UTTARA KANNADA DISTRICT

UTTARA KANNADA DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019-20

Volume - I

Dr Harish Kumar K, IAS Deputy Commissioner

Uttara Kannada District &

Chairman District Disaster Management Authority

U.K. District, Karwar

Shri Nagaraj Singrer, KAS Additional Deputy Commissioner

Uttara Kannada District &

Member Secretary District Disaster Management Authority

U.K. District, Karwar

Contents

Chapter No Description Page No.

1 Introduction 1

2 Hazard, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment 25

3 Agencies and Infrastructure 40

4 Preparedness measures 83 5 Response and SOPs

Meteorological disasters • Cyclones / Storm • Flood • Drought

Geological disasters • Earthquake • Forest Fire • Land Slide • Tsunami

Industrial / chemical disasters • Oil Spill • Fire/Explosion • Toxic Gas Release • Radiation Exposure

Biological disasters • Epidemic • Food Poisoning

Miscellaneous disasters • Road Tanker Accident • Rail Accident • Building collapse • Dam bursts • Stampede • Boat capsize • Cattle disease • Bomb Threat

101

105 107 108

118 121 121 122

127 128 129 133

135 135

137 138 141 143 144 145 145 146

6 Relief and Financial Aid 152

7 Recovery, Reconstruction, & Rehabilitation 166

8 Capacity building and Training measures 173

9 After phase and check list 187

10 Observations and Recommendations 189

11 Previous Encounters 190

LIST OF TABLES

Table No Description Page no. 1.1 Day wise temperature normals (°C) for Uttara Kannada district 20

1.2 Day wise Relative Humidity Normals (%) for Uttara Kannada district 22

1.3 Day wise Wind Speed Normals (km/hr) for Uttara Kannada district 23

1.4 Taluk wise rainfall data (in mm) for the past 5 years 24

2.1 Impact vs Frequency mapping of hazards 34

2.2 Occurrence of disasters in the past in Uttara Kannada district 35

2.3 Seasonality of hazards in Uttar Kannada district 36

2.4 Flood prone areas in Uttara Kannada district 37

3.1 District Disaster Management Authority 40

3.2 The members of District Crisis Management Group 42

3.3 Locations of flood relief centers (Ganji Kendra) in costal taluks of the district 71

5.1 Physiological effects on human beings at various concentrations of chlorine 129

5.2 The distance to be barricaded on either side of the scene of accident involving hazardous chemicals 138

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No Description Page no. 1.1 Map of Uttara Kannada district 8

1.2 Map of Karwar Taluk 9

1.3 Map of Ankola Taluk 10

1.4 Map of Kumta Taluk 11

1.5 Map of Honnavar Taluk 12

1.6 Map of Bhatkal Taluk 13

1.7 Map of Sirsi Taluk 14

1.8 Map of Siddapur Taluk 15

1.9 Map of Yellapur Taluk 16

1.10 Map of Mundgod Taluk 17

1.11 Map of Haliyal Taluk 18

1.12 Map of Supa (Joida) Taluk 19

2.1 Map indicating Storm Surge Height for the coastal part of India 27

2.2 Map indicating the Zonation of earthquake in India 28

3.1 Deputy Commissioner (DC) Office organization chart 44

3.2 Uttara Kannada Police Department – Organization Chart 45

4.1 Emergency organisation for Natural / Miscellaneous disaster 86

4.2 Emergency organisation for Industrial disaster 87

4.3 Emergency organisation for Transportation disaster 88

5.1 Map showing the coastal taluks of Uttara Kannada district 106

5.2 Drought hit areas are marked in orange. 109

8.1 Test bulletin received during the mock drill 178

8.2 Manning the Control Room 179

8.3 Site visit by Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner and other officials. 179

8.4 Evacuation of the affected to the safe shelters 180

8.5 Treating the needy in the safe shelter 180

GLOSSARY Affected

People who are affected, either directly or indirectly, by a hazardous event. Directly affected

are those who have suffered injury, illness or other health effects; who were evacuated,

displaced, relocated or have suffered direct damage to their livelihoods, economic, physical,

social, cultural and environmental assets. Indirectly affected are people who have suffered

consequences, other than or in addition to direct effects, over time, due to disruption or

changes in economy, critical infrastructure, basic services, commerce or work, or social, health

and psychological consequences.

Build back better

The use of the recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction phases after a disaster to increase the

resilience of nations and communities through integrating disaster risk reduction measures into

the restoration of physical infrastructure and societal systems, and into the revitalization of

livelihoods, economies and the environment.

Building code

A set of ordinances or regulations and associated standards intended to regulate aspects of the

design, construction, materials, alteration and occupancy of structures which are necessary to

ensure human safety and welfare, including resistance to collapse and damage.

Capacity

The combination of all the strengths, attributes and resources available within an organization,

community or society to manage and reduce disaster risks and strengthen resilience.

Coping capacity is the ability of people, organizations and systems, using available skills and

resources, to manage adverse conditions, risk or disasters. The capacity to cope requires

continuing awareness, resources and good management, both in normal times as well as

during disasters or adverse conditions. Coping capacities contribute to the reduction of disaster

risks.

Capacity assessment is the process by which the capacity of a group, organization or society

is reviewed against desired goals, where existing capacities are identified for maintenance or

strengthening and capacity gaps are identified for further action.

Capacity development is the process by which people, organizations and society

systematically stimulate and develop their capacities over time to achieve social and economic

goals. It is a concept that extends the term of capacity-building to encompass all aspects of

creating and sustaining capacity growth over time. It involves learning and various types of

training, but also continuous efforts to develop institutions, political awareness, financial

resources, technology systems and the wider enabling environment.

Contingency planning

A management process that analyses disaster risks and establishes arrangements in advance to

enable timely, effective and appropriate responses.

Critical infrastructure

The physical structures, facilities, networks and other assets which provide services that are

essential to the social and economic functioning of a community or society.

Disaster

A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale due to

hazardous events interacting with conditions of exposure, vulnerability and capacity, leading

to one or more of the following: human, material, economic and environmental losses and

impacts.

Emergency is sometimes used interchangeably with the term disaster, as, for example, in the

context of biological and technological hazards or health emergencies, which, however, can

also relate to hazardous events that do not result in the serious disruption of the functioning of

a community or society.

Disaster damage occurs during and immediately after the disaster. This is usually measured

in physical units (e.g., square meters of housing, kilometres of roads, etc.), and describes the

total or partial destruction of physical assets, the disruption of basic services and damages to

sources of livelihood in the affected area.

Disaster impact is the total effect, including negative effects (e.g., economic losses) and

positive effects (e.g., economic gains), of a hazardous event or a disaster. The term includes

economic, human and environmental impacts, and may include death, injuries, disease and

other negative effects on human physical, mental and social well-being.

For the purpose of the scope of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030,

the following terms are also considered:

o Small-scale disaster: a type of disaster only affecting local communities which

require assistance beyond the affected community.

o Large-scale disaster: a type of disaster affecting a society which requires national or

international assistance.

o Frequent and infrequent disasters: depend on the probability of occurrence and the

return period of a given hazard and its impacts. The impact of frequent disasters could

be cumulative, or become chronic for a community or a society.

o A slow-onset disaster is defined as one that emerges gradually over time. Slow-onset

disasters could be associated with, e.g., drought, desertification, sea-level rise,

epidemic disease.

o A sudden-onset disaster is one triggered by a hazardous event that emerges quickly or

unexpectedly. Sudden-onset disasters could be associated with, e.g., earthquake,

volcanic eruption, flash flood, chemical explosion, critical infrastructure failure,

transport accident.

Disaster management

The organization, planning and application of measures preparing for, responding to and

recovering from disasters.

Emergency management is also used, sometimes interchangeably, with the term disaster

management, particularly in the context of biological and technological hazards and for health

emergencies. While there is a large degree of overlap, an emergency can also relate to

hazardous events that do not result in the serious disruption of the functioning of a community

or society.

Disaster risk

The potential loss of life, injury, or destroyed or damaged assets which could occur to a

system, society or a community in a specific period of time, determined probabilistically as a

function of hazard, exposure, vulnerability and capacity.

Acceptable risk, or tolerable risk, is therefore an important subterm; the extent to which a

disaster risk is deemed acceptable or tolerable depends on existing social, economic, political,

cultural, technical and environmental conditions. In engineering terms, acceptable risk is also

used to assess and define the structural and non-structural measures that are needed in order to

reduce possible harm to people, property, services and systems to a chosen tolerated level,

according to codes or “accepted practice” which are based on known probabilities of hazards

and other factors.

Residual risk is the disaster risk that remains even when effective disaster risk reduction

measures are in place, and for which emergency response and recovery capacities must be

maintained. The presence of residual risk implies a continuing need to develop and support

effective capacities for emergency services, preparedness, response and recovery, together

with socioeconomic policies such as safety nets and risk transfer mechanisms, as part of a

holistic approach.

Disaster risk assessment

A qualitative or quantitative approach to determine the nature and extent of disaster risk by

analyzing potential hazards and evaluating existing conditions of exposure and vulnerability

that together could harm people, property, services, livelihoods and the environment on which

they depend.

Disaster risk governance

The system of institutions, mechanisms, policy and legal frameworks and other arrangements

to guide, coordinate, and oversee disaster risk reduction and related areas of policy.

Disaster risk information

Comprehensive information on all dimensions of disaster risk, including hazards, exposure,

vulnerability and capacity, related to persons, communities, organizations and countries and

their assets.

Disaster risk management

Disaster risk management is the application of disaster risk reduction policies and strategies to

prevent new disaster risk, reduce existing disaster risk and manage residual risk, contributing

to the strengthening of resilience and reduction of disaster losses.

Prospective disaster risk management activities address and seek to avoid the development

of new or increased disaster risks. They focus on addressing disaster risks that may develop in

future if disaster risk reduction policies are not put in place. Examples are better land-use

planning or disaster-resistant water supply systems.

Corrective disaster risk management activities address and seek to remove or reduce

disaster risks which are already present and which need to be managed and reduced now.

Examples are the retrofitting of critical infrastructure or the relocation of exposed populations

or assets.

Compensatory disaster risk management activities strengthen the social and economic

resilience of individuals and societies in the face of residual risk that cannot be effectively

reduced. They include preparedness, response and recovery activities, but also a mix of

different financing instruments, such as national contingency funds, contingent credit,

insurance and reinsurance and social safety nets.

Community-based disaster risk management promotes the involvement of potentially

affected communities in disaster risk management at the local level. This includes community

assessments of hazards, vulnerabilities and capacities, and their involvement in planning,

implementation, monitoring and evaluation of local action for disaster risk reduction.

Local and indigenous peoples‟ approach to disaster risk management is the recognition and

use of traditional, indigenous and local knowledge and practices to complement scientific

knowledge in disaster risk assessments and for the planning and implementation of local

disaster risk management.

Disaster risk management plans set out the goals and specific objectives for reducing

disaster risks together with related actions to accomplish these objectives. They should be

guided by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and considered and

coordinated within relevant development plans, resource allocations and programme activities.

National-level plans need to be specific to each level of administrative responsibility and

adapted to the different social and geographical circumstances that are present. The time frame

and responsibilities for implementation and the sources of funding should be specified in the

plan. Linkages to sustainable development and climate change adaptation plans should be

made where possible.

Disaster risk reduction

Disaster risk reduction is aimed at preventing new and reducing existing disaster risk and

managing residual risk, all of which contribute to strengthening resilience and therefore to the

achievement of sustainable development.

A global, agreed policy of disaster risk reduction is set out in the United Nations endorsed

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, adopted in March 2015, whose

expected outcome over the next 15 years is: “The substantial reduction of disaster risk and

losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and

environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries”.

Early warning system

An integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk

assessment, communication and preparedness activities systems and processes that enables

individuals, communities, governments, businesses and others to take timely action to reduce

disaster risks in advance of hazardous events.

Multi-hazard early warning systems address several hazards and/or impacts of similar or

different type in contexts where hazardous events may occur alone, simultaneously,

cascadingly or cumulatively over time, and taking into account the potential interrelated

effects. A multi-hazard early warning system with the ability to warn of one or more hazards

increases the efficiency and consistency of warnings through coordinated and compatible

mechanisms and capacities, involving multiple disciplines for updated and accurate hazards

identification and monitoring for multiple hazards.

Economic loss

Total economic impact that consists of direct economic loss and indirect economic loss.

Direct economic loss: the monetary value of total or partial destruction of physical assets

existing in the affected area. Direct economic loss is nearly equivalent to physical damage.

Indirect economic loss: a decline in economic value added as a consequence of direct

economic loss and/or human and environmental impacts.

Direct economic losses usually happen during the event or within the first few hours after the

event and are often assessed soon after the event to estimate recovery cost and claim insurance

payments. These are tangible and relatively easy to measure.

Indirect economic loss includes microeconomic impacts (e.g., revenue declines owing to

business interruption), mesoeconomic impacts (e.g., revenue declines owing to impacts on

natural assets, interruptions to supply chains or temporary unemployment) and

macroeconomic impacts (e.g., price increases, increases in government debt, negative impact

on stock market prices and decline in GDP). Indirect losses can occur inside or outside of the

hazard area and often have a time lag. As a result they may be intangible or difficult to

measure.

Evacuation

Moving people and assets temporarily to safer places before, during or after the occurrence of

a hazardous event in order to protect them.

Exposure

The situation of people, infrastructure, housing, production capacities and other tangible

human assets located in hazard-prone areas.

Extensive disaster risk

The risk of low-severity, high-frequency hazardous events and disasters, mainly but not

exclusively associated with highly localized hazards.

Hazard

A process, phenomenon or human activity that may cause loss of life, injury or other health

impacts, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation.

Annotations: Hazards may be natural, anthropogenic or socionatural in origin. Natural

hazards are predominantly associated with natural processes and phenomena. Anthropogenic

hazards, or human-induced hazards, are induced entirely or predominantly by human activities

and choices. This term does not include the occurrence or risk of armed conflicts and other

situations of social instability or tension which are subject to international humanitarian law

and national legislation. Several hazards are socionatural, in that they are associated with a

combination of natural and anthropogenic factors, including environmental degradation and

climate change.

Hazards may be single, sequential or combined in their origin and effects. Each hazard is

characterized by its location, intensity or magnitude, frequency and probability. Biological

hazards are also defined by their infectiousness or toxicity, or other characteristics of the

pathogen such as dose-response, incubation period, case fatality rate and estimation of the

pathogen for transmission.

Multi-hazard means (1) the selection of multiple major hazards that the country faces, and (2)

the specific contexts where hazardous events may occur simultaneously, cascadingly or

cumulatively over time, and taking into account the potential interrelated effects.

Hazards include (as mentioned in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-

2030, and listed in alphabetical order) biological, environmental, geological,

hydrometeorological and technological processes and phenomena.

Biological hazards are of organic origin or conveyed by biological vectors, including

pathogenic microorganisms, toxins and bioactive substances. Examples are bacteria, viruses or

parasites, as well as venomous wildlife and insects, poisonous plants and mosquitoes carrying

disease-causing agents.

Environmental hazards may include chemical, natural and biological hazards. They can be

created by environmental degradation or physical or chemical pollution in the air, water and

soil. However, many of the processes and phenomena that fall into this category may be

termed drivers of hazard and risk rather than hazards in themselves, such as soil degradation,

deforestation, loss of biodiversity, salinization and sea-level rise.

Geological or geophysical hazards originate from internal earth processes. Examples are

earthquakes, volcanic activity and emissions, and related geophysical processes such as mass

movements, landslides, rockslides, surface collapses and debris or mud flows.

Hydrometeorological factors are important contributors to some of these processes. Tsunamis

are difficult to categorize: although they are triggered by undersea earthquakes and other

geological events, they essentially become an oceanic process that is manifested as a coastal

water-related hazard.

Hydrometeorological hazards are of atmospheric, hydrological or oceanographic origin.

Examples are tropical cyclones (also known as typhoons and hurricanes); floods, including

flash floods; drought; heatwaves and cold spells; and coastal storm surges.

Hydrometeorological conditions may also be a factor in other hazards such as landslides,

wildland fires, locust plagues, epidemics and in the transport and dispersal of toxic substances

and volcanic eruption material.

Technological hazards originate from technological or industrial conditions, dangerous

procedures, infrastructure failures or specific human activities. Examples include industrial

pollution, nuclear radiation, toxic wastes, dam failures, transport accidents, factory explosions,

fires and chemical spills. Technological hazards also may arise directly as a result of the

impacts of a natural hazard event.

Hazardous event

The manifestation of a hazard in a particular place during a particular period of time.

Intensive disaster risk

The risk of high-severity, mid- to low-frequency disasters, mainly associated with major

hazards.

Mitigation

The lessening or minimizing of the adverse impacts of a hazardous event.

National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

A generic term for national mechanisms for coordination and policy guidance on disaster risk

reduction that are multisectoral and interdisciplinary in nature, with public, private and civil

society participation involving all concerned entities within a country.

Preparedness

The knowledge and capacities developed by governments, response and recovery

organizations, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate, respond to and recover

from the impacts of likely, imminent or current disasters.

Preparedness is based on a sound analysis of disaster risks and good linkages with early

warning systems, and includes such activities as contingency planning, the stockpiling of

equipment and supplies, the development of arrangements for coordination, evacuation and

public information, and associated training and field exercises. These must be supported by

formal institutional, legal and budgetary capacities. The related term “readiness” describes the

ability to quickly and appropriately respond when required.

A preparedness plan establishes arrangements in advance to enable timely, effective and

appropriate responses to specific potential hazardous events or emerging disaster situations

that might threaten society or the environment.

Prevention

Activities and measures to avoid existing and new disaster risks.

Reconstruction

The medium- and long-term rebuilding and sustainable restoration of resilient critical

infrastructures, services, housing, facilities and livelihoods required for the full functioning of

a community or a society affected by a disaster, aligning with the principles of sustainable

development and “build back better”, to avoid or reduce future disaster risk.

Recovery

The restoring or improving of livelihoods and health, as well as economic, physical, social,

cultural and environmental assets, systems and activities, of a disaster-affected community or

society, aligning with the principles of sustainable development and “build back better”, to

avoid or reduce future disaster risk.

Rehabilitation

The restoration of basic services and facilities for the functioning of a community or a society

affected by a disaster.

Residual risk

The disaster risk that remains in unmanaged form, even when effective disaster risk reduction

measures are in place, and for which emergency response and recovery capacities must be

maintained.

Resilience

The ability of a system, community or society exposed to hazards to resist, absorb,

accommodate, adapt to, transform and recover from the effects of a hazard in a timely and

efficient manner, including through the preservation and restoration of its essential basic

structures and functions through risk management.

Response

Actions taken directly before, during or immediately after a disaster in order to save lives,

reduce health impacts, ensure public safety and meet the basic subsistence needs of the people

affected.

The institutional elements of response often include the provision of emergency services and

public assistance by public and private sectors and community sectors, as well as community

and volunteer participation. “Emergency services” are a critical set of specialized agencies that

have specific responsibilities in serving and protecting people and property in emergency and

disaster situations. They include civil protection authorities and police and fire services,

among many others. The division between the response stage and the subsequent recovery

stage is not clear-cut. Some response actions, such as the supply of temporary housing and

water supplies, may extend well into the recovery stage.

Retrofitting

Reinforcement or upgrading of existing structures to become more resistant and resilient to the

damaging effects of hazards.

Risk transfer

The process of formally or informally shifting the financial consequences of particular risks

from one party to another, whereby a household, community, enterprise or State authority will

obtain resources from the other party after a disaster occurs, in exchange for ongoing or

compensatory social or financial benefits provided to that other party.

Structural and non-structural measures

Structural measures are any physical construction to reduce or avoid possible impacts of

hazards, or the application of engineering techniques or technology to achieve hazard

resistance and resilience in structures or systems. Non-structural measures are measures not

involving physical construction which use knowledge, practice or agreement to reduce disaster

risks and impacts, in particular through policies and laws, public awareness raising, training

and education.

Underlying disaster risk drivers

Processes or conditions, often development-related, that influence the level of disaster risk by

increasing levels of exposure and vulnerability or reducing capacity.

Vulnerability

The conditions determined by physical, social, economic and environmental factors or

processes which increase the susceptibility of an individual, a community, assets or systems to

the impacts of hazards.

Reference: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)

National Institute of Disaster Management, India (NIDM)

District Disaster Management Authority, Uttara Kannada

1 District Disaster Management Plan – 2019; Volume - I

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

At the very outset, disaster refers to a serious disruption of the functioning of a

society, causing widespread human, material, or environmental loss, which exceeds the

ability of the affected society to cope using its own resources. To put it in other words, it is

the occurrence of a sudden mishap/calamity/ grave occurrence that disrupts the basic fabric

and normal functioning of a society (or community).

Disaster management has been an evolving discipline particularly in India over last

one decade. With increasing frequency and intensity of disasters and large number of people

coming in their way, the subject needs a more systematic attention and a planned approach.

National disaster management Act, 2005 provides mandate for development of

comprehensive disaster management plan at national, state and district level. In particular,

there is a need to have a comprehensive plan at district level which is the cutting edge level

for implementation of all policy guidelines and strategies.

A lot of efforts have been going on for development of plans at different levels by

different agencies. In the absence of standard framework and process guidelines, the early

experiments with development of district disaster management plan have been very useful to

build experience and validate it from the direct application during disasters. There is a lot of

variation in the existing plans and the analysis of existing plans shows different plans has

different strengths. They act as good source of information about the district collected in one

place and is a rich source of knowledge on aspects of disaster management in the country.

However, these documents largely remain limited to knowledge and information manuals

rather than practical action plans for the stakeholders. Further, since there have been little

involvement of stakeholders in development of these plans, there has been little awareness

about them and it remained as an administrative document, rarely used in pre disaster or post

disaster situation.

There has also been a significant change in our understanding of disaster management

from Global to grassroots levels in last few years. Hyogo Framework for Action and later

National Disaster Management Act in 2005 brought a paradigm shift in disaster management

from a reactive relief based approach to a more proactive disaster risk reduction approach.

The evolving understanding of the subject of disaster management, lessons learnt from the

existing plans and the mandate provided by National Disaster Management Act, 2005 to

DDMA's to develop comprehensive disaster management plan provides an excellent

opportunity to develop some modal plans and a standard process for development of district

disaster management plans for replication in different parts of the country.



Aims

A comprehensive emergency response plan that takes into account potential natural,

technological, and manmade threats and involves key personnel in the planning process can

assist an organization to systematically manage emergencies in an effective and efficient

manner. The planning process is a key element that forces District Magistrates and staff to

explore viable options that can be employed in the event of an emergency or disaster. These

contingencies can ultimately help to save lives, reduce property loss, as well as lessen an

organization's potential liability.

Scope of the plan

A comprehensive emergency response plan that takes into account potential natural,

technological, and manmade threats and involves key personnel in the planning process can

assist an organization to systematically manage emergencies in an effective and efficient

manner. The planning process is a key element that forces District Magistrates and staff to

explore viable options that can be employed in the event of an emergency or disaster. These

contingencies can ultimately help to save lives, reduce property loss, as well as lessen an

organization's potential liability.

Objective of the plan

The objective is to reduce the vulnerability of population to the hazard and reduce the risk of

a disaster.

Limitations of the plan

The proposed plan has its own limitations that may be broadly named as – lack of

coordination between the departments, lack of physical and human resources in the district,

the low socio economic status of the community, poor infrastructure etc. The said limitations

may stand as a hurdle in the implementation of the plan, which can only be handled by

making use of all the existing resources in their full potential.

How to use the plan Plans will work only in the case when present organizational structure is responsible

to its non-emergency duties i.e. if a job is done well everyday; it is best done by that

organization during emergency.

Crisis should be met at the lowest and most immediate level of government. Plans call

for local response supplemented if necessary, by the next higher jurisdiction.



Voluntary response and involvement of the private sector should be sought and

emphasized. The emergency management partnership is important to all phases of

natural and man-made disasters.

Approval Mechanism of the plan: Authority for implementation at District level

As per Section 31(2) of the Disaster Management Act 2005, there shall be a plan for disaster

management for every district of the state. The DDMP has been prepared by the district

disaster management authority. Also, as per section 31(6) of the disaster management act

2005, the district authority shall send a copy of the district plan to the state authority which

shall forward it to the state government. The approved draft plan has been sent to Karnataka

state disaster management authority for final approval.

About the District

Uttara Kannada is a district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is bordered by the state

of Goa and Belgaum district to the north, Dharwad district and Haveri district to the east,

Shimoga district and Udupi district to the south and the Arabian Sea to the west.

It is located in the Western Ghats and invites heavy rainfall followed by flash floods

in the coastal taluks. Also, the rivers with reservoirs constructed on it for hydel project

release water in large quantity during unprecedented rains leading to flash floods threatening

the life and property loss in the islands and villages on the river banks. During monsoon

month, instances of landslides are common in some parts of the Western Ghats. In the upghat

regions of the district, the threat of draught is very common with some times the farmers are

not in a position to get even single crop. The coastal belt is prone to cyclone and coastal

erosions every year.

The Uttar Kannada district comprises of 11 taluks for administrative purposes:

Karwar

Ankola

Kumta

Honnavar

Bhatkal

Sirsi

Siddapur

Yellapur



Mungod

Haliyal

Joida

The important rivers flowing in the district are

Kali river (Karwar, Joida)

Gangavali river (Ankola)

Aghanashini river (Kumta, Siddapura, Sirsi)

Sharavathi river (Honnavar)

Venkatapur river (Bhatkal)

Varada river (Sirsi)

Bedti river (Yellapur)

The total expanse of the district is 10.27 lakh hectares out of which over 80% i.e. 8.28

lakh is forest land and about 10% i.e. 1.12 lakh hectare is being used for agriculture and

horticulture. Out of this land in only 11,094 hectares more than one crop and in 1,11981

hectares only one crop is obtained.

Paddy is the main monsoon crop. Wherever possible, river water is stored with small

bunds or tanks to get second crop, generally watermelon, groundnut and other horticultural

crops are cultivated in the winter. Most of the dry land is unused during winter and summer

months.

The total population as per 2011 census is 14,37,169 in which 7,26,256 males and

7,10,913 females with a ratio of 979 women for 1000 men. The rural population is 10,18,188

as against 4,18,981 in the urban region. The population increase in a decade is 6.17% and

average population is 139 per hectare.

Mostly well water and bore well water is used for drinking purpose. Most of the

villages face drinking water problem during summer months.

As per the 2011 census, the total population is 14, 37,169 of which male population is 7,

26,256 and female population, 7,10,913.

Average rainfall in the district is 2887 mm with Siddapur recording highest rainfall at

5095 mm and Mundgod, the lowest (1281mm). The summer is hot (33°C) in the coast and



winter pleasant (20°C) however the winter temperature falls below 15°C in some parts of the

district in the upper ghat taluks.

In all, 103 industries are registered in the district with 12,466 employees working in

these units. There are 181 branches of commercial banks, 40 of Rural Banks, 12 of Urban

Cooperative Banks functioning in the district in addition to 49 branches of KDCC Bank

(District Co-operative bank), 11 branches of Primary Land Development Bank and 5

Industrial Bank in the district.

Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Forest resources, Fishery, Mining and Quarrying are

the main sources of income using the natural resources available in the district. In addition

business, small-scale industries, communication, transportation, hotels, tourism,

employments in industries and establishments etc together contribute to the economy. The

total estimated income generated on the basis of fixed rate from all sources is estimated at

Rs.9436 crores. The per capita income is Rs. 64,015.

The district has 98 Government allopathic hospitals, 4 IMP hospitals, 73 Private hospitals, 83

PHCs‟, 3 CHCs‟, 15 (24X7) Dispensaries, 423 Medical Shops and 4 Blood Banks.

Administrative headquarters of Uttara Kannada district is situated in Karwar. Karwar is a

seaside city on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. To the east are the Western Ghats.

Karwar is situated on the banks of the Kali river (Kali nadi) which flows west to the Arabian

sea from its headwaters at Bidi village in the Western Ghats. The Kali river has a length of

about 153 km and is the main source of irrigation for Karnataka. Karwar in particular and the

district in general is well connected by road, rail, and sea.

The national highway NH 66 (Kanyakumari – Mumbai) as well as the Konkan

Railways passes through the length of the district from south to north along the coast.

o The railway line passes through Bhatkal, Honnavar, Kumta, and Karwar.

o The NH 66 passes through Bhatkal, Murudeshwar, Honnavar, Kumta, Ankola,

and Karwar.

There are two major dams in Uttara Kannada district namely Gerusoppa Dam in

Sharavati river, and Kadra Dam in Kali river and are operated by Karnataka Power

Corporation Limited.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali_River_(Karnataka)



Karwar has a small port in Bhaithkol, Karwar Bay and INS Kadamba is a naval base

at Arga village of Karwar which is used exclusively for berthing of naval vessels.

The major industry present in this district is Aditya Birla Chemicals (India) (ABCIL) which

has acquired chlor-alkali and phosphoric acid division of Solaris Chemtech Industries limited.

Apart from this, a nuclear power generating station is situated in Kaiga, “Kaiga Atomic

Power Station”, near the river Kali and is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of

India. All these components of the district have brought with it the possibility of a disaster

affecting large area if not controlled immediately.

Location: Latitude 13° 51‟-15° 31‟ North and Longitude 74° 09‟-75° 04‟ East

District Disaster Management Plan

The District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) for Uttara Kannada District has been

prepared for implementation by the Government and other non-Government agencies who

would be involved in execution of the Plan during any disaster in the district. The plan

indicates emergency action plans, roles and responsibilities of key personnel and suggests

mitigation measures during any natural or manmade disaster, taking into consideration the

available resources with various agencies involved. The plan evolves systems to make the

plan an effective response mechanism. In short, the plan brings under one roof, various

agencies and departments to control any type of disaster. No plan is complete without

practicing it. Therefore periodic mock drills for the DDMP should be conducted at least once

in two years involving various agencies mentioned in the plan. The desktop exercises for the

plan may be carried out more frequently say once in a year to check the flow of information.

The DDMP needs to be updated every year based on experience of mock drills as well as to

make changes in view of any change in hazardous potential like commissioning of a new

chemical plant in the district etc. Regular updating of DDMP also ensures correct contact

details of key persons due to change in organization structure of the district, transfer of

officials and change in telephone numbers etc.

Elements of disaster management plan

The DDMP for Uttara Kannada has basically three main elements:

1. The Hazard Analysis

2. The preparation of the Response Plan

3. Suggestion of various mitigative measures

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karwar



Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030) is an international

document which was adopted by UN member states between 14th and 18th of March 2015 at

the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai, Japan and endorsed by the

UN General Assembly in June 2015. It is the successor agreement to the Hyogo Framework

for Action (2005–2015), which had been the most encompassing international accord to date

on disaster risk reduction.

The Sendai Framework sets four specific priorities for action:

1. Understanding disaster risk;

2. Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk;

3. Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience;

4. Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to "Build Back

Better" in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction.

To support the assessment of global progress in achieving the outcome and goal of the Sendai

Framework, seven global targets have been agreed:

1. Substantially reduce global disaster mortality by 2030, aiming to lower average per

100,000 global mortality between 2020-2030 compared to 2005-2015;

2. Substantially reduce the number of affected people globally by 2030, aiming to lower

the average global figure per 100,000 between 2020-2030 compared to 2005-2015;

3. Reduce direct disaster economic loss in relation to global gross domestic product by

2030;

4. Substantially reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic

services, among them health and educational facilities, including through developing

their resilience by 2030;

5. Substantially increase the number of countries with national and local disaster risk

reduction strategies by 2020;

6. Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through

adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for

implementation of the framework by 2030;

7. Substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning

systems and disaster risk information and assessments to the people by 2030.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Conference_on_Disaster_Risk_Reduction

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sendai

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyogo_Framework_for_Action



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disaster_risk_reduction



Figure 1.1: Map of Uttara Kannada District



Figure 1.2: Map of Karwar Taluk



Figure 1.3: Map of Ankola Taluk



Figure 1.4: Map of Kumta Taluk



Figure 1.5: Map of Honnavar Taluk



Figure 1.6: Map of Bhatkal Taluk



Figure 1.7: Map of Sirsi Taluk



Figure 1.8: Map of Siddapur Taluk



Figure 1.9: Map of Yellapur Taluk



Figure 1.10: Map of Mundgod Taluk



Figure 1.11: Map of Haliyal Taluk



Figure 1.12: Map of Supa (Joida) Taluk



Table 1.1: Day wise temperature normals (°C) for Uttara Kannada district

DATE JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

1 20.2 32.7 19.0 32.0 20.9 32.2 24.4 32.6 26.1 33.3 25.5 32.3 24.0 29.1 24.0 28.6 23.6 29.1 24.1 30.3 22.8 32.8 20.8 33.1

2 19.6 32.5 19.1 31.7 21.0 32.2 24.2 32.7 25.8 33.4 25.7 31.9 24.2 29.2 24.0 28.6 23.8 29.2 23.8 30.4 22.9 33.1 21.2 33.4

3 19.5 32.5 19.5 31.9 21.4 32.2 24.3 32.6 26.1 33.3 25.0 31.4 24.0 29.5 24.0 28.6 23.5 29.2 23.7 30.1 23.0 33 21.3 33.6

4 19.6 32.3 19.7 32.1 21.5 32.1 24.3 32.8 25.8 33.1 25.2 31.4 24.2 29.5 23.8 28.7 23.7 29.2 23.8 30.3 22.9 32.9 21.4 33.7

5 19.5 32.8 19.6 31.7 21.4 32.4 24.0 32.9 26.1 33.3 25.1 31.3 24.2 29.5 24.0 28.7 23.7 29.2 23.8 30.5 22.8 33.2 21.4 33.6

6 19.5 32.7 19.6 31.7 21.6 32.1 24.4 32.8 26.0 33.1 24.9 31.0 24.2 29.5 24.2 28.8 23.8 29.3 23.7 30.6 23.3 33.1 21.2 33.5

7 19.4 32.5 19.8 31.9 21.8 32.2 24.7 33.1 26.0 33.1 25.0 30.9 24.3 29.3 24.1 29.1 23.8 29.4 24.0 30.8 23.1 33.3 20.9 33.5

8 19.4 32.5 19.5 32.1 21.9 32.2 25.2 33.1 26.2 33.2 24.9 30.7 23.9 29.1 23.9 29 23.7 29.3 23.9 31 22.7 33.2 21.0 33.2

9 19.3 32.2 19.4 32.0 21.9 31.9 24.7 33.0 26.4 33.1 24.9 30.8 24.0 29 23.8 28.6 23.8 29.5 23.8 30.8 22.4 33.1 20.9 33.3

10 19.3 32.4 19.7 32.1 22.0 32.0 24.8 33.0 26.4 33.1 24.8 30.6 24.2 29.3 23.6 28.6 23.7 29.5 23.8 30.9 22.3 33.1 20.8 32.9

11 19.3 32.3 19.8 31.8 22.2 32.2 24.8 32.8 26.9 33.2 24.4 30.7 24.0 29.2 23.7 28.2 23.7 29.6 23.9 30.8 22.2 33.1 20.9 33

12 19.2 32.3 19.8 31.5 22.2 32.4 24.7 32.9 26.7 33.2 24.4 29.9 24.0 28.9 23.8 28.5 23.5 29.6 23.9 30.9 22.2 33.2 20.9 33

13 19.3 32.2 19.9 32.0 22.2 32.2 24.7 32.9 26.3 33.3 24.6 30.0 23.9 29 23.8 28.7 23.6 29.8 24.0 30.9 22.4 32.9 21.2 33.3

14 19.8 32.1 20.1 31.9 22.5 32.3 25.2 32.9 26.7 33.2 24.1 30.1 24.0 28.9 23.8 28.8 23.7 29.9 23.8 31.2 22.3 33 21.3 33.2

15 19.7 32.2 20.0 31.5 22.6 32.5 25.4 33.1 26.2 33.2 24.2 29.5 24.0 29 23.8 28.6 23.7 29.9 23.5 31.3 22.3 33 21.2 33.2

16 19.8 31.9 19.6 31.4 22.9 32.6 25.5 33.1 26.3 33.1 24.2 29.6 23.9 28.9 23.8 28.5 23.8 30.1 23.5 31.5 22.3 33.2 21.1 33.2

17 20.0 32.3 19.8 31.2 22.9 32.4 25.2 33.0 26.3 33.0 24.0 29.2 23.9 28.8 23.7 28.5 23.9 30 23.3 31.6 22.0 33 20.9 33

18 19.8 32.6 19.7 31.5 23.0 32.5 25.3 33.1 26.2 32.9 24.2 29.5 24.0 29 23.8 28.8 23.7 29.9 23.6 31.5 22.0 32.9 20.9 33.2

19 19.7 32.6 19.9 31.7 23.1 32.4 25.4 33.1 26.2 33.0 24.1 29.5 23.8 28.9 23.9 28.9 23.5 29.8 23.4 31.5 22.1 33 20.6 33.3

20 19.7 32.4 19.9 31.5 23.1 32.4 25.1 33.0 26.3 32.9 24.3 29.4 24.2 29 23.9 28.9 23.7 29.8 23.4 31.6 22.0 33.2 20.2 33.5

21 19.5 32.2 19.9 31.8 23.3 32.4 25.1 33.1 26.4 32.8 24.2 29.4 24.0 29.1 23.9 28.9 23.9 29.9 23.3 31.7 22.2 33.3 20.8 33.2

22 19.4 31.8 20.1 31.8 23.2 32.3 25.5 33.2 26.0 32.8 24.2 29.5 23.8 28.7 24.0 29 23.7 29.9 23.3 31.9 22.0 32.9 20.7 33.1

23 19.2 31.8 20.0 32.0 23.2 32.4 25.8 33.2 26.4 32.8 24.3 29.6 23.9 28.7 23.8 28.8 23.7 29.9 23.2 32.2 22.0 33.1 21.0 33.1

24 19.2 32.0 20.3 31.9 23.1 32.5 25.9 33.3 26.5 32.8 24.5 29.9 24.0 28.7 23.9 28.9 23.7 30.1 23.3 32.2 22.3 33.2 20.8 33.1



25 19.5 32.4 20.6 32.1 23.1 32.3 25.7 33.3 26.2 33.0 24.2 30.0 23.9 28.7 23.9 29.1 23.7 30.1 23.3 32.3 22.0 33.2 20.4 32.9

26 19.5 32.7 20.8 32.1 23.1 32.5 25.7 33.4 26.2 32.8 24.3 29.6 23.7 28.5 23.9 28.7 23.6 30.5 23.2 32.4 21.7 33 20.5 32.8

27 19.2 32.5 20.5 32.0 23.6 32.5 25.9 33.4 25.9 32.9 24.1 29.7 24.0 28.7 23.9 28.9 23.7 30 23.4 32.5 21.5 32.7 20.3 32.6

28 19.5 32.3 20.7 32.2 23.6 32.6 26.1 33.4 26.2 32.4 24.3 29.5 23.9 28.6 23.8 29.1 23.9 30 23.7 32.2 21.4 33.1 20.5 32.5

29 19.5 32.3 24.1 32.5 26.3 33.5 25.9 32.1 24.0 29.7 23.8 28.9 23.8 28.9 24.0 30.4 23.3 32.4 21.0 33.1 20.8 32.8

30 19.3 32.3 23.9 32.7 26.1 33.4 25.8 32.4 24.0 29.4 24.0 29 23.8 29 24.0 30.4 23.2 32.6 20.8 33.2 20.5 33.1

31 19.1 32.2 24.3 32.6 25.6 32.3 23.9 29 23.6 28.8 23.0 32.5 20.3 32.8



Table 1.2: Day wise Relative Humidity Normals (%) for Uttara Kannada district DATE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

1 62.8 70.5 73.5 73.3 71.3 65.5 87.5 89.5 88.5 85.8 73.0 64.8 2 63.3 71.0 71.8 73.3 72.5 64.8 87.3 89.3 88.3 86.3 72.8 64.0 3 64.3 72.5 72.3 73.0 72.0 66.2 87.5 89.3 87.8 85.8 71.8 63.8 4 66.0 72.5 72.3 73.3 72.5 66.8 87.5 89.3 88.0 85.0 75.0 63.8 5 64.0 71.0 72.8 73.3 72.0 66.3 87.5 88.5 87.8 85.0 72.5 66.3 6 65.5 70.8 74.3 72.8 73.3 67.0 87.5 88.5 86.8 84.0 73.0 64.0 7 63.5 69.5 74.0 73.8 73.3 69.3 87.5 88.3 86.8 84.0 69.3 64.8 8 66.3 69.0 73.5 73.0 72.5 70.3 88.3 88.5 86.5 84.0 71.5 65.5 9 66.0 70.0 74.3 73.8 73.3 69.0 87.8 89.8 86.3 83.5 71.0 64.3 10 66.0 70.8 73.8 72.5 73.8 70.5 88.3 90.5 85.8 83.3 71.0 64.5 11 64.5 71.0 73.3 74.0 73.5 73.3 89.3 89.3 86.0 83.0 70.3 63.8 12 67.5 71.0 74.3 72.5 72.8 72.0 89.3 89.5 85.5 82.8 69.5 62.3 13 68.8 70.8 74.0 72.8 73.0 73.8 89.3 89.8 85.5 82.8 68.3 62.3 14 67.8 72.0 74.8 73.0 73.5 74.5 89.3 90.0 85.0 81.5 70.3 64.3 15 70.3 71.8 74.8 73.5 73.8 73.5 89.5 89.5 84.8 81.8 70.3 64.8 16 68.5 72.3 75.0 72.8 73.8 76.0 88.8 89.3 85.8 80.8 69.5 62.8 17 66.3 72.0 75.8 71.3 75.0 76.5 88.5 89.0 84.8 80.3 71.0 62.8 18 67.0 71.8 75.0 72.5 74.8 76.3 88.5 88.8 85.5 80.0 71.0 59.5 19 68.5 72.0 74.3 72.0 74.0 76.3 88.0 89.0 85.3 81.5 70.0 61.0 20 69.3 70.8 75.0 72.8 74.8 76.3 88.0 89.3 85.5 80.5 70.5 58.3 21 68.0 69.0 75.0 72.8 75.5 78.0 89.5 88.8 85.5 78.8 69.3 60.0 22 67.8 70.8 74.0 72.5 75.5 78.5 90.3 88.8 85.5 78.8 67.5 61.8 23 67.3 72.8 74.5 72.0 76.0 79.5 89.5 89.3 85.3 77.0 68.3 62.3 24 66.5 73.3 74.3 72.8 74.8 78.5 89.5 88.3 85.0 77.3 67.5 63.3 25 67.3 74.0 74.0 70.8 75.8 79.0 89.5 89.5 85.3 77.0 68.5 63.0 26 68.8 73.5 74.5 71.3 76.3 79.0 89.8 89.3 85.5 78.8 69.8 63.5 27 69.0 71.5 73.3 71.0 77.5 81.8 89.5 88.3 85.5 79.8 67.0 64.3 28 66.8 72.8 73.8 71.8 78.8 80.8 88.5 89.3 85.5 77.5 64.5 63.5 29 66.3 73.5 71.8 78.5 81.5 88.8 89.3 85.3 78.3 66.8 62.8 30 67.5 74.0 72.0 78.0 81.0 89.3 88.5 85.3 76.8 64.5 63.3 31 69.0 74.3 79.3 89.0 88.5 75.5 65.0



Table 1.3: Day wise Wind Speed Normals (km/hr) for Uttara Kannada district DATE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

1 5.4 5.7 5.6 6.3 7.0 7.1 9.6 9.4 4.5 4.7 3.7 4.8 2 5.5 5.0 5.4 6.1 6.8 7.2 8.6 9.4 5.4 4.6 3.4 4.3 3 4.8 5.4 5.4 6.2 7.0 7.6 7.4 9.4 5.3 4.0 3.9 5.3 4 4.5 5.3 5.4 6.2 6.6 6.6 7.9 6.9 5.2 4.5 3.5 4.6 5 4.8 5.5 5.4 6.5 7.0 7.0 7.7 7.2 4.6 4.6 3.4 4.2 6 5.0 5.5 5.3 6.2 6.6 6.1 7.7 6.9 4.8 4.4 3.7 3.9 7 5.0 5.4 5.4 5.9 6.6 8.3 9.0 8.8 4.6 4.2 4.4 4.1 8 4.7 5.9 5.6 6.2 6.7 8.1 10.2 7.9 4.6 3.8 3.9 5.0 9 5.0 5.9 6.2 6.5 7.6 7.9 8.3 7.4 5.4 4.3 4.2 3.9 10 4.6 6.1 5.5 6.3 7.5 7.4 7.7 8.2 4.5 4.0 4.2 3.8 11 4.8 5.6 5.7 6.1 8.0 7.0 8.5 7.4 4.4 4.4 4.8 5.1 12 5.0 5.5 6.2 6.0 8.1 7.3 7.7 6.6 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.2 13 4.9 5.7 5.2 6.6 8.1 7.1 7.7 6.7 4.6 3.8 5.3 5.5 14 4.8 5.6 5.9 6.6 8.6 8.3 8.4 6.4 4.3 3.7 4.3 4.4 15 4.8 6.3 5.8 6.2 7.3 8.6 8.5 6.8 4.7 3.7 4.0 4.6 16 4.8 6.9 5.7 6.6 7.3 8.1 8.5 6.6 4.6 3.2 4.4 5.3 17 6.3 6.3 5.8 6.7 8.4 8.9 9.4 6.5 4.6 3.7 4.1 5.1 18 5.7 6.6 6.3 5.9 7.8 9.0 9.8 6.7 5.1 4.1 3.7 4.8 19 5.6 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.9 8.9 9.5 6.6 4.5 3.7 3.7 5.3 20 5.9 5.6 6.3 6.7 8.5 8.9 8.4 6.4 4.7 3.8 3.4 4.7 21 5.4 5.9 6.1 6.4 7.5 7.6 7.6 5.9 5.0 3.6 3.4 5.1 22 5.4 6.4 6.0 7.1 7.4 7.4 8.7 6.4 4.8 3.8 4.1 5.3 23 5.4 6.0 6.4 7.1 7.4 7.7 8.7 6.1 4.3 4.5 4.8 5.0 24 5.0 6.1 6.6 6.4 8.4 8.6 8.6 6.1 4.3 4.4 4.3 4.5 25 4.9 4.7 6.3 6.5 7.7 8.4 6.8 4.9 4.4 4.5 4.3 4.7 26 5.1 5.5 6.3 6.8 6.5 9.2 8.4 5.5 4.6 3.9 3.5 5.0 27 4.5 5.2 6.6 6.6 7.4 8.7 8.3 5.1 4.4 4.0 4.1 4.2 28 5.1 6.0 6.2 6.7 7.7 9.3 7.5 5.0 4.4 3.6 4.2 4.9 29 5.4 6.1 7.1 7.2 7.9 8.1 5.6 4.6 2.9 3.9 4.3 30 4.7 5.8 7.1 7.4 8.9 8.0 5.4 4.6 3.9 4.4 4.5 31 5.0 6.4 7.0 8.4 5.2 4.1 4.9



Table 1.4: Taluk wise rainfall data (in mm) for the past years

Taluk /

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Ankola 2869.3 3868.05 3734 3689.5 3553.5 2603.9 2931.7 3112 3669 Bhatkal 4758.8 4317.2 3586.5 4551.8 3978.1 3296.1 3196.4 3623 3318 Honnavar 4229 4447.7 3698.5 3939.5 3434 3045.3 3350.0 3601 3793 Karwar 4219.9 3506.4 3346.5 2794.5 3344.5 2842.3 2907.7 3046 3618 Kumta 3703.5 3870.05 3870.05 3947 3497.5 2820.6 3012.2 3248 3209 Mundgod 1969.3 1163.3 818.8 1153.2 1094.9 1074.3 832.3 1018 1301 Siddapur 3429.2 4361.6 3680.5 3255.6 4000 2545.0 2539.3 2854 4129 Sirsi 2431.1 2942.7 2095.6 2641 2378.9 1960.7 1950.1 2299 2968 Haliyal 1285.4 1368.4 950.6 1245 1249 814.6 752.2 955 1238 Supa 2488.7 2732.41 1749.7 2573.4 2450.2 1990.3 2279.8 2582 3233 Yellapur 2104.2 2700.29 1903.7 2720.2 2779.5 1548.6 1495.3 1670 2184

Total 33488.4 35278.1 29434.45 32510.7 31760.1 24541.7 25219.9 28008 32659



CHAPTER 2: HAZARD, VULNERABILITY, AND RISK ASSESSMENT

Introduction

Uttara Kannada is exposed to multiple hazards, which may result in disaster if they

are not controlled properly. In this section, effort has been made to identify all possible

hazards in the district. These hazards have been studied further in subsequent chapters to

know their possible impact during any disaster.

The various hazards that are possible in the Uttara Kannada have been broadly

categorized as follows and the mitigative measures for each of these have been discussed in

later chapters.

Meteorological disasters Cyclones / Storm Flood Drought Sea Erosion

Geological disasters Earthquake Forest Fire Land Slide Tsunami

Industrial / chemical disasters Oil Spill Fire/Explosion Toxic Gas Release Radiation Exposure

Biological disasters Epidemic Food Poisoning

Miscellaneous disasters Road Tanker Accident Boat capsize Rail Accident Building collapse Dam bursts Stampede Cattle disease Bomb Threat



2.1: Meteorological disasters

Uttara Kannada is located on the western coast of Karnataka and many rivers pass through

the district. The district falls just outside the earthquake fault line along the Sahyadri ranges

in neighboring state of Maharashtra. Historically the district has been fortunate and has not

encountered any major earthquake disaster so far. However, a natural disaster striking the

district cannot be totally ruled out. Following are the possible natural disasters in Uttara

Kannada.

2.1.1: Cyclones / Storm

Cyclone is a vast violent whirl or vortex in the atmosphere following formation of an

intense low-pressure area. The district falls within the cyclone area of storms originating in

the Arabian Sea and those that enter across the Indian Peninsula from the Bay of Bengal.

However, historically it is seen that cyclones are not as severe as and as frequent as in the

Bay of Bengal along the eastern coast of India. Historically, the worst cyclone to hit the

district was during the year 1979. No major damage was reported during that period.

Mitigative actions are discussed in the later chapter of this report.

2.1.2: Flood

From Western Ghats five medium and 13 small rivers join the sea in the District. Of

these, two rivers, Kali and Sharavati have dams constructed for hydroelectric purpose. When

the reservoirs reaches the maximum storage level, large quantity of water is released into the

rivers thus causing floods inundating into the villages resulting in large scale loss of life,

livestock and property. If heavy rainfall continues smaller rivers also cause flooding and

damage.

2.1.3: Drought

Drought is a normal, recurrent feature of climate and characterized in terms of its

spatial extension, intensity and duration. Conditions of drought appear when rainfall is

deficient in relation to the statistical multi-year average for a region, over an extended period

of a season or a year, or even more. Drought is a temporary aberration unlike aridity, which is

a permanent feature of climate. Uttara Kannada district have faced many drought conditions

earlier due to deficit rainfall and overexploitation of ground water resource.

2.1.4: Coastal Erosion

Due to the presence of a number of estuaries and several minor and major rivers and

streams flowing through them, the coastal region is facing problems like beach erosion,

silting of harbours and estuarine mouth. Further, the storm waves and cyclones in monsoon

increase the susceptibility to coastal erosion.



Geologically the coast is of recent origin, still in an unconsolidated stage and is yet to

reach stable condition. The narrow beaches and the shoreline cannot afford to combat the

ferocity of the waves and tides occurring unceasingly. This causes erosion and sometimes the

extent and damage caused is serious enough to harm the interests of the residents and is of

permanent kind. In other words, lack of sufficient littoral material supply is the major cause

for such erosion. The coast is subjected to severe erosion for substantial portion of its length

during the southwest monsoon. The height of waves coupled with cyclonic storms and tidal

overflow result in rise in water level inducing severe erosion and inundation of salt water.

All the above factors have resulted in loss of valuable property, coconut plantation,

paddy fields, collapse of houses and other structures of public interest, damaging roads and

bridges, dislocation of communication and disruption of other activities affecting

socioeconomic aspects of the coastal region.

The coastal erosion occurs mostly during the early part of the monsoon. The

movement of sand on the beach is caused by waves and they are of two types, onshore-

offshore movement and along the shore movement. Strom waves which are short period

waves rip open the beaches, taking the material away into deep water, while long period

waves push this material back onto the beach. A series of local storms of long duration may

cause beach erosion leading to damage to the backshore area.

As this is an annual phenomenon, it is necessary to plan ways and means to prevent

this hazard on the permanent basis.

Figure 2.1: Map indicating Storm Surge Height for the coastal part of India



2.2: Geological disasters

2.2.1: Earthquake

Earthquakes are result of tectonic displacement of plates. The entire Uttara Kannada

falls under the Zone II of the earthquake classification as per Indian Standards, which is

relatively safe. Historically there has been no incident of earthquake during last one hundred

years. However, there are moves to upgrade the region to Zone III in view of changing

geological patterns, as the possibility of an earthquake in the district cannot be totally ruled

out.

Figure 2.2: Map indicating the Zonation of earthquake in India



2.2.2: Forest Fire

Uttara Kannada has dense forests all over the district. Historically there has been no

incidence of forest fires in the district. However, chances of a forest fire or a bush fire in the

district cannot be totally ruled out. These types of fire have a devastating effect not only on

the environment but also on the people living in and around the affected area.

2.2.3: Landslide

Landslide is a natural disaster whose effects are mostly localised. Along the high way

and railway track passing through the Ghats, landslides occur during monsoon. Also, during

heavy rains wherever houses are constructed on the slopes of the hillocks. There is always

threat of fall of rocks, mud etc.

2.2.4: Tsunami

Though the impact of recent tsunami on the Uttara Kannada coast was minimum, as

per the interpretation of the Scientists, a tsunami in the West Coast is not ruled out.

Therefore, it is necessary that requisite preparation for the unexpected hazard is required.

2.3: Industrial / Chemical disasters

2.3.1: Oil Spill

The district has one all weather port in Karwar. From this port goods are exported or

imported. During the process, accidents are a possibility. The Karwar harbor has been

actively involved in storing petroleum products and other items in large number of erected

tanks. Accident and ultimate leakage of harmful chemicals, oil etc are the possibilities.

2.3.2: Fire / Explosion

Petroleum products are handled in large quantities in the district, and their storages

are mostly concentrated in and around the port area. The transportation of petroleum products

are mainly done through road tankers. There are chances of Fire / Explosion involving these

hazardous chemicals whose effects would be localized or widespread depending on various

factors.

2.3.3: Toxic Gas Release

The district administration has notified two industries, namely i) Solaris ChemTech

Limited, Karwar and ii) West Coast Paper Mills, Haliyal, as Hazardous Industries. Both these

industries are classified as Major Accident Hazard (MAH) units. The hazardous material

stored in these industries is Chlorine.



2.3.4: Radiation Exposure

Nuclear plants, in general, adopt a defence in depth approach and multiple physical

barriers to ensure that radioactivity is contained at all times. However, a finite number of very

low probability events are postulated to occur, releasing radioactivity in to the environment.

Consequently, emergency preparedness and response plans are in place to cope with nuclear

or radiological emergency scenarios ranging from minor incidents like a small spillage of

radioactive material to a major nuclear accident releasing large-scale radioactivity (like

Chernobyl) in the public domain.

Nuclear/radiological emergencies being man-made in nature, maximum emphasis has

been laid on the prevention of such emergencies without diluting other aspects of the disaster

continuum. However, in the event of any such emergency taking place due to circumstances

beyond control, the DAE and the district authorities have drawn up emergency response plans

to provide adequate protection to the population and property against any possible adverse

effects of such as a release and to mitigate the consequences of emergency.

2.4: Biological disasters

2.4.1: Epidemic

The epidemic could be due to water- borne diseases like cholera, hepatitis and others

like malaria which could affect large number of people and calls for a plan of action by the

district administration. The administration would ensure that necessary steps are taken to

control the spreading of disease, and provide medical help to affected persons.

2.4.2: Food poisoning

Food poisoning is a phenomenon where a large number of people could get affected

after consuming contaminated food. This happens mostly during religious and social

functions during which food is prepared in make shift kitchen on mass scale. This calls for

immediate action by the district administration to provide medical attention, identify the

source of poisoning and take corrective actions.

2.5: Miscellaneous Disaster

2.5.1: Road Tanker Accident

In view of highway linking Karwar and Mangalore harbours, large number of trucks

carry heavy load of cargo. Every day instances of accidents and loss of life occurs. Though

preliminary facilities are available, it is necessary that better communication network and

infrastructure be established. Now the traffic to the district is increased in view of



establishment of Naval Base, Nuclear Power Station and development of tourism in the

district.

2.5.2: Boat Capsize

Boat capsize is normally caused by overcrowding. In Uttara Kannada, public transport

by waterways is minimal. Fishing is an important profession in the district and fishing boats

venture mostly into the sea. The effects of a boat capsize would be localized and the district

administration may require help from Navy, Coast Guard or other professional divers to

rescue the people.

2.5.3: Rail Accident

There could be two types of rail accident namely the one involving rail carrying

cargo, where the consequential impact could be wide spread and the other being an accident

involving passenger train where there could be large casualties. In either case the district

administration would have to play a crucial role in meeting such emergency.

2.5.4: Building Collapse

During recent years, many multi-storied structures have come up in the district

especially in Karwar area. There are chances of these structures collapse either due to

earthquake or due to poor quality of construction leading to large-scale loss of human life.

This may require rescue operation on war footing with available means and constraints like

narrow roads, poor approach etc.

2.5.5: Dam Bursts

A dam burst is a sudden release of large quantities of water causing havoc in

downstream areas, damaging structures & installations, disrupting socio-economic activities,

loss of life & property and causing ecological and environmental damage.

Dams and barrages need careful planning and analysis to ensure minimum

environmental intrusion. Dams of all sizes must be submitted to careful review of

environmental criteria and assessment. With advancements in technology, frequency of dam

bursts or breaches has reduced considerably. The structural stability of a dam can be

threatened by floods, torrential rains, rockslides, landslides, earthquakes, deterioration of the

heterogeneous foundation, poor quality of construction, improper management, sabotage, acts

of war etc. Out of this, floods and seismic disturbances are the primary causes of dam bursts

or breaches. The Earth fill dams have been involved in the largest number of failures,

followed in order by gravity dams, rock fills, and multiple and single arches.



The failure of dams causes economic losses that transcend immediate property

damages and loss of life. Predicting the consequences of dam breach is the first step in

ensuring dam safety.

Possible impacts of dam bursts:

Loss of life and high number of injuries demanding immediate attention

Separated families and missing people causing family disorganization

Extensive damage to houses, personal belongings, livestock, crops and

plantations, land etc

Extensive damage caused to infrastructure including buildings, bridges,

railway line, power supply, water supply, sewer lines, underground cables,

communication lines etc.

Extensive damage to environment like soil erosion, water pollution, silting,

denudation of land etc.

Loss of livelihood

Loss of production

Migration causing social disruption and breakdown of social order

Law and order problem

2.5.6: Stampede

The district has many places of worships where there will be large congregation of

people during annual festivals. There could also be a large gathering on other occasions like

election meetings, field dramas or during a sporting event etc. There are chances of stampede

during this period due to failure of crowd control measures leading to loss of human life

mostly of women, children and handicapped.

2.5.7: Cattle Disease

In the event of an outbreak of cattle diseases like foot and mouth disease, large

population of cattle can get affected. Such emergencies will require help of veterinary doctors

and possible disposal of large quantity of milk, milk products and meat.

2.5.8: Bomb Threat

Most bomb threats are made over the telephone by anonymous callers. Some threats

are received in the mail or by other means, but these methods are rare. In each case, though, it

must be remembered that the communication should be taken seriously and that the person

receiving it should be prepared.

No solution can be offered to eliminate either bomb threats or planted bombs, but one

can be well or badly prepared to cope with them when such incidents happen. It is essential



for organizations to design and implement both good physical security and a comprehensive

bomb threat response plan.

There must be a comprehensive bomb threat response plan in place long before the

first scare so that when a threat is received, everything works expediently: the reporting of the

threat; the analysis; the decision on a course of action; and the implementation of that

response. Policies and procedures regarding such incidents must be established before the

fact, and personnel must be trained and practiced in their roles before they are called on to

perform them in a real situation.

Even the best contingency plan will not prevent bomb threats from disrupting normal

daily activities. However, this disruption can be minimized if the employee who receives the

bomb threat knows how handle it. It is very important that the people most likely to receive

bomb threats be trained to handle such incidents in the most profitable manner.



Table 2.1: Impact vs Frequency mapping of hazards

Sl. No.

Hazards Low impact Low

frequency

Low impact High

frequency

High impact Low

frequency

High impact High

frequency

1 Cyclones/ Heavy Rains

2 Flood 3 Drought 4 Sea Erosion 5 Earthquake 6 Forest Fire 7 Land Slide 8 Tsunami 9 Oil spill 10 Fire 11 Gas leakage 12 Radiation Exposure 13 Epidemic 14 Food poisoning 15 Road/rail accidents 16 Boat capsize 17 Building collapse 18 Dam Bursts 19 Stampede 20 Cattle disease 21 Bomb threat



Table 2.2: Occurrence of disasters in the past in Uttara Kannada district

Sl. No. Hazards 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

1 Cyclones/ Heavy Rains

- - - - - - - - - - - Yes

2 Floods Yes - Yes - - - - Yes Yes Yes - Yes 3 Droughts Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes - Yes 4 Sea Erosion - - - - - - Yes Yes - - - - 5 Earthquake - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Forest Fire - - - 7 Land Slide - - Yes - - - - - - - Yes Yes 8 Tsunami - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 Oil spill - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Fire - - - - - - - - - - - Yes 11 Toxic Gas

Release - - - - - - - - - - - -

12 Radiation Exposure

- - - - - - - - - - - -

13 Epidemic - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 Food

poisoning - - - - - - - - - - - -

15 Road/rail accidents

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

16 Boat capsize - - - - - - - - - - - Yes 17 Building

collapse - - - - - - - - - - - -

18 Dam Bursts - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 Stampede - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 Cattle

disease - - - - - - - - - - - -

21 Bomb threat - - - - - - - - - - - -



Table 2.3: Seasonality of hazards in Uttar Kannada district

Sl. No. Hazards Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

1 Cyclones/ Heavy Rains ● ● ● ●

2 Floods ● ● ● ● 3 Droughts ● ● ● ● 4 Sea Erosion ● ● ● ● ● 5 Earthquake ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 6 Forest Fire ● ● ● ● 7 Land Slide ● ● ● ● ● 8 Tsunami ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 9 Oil spill ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 10 Fire ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 11 Toxic Gas

Release ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

12 Radiation Exposure ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

13 Epidemic ● ● ● ● ● ● 14 Food

poisoning ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

15 Road/rail accidents ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

16 Boat Capsize ● ● ● 17 Building

collapse ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

18 Dam Bursts ● ● ● ● ● 19 Stampede ● ● ● ● 20 Cattle disease ● ● ● ● 21 Bomb threat ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●



Table 2.4: Flood prone areas in Uttara Kannada district

Hobli Flood prone areas Total affected population

(as per 2016 taluk data)

Honnavar 825

Paavinakurva 185

Karki 258

Haladipura 137

Navilagona 44

Maadageri 12

Kadatoka 95

Kekkara 83

Chandavara 75

Mallapura 25

Kulakoda 45

Nagarae 138

Jalavalli 225

Jalavalakarki 100

Padukuli 60

Keravalli 15

Herangadi 175

Melina Mudakane 20

Kelagina Mudakane 54

Upponi 125

Mahimae 14

Saralagi 91

Nagarabastikaeri 201

Kudragi 169

Maavinakurva 810

Mandalakurva 60

Hosaada 145

Manki 28

Kelaginooru 23

Kaasargod 450

Hosapattana 425

Kanakichitta 35



Melina Idagumji 31

Maalakoda 49

Voolakoda 84

Balakura 320

Heggara 10

Kelagina Idagunji 240

Kodaani 100

Beranki 50

Hinnuru 38

Anilagoda 70

Beeranagoda 11

Magoda 25

Hadinabaala 225

Gundabaala 154

Muttaa 119

Berolli 36

Chikkanakoda 122

Heravali 23

Karva 415

Kudla 12

Hosakuli 123

Mugwa 465

Kumta 65

Halakaara 30

Holanagadde 20

Kaagaala 70

Maanikatta 25

Baggona 10

Kalabhaga 30

Mirjan 75

Hegade 250

Lukkari 60

Manaki 25

Deevagi 380

Antravalli 20



Chatrakoorve 50

Kodkani 50

Tannirahonda 2

Pattubele 9

Iygalakurve 118

Alakoda 65

Shiragunji 25

Uppinapattana 60

Hebail 10

Aanegundi 15

Bargigajani 45

Betkuli 65

Kujalli Oorakeri 35

Konalli 45

Horabhaga 40

Kallabe Kandavalli 40

Holegaddae 25

Moorura 25

Karkimakki 10

Gokarna 40

Naadu Maaskeri 60

Torke 50

Ankola

Hichkadi 922

Agragona 1119

Bilihongyig 230

Singanamakki 210

Belekeri 4855

Avarsa 4286

Shiruru 610

Juga 610

Sagadageri 409

Karwar 198(1)(2)

1 Data taken during 2010



CHAPTER 3: AGENCIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

Introduction

The revenue administration for Uttara Kannada District is headed by the Dy.

Commissioner (D.C.) whose office is based at Karwar. He is assisted by the Additional Dy.

Commissioner and also called as Additional District Magistrate (ADM), stationed at Karwar.

There are four Assistant Commissioners for the district – stationed at Karwar, Kumta,

Bhatkal, and Sirsi.

The taluk‟s are headed by the Tahshildars who are based at the taluk head quarters

and report to respective Assistant Commissioners. Each taluk is further divided into number

of Nadakacheris, which are headed by Dy. Tahshildars.

Table 3.1: District Disaster Management Authority (As per DM Act, 2005, Sec-25(2))

Sl No Members Designation

1 Deputy Commissioner of the District Chairperson

2 President, Zilla Panchayat Co-Chairperson

3 Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayath Member

4 Superintendent of Police Member

5 District Health & Family Welfare Officer Member

6 Project Director, DUDC Member

7 Additional Dy. Commissioner of the District Member Secretary

As per DM Act, 2005, Sec-28(1)

1 Chief conservator of Forest, Canara circle, Sirsi Special Invitee

2 Flag officer Commanding, Naval Base, Karwar Special Invitee 3 Commanding Officer, Indian Coast Guard, Karwar Special Invitee 4 Executive Engineer, PWD – Karwar Special Invitee 5 Executive Engineer, PWD – Sirsi Special Invitee 6 Executive Engineer, PRED – Karwar Special Invitee 7 Executive Engineer, PRED – Sirsi Special Invitee 8 Joint Director, Agriculture – Karwar Special Invitee 9 Joint Director, Horticulture – Sirsi Special Invitee 10 Minor Irrigation, Haliyal Special Invitee 11 District Fire Officer, Karwar Special Invitee 12 Site Director, Kaiga NPP, Kaiga Special Invitee



Agencies involved in disaster management

The Dy. Commissioner has the overall responsibility in handling any disaster in the district

and is assisted by his team as described above. However, during any disaster, many activities

have to be carried out at a short notice. Hence, the Dy. Commissioner needs to be assisted by

other departments in the district. Keeping this in view, a District Crisis Management Group

has been formed under the provisions of Environment Protection Act 1986. The District

Crisis Management Group for Uttara Kannada comprises of members from various

government departments, major industries and institutions in the district.



Table 3.2: The members of District Crisis Management Group are as follows:

1 Dr Harish Kumar K, IAS Deputy Commissioner U.K. District, Karwar

Chairperson 08382-226303

08382-221304

+91-9481127766

2 Additional Dy. Commissioner, U.K. District, Karwar

Emergency Officer

08382-228847 +91-8970460377

3 Superintendent of Police, U.K. District

Member 08382-226233 08382-226308

+91-9480805201 +91-9480845201

4 Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayath, U.K. District

Member 08382-226560 08382-226246

+91-8861122846 +91-9036918108

5 Chief Conservator of Forest, Kanara Circle, U.K. District

Member 08382-236335 08382-226087

+91-9483501011

6 Assistant Commissioner, U.K. District

Member 08382-226360 08382-220077

+91-8904164900

7 District Commandant, Home Guards, U.K. District

Member 08382-226361 +91-9482209990

8 District Fire Officer, U.K. District

Member 08382-226655 +91-9481015007

9 District Health & Family Welfare Officer

Member 08382-226339 08382-226517

+91-9449843065

10 Regional Environmental Officer, U.K. District

Member 08382-223997

11 Commissioner of City Corporation, Karwar

Member 08382-226320 08382-220835

+91-9480023376

12 Regional Transport Officer, U.K. District

Member 08382-226364 08382-228989

+91-9449864030

13 Information and Publicity Officer, U.K. District

Member 08382-226344 08382-226374

+91-9480841234

14 Joint Director of Agriculture, U.K. District

Member 08382-227377 08382-227408

+91-9448952297

15 DD Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, U.K. District

Member 08382-226467 08382-222121

+91-9448530633

16 Station Director, All India Radio, U.K. District

Member 08382-225593

During any disaster, apart from the above member agencies, help may need to be mobilized

from a number of non-governmental agencies like voluntary organizations, social service

organizations, private hospitals and private transport operators.



The departments and agencies, which will be involved in execution of the Disaster

Management Plan are:

1. DC Office / Taluk offices.

2. Karwar City Corporation

3. Police Department

4. Coastal Security Police

5. District Fire & Emergency Services

6. Home Guards (Civil defence services)

7. Health Department

8. Public Works Department

9. Irrigation Department

10. Food Department

11. Drug Controller

12. Meteorological Department

13. Pollution Control Board

14. Forest Department

15. Karwar Port & IWT Department

16. Coast Guard

17. Regional Transport Office

18. Southern Railways

19. KSRTC



Figure 3.1: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Office organization chart

Deputy Commissioner, Karwar

Additional Dy. Commissioner,

Karwar

Assisstant Commissioner,

Karwar

+91-8382-226360

+91-9448892554

Tahsildar, Karwar

+91-8382-226331

+91-9008446353

Tahsildar, Haliyal

+91-8284-220134

+91-9481528134

Tahsildar, Joida

+91-8383-282723

+91-9449048972

Assisstant Commissioner, Kumta

+91-8386-222052

+91-9916418350

Tahsildar, Kumta

+91-8386-222054

+91-9986837513

Tahsildar, Ankola

+91-8388-230243

+91-8050429183

Assisstant Commissioner,

Bhatkal

+91-8385-223722

+91-9448892554

Tahsildar, Bhatkal

+91-8385-226422

+91-9480073838

Tahsildar, Honnavar

+91-8387-220262

+91-9448629440

Assisstant Commissioner, Sirsi

+91-83864-226382

+91-9449283177

Tahsildar, Sirsi

+91-8384-226383

+91-9845907876

Tahsildar, Siddapur

+91-8389-230127

+91-9480545472

Tahsildar, Yellapur

+91-8419-261129

+91-9448674212

Tahsildar, Mundgod

+91-8301-222122

+91-9480456102



Police Department:

The police department in the district is headed by the Superintendent of Police. The

Superintendent of Police is assisted by one Additional SP.

Figure 3.2: Uttara Kannada Police Department – Organization Chart

Superintendent of Police, Karwar

+91-8382-226233

+91-9480805201

Additional SP, Karwar

Mobile: 9480805202

DYSP, Karwar Sub-division

Mobile: 9480805220

CPI, Karwar Circle

CPI, Kadra Circle

PI, Ankola

DYSP, Bhatkal Sub-division

Mobile: 9480805221

CPI, Bhatkal Circle

Mobile: 9480805232

CPI, Honnavar Circle

Mobile: 9480805233

CPI, Kumta Circle

DYSP, Sirsi Sub-division

Mobile: 9480805222

CPI, Sirsi Circle

Mobile: 8867788629

PI, Siddapura

PI, Mundgod

Mobile : 9480805258

PI, Yellapur

DYSP, Dandeli Sub-division

Mobile: 9480805223

CPI, Dandeli Circle

Mobile: 9480805235

CPI, Haliyal Circle

CPI, Joida Circle

Mobile: 9480805273



Details of wireless sets, Police Department

Sl.no. Wireless sets Total Deployment

1 L/BAND 288 41

2 H/BAND 344 216

3 W/Talkie 623 320

4 12 Volts Battery 120 90

5 12v Battery Charger 142 100

Coastal Security Police:

Newly established Coastal Security Police office at Bhatkal and Karwar will play a

key role during the time of disaster. The primary function is to help during evacuation and

rehabilitation during coastal floods, tsunami warning and cyclone warning period.

Kumta

Sl.No Equipment Quantity

1. Non Inflatable Life Jacket 10

2. Inflatable Life Jacket 20

3. Search Light 02

4. Life Buoys 10

5. Rechargeable LED Flash Light 03

6. Public Address System (Amplifier) 01

7. Emergency Lighting System 01

Bhatkal

Sl.No Equipment Quantity

1. Non Inflatable Life Jacket 15

2. Inflatable Life Jacket 25

3. Search Light 02

4. Life Buoys 22

5. Rechargeable LED Flash Light 03

6. Public Address System (Amplifier) 01

7. Emergency Lighting System 01



District Fire & Emergency Services Department

Chief Fire Officer who is a Zonal level Officer having jurisdiction of 6 Districts i.e.

Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu, Chikkamaglur, Uttara Kannada & Shimoga with his

Head Quarters at Mangalore. The District Fire Officer is placed in Kajubag Road, Karwar,

U.K. District.

Sl No Designation Contact No.

1 Chief Fire Officer, Mangalore (Pandeshwar) 2444046

2 District Fire Officer, Karwar (Kajubag) +91-8382-226655 +91-8762895672

3 Fire Station (Ankola) +91-8388-230888 +91-8277383322

4 Fire Station (Kumta) +91-8386-224567 +91-9449360685

5 Fire Station (Honnavar) +91-8387-220888 +91-9738003989

6 Fire Station (Bhatkal) +91-8385-222140 +91-9449766503

7 Fire Station (Sirsi) +91-8384-235301

8 Fire Station (Siddapur) +91-8389-291101 +91-9480788989

9 Fire Station (Yellapur) +91-8419-261236 +91-9535562293

10 Fire Station (Mundgod) +91-8301-222201 +91-8277069371

11 Fire Station (Haliyal) +91-8284-221432 +91-9901122368

12 Fire Station (Joida) +91-8383-272801



K.S.F.E.S

Uttara Kannada District. The details of vehicles, equipments, name of the officer’s and their contact number.

Sl No Karwar

F.S Sirsi F.S Bhatkal F.S

Haliyal F.S

Kumta F.S

Ankola F.S

Honnavar F.S

Mundgod . F.S

Yellapur F.S

Siddapur. F.S

Joida F.S

Officer Name and Contact Number

Shri.Shreenivas.B.Gondhali Disrtict Fire Officer 9740963650 Shri. R Ramesh. Fire Station Officer 9945917494 08382-226655 Emergency No. 101

Shri. J.N. Immanuyel Fire Station Officer 9980493793 08384-235301

Shri. K.Venkatraman Moger 9449766503 08385-222140

Shri. P.C.George Ass. Fire Station Officer 9901122368 08284-221432

Shri. K Muttappa Gouda Ass. Fire Station Officer 9449360685 08386-224567

Shri.Tammayya.N.Gonda Ass. Fire Station Officer 8277383322 08388-230888

Shri. Devappa. P. Patagar Ass. Fire Station Officer 9738003989 08387-220888

Shri. Bharamegouda.B.Jadar Ass. Fire Station Officer 8277069371 08301-222201

Shri. Nanjunda. Timmegouda Ass. Fire Station Officer 9535562293 08419-261236

Shri. Ramachandra N Naik Ass. Fire Station Officer 9480788989 08389-291101

Vacant Post 08383-272801

Vehicle and equipments details. 1 Water

Tender 01 02 02 02 01 01 01 01 01 01 01

6 Mini Rescue Van (MRV)

01 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --



9 Agni (Motor Bike)

01 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

10 Boat with OBM

02 -- 02 -- 01 01 -- -- -- -- --

11 Portable Pump (P.P)

02 01 02 01 01 01 01 01 -- -- --

14 Aska Light

01 01 01 02 02 02 02 01 01 01 --

15 Lifebuoy 16 10 17 06 10 10 -- -- -- -- -- 16 Life

Jacket 16 10 17 06 10 15 10 10 -- --- --

17 B.A Set 08 02 02 02 02 03 01 01 02 01 01 18 Scuba

diving set --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --

19 Ropes 22 05 03 03 05 05 03 05 05 02 -- 20 Generator 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 -- -- -- -- 21 Foam

Compound

660 ltr 335 ltr 280 ltr 340 ltrs 310 ltrs 85 ltrs 320 ltrs 340 ltrs 20 ltrs 60 ltrs 80 ltrs

22 MRV equipments

Chainsaw 02 Crowbar 02 Bolt cutter 06 Metal saw 01 Concrete

cutter 01

Drilling Machine

02

Signal power unit

01



Aska lights

01

Rubber

Boat 01

MRV Generator

01

Flood lights

04 (500 watts)

Hydraulic cutter

01

Hydraulic spreaders

01

Hydraulic combo tool

01

Hydraulic Foot Pump

01

Hydraulic hose for Rescue tools

01

Hydraulic winch assembly

01

Telescopic light mast light assembly

01



Health Department

Health department plays a very crucial following the aftermath of a disaster as

specialized health care needs to be provided to large number of affected persons without

wasting valuable time. Hence help may have to be taken from all hospitals in the District,

both government and private, during any emergency.

Following are the contact details of this department


1. District Family Welfare Officer (Karwar)

+91-8382-226339 (O) +91-8382-226517 (R) +91-8382-222452 (O) +91-9449843065 (R) +91-9445815342 (O)

Following are the contact details of the Taluk Health Officers


1. THO, Ankola +91-08388-230249 (O) +91-9164804240 (O) +91-08388-232396 / +91-08388-230249 (R)

2. THO, Kumta +91-08386-223778 / +91-9449548663 (O) +91-08386-240169 (R)

3. THO, Honnavar +91-08387-220297 / +91-8277506035 (O) +91-08387-220336 (R)

4. THO, Bhatkal +91-08385-226460 / +91-9611544654 (O) +91-08385-222006 / +91-08385-222780 (R)

5. THO, Sirsi +91-08384-226340 / +91-9481952938 (O)

6. THO, Siddapur +91-08389-230195 (O) +91-08389-230047 (R)

7. THO, Yellapur +91-08419-261103 / +91-9449629804 (O) +91-08419-262210 (R)

8. THO, Mundgod +91-08301-222253 / +91-9341149789 (O) +91-08301-222058 (R)

9. THO, Haliyal +91-08284-30165 / +91-9886266854 (O) +91-08284-35205 (R)

10. THO, Joida +91-08383-282703 / +91-9448304336 (O)



Resources of health department Sl.No. Resources Total

1 Ambulance at District Hospital 2 2 Ambulance (Private)

Gurukrupa Nursing Home, 08382-225131 Rotary Ambulance, 9980384319

Kerala Samaja Ambulance, 9482506174/9482506175

3

Details of Blood bank in Uttara Kannada

Sl.No. Name of the blood bank Location Contact No. 1 District Hospital Karwar +91-08382-226731

+91-9791766326 2 Pandit General Hospital, Blood Bank Sirsi 3 Shripad Hegde Kadave Institute of Medical

Sciences, T.S.S. Hospital Sirsi +91-08384-234833

4 The Uttara Kannada Blood Bank and Health Services Society

Kumta +91-08382-221851



Details of Doctors from Government Health Centers

Taluk Institution Name Drs. Name Office No. Mobile No. Email ID

Karwar

PHC Angadi, TQ: Karwar, Dr. Rashmi Kudtalkar (Ayush)

08382-285101 8277506114 [email protected]

PHC chittakula Karwar, Dr. Supriya nayak 08382 266893 8277506125 [email protected]

PHC Devbag, TQ: Karwar, Dr. Sudhita Pednekar - 8277506117 [email protected]

PHC Hankon TQ: Karwar, Dr. Mahesh Patagar (Cont. MBBS)

08382 288112 8277506119 [email protected]

PHC Halga TQ: Karwar, Dr. Roshan R. Naik 08382 257128 8277506118 [email protected]

PHC Ulga TQ: Karwar, Dr. Rajeshwari Gaonkar (Ayush)

- 8277506124 [email protected]

PHC Kadra TQ: Karwar, Dr. Namit kumar (Ayush) - 8277506120 [email protected]

PHC Devalamakki TQ: Karwar, Dr. Rahul P. (Cont. MBBS)

08382 241154 8277506116 [email protected]

PHC Siddar TQ: Karwar, Dr. Harsha (Cont. MBBS) 08382-289031 8277506122 [email protected]

PHC chendiyaTQ: Karwar, Dr. Deepak Mahale (Ayush) 08382 263187 8277506115 [email protected]

PHC Todur TQ: KarwaR, Dr. Priyanka (Cont. MBBS) - 8277506123 [email protected]

PHC Mudga TQ: Karwar, Dr. Sudhir Pednekar - 8277506121 [email protected]

PHC Amdalli Dr. Nitin Hosmelkar 08382-262134 8277506113 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]
















Ankola

Taluka Hospital, Ankola Dr. S.T. Bant 08388-230249 8095554241 [email protected]

PHC Harwada TQ: Ankola Dr. Manoj kumar Navage (Cont. MBBS)

08388-248236 8277506088 [email protected]

PHC Hattikeri TQ: Ankola Dr. Sandhya Nayak 08388-282209 8277506089 [email protected]

PHC Belase TQ: Ankola Dr. Archana Suresh Nayak 08388-253607 8277506087 [email protected]

PHC Hilluru TQ: Ankola Dr. Mahendra P. Nayak 08388-276090 8277506090 [email protected]

PHC Ramanaguli TQ: Ankola Dr. Soumya T.S. (Ayush) 08419-242394 8277506091 [email protected]

STD Clinic Ankola Dr. Anupama Nayak 08388- 232326 8861059490 -

Kumta

Taluka Hospital Kumta Dr. Shrinivaas Nayak 08386-222021 9449136601 [email protected]

PHC Hiregutti TQ: Kumta Dr. Girish G. Naik (Ayush) 08386-223778 8277506128 [email protected]

PHC Kagal TQ: Kumta Dr. Supriya Bhat (Ayush) 08386-261733 8277506129 [email protected]

PHC Santeguli TQ: Kumta Dr. Kishor Chandavarkar 08386-273260 8277506131 [email protected]

PHC Gokarna TQ: Kumta Dr. Jagadish Nayak 08386-256136 8277506127 [email protected]

PHC Bankikodla TQ: Kumta Dr. Satish Bhat (Ayush) 08386-256106 8277506126 [email protected]

PHC Katagal TQ: Kumta Dr. Chaitraprabha Nayak 08386-264114 8277506130 [email protected]

PHC Kodkani TQ: Kumta Dr. Shreyanka (Cont. MBBS) - -

















Honnavar

Taluka Hospital Honnavar Dr. Rajesh Kini 08387-220297 9448629438 [email protected]

PHC Kadtoka TQ: Honnavar Dr. Satish Shet

08387-285209 8277506108 9448182118 [email protected]

PHC Haladipur TQ: Honnavar Dr. Vaishali Naik

08387-254452 8277506106 [email protected]

PHC Manki TQ: Honnavar Dr. Dinesh Achari 08387-257760 8277506110 [email protected]

PHC Salkod TQ: Honnavar Dr. Vinayak R.Bhat 08387-262145 8277506111 [email protected]

PHC Gerusoppa TQ: Honnavar

Dr. Vijeth I. 08387-264802 [email protected]

PHC Samshi TQ: Honnavar Dr. H.R. Nahush 08387-265700 [email protected]

PHC Kharva TQ: Honnavar Dr.S.M. Vivek Bhagat 08387-269812 9448007757 [email protected]

PHC Balkur TQ: Honnavar Dr. Gautami 08387-247220 8277506104 [email protected]

PHC Hosad TQ: Honnavar Dr. Gajanan M G 08387-269642 9449359574 [email protected]

Bhatkal

Taluka Hospital Bhatkal Dr. Manjunath Shetty 08385-226460/

222121 8277506081 [email protected]

PHC Belke TQ: Bhatkal Dr. Vikram Dhanwadkar (Ayush)

08385-279133 8277506096 [email protected]

PHC Murdeshwara TQ: Bhatkal

Dr. Priya Gonsalvis (Cont. MBBS)

08385-268633 8277506037 [email protected]

PHC Konar TQ: Bhatkal Dr. Shivakumar Tompihaal (Ayush)

08385-290143 8277506094 -

CHC Shirali TQ: Bhatkal Dr. Prakash Kamat 08385-258169 [email protected]
















Sirsi

Taluka Hospital Sirsi Dr. Prakash Puranik 08384-229936 [email protected]

PHC Banavasi TQ: Sirsi Dr. Raghavendra B. Naik (Ayush)

08384-264220 8277506142 [email protected]

PHC Sugavi TQ: Sirsi Dr. H.F. Ingale 08384-284008 8277506142 [email protected]

PHC Hulekal TQ: Sirsi Dr. Shubhamangala Hegde (Ayush)

08283-240127 8277506148 [email protected]

PHC SalkaniTQ: Sirsi Dr. Ramangouda Patil (Ayush)

08283-260036 8277506150 [email protected]

PHC Dasanakoppa TQ: Sirsi Dr. Kalpana Varma (Ayush) 08389-263842 8277506148 [email protected]

PHC Bisilkoppa TQ: Sirsi Dr. Nooruddin Bennur 08384-268959 8277506142 [email protected]

PHC Hegadekatta TQ: Sirsi Dr. Haram Sultana 08389-263842 8277506148 [email protected]

PHC Revanakatta TQ: Sirsi Dr. Narendra Pavar 08384-263842 8277506148 [email protected]

PHC Menasi TQ: Sirsi Dr. Padmapriya 08283-246971 8277506148 [email protected]

PHC Kakkalli TQ: Sirsi Dr. Anuradha Bhat (Ayush) 08389-263812 8277506148 [email protected]

Siddapur

Taluka Hospital Siddapur Dr. Shrinivaas A.G. 08389-230523/ 230195 8277506076 [email protected]

PHC Kyadagi, Siddapur (U.K) Dr. Lakshmikanth N Naik 08389-283249 8277506042 [email protected]

PHC Herur, Siddapur (U.K) Dr. Sooraj Patel 08389-254801 8277506042 [email protected]

PHC Korlkai, Siddapur (U.K) Dr. Rekha Gouda (Ayush) 08389-281003 8277506042 [email protected]

PHC Kanasur, Siddapur (U.K) Dr. Bharat Tantri (Cont. MBBS)

08389-262453 8277506042 [email protected]

PHC Bilagi, Siddapur (U.K) Dr. Shripriya R.K. (Ayush) 08389-283259 8277506042 [email protected]

Primary Health Center Dodmane

Dr. H.S. Ravindranath - 8277506042 [email protected]

PHC Kolasirsi, Siddapur (U.K) Dr. Shashidhar Hegde (Cont. MBBS)
























Yellapur

Taluka Hospital Yallapur Dr. Rama Hegde 08419-261103 8277506078 [email protected]

PHC Nandolli TQ: Yallapur Dr. Prasanna Phayade (Ayush)

08419-237599 9481053890 [email protected]

PHC Vajralli TQ: Yallapur Dr. Suresh Hanjagi (Ayush) 08419-261103 9980240683 [email protected]

PHCKirwatti TQ: Yallapur Dr. Santoshkumar Irapur (Ayush)

08419-255577 9620844822 [email protected]

PHC Manchikeri TQ: Yallapur

Dr. Mustaq ahamed Deginaal(Ayush)

08419-238331 9742902479 [email protected]

PHC Kundargi TQ: Yallapur Dr. Chandrashekhar B. (Ayush)

08419-254530 8277570684 [email protected]

PHC Mavinmane TQ: Yallapur Dr. Chandru Allur (Ayush) 08419-238030 9449121015

[email protected]

PHC Dehalli TQ: Yallapur Dr. Prakash Gunjal (Ayush) 08419-242566 7829170340 [email protected]

PHC Chavatti TQ: Yallapur Dr. Ravi Nissimgoudar (Ayush)

08419-255642 8495068887 [email protected]

PHC KalacheTQ: Yallapur Dr. Ashokkumar 08419-238810 9972137544 [email protected]

Mundgod

Taluka Hospital Mundagod, Dr. Kiran Kulkarni 08301-222553 8277506084 [email protected]

PHC Arshingeri TQ: Mundgod

Dr. Santosh Biradar (Ayush)


PHC Malagi TQ: Mundgod Dr. Ranganath Andanappanavar (Ayush)

08301-278537 8277506084 [email protected]

PHC Hungund TQ: Mundgod Dr. Siddalingesh Sullad (Ayush)

08301-270040 8277506084 [email protected]

PHC Katur TQ: Mundgod Dr. Spoorthi Raykar 08301-278900 8277506084 [email protected]



















Haliyal

Taluka Hospital Haliyal Dr. Sameer Sanu 08284-221665 9448729547 [email protected]

PHC Murkawad Haliyal Dr. Bheemanna Sinnur 08284-271334 8277506100 [email protected] PHC Belwatagi Haliyal Dr. Rashmi 08284-271402 8277506099 [email protected] PHC Tergaon Haliyal Dr. Stanley (Cont. MBBS) 08284-221047 8277506102 [email protected] PHC Mangalwad Haliyal Dr. Aruna Anwekar 08284-220919 8277506099 [email protected] PHC Sambrani Haliyal Dr. Manjula mudkannavar 08284-267126 8277506101 [email protected]

PHC Yadoga Haliyal Dr. Anil kumar Naik (Cont. MBBS)

08284-271833 8277506101 [email protected]

PHC Bhagvati Haliyal Dr. Shravan Sollapur (Cont. MBBS)

08284-267821 8277506098 [email protected]

GH Dandeli Haliyal Dr. Vijay K. 08284-231330 9620685042 [email protected]

Joida

Taluka Hospital Joida Dr. Sangappa gabi 08383-282703 8277506085 [email protected]

Mobile Unit, Joida Dr. Deepa (Ayush) 8277506041

PHC Kumbarwada Dr. Sushishtha Ganachari (Cont. MBBS) 08383-250063 8277506154 [email protected]

PHC Castlerock Dr. Anil Patil (Ayush) 08383-251508 8277506152 [email protected]

PHC Gund Dr. Rajesh Prasad 08383-252698 8277506153 [email protected]

PHC Diggi Dr. Shivanand Sangolli (Ayush)

- 8277506156

PHC Ulavi Dr. Sanjeev Reddy (Ayush) - 8277506155 [email protected]

PHC Jagalpet Dr. Shivayogi Malleshappa - - [email protected]

19 Beded Hospital Ramnagar Dr. Ramesh Konenavar (Ayush)

08383-248179 [email protected]

20 Beded Hospital Ramnagar Dr. Sujata Ukkali 08383-248180 8277506156 [email protected]













Public Works Department (PWD)

Public Works Department has an important role both during handling of an

emergency as well as during restoration phase once the emergency is over. PWD is

responsible for maintaining roads and other infrastructure in the district, which are very

crucial for effective handling of any emergency. PWD would mobilize earth-moving

equipment to help in mitigation of any emergency.

Following are the contact details

Sl. No. Designation Contact

1. Executive Engineer (Karwar) +91-8382-221305

2. Executive Engineer (Sirsi) +91-8384-223164

Irrigation Department

During the flood emergency in the district, irrigation department monitors the level in

the various rivers and reservoirs and pass on the information to the district administration for

precautionary operations like evacuation of people living in low-lying area. During the

normal times, the irrigation department takes various preventive steps especially just before

the onset of monsoon to minimize the effects of the flood.



1. Executive Officer, Minor Irrigation (Haliyal) +91-08284-220244

2. Assistant Executive Engineer 221334 / 220533

Fisheries Department

During any major natural disaster like Flood, Tsunami, Heavy Rain many fishermen

may displace from their homes and the district administration would rehabilitate these

persons in the temporary shelters as identified by the district administration.



1. Deputy Director, Fisheries, Karwar +91-8382-221407 +91-8382-221281 +91-8382-220316

2. Assistant Director, Fisheries, Karwar +91-8382-221281 +91-8382-220562 +91-8382-222313



Food Department

During any major natural disaster like cyclone or earthquake, many people may be

displaced from their homes and the district administration would rehabilitate these persons in

the temporary shelters as identified by the district administration. The Food Department

ensures proper supply of various food commodities to the affected people. The department

may have to mobilize ration from go-downs in neighboring districts if sufficient stocks are

not available or the go-down themselves are damaged or destroyed.



1. Deputy Director, Food and Civil Supplies, Karwar +91-8382-226464 +91-9448034086 +91-8382-221972

Pollution Control Board

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board is responsible for prevention of any

damage to environment during any large-scale release of hazardous chemical from industrial

or other installations. The officials of this department should ensure proper actions are taken

to minimize the effects during any emergency.



1. Environmental Officer, Karwar +91-8382-227058 +91-9845174728 [email protected]



Forest Department

The Chief conservator of Forests heads the forest department in the district. The

district is divided into 6 sub divisions namely Haliyal, Honnavar, Karwar, Karwar – SF, Sirsi,

and Yellapur which are headed by a Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF). The Forest

department may play an important role during any emergency especially in the forest areas

like forest fires, landslide, earthquake or any road accident in the forest area. The department

has a very good communication net work, which may be very useful during any emergency.

In Karwar Forest Division to control Fire, Wildlife damages and removal of

dangerous trees existing in roadside and elsewhere. Following are the activities to be taken up

as prevention measure activities:

1) Setting up of fire detection points with communication network in all ranges.

2) Cutting fire lines

i) Along forest boundaries -D Lines.

ii) Along roads inside the forests.

iii) Along the boundaries of enclosures.

iv) Along the Plantations (Older).

v) Along the periphery of Grasslands.

3) Establishing Fire Protection Camps and assigning jurisdiction to each camp.

4) Establishing Fire tracking and patrolling mobile squads and assigning routes to

them. 5) Conducting fire meetings with villagers.

6) Monitoring, Reporting and documentation of the fire incidents.

7) Formation of Elephant Proof Trench along the boundaries of Reserve Forest to

control the wildlife animal damages.

1) Detection and Communication:

Early detection of events and communicating it to camps is the key to minimizing

the damages from fire and wildlife. Hence, for detection, elevated points are

selected from where the fire and wildlife can be detected easily. Few such

elevated places are already there with watchtowers. In the above areas staff will be

deployed round the clock to detect the fire / wildlife damage. The staff will be

provided with Walkie-talkie/mobile to communicate with camps, patrolling

squads & control room in each Range office. At these detection points three

watchers will be deployed round the clock on 8 hours rotation for four months i.e.

from February to May.



2) Cutting of Fire lines:

Fire lines of 3 Mtrs width need to be cut along the D line i.e., Division Forest

boundary, especially along the boundary abetting villages. This will be in addition

to 6 Mtrs. D line cut for marking the Forest boundary. This is essential due to the

reason that in most of the cases fire enters from these points.

Similarly, fire lines will be cut along Forest roads and paths and in Tourism

routes. There are good wooded areas abetting forest boundary in the divisions

which also need to be tackled. These areas, if not protected, will act as entry

points of fire and eventually affect the forests and wildlife of the area. Also fire

lines of 6 mtrs width need to be cut all along the periphery of grasslands.

3) Protection Camps:

Protection Camps consisting of 5 watchers including permanent staff in each

camp will be established at strategic points for extinguishing fire during the fire

season. These camps will act as action oriented base camps and will swing in to

action upon fire incident. As the personnel deployed have to work for 24 hrs, they

have to be provided with food and shelter in the form of permanent camps/tents.

Each camp will have to be provided with Drums-200 lit(for storing water),

Buckets, mugs, cans -25 and 5 lit, spades, sickles, cooking vessels, mats, torch,

caps, and solar hand held torches etc.

4) Protection Mobile Squads:

In case of fire incident, after receiving information, reaching the spot early is

essential to tackling fire effectively. Hence, at strategic points jeeps equipped with

fire fighting equipments and personnel will be stationed who will be patrolling

along fixed routes. Upon receiving information from Fire Protection Camps, they

will rush to the spot and help tackle the fire. Continuous patrolling in the area also

helps in early detection of fire and it also acts as deterrent against people

movement in forest areas. Past experience shows that this method has yielded

good results.

5) Removal of Dangerous Trees along the Roadside:

To control dangerous from roadside trees instructions has been issued to the

Assistant Conservator of Forest officers and Range Forest Officers concerned to

remove the trees by their end and to avoid damages out of such trees during the

monsoon season.





1. Chief Conservator of Forests, Kanara Circle, Sirsi +91-8384-236335 +91-8384-237446 +91-8384-226087 +91-9845234543

2. Deputy Conservator of Forests, Karwar +91-8382-226365 +91-9845258454 +91-8382-226535

3. Deputy Conservator of Forests, Haliyal +91-8284-220128 +91-8284-220365 +91-8284-220127

4. Deputy Conservator of Forests, Honnavar +91-8387-220235 +91-8387-220329

5. Deputy Conservator of Forests, Sirsi +91-8384-226445 +91-8384-226584

6. Deputy Conservator of Forests, Yellapur +91-8419-261273 +91-8419-262169



Circle

Kanara Circle

Division

Karwar

Sub Division Range Section Beat

Karwar Karwar Shejwad Shirwada

Baad

Kadwad

Siddar Siddar

Kinnar

Belur

Naitisavar Nage

Kove

Naitisavar

Shirve

Kerwadi Kerwadi

Mallapur

Chendiya Chendiya

Amdalli

Binaga

Gospitta Gospitta Gospitta

Maigini

Honkan

Chittakula Chittakula

Asnoti

Cherekani

Gotegali Baira

Gotegali (pt)

Kadra Kadra Kadra

Balemane

Birkhol Birkhol

Kurnipet Virje

Kuchegar

Hartuga Hartuga

Kaiga



Joida Kumbarwad Paisoda

Chapoli (K)

Terali

Diggi Diggi

Sulavali

Asuli Karoja

Ambeli Ambeli

Knodli

Biroda

Joida Joida

Chapoli

Nagoda Nagoda

Panjeli

Dongarwada

Ankola Ankola Hattikeri Hattikeri

Kelginbena

Harwada

Gule Gule

Lakkeguli

Kotebavi Mallani

Kotebavi

Baleguli Baliguli

Ankola Belekiri

Ankola

Shiroor Shiroor

Belse

Manjunguni

Mastiaktta Mastiakatta Heggar Makkigadda

Kawalalli

Marugadda

Agsur Agsur

Adlur

Shirgunji

Sunksal Sunksal

Hebbul



Dongri Dongri

Ramanguli Ramanguli Vaidyaheggar

Kodlagadda

Shevkar

Halwalli Halwalli

Kalleshwar

Coast Guard

Coast Guard‟s primary function is to protect the coastal area against enemy activities

in the territorial waters of the country. However, Coast guard could be of assistance to district

administration during emergency like large-scale oil spill or boats capsize etc. in the district.



1. Commandant +91-8382-226361 +91-9482209990

RTO

Regional Transport Officer (RTO) would be responsible for making arrangement for

vehicles required by the district administration during any emergency. The vehicles may be

required for mass evacuation of affected people to safer area or for movement of men and

relief materials to affected area. The vehicles could be mobilized both from the public

transport companies and from private parties.



1. Regional Transport Officer, Karwar +91-8382-226364 +91-8382-228989 +91-9449864030

2. Regional Transport Officer, Sirsi +91-8384-233090 +91-9449864031

3. ARTO, Honnavar +91-8387-236530 +91-9449864047

4. ARTO, Dandeli +91-8284-230916



Southern Railways

Railways are an integral part of the district and may assist the district administration

in meeting any emergency. On the other hand there could be a railway disaster in the district,

which could call for activation of District Disaster Management Plan.



1. Railway Station, Shirwad, Karwar +91-97414 34659

2. Station Master, Shirwad, Karwar +91-8382-282370

3. Konkan Railway Corporation Limited, Regional

Railway Manager, Karwar

+91-8382-283176

KSRTC

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) would be the main source

of vehicles for movement of public during or immediately after any emergency in the district.

There should be good communication between the KSRTC authorities and the district

administration during any emergency to ensure prompt mobilization of vehicles to ensure

quick evacuation of the general public who are affected or likely to get affected during any

emergency.


Sl. No. Location Contact

1. Karwar +91-8382-226315 +91-7760973437

2. Kumta +91-7760991730

3. Sirsi (New Bus Station) +91-8384-229952

Sirsi (Old Bus Station) +91-8384-226380

Resources of KSRTC

Sl. No. Depot Buses Available 1 Karwar Depot 525

In addition to KSRTC, the buses may also be mobilized from private bus operators.



NDRF – National Disaster Response Force

National Disaster Response Force consists of 12 battalions, three each from the BSF

and CRPF and two each from CISF, ITBP and SSB. Each battalion have 18 self-contained

specialist search and rescue teams of 45 personnel each including engineers, technicians,

electricians, dog squads and medical/paramedics. The total strength of each battalion is 1,149.

All the 12 battalions have been equipped and trained to respond natural as well as man-made

disasters. Battalions are also trained and equipped for response during chemical, biological,

radiological and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies.


1

Commandant – 10th Battalion

ANU Campus, Nagarjuna Nagar,

Guntur (AP) Pin - 522510

0863-2293178 0863-2293050 0833-3068559 [email protected]

2 The Maratha Regiment – Belgaum, Karnataka

+91-8950708018 +91-8884458230 +91-8884456601 +91-8884456602 +91-8884456603 +91-8884456604 [email protected]

Other Industries/plant:

The following are the contact details for 2 MAH units of this district.

Solaris ChemTech Limited


1. Unit head +91-8382-230535 +91-8382-230638

2. Senior Manager +91-8382-230178

3. Fax No +91-8382-230468 +91-8382-231106

West Coast Paper Mills


1. Executive Director +91-8382-231334



Voluntary Organization

The district administration has to depend on the local voluntary organizations to

effectively meet any emergency. This is because of the less response time required for

mobilization and also because of the familiarity of the place which is very important factor.

Emergency control room (ECR)

To respond to any disaster in the district effectively, the ECR should be located at a

strategic location and should be well equipped. An inventory of certain facilities must be

maintained in the ECR.

Location and manning

The ECR is proposed to be set up in the DC‟s Office building located in Karwar so

that it is easily approachable during any emergency.

The ECR is normally not manned but the district administration may consider

manning the same with skeleton staff during monsoon period when there are chances of

floods / cyclone in the district. However, during an emergency, members of Emergency

organization and other supporting staff would man the ECR.

Only a limited and prearranged number of people would be admitted to the ECR when

in use, which would eliminate unnecessary interference and reduce confusion. Security would

be put in-charge of limiting access to the ECR.

There should be an alternate ECR at different location, which could be mobilized in

case the main ECR is directly affected by the accident or too risky to operate. The Alternate

ECR could be Superintendent of Police office building.

Facilities to be made available in the ECR

The Emergency Control Centers would be equipped with the following facilities:

1. Maps of the district and individual talukas

2. Extra copies of the maps to be used for spot marking of affected areas, movement

of vehicles, evacuated areas, etc.

3. Communication facilities consisting of dedicated telephones (STD / ISD), mobile

telephone, satellite telephone, fax machine, wireless sets, radios, tape recorder and

televisions.

4. Personal computer, printer with Internet connection.

5. Backup power generator for lighting and communication system

6. Tel. Nos. of all the coordinators (both office and residence), voluntary

Organizations, Hospitals, Ambulance services, Blood Banks etc.



7. Telephone directory both local as well as of the surrounding districts.

8. Contact details of Transport (both public and private) facility.

9. List of designated Safe Assembly Points along with escape routes to be highlighted

on district map.

11. Details of hazardous substances along with the material safety data sheets.

12. General stationery like paper, pencil, foot rulers, erasure etc.

13. Details on meteorological information during different seasons such as wind

speed, direction, temperature, humidity etc.



Safe shelters

During aftermath of a natural disaster, large number of general public needs to be

evacuated and provided temporary shelters till the conditions is normalized. Typically various

public buildings like educational institutes with basic civic amenities where large number of

people could be accommodated have been identified as Safe shelters. In addition to the

schools, various religious places could also be used as Safe Shelters during any emergency.

Table 3.3: Locations of flood relief centers (Ganji Kendra) in Coastal taluks of the

District

Sl. No. Taluka/Hobli Name of the

Village Hamlet likely to be

effected Place of relief

centre Targeted

Population 1 Karwar Kadra Kadra HPS Kadra 29

2 Mallapur Mallapur HPS Mallapur 18

3 Bolashitta Bolashitta HPS Dol 16

4 Halagejoog Halagejoog HPS Halagejoog 17

5 Hankonjoog Hankonjoog HPS Hankon 14

6 Kaatar Kaatar HPS Kervadi 18

7 Gotegali Gotegali HPS Balni 22

8 Bhaire Bhaire HPS Bhaire 15

9 Hotegali Hotegali HPS Hotegali 24

10 Kinnar, Ambejoog

Kinnar, Ambejoog HPS Boribaag, Kinnar

36

11 Vailwada, Khargejoog

Vailwada, Khargejoog HPS Dhol, Halaga

275

12 Vailwada, Umbalijoog

Vailwada, Umbalijoog HPS Vailwada 42

13 Ankola Hichkad Kurve HPS Hichkad 180

14 Agragon Dandebaag

Shedikatta LPS Shedikatta 75

200

15 Bilihoygi Bilihoygi LPS Honnebail 85

16 Singanmakki Goudarkeri LPS Honnebail 65

17 Belekeri Bogrigadde HPS Bogrigadde 350

18 Aversa Dandebaag HPS Dandebaag 105

19 Shirooru Shirooru HPS Shirooru 450

20 Joog Karkituri Anganawadi Centre, Joog

140

21 Sagadgeri Mathankurve HPS Sagadkeri 70



22 Kumta (Kumta) Halakar - HPS Halakar 150

23 Holanagadde Teppa HPS Teppa 100

24 Kumta Gund HPS Gund 385

25 Kagal Gudkagal HPS Gudkagal 100

26 Hini HPS Kagal 125

27 Mosalesaal HPS Aghanashini

125

28 Maanikatta - HPS Shaalekadle

125

29 Baggon - HPS Baggon 50

30 Kalbhag Alvekodi HPS Alvekodi 150

31 Kumta (Mirzan) Hegade Mudgudde HPS Hegade 1250

32 Taaribagil

33 Kalbhavi

34 Taadkattu

35 Chittekambi

36 Sadan

37 Mulekeri

38 Hallerkodi

39 Sannakeri

40 Machgon

41 Lukkeri Hoskeri HPS Hegde 300

42 Manaki Harkade Manadkai

HPS Hegade Manaki

125

43

45 Deevagi Manakon HPS Deevagi 650

44 Antravalli Hondad Hakkal HPS Hegde Antravalli

100

45 Mirzan Khaire Taribagil HPS Khaire 525

46 Chatrakurve Purnagram HPS Mirzan 90

47 Kodkani Shashihitla HPS Kodkani 1000

48 Tannirhond -

49 Pattubele -

50 Kappekurve -

51 Masurkurve



52 Aigalkurve

53 Alkod HPS Shiragunji 325

54 Shirgunji

55 Uppinpattan Ganapati Devasthankeri Ambigarkeri

HPS Uppinpattan

300

56 Hebbail - HPS Hebbail 50

57 Anegundi - 75

58 Bargigazani - HPS Bargi 225

59 Betkuli - HPS Betkuli 325

60 Kumta (Kujalli) Oorakeri Gutnakattu HPS Kadavu 165

61 Konalli Hirekattu Dasumanekeri

HPS Konalli 245

62 Horbagh Harikantrakeri Vaidarkeri

HPS Holegadde 200

63

64 Kallabbe Kandvalli

Bogribail HPS Kallabbe 200

65 Holegadde Mulekeri HPS Holegadde 125

66 Muroor Hattikeri HPS Hattikeri 125

67 Karkimakki - HPS Karkimakki

50

68 Kumta (Gokarna) Gokarna Belehittal

Belekhan Tadadi

HPS Belehittal 200

69 Nadumaskeri Gangavali Ganekolla

HPS Nadumaskeri

300

70 Torke Hoskatta HPS Bijjur 250

71 Honnavar Honnavar Tulasinagar Dandin

Durgadevi Devasthan

1500

72 Udyamnagar Laxminarayan Devasthan

1875

73 Kelaginpalya Brothers School, Honnavar

750

74 Pavinkurva Pavinkurva LPS Pavinkurva 1031

75 Karki Gilmanekeri Model HP Girls school, Karki

128

76 Konakar Model HP Girls school, Karki

170

77 Shedikuli Model HP Boys School, Karki

156

78 Rameshwarkambi Model HP Boys School, Karki

541



79 Belegadde Model HP Boys School, Karki

141

80 Haladipur Gajanigudi R.E.S. Junior

College, Haladipur

97

81 Kevihitla R.E.S. Junior

College, Haladipur

25

82 Managadde -do- 35

83 Badagani -do- 15

84 Gubbani -do- 85

85 Hosuru -do- 25

86 Taarihole LPS Kalkatte 52

87 Kantanchi -do- 50

88 Kodichitte -do- 45

89 Kalkatte -do- 60

90 Goudakuli HPS Horbhag 25

91 Kirabail LPS Kirabail 25

92 Bagrani LPS Bagrani 60

93 Navilgon Chippihakla HPS Chippihakla

44

94 Hallagundikeri HPS Navilgon No.1

75

95 Nandikeshwar Devasthankeri

HPS Navilgon No.3

56

96 Naduginkeri -do- 21

97 Maadgeri Bogarihitla HPS Maadgeri 90

98 Kadtoka Gudnakattu HPS Kadtoka 670

99 Heblekeri HPS Kadtoka 210

100 Kekkar Heblekopp HPS Kekkar No.2

110

101 Hoojimuri -do- 275

102 Lakkumanekeri -do- 100

103 Moolegadde -do- 105

104 Chandavar Kolakandkeri HP Urdu School Chandavar

25

105 Ganapati Devasthankeri HPS Chandavar 80

106 Saguvanihitla LPS Urdu Chandavar

250



107 Mallapur Mallapur HPS Mallapur 120

108 Hosakuli Bhaskeri HPS Bhaskeri 150

109 Doddhitla -do- 300

110 Guddebaal -do- 150

111 Varnakeri -do- 70

112 Mugva Bhaskeri -do- 196

113 Bankanahitla HPS Surkatte 690

114 Harori -do- 70

115 Ablimane -do- 92

116 Kondamakki -do- 225

117 Aarolli -do- 78

118 Harijankeri -do- 740

119 Halageri -do- 68

120 Cheenkod -do- 6

121 Cheenkodbele -do- 210

122 Ambigarkeri -do- 240

123 Kulakod Devarkatte LPS Kulakod 240

124 Nagare Taaribagil LPS Nagare 141


126 Sonarkeri -do- 130

127 Naykarkeri -do- 150

128 Golihitla -do- 64

129 Karkihitla -do- 82

130 Hadinabal Jambolli Anganawadi

Building, Jambolli

25

131 Marolli Anganawadi

Building, Marolli

20

132 Kalalekeri Anganawadi

Building, Kalalekeri

205

133 Kavoor HPS Kavoor 625

134 Gundbal Devasthankeri HPS No.2 Gundbal

126

135 Hebbail Anganawadi Building,

179



Hebbail Gundbal

136 Churchkeri HPS No.1 Gundbal

170

137 Muttakeri -do- 208

138

Mutta Hudagod Youth Association Building, Hudagod

250

139 Hadgeri HPS Hudgod 236

140 Gajanihitla -do- 103

141 Berolli Berolli Sri Laxmi

Venkatesh Temple, Berolli

175

142 Chikkankod Gundibail HPS Gundibail No.2

180

143 Hittalkeri -do- 252

144 Kelaginkeri HPS Gundibail No.1

220

145 Heravali Kenchagar HPS Kenchagar 85

146 Challekodlu -do- 25

147

Kharva Kadageri Youth Association Ganeshotsav Building, Kadageri

230

148 Naathgeri HPS Naathgeri 356

149 Valki -do- 340

150 Sindhoor LPS Sindhoor 210

151 Kore LPS Kore 415

152 Marnakuli LPS Marnakuli 180

153 Birnakeri -do- 120

154 Kudla Kudla LPS Kudla 85

155 Jalavalli Holebadikeri Govt HPS Jalavalli

450

156 Karikurva LPS Padukuli 360

157 Padukuli Holebadikeri -do- 210

158 Jalavallikarki -do- HPS Jalavalli Karki

420

159 Kerevalli -do- HPS Keralli 70

160 Herangadi Haigund LPS Urdu 217



School Haigund 161 Kurva HPS Herangadi 396

162 Gabitkeri -do- 110

163 Harijankeri -do- 98

164 Me.Mudkani Allanki Gabitkeri

Samuday Bhavan, Allanki

75

165 Ke.Mudkani Ke.Mudkani LPS Ke.Mudkani

227

166 Upponi Gabitkeri HPS Kannada School, Upponi

97

167 Goudarkeri -do- 115

168 Devasthankeri -do- 178

169 Basavanbetta -do- 28

170 Daivadnakeri -do- 40

171 Mahime Mavinhole LPS Mavinhole 23

172 Moolegadde -do- 30

173 Saralagi Igarjikeri HPS Saralagi (Kannada)

23

174 Muslimkeri -do- 234

175 Jinapal -do- 22

176 Mavinhole -do- 33

177 Devargadde -do- 20

178 Konagadde HPS Urdu Saralagi

52

179 Balataragadi -do- 26

180 Nagarbastikeri Hunjanmakki HPS Nagare-2 54

181 Naganakeri -do- 42

182 Nagare -do- 237

183 Narikuli -do- 21

184 Taaribagil HP Kannada School

53

185 Havsal -do- 44

186 Hittaltaari HP Urdu School 1112

187 Bastiheggargadde -do- 11

188 Gersoppa HPS Gersoppa 70

189 Heggar HPS Nagantoor 33



190 Kaasbail HPS Anegadde, Uppingoli

52

191 Jaddi -do- 27

192 Uppingoli -do- 186

193 Kudrigi Kumbarkeri HPS Kumbarkeri

168

194 Kudrigi LPS Kudrigi 244

195 Saunshi Sri Sharadamba

Highschool, Magod

116

196 Mavinkurva Gulibele Sharavati

Highschool, Hosad

288

197 Angadihitla -do- 205

198 Bellukurva -do- 129

199 Doddakeri -do- 136

200 Holekeri -do- 170

201 Sanamota -do- 528

202 Adibilu -do- 86

203 Bhattarkeri -do- 236

204 Hondadkatte -do- 170

205 Mathadkeri -do- 198

206 Balehitlu -do- 212

207 Shaalehitlu -do- 250

208 Belekeri -do- 218

209 Devarmote -do- 99

210 Gaddemane -do- 368

211 Mandalkurva Mandalkurva -do- 257

212 Hosad Hosadpaar HPS Hosad 296

213 Taridakke -do- 302

214 Bele -do- 90

215 Ranginmote -do- 375

216 Guddebadikeri -do- 250

217 Manki Gund HPS Guladkeri Manki

80

218 Chittehittal -do- 35



219 Moodangudi -do- 10

220 Kelaginuru Kelaginuru GHPS Kasarkod 125

221 Kasarkod Toppal HPS Malbarkeri 400

222 Hiremath HPS Hiremath 500

223 Tonk 1 HPS Hiremath 1050

224 Tonk 2 HPS Hiremath 420

225 Kamehitla Janata

Vidyalaya Kasarkod

65

226 Kotehitla -do- 74

227 Singanikeri -do- 100

228 Devasthankeri -do- 95

229 Hosapattan Sherugarkeri HPS Kasarkod 310

230 Melingoudarkeri -do- 250

231 Holebadikeri -do- 80

232 Baladkeri -do- 200

233 Havalimanekeri -do- 625

234 Motekeri -do- 60

235 Mestarkeri HPS Hosapattan

150


237 Kanakichitta Kanakichitta HPS Kasarkod 210

238 Me.Idagunji Puttumanekeri MHPS Idagunji 40

239 Lonch Bandarkeri HPS Upajalli 150

240 Upajallikeri -do- 45

241 Malkud Adkuri HPS Mote 150

242 Manyakeri -do- 60

243 Belehitlakeri -do- 40

244 Molakod Konkankeri Mangalmurthy

Kalyan Mantap Idagunji

122

245 Talamote -do- 113

246 Harankuli -do- 101

247 Balakoor Holebadikeri MHPS Balakoor 900

248 Kattinhitlakeri -do- 120



249 Nadaginkeri -do- 200

250 Mathadkeri -do- 150

251 Heggar Heggar HPS Heggar 150

252 Kelagin Idagunji Basavanhitlabele HPS Malkod 200

253 Balubele -do- 400

254 Shashihitlakeri -do- 85

255 Mundod -do- 95

256 Kodani Jaddi HPS Kodani 40

257 Kodanikeri -do- 500

258 Beranki Holebadikeri HPS Beranki 150

259 Depo Beranki HPS Beranki SabhaBhavan

34

260 Hinnuru Gajani LPS Hinnuru 170

261 Devargajani -do- 26

262 Anilgod Holebadikeri HPS Anilgod 120

263 Beerangod Asolli LPS Beerangod 50

264 Magod Kelagin Magod HPS Mallikeri Magod

75

265 Melin Magod HPS Sabha Bhavan Magod

50

266 Bhatkal(Soosgadi) Venktapur Venktapur SHPS Venktapur

230

267 Hebale Kukkaneer SHPS Kukkaneer

175

268 Puravarg Konar SHPS Puravarg 105

269 Chavathani SHPS Puravarg 80

270 Kaikini Hoygihitla School Building,

HPS Kaikini Janata Colony

52

271 Bengre-1 Shashihittal HPS Ulman School Building

72

272 Bengre-2 - - -

273 Bhatkal(Shirali) Shirali-1 Mogerkeri Sri.Maruti

Temple Building, Shirali

520

274 Shirali-1 Mallihitla GHPS

Mavinkatte Ulman

149

LPS – Lower Primary School HPS – Higher Primary School HS - High School



Rescue equipments

Details of Rescue Equipments purchased by the District Administration and Allotted to the

Departments are as hereunder

Seven Fiber Boasts purchased and distributed to 5 coastal taluks in the District.

One Fiber Boat purchased out of MLA grants in Sirsi taluk.

10 life jackets have been reserved per boat, totaling to 70 life jackets. Additionally 10

life jackets have been reserved.

4 Rafts have been handed over to the District Administration, by Forest Department.

23 additional boats have been purchased during the year 2013-14 & have been

distributed to five talukas. Boats purchased are of six/ten people seating capacity

Important contact Numbers

ZILLA PANCHAYAT Designation STD Code Office Residence

President. 08382 226269 225833 Vice President 08382 226870 222984

Chief Executive Officer 08382 226560 F-226470 226246

Deputy Secretary (Administration) 08382 226865 /

226292 220140

Deputy Secretary (Development) 08382 226862 226057

Chief Planning Officer (Planning Section) 08382 226584

Chief Account Officer (Accounts Section) 08382 226853 227254

Council Secretary (Council Section) 08382 226056 221816

District Informatics Officer, NIC. 08382 226516

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Designation STD Code Office Residence

Joint Director Karwar 08382 227377 227408 Ankola, AD 08388 230336 Bhatkal AD 08385 223529 Haliyal AD 08284 220271

Honnavar AD 08387 220643 Joida AD 08383 282732

Karwar. Asst. Dir 08382 225939 Kumta AD 08386 222121 Kumta DD, 08386 222308

Mundgod AD 08301 222186



Siddapur AD 08389 230105 Sirsi AD 08384 226292

Sirsi, Dy Dir, sub-division, 08384 235781 Yellapur, AD 08419 261174

INFORMATION & PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT Dist. Information Officer Karwar 226344

9480841234 226374

Kannada Prabha - 225887 The Hindu 225221 220048

The Times of India 225221 226436 Pudhari - 225147 Sakal 265753 265678

Daily Sakla - 225687 Samyukta Karnataka 220006 -

Karavali Munjavu 225222 220794 Jana Madhyam 221166 227340

Lok Dhwani 225512 220384 Janavahini, 223488 227113 Janantarang 220864 - Hosa Digant - 230107 SKaveri TV 228338 -

Indian Express 225887 227474 Nava Hind Times - 226830 Vijaya Karnataka 220861 227439

Hasiru Kranti 220640 - Uday TV 222633 220656

NATIONAL HIGHWAY EE, N.H. 225283 220087

Asst. EE, N.H. KWR 225267 226463 Asst. EE, N.H. Honnavar 220348 220001



CHAPTER 4: PREPAREDNESS MEASURES

Overview of disaster management plan

Various aspects of the District Disaster Management Plan have been discussed below to

define the emergency organization and the duties / responsibilities of various key personnel

and agencies involved in handing any emergency in the district.

Purpose

A. To provide for the protection of persons and property in Uttara Kannada District, in

the event of a natural disaster like flood, cyclone, earthquake etc., industrial /

transport emergency resulting in fire, explosion or toxic gas release.

B. To establish procedures to alert the public and provide information and appropriate

protective action instructions, if necessary. To ensure better co-ordination for best use

of available resources during an emergency.

C. To define the roles and responsibilities of government officials during any disaster.

To define emergency functions of various agencies involved.

D. To assure co-ordination and co-operation with State and Central Government efforts

in meeting any state / national level disaster.

Situations Covered by Plan

A. Hazards that pose the potential threats to Uttara Kannada districts are either natural

disasters like flooding, cyclone, earthquake etc., industrial / transport emergency

resulting in fire, explosion or toxic gas release. There could be other miscellaneous

disasters like food poisoning, boat capsize, etc where effects are mostly localized.

B. District Disaster Management Plan covers a wide range of possibilities, from slowly

developing emergencies to disaster without warning. It is intended to cover disasters

resulting from any hazard, whether of great magnitude or localized in their impact.

Direction and Co-ordination

A. District Administration headed by Dy. Commissioner is responsible for the protection

and safety of the public life, property and environment in Uttara Kannada district and

will exercise direction and control of various governmental and non- governmental

agencies.



B. The DC would be advised by the District Crisis Management Group comprising of

experts from various agencies on the matters of disasters in district.

C. Various emergency procedures and provision of infrastructure facilities and resources

would be controlled from the Emergency Control Room proposed to be set up at DC‟s

office.

Concept of Operations

A. In a disaster emergency, the district administration will stop all other activities and

continue only those functions and services necessary to protect life and property till

normalcy is restored.

B. Emphasis will be to meet basic human needs such as food, shelter, medical care and

to resume basic services such as water, electricity, and sanitation as soon as possible.

C. The Dy. Commissioner will activate the Emergency Control Room (ECR) at DC‟s

office at Karwar when an emergency situation requires it.

D. The Emergency Management Organization members will follow prescribed

procedures (as given later in the Chapter), which describe in detail how their functions

are coordinated, and utilize checklists as necessary.

E. During the recovery or normalization phase, provide generally the same services as

those provided by staff members and forces during the evacuation. Damage

assessment will be expedited and a report forwarded to Dy. Commissioner.

Emergency Management Organization

The normal organization for the district is attached. Three types of emergency organization

have been defined based on the type of emergency. They are Emergency Organization for

i) Natural / Miscellaneous Disaster

ii) Industrial Disaster

iii) Transportation Disaster

Training and Exercises

A. Dy. Commissioner will ensure proper training program for all the members of the

emergency organization on their duties and responsibilities in the District Disaster

Management Plan.



B. The above training may be augmented by participating in mock drills including those

for review of plans and procedures. The mock drills serve as a good learning

experience

C. The training and mock drill aspect of the District Disaster Management Plan has been

discussed in greater detail in following chapter.



Figure 4.1: Emergency organisation for Natural / Miscellaneous disaster

Dist. Disaster Manager

Dy. Commissioner/ Additional District

Magistrate

Law & Order

Superintendent of Police

Fire fighting and rescue

Chief Fire Officer / Navy

Medical Function

D.H.O

Information

PWD / Irrigation

Communication

DIO / DTO

Logistics

RTO

Food & Civil Supplies

DD Food

Local Disaster Manager

Tahsildar

Commandant Coast Guard

Commandant Home Guards / Civil Defence

Site Controller

Tahsildar / Dy. Tahsildar

Mutual Aid members


Police / Home Guard

Local Police Station

Fire

Nearest Fire Station

Medical / Paramedical

Nearest Hospital

DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS

TALUKA HEADQUARTERS

SCENE OF ACCIDENT



Figure 4.2: Emergency organisation for Industrial disaster

Dist. Disaster Manager


Magistrate

Health

DHO

Law and Order

Police

Fire and Rescue

Chief Fire Officer

Communication

DIO / DTO

Transport

RTO

Local Disaster Manager

Tahsildar

Home Guards / Civil Defence

Mutual Aid members

Advisory Group ABCIL

KPC MET OFFICE

DAE


AFFECTED AREA

Industry Inspector

DD Factories

Affected Industry



Figure 4.3: Emergency organisation for Transportation disaster


Magistrate

Assistant Commissioner

Law & Order

Police (Nearest Police)

Fire fighting and rescue

Fire and Emergency Services / Navy

Mitigation

Related Industry

Medical

Hospital

RTO Home Guards / Civil Defence

Railway Division, Karwar



Duties and responsibilities

The emergency responsibilities of key persons in the district are listed below. These

duties and responsibilities are common to all types of major emergencies or disasters, (i.e.

Natural or Manmade). The Emergency Organization Members will prepare, maintain, and be

guided by these during any major disaster in the district. Individuals assigned to these

functions are expected to co-ordinate their actions with the Dy. Commissioner, who is the

District Disaster Manager will co-ordinate the overall action with all other agencies involved

including the district administration.

It may be noted that depending on the type of emergency and also availability of staff

and resources, functions of various agencies may vary. At times, each person may be required

to assume additional responsibilities in addition to their normal duties. This would be the

prerogative of the Dy. Commissioner to assign the additional responsibilities to the members

of the emergency organization.

It may be necessary to develop agreements with neighboring districts or other

organizations if resources are not available within the district for some of these functions.

Following are the duties and responsibilities of the members of the emergency

organization. These are general in nature and applicable to all types of emergencies.

District Disaster Manager (Deputy Commissioner)

Alternate: Additional D.C.

It is the responsibility of the Dy. Commissioner to prepare, maintain and keep current

the District Disaster Management Plan for the prevention and minimization of injury and

damage caused by a major emergency or disaster. Prompt and effective response to a major

emergency or disaster, and emergency relief and recovery, in consonance with the District

Disaster Management Plan.

The responsibility also include initiating and maintaining co-ordination and co-

operation with various agencies involved and provide prompt information, decisions and

infrastructure facilities as requested. He should also mobilize, direct, and co-ordinate the

emergency management staff during emergency.



Following are the main functions during any emergency

Declaration of emergency after confirming the magnitude of the disaster.

Activate the Emergency Control Room (ECR) at DC‟s office and make it

functional.

Co-ordinate and establish contact with all agency involved in the emergency

actions.

Ensure setting up of Local Emergency Control Room (LECR) close to the

scene of accident or at Taluka headquarters where the disaster has struck.

Ensure actions have been initiated to contain the emergency.

Have overall supervision of all the emergency relief operations.

Initiate evacuation of people from affected area with the assistance of police,

fire and other agencies.

Depending on type of emergency, mobilize additional resources like heavy

lifting gears like cranes, bulldozers for rescue and mitigation operation.

Ensure transport vehicles in required numbers have been mobilized for

evacuation of the affected population.

Set-up safe shelters for evacuated people and ensure they are provided with

food and medical attention as the need be.

Monitor progress of disaster especially in case of natural disasters like cyclone

or floods by getting information from various agencies involved and mobilize

additional support to mitigate the effects of disaster.

Keep the state administration informed regarding the disaster and the steps

taken to contain the same.

Issue statement to the press (both print and electronic media) on the prevailing

conditions and the steps being taken by the district administration to mitigate

effects of the disaster.

Get mutual aid from neighboring districts or seek the assistance of voluntary

organization.

If required, set-up mobile first aid centre or temporary health centers in the

affected area or in the safe shelters.

Visit the scene of the disaster to have first hand information about the rescue

or mitigative operation that are being carried out.

In case of floods, carry out aerial survey of the affected area to have

preliminary estimates of the extent of damage caused.



To co-ordinate with the state government through Principal Secretary, Dept. of

Labour, Govt. of Karnataka and mobilize the help of army / navy / Air force or

other agencies as required.

Call off emergency after confirming that all the actions have been taken to

normalize the conditions and it is safe for people to re-enter the affected areas.

Disaster manager (Assistant Commissioner)

Alternate: Tahsildar

The concerned Assistant Commissioner is the Disaster Manager and he would rush to

the Local Emergency Control Room (LECR) which is set up at the taluka headquarter of the

affected taluka. He would function as the link between the affected area and the District

Disaster Manager based at the main ECR located in the Dy. Commissioners office at Karwar.


Set up the LECR at the concerned Taluka headquarters or at a safe place close

to the scene of the disaster

Depending on the nature of emergency, co-ordinate with the various agencies

at local level.

Initiate the rescue operation with the help of local police, fire or other

voluntary organisations and mutual aid members.

Have close interaction with the Site Controller to ensure proper actions have

been taken.

Visit the affected area to gain first hand information of various steps being

taken to mitigate the effects of the disaster.

Keep the main Emergency Control Room at district headquarters informed

about the developments on a regular basis and request for additional help by

way of resources or specialized manpower or equipment.

Site controller (Tahsildar of affected Taluk)

Alternate: Deputy Tahsildar

The Site Controller would be at the scene of the disaster or accident and would be

reporting to the Disaster Manager located in the Local Emergency Control Room (LECR). He

is the person who is dealing with the disaster directly in association with the various other

emergency services. He would be in direct contact with the Disaster Manager based at the

Local Emergency Control Room (LECR).



His responsibilities vary widely depending on the type of emergency. It could be a

natural disaster like flood the effects are wide spread where rescue work would be of main

concern. It could be a road accident involving a tanker carrying hazardous chemical where

quick action has to be taken to arrest the leakage, if any, followed by evacuation of people if

required.


Take measures to mitigate the emergency in association with various

emergency services like fire and police.

Keep in constant touch with the Local Emergency Control Room at Taluka

headquarters with available means of communication and keep Disaster

Manager informed about the developments on a regular basis

Request for additional help like specialized manpower or equipment to

effectively handle the emergency.

Rescue and evacuate the people from affected area and shift them to safe

shelters.

Ensure setting up of safe shelters with basic amenities for food and sanitation.

Mobilize medical professionals with the help of ECR or LECR and ensure the

affected persons are given medical attentions.

Arrange to shift the injured or sick to specialized hospitals if need be.

Law and order function (Superintendent of Police (SP))

Alternate: Additional SP / DYSP

It is observed that the police are the first agency to reach the site during any

emergency. The local police initiate the emergency action even before the declaration of

emergency and setting up of the ECR at Dy. Commissioners Office at Karwar. Even though

the main function of the Police is to maintain law and order, it is observed that most of the

rescue and relief operation is initiated by the police before arrival of full-fledged rescue

teams.

Following are the main functions of the Police (at various levels) during any emergency

Superintendent of Police (SP):

After receiving instructions from Deputy Commissioner, the Superintendent of

Police (SP) will rush to the ECR and establish contact with the local police

station. He would then direct implementation of the action plan through the police

station nearest to the scene of disaster.



Depending on the type of the disaster, ensure cordoning off the affected area by

the local police.

Mobilize additional police force from various sources depending on the

requirement.

Ensure co-ordination with various police and other agencies involved in handling

the disaster.

If necessary mobilize the home guards.

DYSP of the concerned Sub Divisions:

The DYSP of the sub-division where the disaster has struck would get in touch

with the nearest police station and ensure the police team is rushed to the scene of

the emergency. His main function would be to act as link between scene of the

accident and the Emergency Control Room at Karwar.

On receiving information from the ECR, he would rush to the site, assess the

situation, obtain first hand information, and take control of the overall situation.

Alert district administration to mobilize Reserve Police personnel for deployment

for traffic regulations, supervision of evacuation and security duties.

Alert area district Commandant of home guards to mobilize home guards, as

necessary (and keep the Superintendent of Police (SP) informed).

Arrange for necessary transportation vehicles for rescue operation in consultation

with the RTO

Arrange for necessary ambulance and other medical facilities for the affected

persons in co-ordination with various government and non governmental agencies.

Arrange for removal of the dead bodies, identifications and proper preservation.

Prepare list of missing persons and take immediate steps to trace them.

Communicate the information to other agencies through police control room.

Keep in constant touch with ECR to ascertain latest status and intimate police

personnel with up to date information regarding response actions and further

instructions.

Arrange for relief to policeman handling the emergency situation.



Circle Inspector

The Circle Inspector of the concerned area would also rush to the scene of the

accident and direct the various operations like maintaining law and order, barricading and

diversion of traffic away from the scene of accident. His main functions would include

Maintain direct contact with the local police station through the police mobile van.

Keep monitoring the progress of various mitigative and rescue measures being

undertaken.

Ensure police personnel are given updated information for announcement during the

emergency.

Mobilize government and private buses through RTO for evacuation.

Ensure that the bus/vehicle drivers are properly instructed regarding areas to be

visited and routes to be taken during evacuation.

Ensure security duty personnel are at their posts and that only authorized personnel /

vehicle are allowed to enter the emergency /affected area with proper identity cards.

Police Inspector of nearest Police Station

The local police station plays an important role during any Industrial disaster as well

as during any road accident in the district involving a tanker carrying hazardous chemicals.

Divert traffic away from the scene of accident on major roads. Set up barricades and

regulate crowd in affected are.

Warn and advice people about emergency using vehicle mounted with Public Address

system in the affected area.

Evacuate people and livestock in affected areas using rescue routes identified in

advance

Provide relief to victims till arrival of rescue team.

Maintenance of law and order at the scene of emergency and prevention of anti social

elements from taking advantage of the situation.

Ensure law and order and maintain security in evacuated areas.

Assist in rendering first aid Medical help to those in need.

Ensure police personnel on emergency duty receive proper briefing about possible

hazardous effects and are provided with personal protective equipment.



Traffic Police

Depending on the type of disaster, the traffic police would take control of the traffic

movement in the district. During a natural disaster like cyclone or floods the roads may be cut

off for a longer period and hence traffic police play a very important role in handling any

such emergencies. Their duties would include

Stop traffic approaching the affected area and advise the crew regarding the

impending danger.

Ensure tankers containing hazardous chemicals are parked in safe places.

Check for alternate routes and divert the traffic in controlled manner to prevent

congestion in diversions.

Keep close liaison with other police agencies and assist in crowd control around the

affected area.

Make way for emergency and relief vehicles on priority basis.

Monitor the condition of the blocked road and resume normal traffic only when

affected area is declared safe.

Directorate of Factories (Dy. Director of Factories)

Alternate: Assistant Directorate of Factories.

Factory Inspectorate plays an important role during any industrial and transportation

disaster in which there is large-scale release of hazardous chemicals. In case of such disaster,

the Dy. Chief Inspector of Factories or Sr. Inspector of Factories would position themselves

in the ECR and help the District Administration by providing expert advice for minimizing

the effect of such a disaster.

Main functions:

Ensure the on-site emergency management plan of the affected industry (in case of an

industrial disaster) has been activated and the mitigative measures are taken to

safeguard the people present in the premises.

Visit the site of accident to ensure proper measures are taken to control the situation.

Speed up help from mutual aid members, if required to contain the emergency.

Mobilize the technical experts for advice if required.

Inspect the area along with the tech. coordinators and report to Deputy Commissioner

for giving all clear signals.



Fire fighting function (Chief Fire Officer)

Alternate: District Fire Officer

The Chief fire Officer/District Fire Officer will place himself in the main Emergency Control

entre and maintain continuous contact on VHF with the Station Officer at the site. Depending

on the need, the Chief Fire Officer will place himself at the site and maintain contact with the

Deputy Commissioner in the Main Emergency Control Centre.

The Station Officer/ Sub-Officer/Asst. Sub-Officer of the fire station closest to the

scene of disaster will direct fire-fighting operations at the site and keep the Divisional fire

officer/station officer informed of the developments at the site.

Main functions:

Initiate rescue and fire fighting operation with available means. Ensure that all fire

fighters use proper personnel protective equipment while fighting a fire or controlling

gas leak.

Help the District Administration in evacuation of people from affected zones using

escape routes decided in advance depending on the wind direction.

Continuously evaluate the situation and decide the necessity to call in additional Fire

Engines from neighboring taluks/district.

Mobilize the services of the home guards for firefighting through the police.

He will advice the Deputy Commissioner on the extent of evacuation necessary.

Preserve valuable evidences, which may be useful for investigation later on.

Ensure availability of water and make arrangement for private water tanker carriers.

When the emergency is over, carry out joint inspection of affected areas along with

site controller and Technical experts to ensure the emergency is under control.

Send the message of “SAFE” to DC/SP etc to enable him to officially call off the

emergency.

Civil Defence function: District Commandant (Home Guards)

Alternate: Dy. District Commandant

District Commandant/Dy. Commandant will position themselves in the Emergency

Control Room and assist the District Administration in mitigating the emergency. They

would be in continuous contact with the field officer/units.

Main functions:

Assist the Police or Fire personnel in carrying out their duties.



Carry out rescue and evacuation operation in close association with other emergency

agencies.

Evacuated areas would need to be guarded against looting.

Public works / Highway function (Superintendent Engineer)

Alternate: Executive Engineer

Depending on type and location of the disaster, the in-charge of the PWD / Highway or

Irrigation department representatives would make themselves available at the ECR and

maintain close contact with their engineers who would be at the scene of the disaster.

Main Functions:

Help the police to divert traffic away from the scene of accident along all the major

roads

Ensure diversion routes are in good condition and traffic does not get jammed.

Exhibit proper diversion signs conspicuously at suitable places.

Provide the mobile crane / heavy earthmoving equipment for the purpose of salvage

operation.

Provide necessary assistance as required and directed by Dy. Commissioner /

Superintendent of police.



Transportation function: Road transport officer (RTO)

Alternate: Asst.RTO

The transportation department plays an important role during any type of disaster as it

would involve large-scale evacuation of people in the affected area. RTO/ARTO would be

based at ECR and assist the District Administration in mitigating the emergency.

Main functions:

Deploy required number of buses with drivers to evacuate people to safe shelters.

Mobilize various earth moving equipment and other heavy machinery from different

sources required for rescue operation.

Provide mobile workshop if required for urgent repairs/breakdown.

Provide assistance as required and directed by Superintendent of Police/Deputy

Commissioner.

Health function: District Health Officer (DHO)

Alternate: Taluk Health Officer

The DHO/THO would be based in the ECR and assist District Administration in ensuring

prompt health care to all affected people through their network in affected areas.

Main functions:

On receiving the information about the emergency DHO will mobilize all the

available medical & paramedical Staff for handling emergency.

Rush medical teams from the nearby hospitals to the scene of the disaster or safe

shelters nearby.

Set up first aid centre at the affected area and rescue shelters.

Mobilize all the available ambulances and assist in shifting the injured/affected

persons requiring the additional attention to hospitals.

Alert all government & private hospitals to meet any emergency and line of treatment

to be followed.

Alert blood banks to maximize their stock.

Set up temporary emergency wards with medical facilities to receive the affected

victims.

Inform all the doctors/para medicals regarding the nature of emergency as per the

message received from the ECR and also inform about the line of treatment to be

followed.

Ensure sufficient stock of drugs and other medical facilities are available.



Keep in touch with the district Emergency Control Room and Deputy Commissioner

and appraise him of the situation and advice him on additional help required from

outside agencies.

Welfare function: Dy. Director, Food and Civil Supply

Alternate: Assistant Director, Food and civil Supply

The DD/AD, F&CS, would be based in the Emergency Control Room and assist the

District Administration in running the safe shelters and relief centers set up during the

disaster.

Main functions:

Will be overall in-charge or Relief and Rehabilitation activities.

Identify the rehabilitation centre in advance and establish them in shortest possible

time.

Arrange for orderly transportation of population from the emergency zone and

adjacent villages in case evacuation has been ordered by Deputy Commissioner.

Co-ordinate with the other departments connected with relief measures.

Provide basic amenities such as food, drinking water and sanitation at the

rehabilitation centers.

Distribute food packets at the affected areas to the people, emergency services

agencies such as police, fire fighting personnel and others.

Exercise any other powers to seek any assistance from the local authorities‟ in

achieving this objective.

Establish contact with the voluntary organizations for assistance.

To ensure that necessary arrangements are made for the orderly return of all villagers

to their respective places once the Deputy Commissioner informs about the

termination of the emergency.

Information function: District Information Officer

Alternate: Assistant Information Officer.

The District Information Officer would be based in the Emergency Control Room during

any disaster and assist the district authorities in smooth operation.



Main functions:

Upon receiving the information from District Administration, the information officer

should co-ordinate with media for giving information regarding emergency.

Co-ordinate with the affected victims‟ families for giving information of their dear

ones if missing/dead/injured.

Pollution control function: Dy. Environment Officer

Alternate: Assistant Environment Officer

The representative of the Pollution Control Board would be based in the Emergency

Control Room during any disaster and ensure the environmental damage is kept minimum.

Main functions:

Mobilize all possible resources at his disposal and keep the laboratory functioning for

analysis of pollutants and emissions.

Rush the team to the affected area for collection of samples and analyze the same.

Keep the Emergency Control Room informed about the possible effect on human life

as well as environment and corrective actions taken to minimize the same.



CHAPTER 5: RESPONSE AND SOPs

Introduction

The district administration would take prompt action in case of any emergency striking the

district to keep the situation under control. The emergency organization for handling any

emergency is expected to remain same but the procedures for handling different type of

emergency differ substantially.

In this chapter, the emergency procedures for handling various types of emergencies (as

identified in Chapter 2 have been listed.

The District Emergency Control Centre is activated during any emergency and all the

emergency organization members are notified to take up their position. The communication

plays an important role in initiating the actions to control / mitigate any emergency without

losing valuable time.

The following SOPs are designed to guide and initiate immediate action. The DDMA and the

district administration will initiate action and build and expand the scope of these actions

based on unfolding situation.

Early Warning Management Actions Responsibility

Obtain early warning inputs from IMD, CWC, MHA / NDMA / KSNMDC/INCOIS control rooms,

In charge – DEOC

Notify the early warning to Chairman and the members of the DDMA, Nodal officers of the line departments, ADCs, AC, SP

In charge - DEOC

Disseminate early warning to divisions, blocks and Panchayats

ADC/AC. Superintendent of Police

Flash warning signals on all television and radio networks

District Information Officer

Establish disaster dash board on the official district website

District Information Officer

Inform communities / public / villagers about the disaster warning using vehicles mounted with loudspeakers

Tehsildars

Use PA systems facilities at Temples, Mosques, and Churches to announce about the impending disasters

Tehsildars

Share early warning information with educational information and instruct closure of institutions if required

Tehsildars



Evacuation when there is early warning Actions

Responsibility

Obtain early warning inputs from IMD, CWC, MHA / NDMA/KSNMDC/ INCOIS control rooms

In charge – DEOC

Notify the early warning to Chairman and the members of the DDMA,, Nodal officers of the line departments, ADC, SP ,AC

In charge - DEOC

Hold meeting to assess situation and make a decision whether to evacuate specific communities / population

Chairman DDMA

Communicate decision regarding evacuation to concerned Revenue and Police officers

Chairman DDMA

Evacuating people to safer places

Tehsildars

Deploy teams for law and order maintenance, traffic management as wells as cordoning specific areas

Police Commissioner/District Superintendent of Police

Establish routes, shelters and other logistics arrangements Revenue department Establish information desk, Revenue department Establish helpline numbers BSNL Evacuation when there no early warning Actions Responsibility

Activation of the DEOC In charge DEOC Notify about the disaster event to Chairman and the members of the DDMA,, Nodal officers of the line departments, ADCs, AC, Dy SPs

In charge - DEOC

Hold a meeting to assess situation and make a decision whether to evacuate specific communities / population

Chairman DDMA

Communicate decision regarding evacuation to concerned Revenue and Police officers

Chairman DDMA

Evacuating people to safer places

Concerned ACs and Tehsildars


District Superintendent of Police

Establish routes, shelters and other logistics arrangements Revenue department Establish information desk, helpline etc Revenue department



Search and Rescue Actions Responsibility

Activation of the DEOC In charge DEOC DDMA to review disaster situation and make a decision to deploy search and rescue teams in anticipation of a disaster

Chairman DDMA

Deploy district level search and rescue teams in identified locations

Chairman DDMA

Deploy Fire & Emergency Service teams for search and rescue District Fire Officer Deploy Home Guards rescue teams District Commandant –

Home Guards Requisition of NDRF Chairman DDMA Establish on site coordination mechanism ADC /AC Assign area of search and rescue responsibility for different teams deployed on site

ADC/AC

Establish Staging Area for search and rescue resources Concerned ACs and Tehsildars

Establish Camps for the responders with adequate food, water, sanitation facilities




Identify nearest helipad and ensure it is in operating condition Concerned ACs and Tehsildars

Establish triage DHO/ MO Transport critically injured

DHO/MO / 108 Ambulance service / Red Cross

Establish onsite medical camps or mobile camps for first aid DHO/MO Establish information desk and dead body identification ADC/AC Evacuating people to safer places


Deploy volunteers for supporting auxiliary functions such as crowd management, route management, first aid, information management


Rescue animals in confined spaces

Assistant Director – Animal Husbandry

Relief Operations Actions Responsibility

Undertake sub division wise / block wise / tehsil wise relief needs assessment in terms of food, water, shelter, sanitation, clothing, utensils, medical and other critical items

ADC/AC



Identify suitable and safe facilities and establish relief camps ADC/AC/Tehsildar Establish adequate lighting arrangement at the relief camps MESCOM Ensure adequate security arrangement at the relief camps and for the affected communities


Ensure adequate water and sanitation facilities in relief camps and other affected communities

SE – Irrigation

Set up RO plants / water purification plants or other suitable facilities for immediate water supply

SE- Irrigation

Supply, procure and provide food to the affected communities District Supply Officer Airdrop dry and un-perishable food to inaccessible location safe drinking water

DC/ADC/AC

Provide essential items lost due to disasters such as utensils

ADC/AC

Supply, procure and provide water to the affected communities SE – Irrigation Make required shelter arrangements including temporary camps /AC/Tehsildar Establish medical facilities at relief camps and at communities

DHO/MO / Red Cross / 108 Ambulance

Ensure suitable vaccination to prevent disease outbreak DHO/MO Arrange for psychosocial support for victims at the camps DHO/MO Ensure child friendly food for the children in the camp DD Food Ensure nutritious food for pregnant and lactating mothers in the camps

DD Food

Ensure medical care facility for pregnant women for safe delivery DHO/MO Involve and coordinate NGO participation AC / Tehsildar Put in place grievance handling mechanism to prevent discrimination

AC//Tehsildar

Ensure adequate availability of daily need items such as food, medicine, consumables etc to ensure their access to affected communities

/AC/DD Food

Provide adequate and weather, gender, culture appropriate clothing to the affected communities and especially address the needs of women, children, aged and physically challenged

AC/Tehsildar

Ensure adequate transportation facility to transport relief items District RTO Maintain proper records of and documents of beneficiaries and relief distribution

/AC/Tehsildar

Ensure adequate and appropriate heating facilities depending on the weather situation

DFO

Supply fire wood, cooking gas, POL for the kitchen DD Food Record and maintain documents of ex-gratia payments /AC/Tehsildar Provide first aid and medical treatment to the injured animals Veterinary Officer Establish animal shelters wherever required

Director – Animal Husbandry

Arrange fodder for animals Director – Animal



Husbandry Wherever required involve Animal Welfare Board and the Civil Society Organisations

Director – Animal Husbandry

Establish banking facilities for people to withdraw cash District Lead Bank

5.1: Emergency Response Procedure - Natural Disasters

The natural disasters have widespread damage potential and may or may not come with pre-

warning. Hence the District

Disaster Management Plan should be immediately activated to ensure minimum loss of life

and property.

5.1.1: Cyclone / Storm

Preliminary Actions on alert signal from meteorological department:

Identification of likely affected areas:

Map of Uttara Kannada District showing areas that are likely to be affected by

cyclone are identified and divided into three zones, Zone 1, 2 and 3 as shown in

attached map. Evacuation route by rail/road for the likely affected areas is also shown

in the diagram attached.

After receiving alert from meteorological department, broadcast the information about

cyclone strike on Radio, TV channels and loud speakers mounted on police jeeps.

Contact Police department and instruct them to inform general public in their

respective areas (beats).

Move people from high risk areas to identified assembly points in lower risk areas

preferably zone 3 (or zone likely to be least affected).

Arrange food, water and medicine at designated assembly points.

Contact NMPT and fishermen association and inform them about the possible cyclone

strike.

Fishermen should be advised not to go into high sea.

Ask port authorities to raise the appropriate signal in the port.



Figure 5.1: Map showing the coastal taluks of Uttara Kannada district

Monitoring action during cyclone

Contact fire brigade control room and collect details of phone calls received during

the cyclone. This will help in assessing the magnitude of damage.

Contact electricity department and instruct them to cut-off electric supply wherever

there are overhead wires. Especially in Zone 1 & Zone 2 to prevent short-circuiting

and causalities due to electrocution.

Contact state telecommunication department to assess any disruption in the network



Contact Police to ensure that all roads in zone 1 & 2 are free from obstruction as far as

possible.

Contact NMPT to assess situation at the port.

Calling off emergency

Contact Meteorological Department and confirm that cyclone risk is over.

Have teleconferencing / meeting with Head of fire dept, Head of the District Electric

Supply Board, and take stock of the situation.

Instruct the Electric Supply Board to resume power supply safely region by region

and give feedback.

Broadcast/telecast "all clear" on radio/ TV respectively.

5.1.2: Flood

Floods are natural calamities that have the potential to cause widespread damage to human

beings and property. Flood planning is perhaps the best protection against flood damage.

Floods occur after a pre-warning, enabling advance action.

Some of the important pre-actions are:

On receiving the flood alert information, the D.C. should issue a flood alert to all the

police thanas (stations).

The tahsildar‟s should be asked to immediately appraise the people living in the low

level areas about the possibility of flood.

Notify and inform general public about flood situation through radio broadcast or over

local cable TV network.

Additional District Magistrate should co-ordinate with the Chief Medical Officer,

DHO, Chief Medical Superintendent-District Hospital, as well as Rural Development

Officers along with the District Inspector of Schools.

Ensure that the complete evacuation of the locality / village in low-lying areas has

taken place.

The Tahsildar to ensure that the relief centers have the basic amenities to prevent

spread of diseases as well as give first aid to the injured at the relief centre.

Main actions during flood should be:

In the event of a flood / inundation due to incessant rains it should be ensured that the

roads leading to the areas where the water accumulation is possible are completely

cordoned off.



All the entry points i.e. road entry points from the National Highway, should have

names of villages and the areas which are inundated.

In the event of flood or damage due to heavy rains the traffic suspension signal should

be passed on to the neighboring districts.

The information should be relayed well in advance in order to prevent jamming of the

road in any section of the National Highway / District Road.

Apart from the road network being affected it is also likely that the train traffic could

also get affected. In the event of the same, it should be ensured that information

pertaining to the flood or damage to the bridge or inundation on the tracks alert should

be relayed to the Divisional Railway Manager.

Cut off electrical supply to prevent electrocution.

Establish contact with the ECR for up-to-date status.

Post Flood actions include:

Clearing of debris and carcasses of animals and dispose suitably, to prevent outbreak

of epidemic.

Re-establish communication link and other services like electricity, transport.

Vaccination to people against water borne diseases.

Inspect all road and rail bridges for worthiness before opening the same for general

public.

The railways should inspect the railway lines for their worthiness and for the relief

trains to pass.

5.1.3: Drought

Part of the district with low rainfall (upghat region) witnesses draught when monsoon is

weak, causing loss of crop, drinking water problem, shortage of fodder for livestock etc. It is

necessary to prepare a long term plan to conserve water, rain water harvest, storage facilities

for rain water in the form of repairing tanks, de-silting, diversion of water resources etc.

(i) Drought is perceived as a slow onset phenomenon because its onset and end are often

difficult to identify;

(ii) Drought is generally viewed as a transient phenomenon. As a result, it is usually not taken

seriously after the rains occur; it is considered as a calamity and managed as an event.



(iii) The direct impacts of drought such as the withering crops, dry watering points, reduced

forage for livestock etc., are obvious. Second and third order effects, such as price rise,

increased food imports, surges in rural-urban migration rates, are often not recognized.

Figure 5.2: Drought hit areas are marked in orange

The Taluks affected by drought in U.K. are Haliyal, Yellapur, Mundgod, Ankola, and Sirsi.

Task force for Disaster management during Drought.

AEE, PWD.

MI

AEE, ZP Tahasildar Taluk

Medical

Officer

Animal

Husbandry &

Veterinary

Services

To generate

employment

to the needy

victims

To provide

drinking

water to

affected areas

To provide

food, drinking

water and

milk

To co-

ordinate with

PHCs and

provide

medical relief

and set up

medical

camps if

necessary

To provide

fodder and

veterinary

services for

live stock.



Monitoring

Since the District is prone to frequent droughts, emphasis is laid on monitoring

the situation during droughts. Identification of drought-prone villages and taluks has been

done and contingent plans have been worked out.

The following steps have been taken on a regular basis by the District Administration through

Panchayat Offices to combat the menace of drought:

Digging of bore wells.

Providing hand pumps and motor pumps wherever required.

Repair of existing hand pumps and motor pumps.

Digging of wells.

De-silting of wells, tank beds.

Providing pipelines for supply of water.

Providing water to problems areas through water tankers and other means.

Providing water storage facilities at all block levels.

Since water contamination and water borne diseases can cause health hazards precautions are

taken to ensure that drinking water is properly purified before consumption. The District

Health officials and the ZP Department monitor supply of drinking water and ensure that

there is no scope for water contamination.

Providing food and fodder during drought

Since drought has a cyclic effect there is a drain on resources such as food, water,

employment, etc., as there is inadequate soil moisture there is shortage of food and fodder.

The focus during drought would be on the following vital areas:

Water conservation.

Supply of essential commodities.

Employment generation.

Early warning systems.

Health care.

Water supply to remote areas by tankers etc.

Emphasis on the poorer classes of society.

Priority to drinking water over irrigation.

Training to NGO‟s Volunteers and youth.

The following Action Plan has been formulated by the District Administration to deal

with the situation of drought. Contingency plan prepared in co-ordination with the Water



Supply Department, ZP, TP, Municipal Corporations, Irrigation Department and Health

Department to ensure availability of adequate quantity of drinking water.

Food: Department of Food and Civil Supplies is in readiness to face any situation of drought

and has maintained stock register of availability of food grains.

Health: Department of Health has trained personnel on its rolls to deal with situation of

drought and forms an important organ of the Core Committee.

Fodder: An adequate step taken to ensure that fodder for cattle is stored in case of impending

drought.

Veterinary Facilities: Veterinary Department has been instructed to store adequate stock of

medicines to save lives of cattle and live stock.

Support to Farmers

To undertake alternative cropping, farmers require additional public support (inputs, credit

and extension) at higher than existing levels in a timely way, as mentioned below:

When a crop contingency plan is implemented, particularly during the kharif season, the lead

time is very little. Farmers, therefore, need to be supported in a number of ways on an urgent

basis:

Agriculture Input Support: Farmers in drought-affected areas need to be provided

with input subsidy of seeds and fertilizer for second sowing or planting alternative

crops. Farmers can be given cash assistance or agricultural inputs. The assistance

needs to be timely, so that farmers could utilize it for their agricultural operations.

Energy Support: Farmers need to be provided assured power supply for a minimum

of eight hours to irrigate their lands. If drought is declared, the farmers could be given

certain concessions in electricity charges through Government support. Inadequate

and uncertain power supply would only aggravate the agrarian situation.

Extension Support: The State department of agriculture and agricultural universities

should provide extension services. These need to be organized extensively, so that

farmers can be advised on crop variety, selection of seeds, soil and water conservation

measures, contingency crops and cultivation methods.

Provision of Water

The first step involved in the water resource management process is estimating the demand

for water. The district administration can undertake such an exercise on the basis of the

consumption needs of the total population of the district and the demand for water from



industrial, service and agriculture sectors. All the measures aimed at conserving and

augmenting water supply could be organized only after estimating the total demand for water

in the district.

The following measures need to be taken for managing the water situation in a drought-

affected area:

Repairs and Augmentation of Existing Water Supply Schemes

The State Government should issue special orders for repairs and augmentation of all

the existing water supply schemes. This may include a piped water supply scheme,

electrical pumps fitted on bore-wells, hand pumps, dug wells and any other source of

drinking water.

In repairs and augmentation of the existing water supply schemes, the Collector shall

get assistance from the departments of water supply, public health engineering and

rural development as the case may be. These departments will provide necessary

information regarding water supply to the Collector and implement his decisions.

The Collector needs to prepare a Taluka-wise list of all the water supply schemes in

the district which need repairs. The Collector can accordingly prepare a contingency

plan, in consultation with the technical agencies and local bodies, which can provide

the details of mechanical supervisors, mechanics and electricians and an inventory of

spare parts and accessories. In those cases, where technically qualified people are not

available with the Government agencies, they could be employed on a contract basis

at the Taluka or village level.

At the village level, it should be the duty of the Sarpanch or Gram Sevak, or any other

functionary appointed for this purpose, to promptly report to the Tehsildar and Block

Development Officer when any hand pump or power pump goes out of order. The

Tehsildar and Block Development Officer, with the assistance of engineers of the

relevant departments, should ensure that the hand pump or the electrical pump fitted

on a bore-well is immediately repaired. In many cases where the repairs needed are

major, a mobile repair unit can be sent for carrying out the necessary repairs.

When drought is declared, a district-level campaign should be organized for repairing

all the hand pumps and electricity pumps fitted on bore-wells. The campaign would

be more effective if it is supported by indenting in advance spare parts and accessories

that would be required for carrying out necessary repairs to the pumps. For each hand



pump and bore-well, a card can be maintained which records the visits of mechanics

and electricians and the details of repairs that have been carried out.

The village Panchayat has the overall responsibility for proper maintenance and

timely repairs of the piped water supply. A levy and collection of water charges by the

village Panchayat would support such repairs and maintenance. However, in a

drought situation, village Panchayats can be given suitable grants by the district

administration for meeting the expenditure on maintenance and repairs of the water

supplies.

The Collector should be provided funds for immediate repairs to water supply

schemes, hand pumps, and bore-wells through the Calamity Relief Fund. These funds

can be placed with the technical agencies for undertaking necessary repairs to these

water supply schemes.

Special Measures and Schemes for Areas with Drinking Water Scarcity

When there is inadequate rainfall, the Collector should direct the Tehsildar and Block

Development Officers to visit the affected areas and draw up Taluka-wise lists of

villages in which drinking water scarcity has already developed, or likely to arise.

Such visits will always be undertaken with the engineers and officials of water supply,

public health engineering, or rural development department, as the case may be. Such

lists should be developed with maps indicating the location of villages, routes linking

these villages and existing sources of water supply in these villages, such as piped

water supply, bore-wells, or dug wells.

The Collector would get the list of these problem villages counterchecked through the

Sub-Divisional Officers and other district officers from the relevant departments. The

Collector should also personally visit 5–10% of the villages for verifying the factual

position related to availability of drinking water. The Collector should then finalize

the list in consultation with the officials dealing with water supply and the State

ground water survey and development agency.

On the basis of this information, the Collector should prepare a contingency plan for

provision of drinking water in all the villages that are likely to face a water scarcity.

The contingency plan should lay down the priority for provision of drinking water as

follows:

o Any piped water supply scheme, which is already under execution in any of

these villages, should be completed expeditiously;



o Piped water supply, temporary piped water supply, or bore-wells already

constructed in any of the villages which are non-functional should be made

functional by undertaking necessary repairs or renovation;

o The responsibility for maintaining of hand pumps or electrical pumps fitted on

bore-wells in the village should be assigned to the village Panchayats. If an

existing bore-well can provide enough water to the village by installation of a

power pump, then the district administration should take emergent measures to

get the power pump installed;

o The feasibility of a new bore-well in the village should be assessed with the

help of State ground water survey and development agency. Where feasible, a

programme installing new bore-wells could be taken up. Care should be taken

to avoid deep bore-wells as they damage aquifers.

If any of the above mentioned measures are not feasible, emergent measures such as

desilting, deepening, or blasting of existing wells, or construction of open wells in

river beds can be undertaken, as suggested in the section on Other Emergency

Measures for Supply of Drinking Water.

If the district administration assesses that these sources of water would not be

sufficient to meet the drinking water needs of a village, they can arrange to provide

drinking water through tankers or bullock carts, as suggested in the section on Supply

of Water through Tankers and Bullock Carts.

Construction of Temporary Piped Water Supply

The State Government should decide to construct temporary piped water supply in a

village, if the following conditions are fulfilled:

o No source of drinking water supply is available or is likely to be available

within a distance of 0.5 kilometer of the village;

o No possibility of constructing a new bore-well at the village or within a

distance of one kilometer of the village or to undertake further drilling in

the existing bore-well at the village, due to non-availability of groundwater

source at the village;

o Where at the source, water supply at the rate of 40 litres per day per head

would be available for the projected population of the village;



o Where the supply is based on a private source of water, e.g. a private well,

it is ensured that the source is adequate to last until the summer season is

over and the drinking water scarcity abates;

o Where, the average per head expenditure of the supply shall not exceed a

certain amount to be fixed by each State Government.

The Collector should fix the agency for commissioning temporary water supply in

consultation with the department of water supply, public health engineering, or rural

development department, as the case may be. It could either be implemented by the

agency responsible for water supply in the State or a local body.

The State Government should assign powers of technical and administrative approval

of the temporary water supply schemes to authorities at different levels, within certain

financial limits. The level of approvals would go up if the cost increases and when a

certain amount is exceeded; new water supply schemes would be approved only by

the State Government.

All temporary water supply schemes would be handed over to the village Panchayat

for maintenance. Such a scheme can be taken for execution only when the village

Panchayat passes a resolution to take over the scheme and maintain it after its

completion.

Construction of Bore-wells

A bore-well programme can be taken up in a village, which is facing or is likely to

face drinking water scarcity, if it is technically feasible to construct bore-wells at such

a village. Sites for bore-wells can be selected on the basis of recommendations made

by the State ground water survey and development agency.

Bore-wells with a hand pump fitted thereon can be set up for a population of 250. If

the population exceeds 250, more than one bore-well can be installed to serve the

village.

The Collector can request the departments of water supply, public health engineering,

or rural development department, as the case may be, to deploy drilling machines for

installing bore-wells. Where it is necessary to obtain additional drilling machines,

these can be obtained on hire from private owners.

When a village has power supply, for a population of at least 500 one or more

borewells having high yield power pumps may be installed only on one such bore-

well for solving the problem of drinking water in the village.



When a bore-well programme is undertaken in a village, it is necessary to take into

account the cattle population of the village. Along with bore-wells, it would be

necessary to provide water taps and troughs for the cattle.

Other Emergency Measures for Supply of Drinking Water

The Collector should undertake emergency measures such as de-silting or deepening

of existing public wells to increase the availability of water. Other measures such as

in-well drilling, blasting and revitalization can also be attempted for augmenting the

capacity of these wells. These measures need to be planned with the support of

departments of water supply, public health engineering, or rural development

department, as the case may be,

Where no public well is available or is likely to be successful after taking such

measures, the Collector may authorize and make available a private well on rent, if

the owner of the well agrees to allow public consumption with no discrimination

against any caste, creed or religion. In all the cases where a private well is being

brought under use, the Collector should fix the rent for drawing drinking water and

make the payment to the owner of the well and also make an announcement to this

effect so that the owners of private wells come forward to offer their wells for supply

of drinking water at a rent fixed by the district administration.

Old wells that have fallen into disuse should be repaired for ensuring drinking water

supply to the villagers if the State ground water survey and development agency

certifies that after carrying out the necessary repairs the well would provide adequate

water supply. Before these old wells are used for drawing drinking water, it should be

ensured that water is properly chlorinated, and a certificate obtained from the State

health department stating that the water is fit for human consumption.

Where the water in a river or stream gets scarce, holes could be dug in the beds of the

stream or river. Where water has been impounded by putting a temporary bund, such

holes could preferably be dug on the banks near the impounded water and the water is

reserved in those holes for drinking purposes. This would provide practically filtered

water to the villagers for the purpose of drinking.

Where the water has sunk much below the bed, it may be necessary to sink concrete

pipes in the holes dug in the bed so that water gets collected in the pipes and could

then be used for drinking water purposes.



When a certain area faces acute drinking water scarcity, it may become necessary to

save and preserve water, particularly from small and shallow tanks, for drinking water

purposes by controlling evaporation losses. Certain chemicals can be spread over

surfaces of water storages, which would control evaporation. However, such a

measure needs to be undertaken in consultation with the State health department. The

district administration would be responsible for ensuring that chemicals used for

controlling evaporation are safe and would not cause any health hazard to the people

consuming such water.

Supply of Water through Tankers and Bullock Carts

The Collector should take the decision to supply water through tankers or bullock

carts to a village or town in the drought-affected area, where no other source of water

supply is available. The Collector should decide after obtaining reports from Taluka /

Block-level officials, which are counterchecked by Sub-divisional Officers. In such

cases too, the Collector should decide to supply water by a tanker or bullock cart,

where a permanent or temporary water supply system is under repairs, till the time

these repairs are completed.

While making the survey of villages for supply of water through tankers or bullock

carts, it shall be obligatory for the departments of water supply, public health

engineering or rural development department, as the case may be, to provide

necessary technical, administrative and logistical help.

The State Government should issue orders, authorizing the Collector to requisition

Government tankers from all the departments for the supply of drinking water. It

would be the responsibility of all the departments to provide tankers along with the

services of a driver when the Collector makes a demand.

If any of the tankers are in disrepair, it should be the responsibility of the officers of

the concerned department to undertake necessary repairs to the tanker before making

it available to the Collector.

The Collector would first deploy Government tankers for the supply of drinking

water.

Private tankers can be hired only when Government tankers are not available or

inadequate for ensuring uninterrupted supply of drinking water to the affected

villages. The Collector should hire these vehicles by inviting tenders and fixing the

rate for trips involving different distances. The Collector should issue instructions for



the maintenance of logbooks of these vehicles, as payment to the owners of these

tankers is to be made on the basis of entries in these logbooks. The operations of these

tankers need to be regulated carefully. The Collector should discontinue the

deployment of tankers immediately after local sources of water have been recharged

or re-developed.

Where water supply is being arranged through tankers or bullock carts, the

Government should consider providing big storage tanks in villages or towns with a

capacity of more than 5,000 litres, so that water wastage is minimized.

In villages where roads are not motorable, it may be more convenient and economical

to engage bullock carts for supplying water. The Collector should hire local bullock

carts for supplying water. In all such cases, the Collector should fix the number of

trips to be made by bullock carts and pay per trip to the bullock cart owner.

In extra ordinary drought situation the drinking water requirement may also be

arranged through Railways.

5.2: Emergency Response Procedure - Geological Disasters

5.2.1: Earthquake

Earthquakes present unique problems as they upset the complete infrastructure necessary for

rescue and restoration of normalcy. For example, it could prevent emergency personnel from

reaching victims, it increases the risk of fire and electrical shock, could result in complete

failure of the telephone and other communication systems, disruption of water supply for

firefighting / other reasons. It could, in addition, prevent ambulances from evacuating

victims, fire personnel from reaching the fire affected areas, result in major structural debris

causing secondary damage and most importantly, could affect the entire emergency

organization that is geared up for handling emergencies.

The main actions for earthquake incidents include preventive (pre-incident), during incident

and post incident actions. Each earthquake, depending upon its intensity (as measured on the

Richer/ modified Mercalli Scale) would have different extent of damage.

Some of the pre-actions that are important include:

Basic earthquake related training to staff (behavior during earthquake, how to

recognize, dos and don‟ts)

As blackout is possible, a kit containing flashlights, portable radio, basic tools, should

be available for emergency.



Basic precautions such as sitting away from wall hanging items, bolting of almirahs to

the wall rather than loosely lying cupboards, pasting tape to the glasses to avoid

excessive shattering.

Actions immediately after tremors

Actions during an earthquake would depend upon the severity of the quake and the extent of

damage-however, the basic steps for safeguarding life safety (top most criterion) include:

Activation of the fire orders, for fire is likely in case of major earthquakes. Pipelines would

be expected to rupture as also storage tanks - this would result in a large-scale spillage and

possible fires. The fire fighting system is likely to be incapacitated. In addition, power supply

may be (most likely) cut off.

The main action would involve:

Stopping any pumping of oil from ship tankers say in Karwar Port, if in progress

Cutting off the power supply (if not cut off on its own already) to avoid electrical

shocks, fires, etc.

Halting any road / rail tanker filling operations, if in progress.

Sending away road tankers to safe zones.

Set up a call-receiving centre in addition to the DECR.

Flash the telephone number over the local cable TV as well as the Doordarshan

Channel.

Issue a warning over the Radio regarding the earthquake and the future possibility of

aftershocks.

Rush rescue team to affected area to retrieve entrapped persons with the means

available.

Rush the injured to hospitals

Get feedback from the Municipal Corporation regarding the affected areas and

Colonies.

Get a feedback from the District Education Officer on the conditions of the schools

Call all the doctors and put them on Standby alert.

Recall all the vehicle of the district and use them for reaching the various affected

areas.

Interact with the Red Cross organization for mobilizing the doctors in Uttara Kannada

and neighboring district like Udupi.

Contact the DG set operators and ask them to be on Standby for supplying the

generators.



Dispatch the Police units to the worst affected areas.

Request the Army to help in the relief operations.

Get the searchlight operators to supply the searchlights.

Tents and Plastic sheets suppliers should be contacted to keep the same ready.

Medical Outpost should be set up near the affected area with

o First Aid facility

o Splints

o Neck Collars

o Immobilizing stretcher

The Triage area should be marked clearly so as to enable the ambulance staging

The fire tender approach area as well as the other relief material vehicle area should

also be identified

All the approach roads to the major collapsed structures should be kept / made free.

Crack teams should be identified which have probe Cameras for locating the dead and

the injured in the rubble

Sniffer dogs should also be called from the neighboring district to locate the injured

Concrete cutters should be brought for cutting through the concrete rubble to reach

the injured in the collapsed building

The highway should be sealed.

The neighboring district administration should be told about the disaster

The power supply should be immediately cut-off in the affected area

The water mains should be blocked to ensure that the collapsed structures do not get

flooded as a result of breakage of water pipeline.

Information should be gathered from the Civil Hospital about whether it has suffered

any structural damage or weakening.

All the private clinics / hospitals should be asked to keep the beds empty so as to

ensure that the patients can be received for medical treatment.

For general public, important instructions should include:

Get under a heavy table or desk and hold on, or sit or stand against an inside wall if

inside the building and if unable to come out. If possible to come out without

difficulty, assemble outside the building to avoid fatality due to structural collapse.

Keep away from windows as these may shatter/crack resulting in possible injury.

If outdoors, stay away from tall objects (lighting poles, pipe racks, structural roofs)

falling debris, trees and power lines.



Tanker Trucks drivers should drive to a clear spot and stay in the vehicle.

Post-earthquake actions

Post-earthquake actions are extremely important and these include:

Clean up of the debris and rescue of people who are alive

Making arrangement for the Morgue

Sitting in the open area where the tents can be put up

Expect aftershocks. They are just as serious as the main earthquake.

Put on shoes to protect from broken glass, chappals are to be avoided at any cost.

Check for causalities and fires (secondary fires could be raging).

Use a flash light to inspect for damage.

Do not go into damaged areas unless specifically trained to do so.

Do not use telephones except in emergencies.

Do not use vehicles except in emergencies.

Use a portable radio for obtaining information

Assist in rescue of co-workers and other persons who could be present at the

installation as per the Fire Orders.

5.2.2: Forest Fire

Historically there have been no major forest fires in the district except for few bush fires in

the densely forested areas. Precautionary measures are taken during summer months by

appointment of temporary fire watches in vulnerable areas. In an unlikely event of a forest

fire in Uttara Kannada District, following broad guidelines is to be followed:

On an intimation of forest fire, an aerial survey should be carried out.

Estimate burning / fire spread and evacuate people dwelling in the vicinity.

After aerial surveillance, identify the area for creating fire breaks. Spread of fire can

be controlled by cutting /eliminating vegetation and spreading with mud/sand.

Cool the fire break area with water.

Take necessary assistance from home guard, army, and Air force depending upon the

intensity of the fire.

5.2.3: Land Slide

Over the past few decades, an array of techniques and practices has evolved to reduce and

cope with losses from landslide hazards. Careful development can reduce losses by avoiding



the hazards or by reducing the damage potential. Following approaches can be used

individually or in combination to reduce landslide risk or eliminate losses.

Restricting Development in Landslide Prone Areas – Land use planning is one of

the most effective and economical ways to reduce landslide losses by avoiding the

hazard and minimizing the risk. This is accomplished by removing or converting

existing development or discouraging or regulating new development in unstable

areas.

Excavation, Construction, and Grading Codes - Excavation, construction, and

grading codes should be developed for construction in landslide-prone areas (National

Building code).

Protecting Existing Development - Control of surface water and groundwater

drainage is the most widely used and generally the most successful slope-stabilization

method. Stability of a slope can be increased by removing all or part of a landslide

mass, or by adding earth supports placed at the toes of potential slope failures.

Restraining walls, piles or rock anchors are commonly used to prevent or control

slope movement.

In most cases, combinations of these measures are used.

Monitoring and Warning Systems - Monitoring and warning systems are utilized to

protect lives and property, not to prevent landslides. However, these systems often

provide warning of slope movement in time to allow the construction of physical

measures that will reduce the immediate or long-term hazard. Site-specific monitoring

techniques include field observation and the use of various ground motion

instruments.

5.2.4: Tsunami

In the aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 26 December 2004, the Ministry of

Earth Sciences has set up an Indian Tsunami Early Warning Center at the Indian National

Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) Hyderabad. The Center is mandated to

provide advance warnings on Tsunamis likely to affect the coastal areas of the country.

INCOIS has developed a detailed protocol for issuing Tsunami Watch, Alerts and Warnings.

Earthquake Information Bulletin contains information about origin time, latitude and

longitude of the epicenter, name of geographical area, magnitude and depth of an earthquake.

This message also contains preliminary evaluation of tsunami potential based on the

magnitude. No immediate action is required.



Tsunami Warning (RED) contains information about the earthquake and a tsunami

evaluation message indicating that tsunami is expected. This is the highest level wherein

immediate actions are required to move public to higher grounds. Message also contains

information on the travel times and tsunami grade (based on run-up estimates) at various

coastal locations.

Tsunami Alert (ORANGE) contains information about the earthquake and a tsunami

evaluation message indicating that tsunami is expected. This is the second highest level

wherein immediate public evacuation is not required. Public should avoid beaches since

strong current are expected. Local officials should be prepared for evacuation if it is upgraded

to warning status. Message also contains information on the travel times and tsunami grade at

various coastal locations

Tsunami Watch (YELLOW) contains information about the earthquake and a tsunami

evaluation message indicating that tsunami is expected. This is the third highest level wherein

immediate public evacuation is not required, Local officials should be prepared for

evacuation if it is upgraded to warning status. Message also contains information on the

travel times and tsunami grade at various coastal locations.

Tsunami cancellation (GREEN) will be issued if the tsunami warning was issued on the

basis of erroneous data or if the warning center determines from subsequent information that

only an insignificant wave has been generated. In addition, tsunami warning may be

cancelled on a selective basis when a significant wave that has been generated clearly poses

no threat to one or more of the areas the warning center warns, either because of intervening

continents or islands which screen them or because the orientation of the generating area

causes the tsunami to be directed away from these areas.

Tsunami All Clear (GREEN) bulletin indicates that the „Tsunami Threat‟ is passed and no

more dangerous waves are expected.

The following guidelines are to be followed during an event of Tsunami:

Pre-Tsunami

Bulletins received from INCOIS and SEOC to be disseminated further to line

departments, police, fire and emergency, local media and community leaders.

Line departments are to be alerted.

Deputy Commissioner to issue necessary direction as appropriate for the threat level

as mentioned in bulletin. District admin to take decision based on maps and satellite

images provided by NRSC and KSRSAC.



Deputy Commissioner to direct Fire and Emergency personnel, Police, Civil Defence

and local army/navy/Indian Coast Guard unit to evacuate and rescue people in case of

potential threat. Assistance of Local NGO‟s trained in rescue operation will also be

sought.

DDMA to quickly assess the evacuation needs, i.e., number of people to be evacuated

and mode of evacuation. RTO to make necessary arrangements. Government vehicles

to be diverted for evacuation.

Concerned Asst. Commissioner and Tahsildar to identify safe shelters for evacuated

people and animals. To arrange for mustering/profiling. Separate stay arrangements

for male and female shall be provided.

DHO along with paramedical staff to set up medical aid post at disaster site and safe

shelter. Triaging of the victims to be done at the disaster site. Improvised stretches to

be used to carry severely wounded/critical victims in case there is shortfall of

stretchers. Ambulances to be immediately summoned to the site.

Mobile field hospital to be setup where ever possible.

Private hospital to be instructed to reserve beds for disaster victims.

DDMA to ensure strict compliance with minimum standards of relief as prescribed in

Section 12 of DM act 2005

Deputy Commissioner to direct Deputy Director of Food and Civil Supplies to

arrange for food grains and other items required for cook food including fuel. Asst.

Commissioner and Tahsildar to arrange cooks and utensils. Municipal

Commissioner/Local panchayat to arrange for drinking water.

Deputy Commissioner shall appraise media about the developments and shall also

nominate an officer to brief media regularly. Use of social media to directly connect

with community and to crow source information.

Tahsildar shall arrange for radio in safe shelter.

Post Tsunami

Deputy Commissioner to take stock of the situation based on the initial inputs

received from local officials and citizens.

SOS shall be attended immediately using local resources.

To ensure effective, comprehensive, coordinated swift and well planned approach,

Deputy Commissioner shall activate Incident Response System (IRS). Proper chain

of command and tasks are divided as per domain expertise. Three committee shall be

formed to oversee Operations, Planning, and Logistics under responsible officers



having domain expertise. Deputy Incident Commandant shall be nominated by

Deputy Commissioner to assist DC.

Initial damage assessment report from ground level (Village

account/RI/Tashildhars/Citizens) and media is collated by planning committee.

Deputy Commissioner to form task force based on the report provided by planning

committee. Task force composition shall be based on the needs of particular

area/village. Each task force shall comprise of Search and Rescue personnel of

District/State and central agencies (if available), PWD/DISCOM/RTO officers.

Operations Committee shall decide on Search and Rescue plan. Logistics committee

to make transportation arrangement. Resources such as bull dozer and tree cutters to

be provided if required. Medical team to accompany each task force.

Number of task force shall depending on magnitude and area of destruction.

In case of disaster is of high magnitude, Deputy Commissioner shall make a

requisition to NAVY/ICG/Air force to spare aviation resource for reconnaissance for

initial damage assessment.

GIS specialist (NRDMS) shall be roped in to plot affected area in the map. The

maps shall be shared with all stakeholders.

Based on the reports of ground level staff/task forces, relief camp and medical camps

shall be opened. Tasildhar/RI shall identify school and suitable location for medical

aid post. DD Food and Civil services to provide groceries for food. DHO to provide

doctors and paramedical personnel and medicines.

Relief material to be allocated by planning section.

Media shall be brief by officer nominated by DC.

Deputy Commissioner shall review the situation every 2 hourly and take appropriate

action. To send report to SEOC. Request additional resource from State if required.



Some of the measures to be taken while venturing into Tsunami hit area:

1. Tsunami waters, as by flood water, can undermine foundation resulting foundation to

sink followed by collapse of walls and cracking in floor. So, come out of building if

water surrounds it.

2. Telephone lines are frequently overwhelmed in disaster situations. They need to be

clear for emergency calls to get through requiring to make calls on telephone for

emergency calls only.

3. The tsunami may have damaged roads, bridges, or other places that may be unsafe to

use and keep listening to weather reports, Coast Guard emergency frequency station.

4. Flood water driven by tsunami may have damaged structures. So extreme caution

have to be taken before entering any building.

5. To avoid fire hazard use battery powered lanterns of flash lights to examine any

structure.

6. Wear safe shoes to avoid injury associated with cut feet which is common case after

such disaster.

7. Look for broken or leaking gas lines, flooded electrical circuits, or submerged

furnaces or electrical appliances.

8. Flammable or explosive materials may come from upstream resulting most frequent

hazard and keep aware of this.

9. Electrical equipment should be checked and dried before being returned to service.

10. Inspect electrical system damage. Any spark or broken or frayed wires or smell of

burning insulation is a sign of electrical hazard. The main fuse box or circuit breaker

should be turned off at once. But, if, to reach there, you have to step in water call an

electrician first for advice.

11. Tsunami flood waters flush snakes and animals out of their homes and may have

come into buildings with the water. Use a stick to search in debris.

12. Take pictures of the damage, both of the buildings and its contents, for insurance

claims.

13. Clear mud with shovel from walls and floors to dry up them.

14. Any food that became in contact with flood waters may be contaminated and should

be thrown out.

15. Examine walls, floors, doors, staircases and windows to make sure that the structure is

not in danger of collapsing.

16. Inspect foundations for cracks or other damages to avoid possible collapsing hazard.



5.3: Emergency Response Procedure - Industrial Disasters

Following are the emergency response plan for various types of industrial disasters as

identified in Chapter 2.

5.3.1: Oil Spill

Considerable quantity of petroleum products and other hazardous chemicals are handled in

the district. Any spillage of these materials will result into large pool of chemical on land and

water bodies. This section addresses contingency plan for dealing with such potential large-

scale oil spills.

Establish type of oil spilled so that its fate can be predicted and the appropriate clean-

up techniques employed. Data on the types of oil handled can enable predictions to be

made regarding the lifetime of slicks and the quantity and nature of the residue, which

may require a clean-up response. It will also assist in the selection of appropriate

clean-up equipment to be held in readiness for spills.

Having determined priorities for protection, attention can be given to designating

appropriate clean-up measures. Assess employing various techniques for containing

and cleaning of oil spills.

The containment of floating oil for subsequent recovery or its diversion away from

sensitive areas is most important task to reduce the impact. This calls for the use of

some form of barrier for spill containment.

Many different types of oil barriers like commercially available floating booms,

netting systems, sorbent booms, improvised booms and barriers, bubble barriers and

chemical barriers can be utilized. Commercially available floating booms are the most

common form of barrier used in oil spill control.

Floating booms can be made out of wood, bamboo, oil drums, hoses and rubber tyres,

and sorbent booms constructed from fishing nets or wire mesh filled with straw,

coconut husks or other indigenous materials.

In shallow waters, stakes may be driven into the bottom to support screens or mats

made from sacking, reeds, straw bales, bamboo or other such material.

On long sandy beaches bulldozers can be used to construct sand bunds out into

shallow water to intercept oil moving along the shoreline. A similar approach can

sometimes be used to block off narrow estuaries or lagoons to prevent the ingress of

oil although the ecological consequences of such temporary measures should be

considered carefully.



The rapid recovery of contained oil is vital to prevent its escape and the contamination

of other areas. Recovery can be achieved using skimmers, pumps, sorbents, manual

techniques and non-specialized mechanical equipment, such as vacuum trucks.

For more information on Oil Spill Contingency Plan, kindly refer the “District Oil Spill

Contingency Plan (Karnataka)” DOC-DCP (KAR) 2016 prepared by Coast Guard (HQ

– New Mangalore)

5.3.2: Fire / Explosion

Leakage of LPG from storages or tankers and subsequent fire / explosion can cause

widespread damage. Emergency response action for tackling LPG leaks is given below.

Leaks from LPG storages, tankers, LPG pump glands, pipes flanges or pipeline

ruptures or from vent emissions due to cargo tank over-pressure or relief valve failure

will initiate a vapour cloud. Therefore, in case of release of large quantity of

flammable vapour, immediate effort should be directed to eliminate source of

ignition. In such event, eliminate all sources of ignition i.e. open flames, welding,

cutting, operation etc.

If possible, isolate the vessel involved in the incident.

Direct or disperse the vapour cloud away from such sources by means of fixed and/or

mobile water sprays or by water fog arrangement.

If ignition does occur, there are chances of flash back to the source of leak. Leaks

from pipelines are likely to be under pressure and these, if ignited, will give rise to a

jet flame.

In such a case it may be safer to allow the fire to burn out while protecting

surroundings by copious cooling water rather than to extinguish the fire and risk a

further vapour cloud which may result in explosion or flash back on encountering

ignition source again.

Spillage of POL products in the industry will generally be contained in dyke resulting in

confined pool. Leakages from road/rail tankers will result into unconfined pool. Emergency

response actions for tackling such leaks are given below.

A liquid spillage on land from tank or pipeline ruptures may be in large quantities and

will generally be contained in bunded areas or culverts. The ignition of the ensuing

vapour cloud would then result in a pool fire.



If possible, isolate the vessel involved in the incident.

Fire fighting operation should be carried from upwind direction.

The hydrocarbon liquids like POL burn with a production of soot. Hence fire fighting

operation should be carried out using respiratory personal protective equipment and /

or fire proximity suits.

Cool surrounding area exposed to heat radiation or flame impingement, with water in

order to prevent secondary fire. It is suggested that fire fighters should maintain safe

distances from fire (4 kW/m2 distances).

The bunds or dykes are provided around the storage tanks storing flammable materials

to limit the size of any pool fires. The storage tanks containing Class 'A' products are

normally provided high expansion foam pouring arrangement to control the rate of

burning. This is to be activated in the event of a fire.

If there is no fire, arrangement should be made to pump out / transfer spilled material

to safer place e.g. into another tank or tankers.

5.3.3: Toxic gas release

The major hazard of the two MAH units is the toxic gas release. The hazardous material

stored in these industries is chlorine.

Table 5.1: Physiological effects on human beings at various concentrations of chlorine

Sl No. Effects Concentration in ppm

1. Least amount required to produce slight symptoms after several hours‟ exposure

1.0

2. Least detectable odor 3.5

3. Max. amount that can be inhaled for one hour without serious disturbances 3.0

4. Noxiousness, impossible to breathe 5.0

5. Least amount causing irritation of throat 15.1

6. Least amount coughing 30.2

7. Amount dangerous for 30 min. to one hour exposure 40-60

8. Lethal dose 1000

Chlorine gas produces no known cumulative effect.

A concentration of 1ppm of chlorine may produce slight symptoms.

The Deputy Commissioner / District Magistrate, Uttara Kannada district is the

declarer of Off-Site Emergency . In the absence of Dy. Commissioner, the Superintendent of



Police, Uttara Kannada will assume the role and act as Chief Emergency Co-ordinator, which

is also disseminated, to the various agencies by him through code: CODE-CHEM-DIS-

SOLARIS. For WCPM it is code: CODE-CHEM-DIS-WCPM.

First-aid and Medical management of chlorine exposures

1. General Information

Chlorine is a greenish yellow color, pungent odor gas.

1. It is stored in liquid form

2. It is a toxic chemical and corrosive

3. It is mainly local irritant to lungs, eyes, skin

4. Systematic involvement is rare and occurs in severe exposures

Threshold limits

TLV – 0.5 ppm (TLV – Threshold Limit Value)

STEL – 1 ppm (STEL – Short Term Exposure Limit)

2. Route of entry

a. Respiratory – through inhalation

b. Skin – through contact

c. Eyes – through contact

3. Signs and Symptoms

A. Liquid Chlorine

Skin Contact: Causes irritation with discomfort or rash. High exposure cause skin

burns or ulceration.

Eye contact: Eye irritation with discomfort, tearing or blurring of vision. Higher

exposure may cause eye corrosion with corneal or conjunctival ulceration.

B. Chlorine Gas

Acute exposure

Mild Cases

i) Irritation and watering of eyes

ii) Headache, feeling of suffocation and breathlessness

iii) Painful dry and harsh bouts of cough. Burning in chest and upper

abdomen

Severe Cases

i) Restlessness, anxiety, drowsiness or altered consciousness

ii) Rapid irregular pulse, cyanosis, moist hand and feet



iii) Difficult to breathe, painful cough, wheezing or asthma like reaction

iv) Rhonchi or basal crepitations

Extreme Cases

i) Slow and thready pulse, fall of BP

ii) Intense cyanosis, congestion of lungs (Pulmonary edema)

iii) Unconsciousness

Chronic Exposure

i) Prolonged exposure to 5 ppm – disease of bronchi and predisposition

of tuberculosis

ii) Concentration of 0.8 – 1 ppm causes permanent although moderate

reduction in pulmonary function

iii) Tooth enamel damage

Ingestion: Experiences nausea, vomiting, colicky pain and distension of abdomen in

cases of swallowing of gas on exposure.

4. First-aid and relief measures

Chlorine Inhalation:

a. If breathing is ceased

Commence artificial respiration

Administer oxygen as soon as possible

b. If breath is not ceased

Place the patient in comfortable position + at rest

Administer oxygen as soon as possible

Liquid Chlorine:

a. Skin contact

Flush the contaminated skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes.

Do not attempt chemical neutralization

Refer to doctor if irritation persists

b. Eye contact

Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes

Hold eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissues

Medical Relief

Mild cases: Give the following

a. Cough syrup – 2 teaspoon

b. Erasma + Strepsil tablets + Prednisolone + Lasixsos



c. Hot tea or water to drink

d. Keep patient under rest and observe for pulmonary edema

e. Pulmicort / Salbutamol inhalers

For severe cases (who are conscious)

a. Oxygen inhalation

b. Inj. Deriphylline

c. Inj. Decadron

d. Tab Lasix or Inj. Lasix

e. Administer antibiotics if necessary

For unconscious: Give the following

a. Oxygen under pressure

b. Artificial respiration SOS

c. IV fluids (if acidosis with Sodium bicarbonate)

d. Inj. Decadron

e. Inj. Deriphylline

f. Inj. Lasix

Refer the patient to the hospital if necessary

5. Self help tips

The following useful tips will help in continuing the effects of Chlorine

a. Take shallow breaths. Don‟t run or panic

b. Proceed quickly against the wind direction to open areas

c. Move to higher planes e.g. on to a hill

d. If in multi-storied houses move to higher floors

e. Cover the face (mainly eyes and nose) by a wet handkerchief or piece of cloth to

reduce the irritation due to chlorine

f. If mildly affected, consume tea/sugar/jaggery/paan/toffee etc. which will reduce

the irritation in the throat

g. In case of severe effects, get in touch with the rescuers/doctor for further treatment

Actions/precautions to be taken by the public in emergency

a. Wet a piece of cloth with water and cover the nose and mouth

b. Come out and lock the house

c. Check for the wind direction with the help of cloth or sand



d. Don‟t get panicky. Walk briskly in a direction perpendicular to the wind direction, or

use any other mode of transport. After moving about a furlong, look for symptoms of

gas and proceed further only if necessary.

e. To the extent possible take the animals along with you in a direction perpendicular to

the wind direction and if this is not possible set them free before leaving the house

premises.

f. Communicate to your neighbors about the occurrence of emergency.

The public can go back to their respective houses after the “All clear signal” is given by the

competent authority or “All clear coded siren” from the factory. “All clear coded siren” from

the factory will be a continuous blowing for 3minutes.

5.3.4: Radiation Exposure

An off-site emergency situation exists when the release of radioactive materials or other toxic

substances from the plant is of a magnitude necessitating protective action to be taken for the

members of the public in the neighborhood of the plant.

Off-site emergency declaration

a. Measure gamma radiation field at one meter from the ground at the fence part or

in the off-site locations.

b. If the fields are higher than the normal background levels, but below 0.01mSv/h.

All off-site Emergency Agencies should be alerted.

c. If the gamma radiation field at 1 meter from the ground at fence part or at any off-

site location exceeds 0.01 mSv/h, off-site emergency should be declared. All the

on-site and off-site emergency agencies should be activated.

Protective Measures

The protective measures to be implemented are as follows:

i) Sheltering

ii) Administration of stable iodine (Thyroid blocking)

iii) Control on consumption of contaminated food and water

iv) Entry and Exit control

v) Evacuation

The salient points on each protective measures and rationale thereof as well as

reference action plans are indicated below.



Sheltering:

This is expected to be applicable within a radius of 16.0 km to give

protection against exposure to radioactive plume. The members of public are

requested to remain inside their houses or nearby buildings closing the

windows and keeping wet handkerchiefs over their nose.

Administration of stable iodine (Thyroid blocking):

This is given to suppress the uptake of radioactive iodine by thyroid.

This should be administered as quickly as possible (within 6 hours to be

effective). Its effectiveness reduces to 80% at 2 hours and to 50% at 6 hours

and no effect if administered after 12 hours of the uptake. Iodine will be

supplied from Primary Health Center to the members of public.

The following doses of stable iodine are recommended for adults.

1) Acute exposure: 130 milligram KI (or 170 mg KIO3) repeated by 65 mg

KI (or 85 mg KIO3) daily over next 8 days (Total 650 mg per adult)

2) Chronic exposure: 35 mg every 12 hrs, 5.5 milligram over 80 days

For children (below one year) the dose can be half of the recommended dose

for adults.

Control on consumption of contaminated food and water:

The banning of consumption of locally produced milk and vegetables

and if needed, closing intakes of water supply and removing cattle from

grazing in contaminated pastures are detailed in volume - II.

Entry / Exit Control

This is to restrict the public inadvertently entering contaminated or

emergency affected area and to prevent spreading of contamination from the

affected areas. Installing monitored barriers at strategic location and

controlling entry/exit.

Evacuation

Evacuation is carried out in rare cases to keep the exposure to public

within prescribed limits. This is achieved by transporting members of public

as per prearranged plans to temporary shelter places which is termed here as

Rallying Post. Its use should be based on the dose that can be avoided by

evacuation and would not be avoided by sheltering.

Refer to Volume – II of this plan for detailed plan on handling Nuclear and Radiological

Emergencies



5.4: Emergency Response Procedure – Biological Disasters

5.4.1: Epidemic

The District Health Officer is the overall in charge of prevention and control of outbreak of

any epidemic in the district in addition to his normal duties. District Malaria Officer, District

TB Officer (with additional charge of AIDS prevention and control) assists him in the above

task.

Malaria, Filaria, Laptophyrosis, Dengue fever are the common diseases in the district

which could assume epidemic levels if not controlled in time. However outbreak of Cholera

and other water borne diseases cannot be ruled out especially in the aftermath of a major

flood in the district.

On detection of outbreak of any epidemic in the district, the administration should investigate

the root cause of the epidemic and initiate the action to mitigate the same as follows:

The people affected should be immediately shifted to hospitals for medical attention

and kept isolated to prevent spread of disease.

Additional medical help/ medicines may be mobilized from neighboring districts.

Vaccination should be given to all unaffected persons and the general public should

be educated about the precautionary steps to be taken against the prevailing epidemic.

Steps should be taken to decontaminate the source of epidemic like water bodies

(lake, wells etc.).

There should be proper temporary morgue arrangement for safe preservation and

disposal of corpses of persons died of epidemic.

Clean up drive should be taken in the affected area as filth is the major source of

contamination.

Depending on prevailing situations, the administration should take action to close all

the road side eateries/food stalls and advise them to destroy all stale food. Strict

control should be exercised on the licensed restaurants.

Decision may be taken to close down all schools, colleges and other places of mass

congregation like cinema halls etc.

5.4.2: Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is a probable phenomenon in religious or social functions where there is mass

feeding of people by setting up of temporary or make shift community kitchens. This

problem is mainly due to use of sub-standard materials and the unhygienic conditions in

which the food is prepared.



On receipt of the information of the food poisoning in the district, the district

administration should take following actions to instill confidence in the people

Rush the food inspectors to the place of food poisoning for collection of sample and

sealing of the kitchen.

Identify the source of food poisoning and destroy the remaining stock of the

contaminated food.

Rush the affected persons to nearest hospitals for first aid / medical treatment.

Additional medical / Para-medical personnel and additional stock of essential

medicines may be mobilized from various hospitals to meet the increased demand.

Proper information should be passed on to general public using various means of

communication to prevent spread of rumours, which may result in panic situation.

Take preventive measures to avoid re-occurrence of such food poisoning in future.

There should be proper control over quality control (by way of sampling / analysis or by

tasting) of food samples before they are fed to masses.



5.5: Emergency Response Procedure - Miscellaneous Disasters

5.5.1: Road Tanker Accident

Various hazardous chemicals are transported along the major roads in the district. Any

accidents involving these tankers may or may not result in release of hazardous chemicals.

While talking to the caller the following information should be sought from him:

Where has the accident occurred?

Where is the accident location i.e. nearest village / town etc?

How many people are hurt?

Is the driver alive and is he around?

What is material involved in the accident, is it hazardous? And has he initiated any

action? (if driver is calling)

How many vehicles are involved in the accident?

Is the road blocked due to accident?

Is it a tanker or trailer?

Can you sight any fire?

Is any leakage observed from tanker?

Do you feel any irritation in your throat or eyes?

Instructions by Police to be given immediately to the caller / Informer are:

Ask no one to go near the tanker.

Do not try to plug the leak.

Try to instruct people to move away from the downwind direction of the leak (in

the direction of wind).

Stay clear from the road

The Police should immediately rush to the site and cordon off the accident site from

either side of the State Highway/District road and stop the traffic on either side.

Request for ambulance and heavy equipment like crane for rescue operation and

normalization.

Police should ascertain the chemical in the tanker based on HAZCHEM code on the

tanker or from the tremcard. The information may also be obtained from tanker crew,

if not seriously injured.

Inform the District Administration, fire brigade and nearby industry who are supplier /

user of these chemicals, if information available.



Table 5.2: The distance to be barricaded on either side of the scene of accident

involving hazardous chemicals

Sr. No. Chemicals Involved Distances to be barricaded

1 Ammonia 400m

2 Chlorine 1200m

3 LPG 800m

4 POL (e.g. Petrol, Diesel) 100m

5 Styrene, Butadiene, Acrylonitrite 200m

6 Benzene, Xylene, Toluene, Phenol,

Cumene, Ethanol

200m

Depending on nature of chemicals, action should be initiated to evacuate the persons

in downwind direction. If chemical is flammable like LPG, Petrol or others, effort

should be made to put-off all ignition sources like open flame, bidis, cigarettes etc.

All the vehicles in vicinity should be asked to stay put and with their ignition off.

Using proper personal protective equipment, rescue of affected persons should be

initiated. Proper medical attention should be provided.

On arrival of expert help and depending on the situation, efforts should be made to

contain the leak or transfer into another tanker or to neutralize the leak.

5.5.2: Rail Accident

Rail Tanker Accident

LPG and POL products are transported rarely by rail tankers. Accidents or leakage involving

these tankers may result in large-scale release of flammable materials. The actions to be taken

are slightly different from the road tanker accident but the basic actions are the same.

Following procedure is formulated to deal with such emergencies

It should be the endeavor of the first observer to immediately inform the nearest

Railway Station clearly indicating the location of the accident site.

Railway authority should suspend the rail traffic on the route and inform the District

Administration and police.

The Police should immediately rush to the site and cordon off the accident site. (The

observer may also call the nearest police station, in which case the police should try to

get maximum information in the pattern mentioned above under Road tanker

accident.)



Police should barricade the area (dependent on the chemical involved) and try to

evacuate people living in the down wind direction.

The Station Master in turn should inform the other stations located both at the

downstream as well as upstream of the accident site.

The police should prevent the crowd moving very close to the scene of accident and

ensure there is proper access to the fire fighting and other rescue vehicles to the scene

of accident.

Depending on the chemical involved, inform the nearby industry or agencies as listed

above and ask for specialized help for arresting the leak if any.

Action should be taken to put-off all ignition sources like open flame, bidis, cigarettes

etc in the prevalent wind direction.

Using proper personal protective equipment‟s, rescue of affected persons should be

carried out. Proper medical attention should be provided.

On arrival of expert help and depending on the situation, efforts should be made to

contain the leak or transfer into another tanker.

Passenger train derailment:

Derailment can take place at any place in the district along the main trunk rail line.

It is important for the observer to immediately inform the nearest Railway Station.

The Station Master of the nearest railway station is to inform the Railway Divisional

Controller and District Emergency Control Centre about the accident location as well as the

extent of damage.

The DC will:

Alert all hospitals and doctors in Karwar / affected Taluk‟s and ask them to proceed to

the scene of accident for rendering medical help.

Take charge of dead bodies for post-mortem and necessary legal procedures.

Arrange to provide police protection at the accident site.

The train on either side should be stopped at least one station prior to the accident site, so

that the track is kept free for the Accident Relief train to reach the accident area.

The Accident Relief train should be given priority clearance to reach the accident site for

rescue operation.

In addition to the gas cutters in the Accident Relief train, the Station Master should be

asked to keep a list of the gas cutters who can be called up on short notice.



Initiate rescue operation and shift injured persons to nearest hospitals for immediate

medical attention.

Temporary morgue arrangements should be made for keeping the dead.

The information of train accident should be relayed to all the stations where the train was

to pass through and a "call centre" telephone number should be arranged so that information

can be given to the passenger's next of kin about the accident.

On hearing about the derailment the Station Master should set up a call receiving centre.

The telephone numbers as designated should be flashed on the Television Sets i.e. by using

the Doordarshan as well as the other private Channels and the radio.

For detailed plan on train emergencies, kindly refer to South Western Railway,

Divisional Disaster Management Plan - 2018



5.5.3: Building Collapse

Rescue guidelines for building collapse are as under:

As one might expect, immediately after a collapse, the debris of the building is very

unstable and prone to additional movement. Rescuers must assess the nature of the

scene and the pattern of the collapse before entering onto a pile of rubble to ensure

their own safety and that of those potentially buried in it. Shoring may be necessary to

prevent movement, before attempting rescues.

Gather as much information as is possible at the onset of the incident. Concentrate

preliminary efforts on areas where people were last seen or known to be. It is

suggested that a "Command" person be designated to interview those that may have

escaped the collapse, were eyewitnesses, or were in the building and rescued early in

the effort. Obtain a list of the people normally in the building, if one is available.

After ensuring rescuer safety and minimal movement of the debris, send small

organised teams to the top of the pile and systematically search the surface in specific

grids. Use barricade tape and markers to visually demonstrate the areas that have been

searched and those that could potentially contain victims.

Concentrate efforts on those areas that are believed to be the last known locations of

people, when the collapse occurred.

Activate District Disaster Management Plan to have full-fledged rescue operation.

This type of rescue is very manpower intensive and may require large numbers of

extrication and medical personnel. The rescue operation may call for specialised

equipment like cranes / earth moving equipment and gas cutting and concrete cutting

equipment.

During rescue operations, sound detection devices can be used to "listen" for

movement or sounds deep within the debris. Call for "Search Dogs" and handlers

from nearest available source.

Once it is confirmed there is nobody trapped below is alive, continue to remove debris

carefully and vertically, searching each "void" or entrance to a "void" as it becomes

available to the rescuer. People have continually and historically been found alive

many hours and days into the rescue. Have command, media relations, and logistics

officers plan for a multiple day operation when people are still suspected of being

missing and their bodies have not been recovered.

Help from external agencies like Army or other professional bodies should be

mobilised at shortest possible notice to ensure saving of human life.



Great care must be taken when a person is located, either dead or alive, to ensure that

additional collapse doesn't occur in the area of their entrapment. Rescuers should use

their hands and small tools to remove the remaining debris surrounding a person. The

victim‟s condition may dictate the speed with which rescue efforts progress.

Consideration should be given to early application of Military Anti-Shock Trousers

for viable persons that have "crushing" injuries.

Be prepared for the emotional and psychological implications of the incident. Prepare

early for Critical Incident Stress debriefing sessions for rescuers, victims and families.

It is strongly suggested that mental health professionals and crisis intervention be

made available to the families of those believed trapped, at the earliest opportunity.

The stress of protracted digging, discovery of disfigured remains, odd smells and

sights can affect even the most hardened of rescue professionals. Supervisory

personnel may want to set aside a special place for families and psychological care

near to, but, off of the rescue site. To do otherwise will invite charges of insensitively,

and probably prompt the families to attempt to enter or stay in the rescue area.

Relief for both supervisory and field rescue personnel must be forthcoming. Even

though most rescuers will insist in continuing their efforts for many hours, they lose a

large part of their effectiveness after hours or less. Ensure that all rescuers eat and rest

at frequent intervals, as circumstances permit. Prepare to (and do) call in off-duty or

mutual aid personnel as they are needed. Stage all extraneous units in a planned way

and avoid having more personnel on-site than can effectively work at one time.

Anticipate the need for additional resources that you haven't thought of prior to this

event. Be prepared to obtain architectural drawings of the building(s) affected. How

about gas lines, water pipes, or electrical services that are disrupted? You may want

an aerial perspective of the scene...do you know where and how to get overhead

photos of the collapse? How are you going to feed "hundreds" of construction

workers, rescue workers, families, and others, who may be there for days? Who's

going to pay for what?

Ensure that you have planning and logistics officers who can anticipate these needs

and fulfil them within a moment‟s notice. Often... the difference between what is

perceived as a completely successful rescue and a "disorganised" one is the quality of

your planning and the careful execution of your contingency plans.

Particularly in multi-story buildings, be prepared for the possibility and likelihood of

underground or cavetype rescue procedures. This type of specialised rescues requires



those experienced with climbing (ascending and descending) maneuvers and the use

of technical rappelling methods. Each rescue team (minimum of two rescuers) going

"underground" should have a safety rope attached and be in constant communications

by radio with the surface. They should also possess a minimum of three viable light

sources. Hose rollers and other types of "rope slip devices" must be used, as to avoid

the sharp edges of concrete that will abrade normal rescue ropes.

5.5.4: Dam Bursts

Disasters by their very nature will be different and may require evacuation of communities. It

is important to understand the nature of threat and the procedures to be adopted. All agencies

involved in evacuation must have a common understanding of their roles and responsibilities

in order to avoid confusion and panic behaviour. Different situations demand different

priorities and hence the responsibility for ordering evacuation is assigned to different

agencies.

Evacuation is ordered when:

The community is exposed to danger within three hours; and

Evacuation within one kilometre distance is to be affected

Only designated government official may order evacuation on the site:

In consultation with technical personnel

In consultation with the local official (such as Sarpanch)

For appropriate security and law & order, evacuation should be undertaken with

assistance from community leaders

All such evacuations should be reported to DM or SP within 6 hours.

All other evacuations, that is, threat after three hours or evacuation beyond one kilometre can

be ordered only by the DC or the competent authority like Public Health official, Irrigation,

official, police, fire brigade, industrial security officer.

The following steps should be taken for evacuation:

Shelter sites should be within one hour's walk or 3 miles (5 km) of dwellings.

The evacuation routes should be away from the flooded area.

Evacuation routes should not include roads likely to be submerged in floods, but may

include pathways.

Ensure proper evacuation by seeking community participation

Families should be encouraged to take along water, food, clothing and emergency

supplies to last at least three days



People should listen to a battery-powered radio and follow local instructions

In case of inadequate transport or limited time, encourage community for emergency

evacuation in the following order:

o Seriously injured and sick

o Children, women and handicapped

o Old

o Disabled people

In case of marooned people, evacuation must be carried out as soon as possible and the

people transferred to transit camps. If evacuation is not possible within early hours of the

disaster, marooned people must be provided with water, medicines, first-aid and cooked food.

Emergency transport for the seriously injured can be arranged through speed boats or

helicopters. A senior medical officer should accompany the rescue team along with required

medical kits and ensure priority shifting of those seriously injured or requiring immediate

medical attention.

5.5.5: Stampede

In case of a stampede many people especially the children and aged get trampled and may get

badly injured which may even result in death if first-aid / medical attention is not provided

immediately. Like in any emergency planning, the affected persons should be given

immediate medical attention. Various precautionary measures should be taken to prevent any

stampede wherever there is assembly of large crowd.

Following are various such measures for the consideration of the district administration.

Identify and list the events wherein a large group of people gathers at one place.

Survey the gathering site for confinement i.e. inside temple, auditorium, building,

structure etc.

Study the layout and identify stampede prone pockets i.e. staircases, entry / exit point,

narrow lobby etc.

Estimate size of population going to gather. If the site area is not adequate to control

an expected number of people, do not allow them to gather at first place. This can be

achieved by informing people well in advance, staggering the visitors by issuing

passes / identity cards.

Study the layout and maintain adequate space between two clusters of people.

Build temporary watchtowers for monitoring.

Ascertain adequate ventilation in the area.



Ascertain uninterrupted power supply in the area. Make arrangement for standby

power supply. As far as possible allow event to be conducted in day time.

Inform people by Public address System and Close circuit TV to avoid any

misunderstanding, rumour, panic situation.

Post adequate staff to control mob.

Segregation of male and female / children in the mob.

Adequate arrangement for drinking water, food etc. As far as possible provide such

facilities on mobile van, trolley instead of fixed counter/ stall.

5.5.6: Boat capsize

In the event of boat cap size, following action plan is to be activated.

On receipt of information on boat capsize incident, inform coast guard, home guard,

Port Department to mobilize their teams to carry out search operation. If required,

necessary help may be taken from NAVY for aerial search.

Identify the spot of accident and direct rescue team there. This operation may require

under water cameras for locating drowned people.

Rescue team of coast guard / NAVY should consist of divers, swimmers, and should

have rescue equipment i.e. life buoy, divers‟ kit, medical first aid kit.

Besides this, the rescue boat should be equipped with communication equipment.

Doctor /first-aiders should provide first aid to victims.

5.5.7: Cattle Disease

Cattle epidemic like foot and mouth disease is highly contagious and may affect large cattle

population. Hence effective emergency planning is required to control such an event.

On getting intimation, send a team of veterinary doctors and experts to the affected

area for investigation and assessment of the situation.

Stop sale of milk and meat from all outlets. Instruct people to dispose off unused stock of

milk & meat at home.

On investigation by the expert team, following may be considered:

Quarantining of the affected animals. Making arrangement for treating the affected animals. Vaccinating them, if applicable to the disease. Implementation of virus spread control program. Elimination of affected livestock. Disposal of carcasses.



5.5.8: Bomb Emergency Management

To-day industrial installations, sensitive sites, public gatherings are becoming targets of the

terrorist groups.

Therefore the possibility of receiving bomb threats cannot be ruled out. The golden rule is

consider all bomb threats as genuine and act accordingly keeping in mind the safety of the

people and the property.

The objective is:

1. To avoid/minimize any loss or damage to lives and property.

2. To eliminate panic and build up confidence.

3. To be prepared for proper handling of any critical situation.

Many of today's bombing incidents involve improvised explosive devices or home-made

bombs.

a) Bomb threats may be received in writing or may be received on phone.

b) Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Request him to repeat the message,

listen carefully as every word spoken by the person has to be recorded mentally or

penned down.

c) If the caller does not indicate the location of the bomb or the time of possible

detonation, it is advisable to try to ask him for this information.

d) Inform the caller that the building is occupied and the detonation of a bomb would

result in death or serious injury to many innocent persons.

e) Pay particular attention to peculiar background noises such as motors running,

background music, traffic, aircraft, voices and any other noise which may give a clue

as to from where the call is being made.

f) Listen closely to the voice (male, female), voice quality (calm, excited), accents and

speech impediments. Immediately after the caller hangs up report should be made to

the immediate senior manager or security officer on duty, nearest police station.

g) Fill up the bomb threat call details in the format as given below.

BOMB THREAT REPORT

Actions on receiving bomb threat call

1. Do not put down receiver or cut off caller.

2. Put on tape-recorder, if available.

3. Alert nearest colleague.

4. Keep Form and pen ready to fill.



5. Note time and duration correctly.

6. Obtain as much information as possible.

7. Keep caller engaged in conversation as long as possible

(Apologise for bad line, ask him to speak up etc.)

Time of call......... Date............ Exact words of caller........................

Was any one called for by name or designation ()Yes ()No. If so, who?

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE CALLER

1. Who is calling, from where?

2. When is it set to go off?

3. Where is the bomb placed?

4. What kind of bomb is it?

5. How does it look like?

6. Why are you doing this?

7. Whom do you represent?

8. How do you know so much about the bomb?

9. How can we get rid of the bomb?

10. Do you know that the bomb will kill innocent people?

DETAILS OF CALLER

* Sex: () Male () Female Approximate age: ......years.

* Origin of call: () inside organization, () outside local, () outside long distance.

* Voice characteristic: () fast, () slow, () stutter, () distinct, () disguised, () educated, ()

uneducated, () loud, () soft.

* Language used ..............., accent .............., manner: () calm, () angry, () emotional, ()

laughing, () deliberate, () normal, () abnormal, () other

* Is voice familiar? () yes, () no.

* Background sound: () street, () telephone booth, () airport, () railway stn, () residence, ()

cannot identify, () others

Security Manager / Police station informed at.............Name of the person receiving call

............... signature.............

Keep this form with all Telephone Operators, Duty/ Security Managers, General Manager,

Manager Operations, Shift In-Charge and all those with a direct line.



h) Call all identified personnel (On-site / Off-site).

i) As soon as an emergency is envisaged /occurs the Emergency chief or his alternate

shall promptly communicate the information by a telephone or any other quickest

mode of communication to the Police, highest District administrative officer (DC) /

fire brigade. The information should include the location and the degree of emergency

(anticipated, eminent or actual).

Responsibility of the security officer in-charge of the industrial installation (if the call is

made to any of the industries):

a) Advise the Emergency chief and keep him apprised of the actions being taken.

b) Immediately make elaborate preparations near the threatened area for

i. Fire fighting

ii. Casualty handling

iii. Rescue operations

iv. Search operations

c) Prepare for partial/total evacuation if required. Also prepare for evacuation if

required. Emergency chief or his alternate will authorize both these activities.

d) Designate the team for bomb search. Initiate search operations with safety/security

officers / police if time is available.

ACTION PLAN

Two situations are possible.

a) When no time limit is given.

b) When bomb threat call has time limit specified.

As soon as the call is received the concerned area-in-charge will make fire fighting/first

aid preparations immediately.

a) In the first case if there is no time limit specified for bomb explosion, as soon as the

Emergency chief gives a clearance the following action should be initiated.

• Emergency shutdown of the plant sections likely to be affected.

• Evacuation of the employees and visitors to safer locations.

• Bomb search taking all the precautions.



b) Action plan when time limit is specified:

In such case the concerned officers should search the area along with safety and

security officers.

c) Search procedures:

Search must be conducted by persons who live or work in the involved area along

with the police since they are familiar with the area and would be in a better

position to notice a foreign object faster.

Two teams could be formed to search various parts of the room/area. Stand quietly

for some moments to listen for any clockwork device before starting the search.

As far as practical do not cause any disturbance in the environment till the search

is over.

Do not go into dark rooms and turn on lights. Use a flash light instead.

If any foreign or suspicious object is located, do not move or touch it. The

removal/disarming of a bomb must be left to professionals. Report the location

and description of the object immediately to the police.

If possible place sand bags or mattresses around the bomb. Do not cover it.

Identify the danger area and block it off with clear zone of at least 100 m.

Check that all doors and windows are open.

Evacuate the area.

Conducting a search (Industry / Police)

1. Rules to be followed

a. Never use Search more than Necessary.

b. Use maximum 2 men/room or an area up to 250 Sq.ft.

c. Use searches in alternative room.

d. Never assume only one device

e. Clearly Mark the area Searched.

f. Give rest every after 10 minutes.

g. Clearly mark and report area found.

h. Do not touch or handle suspicious object.

i. Trust nothing and assume nothing safe.

2. What to look for

a. Recently disturbed area.

b. Saw dust, Brick dust and wood chips.

c. Greasy paper wrapping.



d. Objects out of place.

e. Disturbed Carpets.

f. Tin Foils.

g. Pantry door, window, drawers.

h. Fresh Plaster/cement.

i. Loose electric fitting.

j. Fish line wire hooks.

k. Cut vegetation.

l. Dusty foot prints.

m. Scratches or new points.

n. Containers, fridge, dust bin.

3. What to search

(outside the building)

a. All drainage pipes.

b. Mail boxes

c. Shrubs.

d. Trash cans.

e. Vehicles.

f. Gas connections.

g. Electricity boards.

h. DG sets.

i. Transformers.

j. Boiler rooms.

(In hotels & public places like halls)

a. Hallways.

b. Lobbies.

c. Rest rooms.

d. Trash containers.

e. Removable ceiling panels.

f. Under carpets, furniture.

g. Behind curtains.

h. Window ledges.

(In searching vehicles)

a. Look under fenders and under vehicles.



b. Trip wires to a hood, door or trunk.

c. Latches on car parts can be opened remotely by taping open the latches and

using rope to pull them open.

Points to Remember/

i. Do not touch or remove the packet.

ii. Do not touch or remove with hands.

iii. Do not touch, submerge in water the packet.

iv. Do not accept identification mark at face value.

v. Do not bring suspicious bomb in the police station.

vi. Evacuate the people to the safe area.

vii. Do not use radio, mobile phone.

viii. Open window and doors.

ix. Do not tilt and roll the object.

x. Barricade to be made around the object.

xi. Do not cut any wire/ strings.

xii. Do not try to be dead hero.

4. Equipment for building search

i. Extension mirror.

ii. Chalk piece.

iii. Torch (Periscope).

iv. Screw Driver Set.

v. Explosive Detector.

vi. Metal detector.

vii. Audio check detector.

viii. Metallic and Non Metallic tools.

ix. Fishing hooks tied to fishing line to open doors and drawers remotely.

Leave bomb disposal to the bomb disposal squad. In case of bomb explosion in industrial installations / general public area activate the District Disaster Management Plan. The bomb explosion could cause building collapse, leak of toxic gas, fires, injuries to persons including fatalities. The agencies on the scene would be:

a. Police b. Fire brigade c. First aiders / Home guards

The DC will be kept informed of all developments.



CHAPTER 6: RELIEF AND FINANCIAL AID

1) Definition of Relief and Rehabilitation Camp:-

Relief shelters and Rehabilitation camps shall be set up in order to accommodate

people affected by a disaster. The camp shall be temporary in nature with basic necessities.

People in the camp shall be encouraged to return to their respective accommodation once the

normalcy is returned.

The State Govt / District administration sometimes may not be able to implement all

the basic guidelines recommended by NDMA from the day one of the disaster and therefore,

the following method shall be followed:-

(a) First three days – Basic norms to the possible extent may be followed

(b) 4 to 10 days – Efforts should be made to follow most of the norms recommended

by NDMA in this Guideline.

(c) 11 days and above – NDMA's prescribed norms shall be followed.

The factors like terrain, climatic conditions at the site of disaster etc. will also impact

the requirement and ability of the administration and other stakeholders to deliver relief.

These constraints should also be kept in view while prescribing minimum standards of relief.

2) Minimum Standards in respect of Shelter in relief camps:-

(a) State / UT / District administration shall take necessary steps to pre-identify

locations / buildings like local schools, anganwadi centers / cyclone shelters /

community centers/ marriage halls etc which can be used as Relief shelters where

people can be accommodated in case of disaster in the area. In such centers, necessary

facilities like sufficient number of toilets, water supply, generators with fuel for power

back up during disasters shall be ensured.

(b) After a disaster, large covered space shall be required to accommodate the affected

people. In order to avoid last minute arrangement and high cost, States/UTs can

explore the option of advance MoUs with manufacturers / suppliers for supply of

factory made fast track pre-fabricated shelters / tents / toilets / mobile toilets and

urinals etc which can be dismantled and taken back by the supplier after the closure

of the camp. This arrangement shall avoid delay in setting up of camp and exorbitant

billing of essential supplies.

(c) In the relief centers, 3.5 Sq.m. of covered area per person with basic lighting

facilities shall be catered to accommodate the victims. In mountainous areas,



minimum covered area shall be relaxed due to lack of available flat land / built up

area. Special care shall be taken for safety and privacy of inmates, especially for

women, widows and children. Special arrangements should be made for differently-

able persons, old and medically serious patients.

(d) Relief centers shall be temporary in nature and be closed as soon as normalcy

returns in the area.

(e) Sufficient number of sites based on population density shall be identified as relief

centers and earmarked well in advance at the time of planning and development of a

metro/city/town.

3) Minimum Standards in respect of Food in relief camps:-

(a) Milk and other dairy products shall be provided for the children and lactating

mothers. Every effort shall be taken in the given circumstances to ensure sufficient

quantity of food is made available to the affected people (especially for aged people

and children) staying in the relief shelters / camps.

(b) Sufficient steps shall be taken to ensure hygiene at community and camp kitchens.

Date of manufacturing and date of expiry on the packaged food items shall be kept in

view before distribution.

(c) It shall be ensured that men and women are supplied food with minimum calorie

of 2,400 Kcal per day. In respect of children / infants, the food to be supplied would

be 1,700 Kcal per day.

4) Minimum Standards in respect of Water in relief camps:-

(a) Sufficient quantity of water shall be provided in the relief camps for personal

cleanliness and hand wash.

(b) It may be ensured that the minimum supply of 3 liters per person, per day of

drinking water is made available in the relief camps. Further, the State / UT / District

authorities shall adjust the minimum quantity of water etc as per the geographic,

demographic and social practices of the region. If other means for providing safe

drinking water is not possible at-least double chlorination of water needs to be

ensured.

(c) In order to ensure adequate water supply, the location of the source of water

supply shall preferably be within the premises of relief shelter /camp. However, the



maximum distance from the relief camp to the nearest water point shall not be more

than 500 m, if tapped water supply is available.

5) Minimum Standards in respect of Sanitation in relief camps:-

(a) Number of toilets: 1 toilet for 30 persons may be arranged / built. Separate toilet

and bath area be catered for women and children. At least 15 liters of water per person

needs to be arranged for toilets / bathing purposes. Hand wash facility in toilets

should be ensured. Steps may be taken for control of spread of diseases. Dignity kits

for women shall be provided with sanitary napkins and disposable paper bags with

proper labeling.

(b) Toilets shall not be more than 50 m away from the relief camps. Pit Latrines and

Soak ways shall be at least 30 m from any ground water source and the bottom of any

latrine has to be at least 1.5 m above the water level.

(c) Drainage or spillage from defecation system shall not run towards any surface

water source or shallow ground water source.

6) Minimum Standards in respect of medical cover in relief camps:-

(a) Mobile medical teams shall visit relief camps to attend the affected people. Steps

shall be taken to avoid spread of communicable diseases.

(b) If the relief camps are extended over a long time, then necessary arrangement may

be made for psychosocial treatment.

(c) Helpline should be set up and contact number and details of which shall be

displayed at the relief/shelters and adequately publicized to inform the people.

(d) For pregnant women, necessary basic arrangements shall be made by the local

administration for safe delivery.

(e) Advance tie up / arrangement shall be made with the Govt / private hospitals so

that necessary doctors / para-medical staff are available at short notice for relief

camps to attend to the affected people. In respect of people who are affected and

being referred to hospitals for treatment / operation etc, suitable transportation shall

be arranged to reach to referred hospital.

(f) In order to manage mass casualty in a disaster, advance contingency plans for

management of multiple casualties shall be developed.



7) Minimum Standards of Relief for Widows and Orphans:-

(a) In each camp, a separate register shall be maintained for entering the details of

women who are widowed and for children who are orphaned due to the disaster. Their

complete details shall be entered in the register, duly counter signed by the concerned

officials and this register shall be kept as a permanent record with the District

administration.

(b) Special care shall be given to widows and orphans who are separated from their

families. For widows, certificate by the District Administration shall be issued stating

that she lost her husband in the disaster and the same shall be issued within 15 days

of disaster.

(c) As the widow / family shall be economically weak, the State administration shall

provide a reasonable amount for the funeral rites of her husband and this payment

shall be deducted from the subsequent financial compensation / relief that shall be

paid by the Govt.

(d) Necessary financial compensation and other government assistance need to be

arranged within 45 days of the disaster to the widow and to the orphaned children. In

respect of orphaned children, similar certificate shall be issued and the children need

to be taken care of properly and the funds that may be given to the children by the

Govt. shall be duly deposited in a PSU Bank in a Joint A/C where the Collector / DC

shall be the first account holder of the Bank account. Interest from the fund can be

given to the child / guardian every month for his / her proper upkeep. Education for

the child shall be ensured by the District / local administration.

(e) As far as ex gratia assistance on account of loss of life as also assistance on

account of damage to houses and for restoration of means of livelihood, the norms

provided by Govt of India (Ministry of Home Affairs) for assistance from SDRF

should be the minimum standards of relief.



Revised list of items and norms of assistance from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)

(Period 2015-20, MHA Letter No. 32-7/2014-NDM-I Dated 8th April, 2015)

Sl No

Items Norms of Assistance

1 2 3

1 GRATUITOUS RELIEF

a) Ex-Gratia payment to families of deceased persons

Rs. 4.00 lakh per deceased person including those involved in relief operations or associated in preparedness activities, subject to certification regarding cause of death from appropriate authority.

b) Ex-Gratia payment for loses of a limb or eyes(s).

Rs. 2.00 lakh/- per person, when the disability is more than 60%. Subject to certification by a doctor from a hospital or dispensary of Government, regarding extent and cause of disability.

c) Grievous injury requiring hospitalization

Rs 12,700/- per person requiring hospitalization for more than a week. Rs. 4,300/- per person requiring hospitalization for less than a week.

d) Clothing and utensils/house-hold goods for families whose houses have been washed away/fully damaged/severely inundated for more than a week due to natural calamity

Rs. 1,800/- per family, for loss of clothing. Rs. 2,000/- per family, for loss of utensils/household goods

e) Gratuitous relief for families whose livelihood is seriously affected

Rs. 60/- per adult and Rs. 45/- per child, not housed in relief camps. State Govt. will certify that identified beneficiaries are not housed in relief camps. Further State Government will provide the basis and process for arriving at such beneficiaries district-wise. Period for providing gratuitous relief will be as per assessment of the State Executive Committee (SEC) and the Central Team (in case of NDRF). The default period of assistance will up to 30 days, which may be extended up to 60 days in the first instance, if required, and subsequently up to 90 days in case of drought/pest attack. Depending on the ground situation, the State Executive Committee can extend the time period beyond the prescribed limit subject to that expenditure on this account should not exceed 25% of SDRF allocation for the year.

2 SEARCH & RESCUE OPERATIONS

(a) Cost of search and rescue measures/ evacuation of people affected/ likely to be affected.

As per actual cost incurred, assessed by SEC and recommended by central Team(in case of NDRF). - By the time the central Team visits the affected area, these activities are already over. Therefore, the State Level Committee and the Central Team can recommend actual / near-actual costs.



(b) Hiring of boats for carrying immediate relief and saving lives.

As per actual costs incurred, assessed by SEC and recommended by the Central Team (in case of NDRF). The quantum of assistance will be limited to the actual expenditure incurred on hiring boats and essential equipment requiring for rescuing stranded people and thereby saving human lives during a notified natural calamity.

3 RELIEF MEASURES

a) Provision for temporary accommodation, food, clothing, medical care etc. for people affected/ evacuated and sheltered in relief camps.

As per assessment of need by SEC and recommended of the Central Team (in case of NDRF), for a period of up to 30 days. The SEC would need to specify the number of camps, their duration and the number of persons in camps. In case of continuation of a calamity like drought or widespread devastation caused by earthquake or flood etc., this period may be extended to 60 days, and up to 90 days in case of severe drought. Depending on the ground situation, the State Executive Committee can extend the time period beyond the prescribed limit subject to that expenditure on this account should not exceed 25% of SDRF allocation for the year. Medical care may be provided from National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).

b) Air dropping of essential supplies

As per actual, based on assessment of need by SEC and recommendation of the Central Team (in case of NDRF). - The quantum of assistance will be limited to actual amount raised in the bills by the Ministry of Defence for airdropping of essential supplies and rescue operations only.

Provision of emergency supply of drinking water in rural areas and urban areas.

As per the actual cost based on the assessment need by NEC and recommended by the Central Team ( in case of NDRF), up to 30 days and may be extended up to 90 days in case of drought. Depending on the ground situation, the State Executive Committee can extend the time period beyond the prescribed limit subject to that expenditure on this account should not exceed 25% of SDRF allocation for the year.

4 CLEARANCE OF AFFECTED AREAS

a) Clearance of debris in public areas.

As per actual cost within 30 days from the date of start of the work based on assessment of need by SEC for the assistance to be provided under SDRF and as per assessment of the Central Team for assistance to be provided under NDRF.

b) Drainage of flood water in affected areas

As per actual cost within 30 days from the date of start of the work based on assessment of need by SEC for the assistance to be provided under SDRF and as per assessment of the Central Team(in case of NDRF).

c) Disposal of death bodies/ Carcases

As per actuals, based on assessment of need by SEC and recommendation of the Central Team (in case of NDRF).



5 AGRICULTURE

(i) Assistance to farmers having landholding up to 2 ha A Assistance for land and other loss a) De-silting of agriculture land

(where thickness of sand/ silt deposit is more than 3", to be certified by the competent authority of the State Government)

Rs. 12,200/- per hectare for each item (Subject to the condition that no other assistance/subsidy has been availed of by/is eligible to the beneficiary under any other Government Scheme.)

b) Removal of debris on agriculture land in hilly areas.

c) De-silting/ Restoration/ Repair of fish farms

d) Loss of substantial portion of land caused by landslide, avalanche, change of course of rivers.

Rs. 37,500/- per hectare to only those small and marginal farmers whose ownership o the land is legitimate as per the revenue records.

B Input Subsidy (where crop loss is 33% and above)

a) For agricultural crops, horticulture crops and annual crops

Rs. 6,800/- per ha in rainfed areas and restricted to sown areas

Rs. 13,500/- per ha in assured irrigated areas, subject to minimum assistance not less than Rs.1000 and restricted to sown areas

b) Perennial Crops Rs. 18,000/- ha for all types of perennial crops subject to minimum assistance not less than Rs.2000/- and restricted to sown areas

c) Sericulture Rs. 4,800/- per ha for Eri, Mulberry, Tussar Rs. 6,000/- per ha for Muga

(ii) Input subsidy to farmers having more tha n2 Ha of landholding

Rs. 6,800/- per hectare in rainfed areas and restricted to sown areas Rs. 13,500/- per hectare for areas under assured irrigation and restricted to sown areas Rs. 18,000/- per hectare for all types of perennial crops and restricted to sown areas

Assistance may be provided where crop loss is 33% and above, subject to a ceiling of 2 ha per farmer

6 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MARGINAL FARMERS

i) Replacement of milch animals, draught animals or animals used for haulage

Milch Animals –

Rs. 30,000/- Buffalo/Cow/Camel/Yak/Mithun etc

Rs.3,000/- Sheep/Goat/Pig



Draught Animals –

Rs.25,000/- Camel/Horse/Bullock, etc

Rs.16,000/- Calf/Donkey/Pony/Mule

- The assistance may be restricted for the actual loss of economically productive animals and will be subject to a ceiling of 3 large milch animals or 30 small milch animals or 3 large graught animals or 6 small draught animals per household irrespective of whether a household has lost a larger number of animals. (The loss is to be certified by the competent authority designated by the state government)

Poultry –

Poultry @ 50/- per bird subject to a ceiling of assistance of Rs.5,000/- per beneficiary household. The death of the poultry birds should be on account of a natural calamity.

Note – Relief under these norms is not eligible if the assistance is available from any other Government Scheme, e.g. loss of birds due to Avian Influenza or any other diseases for which the Department of Animal Husbandry has a separate scheme for compensating the poultry owners.

ii) Provision of fodder / feed concentrate including water supply and medicines in cattle camps.

Large animals- Rs. 70/- per day.

Small animals- Rs. 35/- per day.

Period for providing relief will be as per assessment of the State Executive Committee (SEC) and the Central Team (in case of NDRF). The default period for assistance will be up to 30 days, which may be extended up to 60 days in the first instance and in case of severe drought up to 90 days. Depending on the ground situation, the State Executive Committee can extend the time period beyond the prescribed limit, subject to the stipulation that expenditure on this account should not exceed 25 of SDRF allocation for the year.

Based on assessment of need by SEC and recommendation of the Central Team, (in case of NDRF) consistent with estimates of cattle as per Livestock Census and subject to the certificate by the competent authority about the requirement of medicine and vaccine



being calamity related.

iii) Transport of fodder to cattle outside cattle camps

As per actual cost of transport, based on assessment of need by SEC and recommendation of the Central Team (in case of NDRF) consistent with estimates of cattle as per Livestock Census.

7 FISHERY

i) Assistance to Fisherman for repair / replacement of boats, nets - damaged or lost o Boat o Dugout-Canoe o Catamaran o net

(This assistance will not be provided if the beneficiary is eligible or has availed of any subsidy/assistance, for the instant calamity, under any other Government Scheme.)

Rs. 4,100/- for repair of partially damaged boats only

Rs. 2,100/- for repair of partially damaged net

Rs. 9,600/- for replacement of fully damaged boats

Rs. 2,600/- for replacement of fully damaged net

ii) Input subsidy for fish seed farm

Rs. 8,200/- per hectare.

(This assistance will not be provided if the beneficiary is eligible or has availed of any subsidy/ assistance, for the instant calamity, under any other Government Scheme, except the one time subsidy provided under the Scheme of Department of Animal; Husbandry, Dairying and fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture)

8 HANDICRAFTS/HANDLOOM ASSISTANCE TO AUTISANS

i) For replacement of damaged tools/equipment

Rs. 4,100 per artisan for equipments.

- Subject to certification by the competent authority designated by the Government about damage and its replacement.

ii) For loss of raw material/goods in process/finished goods

Rs. 4,100 per artisan for raw material.

- Subject to certification by Competent Authority designated by the State Government about loss and its replacement.

9 HOUSING

a) Fully damaged/destroyed houses

i) Pucca house

Rs. 95,100/- per house, in plain areas ii) Kutcha house



b) Severely damaged houses

Rs. 1,01,900/- per house, in hilly areas including Integrated Action Plan (IAP) districts.

i) Pucca house

ii) Kutcha house

c) Partially Damaged Houses -

i) Pucca (other than huts) where the damage is at least 15%

Rs. 5,200/- per house

ii) Kutcha (other than huts) where the damage is at least 15%

Rs. 3,200/- per house

d) Damaged / destroyed huts Rs. 4,100/- per hut

(Hut means temporary, make shift unit, inferior to Kutcha house. made of thatch mud. plastic sheets etc. traditionally recognized as hut by the State/ District authorities.)

Note – The damaged house should be an authorized construction duly certified by the Competent Authority of the State Government.

e) Cattle shed attached with house

Rs. 2,100/- per shed

10 INFRASTRUCTURE

Repair/restoration (of immediate

nature) of damaged infrastructure

(1) Roads & bridges (2)Drinking

Water Supply Works, (3)

Irrigation, (4) Power

(only limited to immediate

restoration of electricity supply in

the affected areas), (5)School,

(6)Primary Health Centres, (7)

Community assets owned by

Panchayat. Sectors such as Telecommunication and Power (except immediate restoration of power supply), which generate their own revenues, and also undertake immediate repair/ restoration works from their own funds/ resources, are excluded.

Activities of immediate nature:

Illustrative lists of activities which may be considered as works of an immediate nature are given in the appendix in the following pages.

Assessment of requirements:

Based on assessment of need, as per State‟s costs/rates/ schedules for repair, by SEC and recommendation of the Central Team (in case of NDRF).

- As regards repair of roads, due consideration shall be given to Norms for Maintenance of Roads in India, 2001, as amended from time to time, for repairs of roads affected by heavy rains/floods, cyclone, landslide, sand dunes, etc. to restore traffic. For reference these norms are o Normal and Urban areas: upto 15% of the



total of Ordinary Repair (OR) and Periodical Repair (PR).

o Hills: upto 20% of total of OR and PR

- In case of repair of roads, assistance will be given based on the notified Ordinary Repair (OR) and Periodical Renewal (PR) of the State. In case OR & PR rate is not available, then assistance will be provided @ Rs 1 lakh/km for State Highway and Major District Road and @ Rs. 0.60 lakh/km for rural roads. The condition of "State shall first use its provision under the budget for regular maintenance and repair" will no longer be required, in view of the difficulties in monitoring such stipulation, though it is a desirable goal for all the States.

- In case of repairs of Bridges and Irrigation works, assistance will be given as per the schedule of rates notified by the concerned States. Assistance for micro irrigation scheme will be provided @ Rs. 1.5 lakh per damaged scheme. Assistance for restoration of damaged medium and large irrigation projects will also be given for the embankment portions, on par with the case of similar rural roads, subject to the stipulation that no duplication would be done with any ongoing schemes.

- Regarding repairs of damaged drinking water schemes, the eligible damaged drinking water structures will be eligible for assistance @ Rs. 1.5 lakh/ damaged structure.

- Regarding repair of damaged primary and secondary schools, primary health centres, Anganwadi and community assets owned by the Panchayats, assistance will be given @ Rs 2 lakh/damaged structure.

- Regarding repair of damaged power sector, assistance will be given to damaged conductors; poles find transformers up to the level of 11 kV. The rate of assistance will be @ Rs. 4000/poles,



Rs. 0.50 lakh per km of damaged conductor and Rs. 1.00 lakh per damaged distribution transformer.

11 Procurement of essential search, rescue and evacuation equipments including communication equipments, etc. for response to disaster.

- Expenditure is to be incurred from SDRF only (and not from NDRF), as assessed by the State Executive Committee (SEC).

- The total expenditure on this item should not exceed 10% of the annual allocation of the SDRF.

12 Capacity Building - Expenditure is to be incurred from SDRF only (and not from NDRF), as assessed by the State Executive Committee (SEC).

- The total expenditure on this item should not exceed 5% of the annual allocation of the SDRF.

13 State specific disasters within the local context in the State, which are not included in the notified list of disasters eligible for assistance from SDRF/NDRF, can be met from SDRF within the limit of 10% Of the annual funds allocation of the SDRF.

- Expenditure is to be incurred from SDRF only (and not from NDRF), as assessed by the State Executive Committee (SEC).

- The norm for various items will be the same as applicable to other notified natural disasters, as listed above. or

- In these cases, the scale of relief assistance against each item for „local disaster‟ should not exceed the norms of SDRF.

- The flexibility is to be applicable only after the State has formally listed the disasters for inclusion and notified transparent norms and guidelines with a clear procedure for identification of the beneficiaries for disaster relief for such local disasters', with the approval of SEC.

Note: (i) The State Governments arc to lake utmost care and ensure that all individual beneficiary-oriented assistance is necessary/mandatory disbursed through the bank account (viz; Jan Dhan Yojana etc.) of the beneficiary.

(ii) The scale of relief assistance against each item for all disasters including 'local disaster' should not exceed the norms of SDRF/ NDRF. Any amount spent by the State for such disasters over and above the ceiling would be

borne out of the resources of the State Government and not from SDRF.



APPENDIX Illustrative list of activities identified as of an immediate nature.

1. Drinking Water Supply

i. Repair of damaged platforms of hand pumps/ring wells/ spring-tapped

chambers/public stand posts, cisterns.

ii. Restoration of damaged stand posts including replacement of damaged pipe

lengths with new pipe-lengths, cleaning of clear water reservoir (to make it

leak proof).

iii. Repair of damaged pumping machines, leaking overhead reservoirs and water

pumps including damaged intake – structure, approach gantries/jetties.

2. Roads

i. Filling lip of breaches and potholes, use of pipe for creating waterways,

repair and stone pitching of embankments.

ii. Repair of breached culverts.

iii. Providing diversions to the damaged/washed out portions of bridges to

restore immediate connectivity.

iv. Temporary repair of' approaches to bridges/ embankments of bridges., repair

of damaged railing bridges, repair of causeways to restore immediate

connectivity, granular sub base, over damaged stretch of roads to restore

traffic.

3. Irrigation

i. Immediate repair or damaged canal structures and earthen/masonry works of

tanks and small reservoirs with the use of cement, sand bags and stones.

ii. Repair of weak areas such as piping or rat holes in dam walls /

embankments.

iii. Removal of vegetative material/building material/debris from canal and

drainage system.

iv. Repair of embankments of minor, medium and major irrigation projects.

4. Health

Repair of damaged approach roads, buildings and electrical lines of PHCs/

community Health Centers.

5. Community assets of Panchayat

i. Repair of village internal roads.

ii. Removal of debris from drainage/ sewerage lines.



iii. Repair of internal water supply lines.

iv. Repair of street lights.

v. Temporary repair of primary schools, Panchaynt ghars, community halls,

anganwadi, etc.

6. Power: Poles/ conductors and transformers up to 11 kv.

The assistance will be considered as per the merit towards the following activities:

Items / Particulars Norms of assistance will be adopted for immediate repair

i) Damaged primary school building Higher secondary/middle/college and other educational institutions building

Up to Rs. 2.00 lakh/unit

Not covered

ii) Primary Health Center Upto Rs. 2.00 lakh/unit iii) Electric poles and wires etc. Normative cost

(Upto Rs. 4000 per pole and Rs. 0.50 lakh per km)

iv) Panchayat Ghar / Anganwadi / Mahila Mondal / Yuva Kendra / Community Hall

Upto Rs. 2.00 Lakh/unit

v) State highways / Major district road Rs. 1.00 lakh/km* vi) Rural road / bridge Rs. 0.60 lakh/km* vii) Drinking water scheme Upto 1.50 lakh/unit viii) Irrigation sector:

Minor irrigation schemes/Canal Major irrigation scheme Flood control and anti Erosion Protection Work

Upto Rs. 1.50 lakh/scheme

Not covered Not covered

ix) Hydro Power Project / HT Distribution systems / Transformers and sub stations

Not covered

x) High Tension Lines (above 11 kv) Not covered xi) State Govt Buildings viz. departmental / office building,

departmental / residential quarters, religious structures, patwarkhana, court premises, play ground, forest bungalow property and animal / bird sanctuary etc.

Not covered

xii) Long terms / Permanent Restoration work incentive Not covered xiii) Any new work of long term nature Not covered xiv) Distribution Commodities Not covered

(However, there is a provision for assistance as GR to families in dire need of assistance after a disaster.)

xv) Procurement if equipment / machineries under NDRF Not covered xvi) National Highways Not covered

(Since GOI born entire expenditure towards restoration

work activities) xvii) Fodder seed to augment fodder production Not covered

*If OR & PR rates are not provided by the State



CHAPTER 7: RECOVERY, RECONSTRUCTION & REHABILITATION Rehabilitation and reconstruction comes under recovery phase immediately after

relief and rescue operation of the disaster. This post disaster phase continues until the life of

the affected people comes to normal. This phase mainly covers damage assessment, disposal

of debris, disbursement of assistance for houses, formulation of assistance packages,

monitoring and review, cases of non-starters, rejected cases, non-occupancy of houses,

relocation, town planning and development plans, awareness and capacity building, housing

insurance, grievance redressal and social rehabilitation etc.

Post Disaster Reconstruction and Rehabilitation

Post disaster reconstruction and rehabilitation should pay attention to the following activities

for speedy recovery in disaster hit areas. The contribution of both government as well as

affected people is significant to deal with all the issues properly.

Damage assessment

Disposal of debris

Disbursement of assistance for houses

Formulation of assistance packages

Monitoring and review

Cases of non-starters, rejected cases, non-occupancy of houses

Relocation

Town planning and development plans

Reconstruction as Housing Replacement Policy

Awareness and capacity building

Housing insurance

Grievance redressal

Administrative Relief

The district is the primary level with requisite resources to respond to any natural

calamity, through the issue of essential commodities, group assistance to the affected people,

damage assessment and administrating appropriate rehabilitation and restoration measures.

The district level relief committee consisting of official and non-official members

including the local legislators and the members of parliament review the relief measures.

A district is sub-divided into sub-divisions and tahsils or talukas. The head of a sub-division

is called the Sub-Division Officer (SDO) while the head of a Tahsil is known as a Tehsildar.



When a disaster is apprehended, the entire machinery of the district, including the

officers of technical and other departments, swings into action and maintains almost

continuous contact with each village in the disaster threatened area.

Reconstruction of Houses Damaged / Destroyed

Houses should be reconstructed in the disaster hit areas according to the following

instructions:

Owner Driven Reconstruction

Public Private Partnership Program (PPPP)

Under the PPPP the houses are reconstructed by the NGOs for the beneficiaries to be

registered in the joint names of the husband and wife.

All the houses should be insured.

Financial, technical and material assistance provided by the government.

The designs for seismic reconstruction of houses provided by the government.

The material assistance provided through material banks at subsidized rates.

Design of 20 model houses provided to the public to choose from with an option to

have one‟s own design.

Military Assistance

If the district administration feels that the situation is beyond its control then immediate

military assistance could be sought for carrying out the relief operations.

Medical Care

Specialized Medical Care may be required to help the affected population. Preventive

medicine may have to be taken to prevent outbreak of diseases.

Epidemics

In the relief camps set up for the affected population, there is a likelihood of epidemics from

a number of sources. The strategy should be to subdue such sources and immunize the

population against them. The public health centres, health departments can practice

vaccination drives, public awareness to drink boiled water, use chlorine tablets to purify the

water sources.



Corpse Disposal

Disposal of dead bodies is to be carried out as a part of the operation to prevent outbreak of

epidemics. Minimum official requirements should be maintained as it is a very sensitive

issue.

The following points may be considered by the concerned authorities at the time of corpse

disposal:-

1. Mass photographs of corpses,

2. Consent of the relatives or hand over to them

3. Make a panchnama of concerned localities.

Actions Responsibility

Establish village / ward level committee for identification of dead bodies

AC / ULB

Prepare a record of details of the bodies retrieved in the Dead Body Inventory Record Register, allocate individual Identification Number, photograph, and prepare Dead Body Identification Form

Tehsildar / AC

Identification of the dead bodies and handing over to the next of kin

Village level / ward level committee

Transport unidentified dead bodies to the nearest hospital or mortuary at district / sub division / block level

AC/

Make public announcement for establishing identity AC/ Handover the identified dead bodies to the next of kin AC/ /Tehsildar In case of unidentified dead bodies – prepare inventory, allocate individual identification number, photograph, finger print, obtain DNA sample if possible and fill Dead Body Identification Form

AC/ /Tehsildar

Preserve the information recorded as forensic information AC/ /Tehsildar Undertake last rights of unclaimed / unidentified dead bodies as per established religious practices

AC/ /Tehsildar

Coordinate with NGOs and obtain their support AC/ /Tehsildar Preserve the bodies of foreign nationals (if any) by embalming or chemical methods and then placed in body bags or in coffins with proper labelling for handing over and transportation of such bodies to Ministry of Extern Affairs, or to the Consular offices of the concerned countries and other actors such as International Committee of the Red Cross

AC/ /Tehsildar



Carcass Disposal

Actions Responsibility

Prepare a record of details of the animal carcasses retrieved

Identify owners of the livestock and hand over the animal carcasses

Photograph all unidentified animal carcasses preferably before transportation for disposal

Transport unidentified or unclaimed animal carcasses to the designated site for disposal

Director Department of Animal Husbandry

Maintain a record of carcasses buried or handed over AC/ /Tehsildar/

Follow suggested guidelines for burial of carcasses or composting

AC/Tehsildar/Animal Husbandry

Guidelines for Disposal of Animal Carcasses

Guidelines for Burial

Burial shall be performed in the most remote area possible.

Burial areas shall be located a minimum of 300 feet down gradient from wells,

springs and other water sources.

Burial shall not be made within 300 feet of streams or ponds, or in soils identified

in the country soil survey as being frequently flooded.

The bottom of the pit or trench should be minimum 4 to 6 feet above the water

table.

Pits or trenches shall approximately be 4 to 6 feet deep. They should have stable

slopes not steeper than 1 foot vertical to 1 foot horizontal.

Animal Carcasses shall be uniformly placed in the pit or trench so that they do not

exceed a maximum thickness of 2 feet. The cover over and surrounding shall be a

minimum of 3 feet. The cover shall be shaped so as to drain the runoff away from

the pit or trench.

The bottom of trenches left open shall be sloped to drain and shall have an outlet.

All surface runoff shall be diverted from entering the trench.

Burial areas shall be inspected regularly and any subsidence or cavities filled.



Guidelines for Composting

Select site that is well drained, at least 300 feet from water sources, sinkholes,

seasonal seeps or other landscape features that indicate hydrological sensitivity in

the area.

Lay 24-inch bed of bulky, absorbent organic material containing sizeable pieces 4

to 6 inches long. Wood chips or hay straw work well. Ensure the base is large

enough to allow for 2-foot clearance around the carcass.

Lay animal in the centre of the bed. Lance the rumen to avoid bloating and

possible explosion. Explosive release of gases can result in odour problems and it

will blow the cover material off the compositing carcass.

When disposing large amounts of blood or body fluid, make sure there is plenty of

material to absorb the liquid. Make a depression so blood can be absorbed and

then cover, if a blood spill occurs, scrape it up and put back in pile.

Cover carcass with dry, high-carbon material, old silage, sawdust or dry stall

bedding (some semi-solid manure will expedite the process). Make sure all

residuals are well covered to keep odours down, generate heat or keep vermin or

other unwanted animals out of the window.

Let it sit for 4 to 6 months, then check to see if carcass is fully degraded.

Reuse the composted material for carcass compost pile, or remove large bones and

land apply.

Site cleanliness is the most important aspect of composting; it deters scavengers,

and helps control odours and keeps good neighbourly relations.

Note: Animals that show signs of a neurological disease, animals that die under

quarantine and those with anthrax should not be composted.

Salvage

A major effort is needed to salvage destroyed structure and property. Essential services like

communications, roads, bridges, electricity would have to be repaired and restored for

normalization of activities.



Outside Assistance

During disaster situations, considerable relief flows in from outside, thus there is an

immediate need to co-ordinate the relief flows so that the maximum coverage is achieved and

there is no duplication of work in the same area.

Special Relief

Along with compensation packages, essential items may have to be distributed to the affected

population to provide for temporary sustenance.

Information

Information flow and review is essential part of the relief exercises. Constant monitoring is

required to assess the extent of damage, which forms the basis of further relief to the affected

areas.

Social Rehabilitation

Disabled persons

Artificial limbs fitted to affected persons.

Modern wheelchairs, supportive devices provided.

Children

Orphaned children are fostered.

Day centers set up

Orphanages established.

Child help lines established.

Paraplegics

Pension scheme introduced for paraplegics.

Physiotherapy under continuous supervision of doctors.

Old age people

Aged persons given pensions.

Old Age Homes established.

Women

Pension sanctioned.

Women‟s Livelihood Restoration Project started.

Self-employment Schemes for Women.

Infrastructure

Power



Water supply

Public buildings

Roads and Bridges

Dams and Irrigation.



CHAPTER 8: CAPACITY BUILDING & TRAINING MEASURES

TRAINING

Requirement for Training

The functional responsibilities of various key personnel as well as functions in the emergency

organization has been defined in the earlier chapters which describe the policies, procedures

and roles before, during and after an emergency. They should be sufficient to cope with any

unforeseen emergency.

One of the main features of the District Disaster Management Plan is the training to all the

personnel identified in the emergency organization as well as bringing about awareness in the

general public who may be affected by any disaster.

The following functional aspects have to be included in a training programme.

Initial Notification

Communication

Public Alert and Warning

Fire and Rescue Services

Emergency Public Information

Evacuation

Protective Shelter

Enforcement of Law and order (Police Services)

Public Works and Resource Services

Recovery / Re-entry

Detailed and user-friendly, checklist type instructions may be prepared for the various

agencies / segments of the emergency response organization to execute the functions during

the training program.

Emergency Response Training

Extensive planning will be effective only if people are properly trained in all aspects

of the plan, the role in its implementation, and how the tasks are to be coordinated. The

development and conduct of a training program for the emergency organization is vital to

emergency preparedness. Emergency response teams and medical personnel must all be

trained. Classroom type lectures, demonstrations, and participation in exercises that test the

adequacy of the plan are essential to maintenance of a well-prepared team of emergency

response personnel.



To minimize the extent of the training needed, the emergency organization position

has been developed so as to keep the emergency duties parallel to the individual's day-to-day

responsibilities wherever possible. Initially, the in charge of emergency services like the Fire

Chief or Police Chief would be the head of the first responder organization. However, as the

full emergency response organization is deployed, the responsibility and function of the

Emergency Management Coordinator is transferred to the Deputy Commissioner of the

district.

It is the responsibility of the district administration to identify the training needs of the

various members of the emergency organization. It is best achieved by comparing the normal

duty of the person and the duties he is expected to carry out during any emergency.

One weakness common to many training programs is the inadequate attention paid to

personnel changes in the emergency organization through local transfers and new

appointments and transfer of personnel. Training for volunteer emergency responders like

Home guards and other social service organization also presents more difficulties than for

paid full-time emergency workers, because of the time restrictions and lack of funds.

The goals of any training program are to ensure that participants obtain a thorough

understanding of their plans and procedures, and develop the leadership and communication

skills necessary for confident decision making during stressful situations.

A well-developed and coordinated training program is required. Co-ordination of

training programs conducted by corporate, plant, local, and possibly State organization is

recommended, to avoid costly duplication of effort. The frequency of emergency response

personnel training greatly influences the capability to respond during a test or actual

emergency.

The main elements of a good training program are:

The development of training program goals.

The identification of target (common) training groups

The establishment of group-specific, task-oriented training objectives

The preparation of student training manuals and visual aids.

The preparation of individual lesson plans, including hands-on experience, if

appropriate.

The establishment of a training schedule.

The evaluation and correction of the training program.



A good training program provides initial training for all tasks, it should provide

periodic refresher training for those who have been given the initial training, and also should

provide for the training of new personnel who may be inducted from time to time.

MOCK DRILLS

Provision for Mock Drills

By far the best training is received from participation in the enactment of mock

accident scenarios during drills and exercises. These serve as positive training experiences

and are also advantageous to public relations, once the appropriate level of training and

readiness is achieved. Their purpose is to give people confidence that the contingency plan

works, and to identify those areas of improvement that, once corrected, will ensure that

properly implemented plans and procedures can adequately protect public health and safety.

There are two major considerations in the preparation and implementation of a

successful drill to test the ability of all personnel and resources to respond to an emergency:

1) The formation of a competent, knowledgeable, and highly motivated planning and co-

ordination exercise committee, and

2) The development of a scenario that induces drill participants - the "players" - to fully

demonstrate their knowledge and capabilities, and that demonstrates the readiness

level of emergency response facilities and equipment.

It is advisable to test small parts of the contingency plan frequently, through tabletop

exercises and mini drills, in such important areas as notification and communication. Full-

scale field exercises once in two years involving various government agencies, industrial

facilities and local responders are recommended.

Whether the exercise is a limited or full-scale test of the contingency plan, the

development process is essentially the same, though the planning for (and expense of) a full

field exercise is considerably greater. In particular, as a part of this process, one should:

• Define the goals and objectives:

The general objectives (overall, applicable to all).

The specific objectives - for each participating function/ group/ organization.

• Identify the participants:

The players - key and alternate(s) for each function

The moderators/controllers to keep the scenario going

Evaluators



• Develop the scenario:

Prepare a draft scenario abstract for comment/approval

Draft a full scenario, with specific activities to test objectives

Obtain required comments/ approval of the draft scenario

Finalise the scenario.

• Develop supporting materials (Note: the following apply to a tabletop exercise;

the list would necessarily be expanded for a full field exercise)

Initial conditions

Maps of:

i. affected areas

ii. evacuation routes

iii. vulnerable zones

Data tables:

i. meteorological

ii. release/activity levels

iii. doses (if appropriate)

Emergency organization charts

Messages or questions to guide responses

Notification message forms

Exercise Description:

a. purpose

b. agenda

c. scope

d. methodology

e. player "ground rules"

• Make logistic arrangements

Establish date, time, duration (include time for the critique session).

Arrange for the use of location facility (ies) and/or room(s) at a selected time.

Invite participants

Establish a readily observable identification scheme (arm bands, caps, jerseys,

signs) for players, controllers, evaluators, and observers

• Prepare scenario packages and handouts



• Conduct the exercise and critique session

• Prepare a written critique - ensure that the identified improvement action items are

entered into a tracking system.

The post-exercise critique session is ideally held immediately following the drill or

exercise involving all participants. It provides feedback to those involved, while events and

their response actions are fresh in their minds. A follow-up written evaluation, summarizing

the carefully considered comments of the participants, is also important, since an exercise of

the plan uncovers it deficiencies. These may be found, for example, in equipment (most

important being the communications equipment), operating procedures, protocol, or

interagency relationships. Often, they signify training program improvement areas. To correct

the deficiencies, it is important to establish an Action Item Tracking System, wherein

identified problem areas are defined, responsibility for and expected date of completion

designated, and accomplishment noted. This is all a part of plan maintenance.



IOWave16 (Indian Ocean Wave 2016)

A hypothetical message of earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 in the Makran Trench,

South of Iran and Pakistan was sent on 8th September, 2016, at 11:30 IST. INCOIS issued a

total of 15 Tsunami bulletins to SEOC, DEOC, central agencies and community leaders

through email, fax, SMS as well as on its website. The exercise was conducted in real time

lasting for about 6 hours in Karnataka.

In Uttara Kannada district, the drill was conducted in Majali village which is about

8km away from Karwar. It has a total population of about 7,000 people in 1,200 hectares. The

mock drill was successfully conducted in this village. The outcome and recommendations are

listed by the Revenue Department (Disaster Management), Govt of Karnataka, in their report

on Tsunami Mock Drill.

Figure 8.1: Test bulletin received during the mock drill



Figure 8.2: Manning the Control Room

Figure 8.3: Site visit by the Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, and other officials.



Figure 8.4: Evacuation of the affected to the safe shelters

Figure 8.5: Treating the needy in the safe shelter



11th Nuclear Offsite Emergency Exercise

The 11th Nuclear Offsite Emergency Exercise was conducted on 18th November 2017 in co-

ordination with Kaiga NPP and District administration. During the exercise, the members

with expertise and all the officials concerned of the district administration carried out mock

actions as per the approved emergency plan at Kaiga site.

During the mock exercise, the shift in-charge declared of leak from the nuclear power plant at

6.30 PM and relayed information to NPCIL and district administration officials. Immediately,

the concerned swung into action at 7.43 PM and measure the extent of leakage and shifted the

people affected at Kuchegar village to Gopal Nagar after sensing emergency. The zone

marked for the mock drill comprised the areas within the 16 km diameter of the Kaiga plant

covering a population of 25000. Kuchegar village is a hamlet which is within 9 km radius by

arial distance from Kaiga site.

The affected people were provided with medical relief, food and safety during the operation

with individual departments monitoring the situation closely.

The preparedness included counter measures such as sheltering and evacuation of the people

in case of emergency.

Once normalcy was restored after leak was plugged, district administration received

information from the plant during the mock drill.

Senior officials from the Kaiga power plant, deputy commissioner and other officials of

district administration were present during the mock drill.







PLAN MAINTENANCE

As emphasized earlier, an emergency preparedness program must be dynamic, with the

contingency plan maintained as a living document. This means continual updating and

revision.

Updating

Keeping a plan up-to-date is normally neglected, or at least is often assigned a low priority.

One organization should be responsible for the co-ordination of this task and overall

stewardship of the plan.

Some of the important aspects are:

• Regular review period

• Record of amendments and changes

• "Where to report changes" notice

• Current distribution list of plan holders

The plan should contain easily replaceable sections accompanied by clear directions

for insertion into the plan and an acknowledgement form to be returned. The use of electronic

word processing and computer-developed tables and figures is also recommended and has

been provided with the plan. Information given in the softcopy of the report / action

The Disaster Management Plan updation should be done at least annually, and

whenever applicable conditions change. This means reviewing the hazards analysis process to

see whether additions or deletions are appropriate, and changing the contingency plan when

they are, the incorporation of resolved action items, and revisions to training programs, where

needs are identified.

Some data in the plan must be updated more often than annually. Telephone numbers,

for example, should be checked at least quarterly. When new equipment is acquired or old

equipment retired, these resource listings must be changed. All changes must be distributed to

holders and potential users of the plan.

Public Information

Public information has two phases in contingency planning: education about the plan

itself and why it was developed, and notification of an emergency condition. The first is a

public relations function; the second, a necessary part of the plan itself.

1. Public Information Prior to an emergency

Residents of the district especially in industrial areas are aware of potential threats to

their well being from industrial and transportation accidents. They are more concerned about



major disasters than the host of minor incidents that occur. The more information citizens

have about environmental conditions in their communities, the better equipped they are to

participate in mitigation measures for their own protection from unacceptable safety and

health risks. The hazards in a community, and what both industry and the administration are

doing to minimise the risks and manage emergency situation that may arise, must be made

known to them clearly and explicitly.

Perception and truth can be, sometimes, the same in the public eye, however

subjective, inconsistent, and irrational this may be. People may react differently to the same

risk, depending on their backgrounds and their level of risk acceptance. Voluntary risks, such

as smoking or road accident, are usually accepted, whereas the involuntary risks of exposure

to industrial hazards like contaminated drinking water, or a toxic plume, are not. While risk

comparison may be valid, it is better to focus discussion on preventive measures, emergency

preparedness, and containment and remediation procedures.

The public gets most of its information through the media. Therefore, when

interacting with the media, the key is to present essential factual information positively, in

readily understood terms (i.e. without technical jargon or exponential numbers). Unless this

groundwork is laid, particularly with local media representatives (both print and electronic) it

is unlikely that they will be friendly in a crisis situation. Rapport should be built ahead of

time, for fair treatment during an emergency. Press releases and conferences during the

planning process can help to accomplish this goal.

2. Emergency Information

When an emergency does occur, prompt notification of the local emergency response

team is vital, so as the dissemination of the warning to the public who may be affected. Initial

notification of a problem to the emergency response team may be by telephone. The Initial

Notification and Public Alert may be done with the help of vehicle mounted with Public

Address system belonging to emergency services like Fire or Police.

The notification could also be done with the help of emergency sirens of the industry

in and around which the emergency has struck. The meaning of varying siren tones must be

clearly defined and understood by general public to avoid any confusion during an actual

emergency. Periodic training and mock drills involving general public could achieve this.

A standardized notification message form should be available to both the sender and

receiver of the initial information. Such notification should contain following information

The date and time of the call (24-hour clock).

The exact location of the emergency with name and address



The caller's name, title, and telephone number (for verification purposes).

The current emergency classification (such as Alert, Site Emergency, or General

Emergency).

The date and time of classification (24-hour clock).

Whether or not a release has occurred. If yes, the name of the substance, its CAS

number, whether it is toxic or flammable, any anticipated health hazards, what

time it started, whether it is continuing or stopped, and whether it is a gas or liquid

release.

Whether any / what precautions should be taken when responding. (SCBA,

protective clothing, etc.)

A brief description of the problem.

The assistance requested for mitigation.

The public protective actions recommended.

The preparer's name, title, and telephone number.

3. Public Information during Emergency

During any natural disasters having wide spread damages, the public notification

could be achieved through radio broadcast or other electronic media like local Cable TV etc.

The media plays an important role in conveying the correct information to the general public.

This would prevent spread of rumors, which may result in panic situation and may become

difficult for district administration to control.

The establishment of a media briefing centre or public information centre has been

described earlier in the report. Only the Dy. Commissioner or any responsible spokesperson

appointed by him is authorized to deal with the press and provide accurate, detailed and

meaningful information to media representatives who, because they are familiar with the

contingency plan through advance preparation, will present the situation more fairly than if

they had no prior knowledge.



CHAPTER 9: AFTER PHASE and CHECK LIST

Calling off an emergency or recovery following aftermath of an emergency is a

crucial phase in emergency planning as the district administration has to make sure that

affected areas are safe to re-enter. The recovery and re-entry phase will begin after the

declaration of termination of emergency situation. This decision would be made by the Dy.

Commissioner who is the District Disaster Manager. The recovery plan would be flexible

enough to adapt to the prevailing conditions. The district administration should instill

confidence in the minds of people for restoration of normal life. Following aspects need to be

addressed in developing this:

Sl. No. Description Remarks

1.

A detailed report from the Site Emergency Coordinator

at the Industry (in case of an industrial disaster) or from

local administration / police in case of other type of

disasters should be asked.

2.

De-escalation for the emergency should be done

gradually and correct procedures should be written for

various activities to address following:

Organizing a re-entry team

Inspecting the damaged area

Assessing the damage to the facility

Decontaminating the affected area

Clearing up the debris

Restoring services to the affected area

3.

Public notification also needs to be done with available

means of communication. Declaring the emergency

concluded and making the "all clear" known to the

community may also be done through media

4. Dy. Commissioner is responsible for restoring

rehabilitation centers to their pre-emergency condition.

5. Who will assess property damage? Is litigation a

possibility? Against whom and by whom?

6. How will the relief assistance be distributed?

7. Beginning an investigation into the causes of the

emergency



These are few areas that need to be addressed in planning for recovery. The planning team

may visit the community where an accident has previously occurred to learn from them what

recovery problems they faced, and how these were resolved.



CHAPTER 10: OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

INFRASTRUCTURE

Dy. Commissioner’s Office

1. Presently there is a control room in the DC‟s office, which will be manned round the

clock. This room is provided with a P&T telephone.

There should be full-fledged Control Room in the DC office, which should become

operational once any disaster has been declared in the district. The Control Room

should have following facilities and infrastructure to handle any emergency in the

district.

1. Maps of the district and individual talukas depicting MAH and hazardous

Industries, village map surrounding the Hazardous Industries

2. Copy of On-site emergency plan of all the industries

3. Extra copies of the maps to be used for spot marking of affected areas, movement

of vehicles, evacuated areas, etc.

4. Communication facilities consisting of dedicated telephones (STD / ISD), mobile

telephone, satellite telephone, fax machine, wireless sets, radios, tape recorder and

televisions.

5. Personal computer, printer with Internet connection.

6. Backup power generator for lighting and communication system

7. Tel. Nos. of all the coordinators (both office and residence), voluntary

organizations, Hospitals, Ambulance services, Blood Banks etc.

8. Telephone directory both local as well as of the surrounding districts.

9. Contact details of Transport (both public and private) facility.

10. List of designated Safe Assembly Points along with escape routes to be

highlighted on district map.

11. Details of hazardous substances along with the material safety data sheets.

12. General stationery like paper, pencil, foot rulers, eraser etc.

13. Details on meteorological information during different seasons such as wind

speed, direction, temperature, humidity etc.

2. The ECR at Dy. Commissioners office may become inoperative if the area itself is

affected by any disaster. Hence there is requirement for an alternate ECR which

should be made function during such an eventuality. All the infrastructure facility in

the Main ECR as mentioned above may also be made available in this alternate ECR.



CHAPTER 11: PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS

KADWAD LANDSLIDE

On October 2, 2009, on a day of very heavy rains, the coastal tract of Karwar taluk in

Uttara Kannada witnessed a spate of landslides. The most catastrophic landslide took place in

the Zariwada (Jarivada) hamlet of Kadwad village, in the outskirts of Karwar town, when a

part of a hill overlooking the Kali River estuary, came crashing down at around 4.30 pm,

killing 19 people. The people were buried alive and their houses destroyed totally. In the

same village part of another hill also slid down, but the people escaped unhurt and their

houses were just spared from the fury of nature.

There was also a series of other landslides all along the hills to the east of INS

Kadamba Naval Base obstructing the NH-17 in several locations. Loosened soils and granite

boulders came crashing down the hill slopes, destroying the wall of the Naval Base in many

places. As the rain waters flooded parts of the NH, stated to be due to the obstruction created

by the compound wall of the Naval Base, some of the local people are reported to have

broken the wall to release the flood waters to flow seawards through the Base. Landslides

also happened on the steep hill close to the Kanvar Port, (on the summit of which Deputy

Commissioners' residence is located). Yet another slide happened in the Baithkol hill

overlooking the Fisheries Port.



KADWAD VILLAGE: DEVASTATION - 2009

KADWAD VILLAGE RESCUE OPERATION 2009



KADWAD VILLAGE: REHABILITATION

1. Purchased 3-3-12 (A.G.A)

2. 50 houses constructed.

3. 50 families rehabilitated.

4. Water Supply & Electricity provided.

5. Supported by Seva Bharati Trust, Karnataka.

6. Houses handed over to the beneficiaries on 25th November 2010.



BARGI – GAS TANKER INCIDENT - 2015

On September 1, 2015 a tragedy occurred near Bargi in Kumta taluk at around 5.30 am. The

tanker had hurtled down into 30-feet deep gorge on hilly terrain at Bargi when moving to Goa

from Mangaluru. One of the compartments of the gas tanker had started leaking. Within

seconds, fire got ignited, and a huge blast ripped through the area. The gas in liquid form had

spread up to 500 metres, and six houses and five cattle sheds were burnt down in

minutes. The vehicle lost balance and fell by its side after its driver lost control over the

vehicle. A number of fire tenders, including from Udupi, rushed to the spot and managed

to bring the raging flames under control. Kumta police rushed to the spot and cordoned off

the area.

The tanker on fire after it fell on the gorge



Damaged / Destroyed houses



Traffic pile up after cordoning the area



TANDRAKULI – LANDSLIDE INCIDENT - 2017

On 11th June 2017, a landslide in Tandrakuli village, Divgi Panchayat, Kumta Taluk, Uttara

Kannada District claimed the lives of 3 people. Several people were injured and there was

loss in property. The concerned authorities paid compensations for both the deceased and the

injured and also paid compensation for rebuilding the damaged structures. To prevent such

incidents in the future, several preventive works were taken all along the NH-66.

Landslide that cleared everything in its path





KURUMGAD ISLAND - BOAT CAPSIZE INCIDENT – 2019

In Uttara Kannada district, Karwar taluk, on 21-01-2019 annual festival of Sri Narasimha

Swamy Temple was being celebrated at Kurumgad Island. On one of the boat named

“Rameshwara Prasanna”, 35 people had boarded it and were returning from their visit to the

temple. While nearing the Kali river and the Arabian Sea merging point, sudden waves

crashed against the boat and the boat was capsized. All 31 passengers along with 4 crew

members fell in the water. Noticing the distress, the private boats that were plying nearby

came to their help and rescued some people. Responding to District Adminstration‟s request

the Coastal Security Police dispatched C-420, C-155, and C-123; the Indian Coast Guard

dispatched ICGS Amarthya and a chopper, Indian Navy dispatched INS Tilanchal, chetak

chopper and Dornier Aircraft were pressed into Search and Rescue Ops. On that day, with the

combined efforts from the public, CSP, and Coast Guard, 19 people were rescued. After 4

days of search for the missing persons the total deceased persons were total of 16.



UTTARA KANNADA DISTRICT

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