsunami

26 Dec 2004

Tsunami

26 Dec 2004

Bhopal Gas

Tragedy, Dec

1982

Earthquake,

Oct, 2005

1996-cyclone

The Disaster Cycle

Risk Reduction

Recovery

Mitigation

Prevention

Preparedness Response

Hazardous event Warning

The word cyclone has been derived from

Greek word ‘cyclos’ which means ‘coiling of

a snake’.

The word cyclone was coined by Heary

Piddington who worked as a Reporter in

Kolkata during British rule.

Cyclone means

"Cyclonic Storm" or a "Cyclone" is an intense

vortex or a whirl in the atmosphere with very

strong winds circulating around it in anti-

clockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere

and in clockwise direction in the Southern

Hemisphere.

CYCLONE

HURRICANE

Stages of cyclone

Cyclone

Well Before

Weeks-Months

Just Before

- Hours

Actual Time

Period

Rescue Rehabilitation Relief Reconstruction

BEFORE AFTER DURING

Jan - Apr MAY June- Oct

HAZARD Damage

Potential

Elements at Risk

Slopes of hills

Sea & Sea-coast

Low-lying Areas

River/Stream Banks

Natural Features

Unsecured personal assets

Livelihood tools / Equipment

Public Infrastructure

Agri. & Horticultural crops

Weak Buildings

Huts & Semi-permanent Houses

People & Live-stock

Societal Elements

Cyclones that struck the

coasts of India Rameswaram Cyclone of 17th to 24th

December 1964 wiped out Dhanuskodi in Rameswaran Island from the map.

Bangla Desh Cyclone of 8-13 November 1970 toll of about 3,00,000 people.

Andhra Cyclone of 14-20 November 1977 that crossed coast near Nizampatnam in the evening of 19th, took a toll of about 10,000 lives.

NODAL AGENCIES FOR

MONITORING DISASTERS

Forecasts/warnings are provided by

Indian Meteorological Department

(Cyclones, Floods, Drought, Earthquakes)

Central Water Commission of the Ministry

of Water Resources (Floods)

Geological Survey of India (Landslides)

Department of Ocean Development

(Tsunami)

Non-Structural Mitigation Measures

Coastal regulations Zone Act – Strict implementation (no development within 500 m of the high tide line with elevation of less than

10 m above m.s.l)

Land use Zoning in accordance with CRZ

Natural Bioshields (Mangroves) and shelterbelt plantations

(Casuarina)

Maintaining Natural Sand dunes

Maintaining and promoting beach development

Mitigation Measures t.

Non-Structural Mitigation Measures

Risk transfer in highly vulnerable areas (Insurance)

Network of local knowledge centers along the coast lines

( Training and Emergency communication)

Reducing Vulnerability

Diverse Livelihood options

Micro Finance

Empowerment

Gender sensitive development

Mitigation Measures

PREVENTION AND MITIGATION

Cyclone Mitigation committee meetings in April and September

Identification of low lying areas

Formation of evacuation and enumeration teams

Identification of places people are likely to be evacuated

Relief centres

Preparation of BPL families

Preparation of list of old, disabled and pregnant women

Fishermen families particulars

Storage facilities

Cooking vessels

Procurement of vehicles

Communication plan

List of cyclone shelters, School buildings,

temples churches for relief centres

PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS

Preparedness

Construction of storm shelters

Connecting roads for evacuation of people

Construction flood storage reservoirs

Afforestation along the coastal belts

Improvement of drainage facilities

Organize programs for generating public awareness through information pamphlets, brochures, audiovisual materials, cyclone preparedness meetings, talks and discussions over the radio and television.

Post Disaster Stage

(Relief and Rehabilitation) Assessment of damages by concerned

Departments

Distribution of Relief and rehabilitation measures

Teams of disposal of dead bodies , removal of

carcases

Closing of breaches by Irrigation authorities

Removal of fallen trees and closure of breaches

if any caused to roads

Community Involvement

local people assistance

Self groups

voluntary organizations

NGO’s

Philanthropists

Department Action Plan

Medical & Health Dept., Paramedical Teams, keeping

sufficient stock of chlorine,

chemical disinfectants, water

purifying tablets etc.,

Agricultural Dept., Teams for assessment of crop

damages, to publicize

precautionary measures to be

taken by farmers to save their

standing crops during the

contingency situations

Animal Husbandry Dept.., Teams, Stock of drugs, vaccines

Roads & Buildings Dept., Repairs of vulnerable bridges,

diversion roads; stock of sand

bags, axes, power saws, cranes

etc.,

Local Bodies

Municipalities /Panchayats

Storage of water in overhead

tanks, availability of water

tankers, Diesel Generators at

Head water works,

A.P. Transco Procurement of Generators,

Disconnection of power supply

heavy gales. measures for

restoration of power supply

Forest Department For supply of Bamboos , casuarina

poles for closure of breaches,

reconstruction of dwelling

houses

Fisheries Department Alerting fishermen, procurement of

rescue and relief boats,

swimmers, Life Boats, Out

Board Motors

Police Department VHF Sets, Police for safeguarding

public and private property from

thefts, Law & Order

Railways Preparation for diversion /

cancellation of trains ;

alternative arrangements

Medical & Health Department Para Medical Teams, Stock of

antibiotics, vaccines, I.V. Fluids,

Anti malarial , Anti- pyretic

drugs etc., Organizing mass

vaccinations

Revenue Identification of Vulnerable ,

marooned, inaccessible areas,

Cyclone shelters condition,

Rural Water Supply Dept., Cleaning of Service reservoirs,

Pipe leakages, Water quality

testing, Flushing ,

providing safe drinking water in

the cyclone prone areas and

transportation

A.P.S.R.T.C. providing additional services for

transportation of public, open

enquiry offices at Bus stations

with a public address system

for providing information to the

stranded passengers.

Irrigation Dept., take up intensive patrolling of river

banks to identify weak and

vulnerable areas; replenish all

items in the flood/cyclone store

which are required for closure

of breaches if any and also for

strengthen the vulnerable

points.

Offences and penalties (Sec.51-57)

Punishment for obstruction – 1 yr., imprisonment

False claim - 2 yrs., imprisonment

False warning – 1 yr., imprisonment

Failure of Officer on duty – 1 yr., imprisonment

Penalty for contravention of any order regarding

requisitioning – 1 yr., imprisonment

THANQ

N.V.S. SURAPA RAJU

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