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GOVT. OF ASSAM OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,

DIMA HASAO, ASSAM (Disaster Management Cell)

DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

(D.D.M.P. 2012-13)

HAFLONG, ASSAM PREPARED BY: - DDMA, DIMA HASAO

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FOREWORD

The Multi Hazards District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) is a Comprehensive document of district profile and the battery of activities and functions of the District Administration along with other members of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and District Disaster Management Committee, Dima Hasao to cope with any disaster that may visit the district. This plan gives a set of guidelines for the District Disaster Management Authority who will discharge their duties in the event of any disaster. The DDMP has highlighted a set of guidelines for some particular Government Departments who are the first responder before, during and after a disaster. In addition to this, the other members/ organizations of the DDMA and DDMC will be directed by the District Administration, Dima Hasao to perform their functions as situation demands. These guidelines are illustrative, not exhaustive. The DDMA and other officers, members of NGOs and other may require to Perform any duties according to demand of the situation, and nature of calamity. However, I believe, this Plan will act as a handy reference paper for the officers and the members of the public. I am thankful to Shri Khanindra Choudhury, ADC cum Chief Executive Officer, District Disaster Management Authority, Dima Hasao and Shri Siju Das, Project Officer, Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), posted at Dima Hasao and all lines departments and other organizations who extended help and assistance in preparation and updating this plan. Sd/-

(Shri Dilip Borthakur, IAS) Deputy Commissioner & Chairman,

District Disaster Management Authority Dima Hasao, Assam.

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CONTENTS

Sl No. Content Page no. 1. Map of Dima Hasao 1 2. Introduction 2 3. District Profile 3 – 7 4. Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability & Capacity Analysis 8 – 24 5. Mitigation & Preparedness Plan 25- 26 6. Institutional Mechanism 27-31 7. Standard Operating Procedures 32-39 8. Contingency Plan 40 9. List of Important Phone Nos. 41-43 10. Information, Education & Communication 44-46 11. Operational Guidelines of What to do During Disasters 47-48 12. List of Voluntary Organization (NGOs) 49-50

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DISTRICT MAP OF DIMA HASAO

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Chapter-I

1.1 MULTI- HAZARD DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN A. Introduction

The district of Dima Hasao in Assam is vulnerable to the natural disaster like landslide, cyclones, earth-quakes, etc. This needs a District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) for Dima Hasao District with a special stress on landslide which mostly becomes a seasonal disaster.The DDMP is so planned that it can be pressed into action in case of any emergency, be it – natural or human induced.

Disaster Management covers a broad range of interventions undertaken before, during

and after a disaster to prevent or minimize loss of life and property, minimize human suffering and accelerate recovery. The management of a disaster can be viewed as a series of phases including Preparedness, Response, Relief, Recovery (Rehabilitation and Reconstruction.), Prevention, and Mitigation. The district administration is the focal point for implementing all government plans and activities. The actual day-to-day functional responsibilities for administering relief and response actions lie with the Deputy Commissioner who supervise and co-ordinates among all line departments at the district level.

The Disaster Management Act. 2005 has further clarified the role of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) as an apex body in the district for implementing for all disaster management related functions and activities. These functions include mitigation and preparedness measures alongside response, relief and rehabilitation. A key role has been assigned to the local authority for ensuring training of its officers and employees, maintenance of resources so that these are readily available for use in the event of a disaster. The local authority shall also carry out relief rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in the affected areas, conforming to the guidelines for mitigation activities. The present roadmap chalked out by DDMA, Dima Hasao intends to strengthen the disaster management activities in this district. B. Plan Objectives The objectives of the District Disaster Management Plan are:

a) To plan and implement risk reduction and risk reduction activities in the district. b) To have effective disaster preparedness and effective emergency response for saving of lives. c) To provide relief and humanitarian assistance. d) To enable faster recovery through comprehensive reconstruction and rehabilitation. e) To conduct trainings and capacity building for effective prevention, mitigation and response for disasters. f) To undertake information, education and communication activities to create awareness among the communities and the general public.

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C. Dima Hasao District - At A Glance 1. Geographical location of the District 92’37 – 93’17 E Longitudes and 23’30 – 25’47 N Latitudes Altitude (a) Eastern Region : 600-900 metres (b) Northern Region : 1000-1866 metres. 2. Boundaries

East: Nagaland and Manipur West: Meghalaya and Karbi Anglong North: Nagaon and Karbi Anglong South: Cachar 3. Area : 4890 Sq. Km 4. Headquarters : Haflong

Situated in 25’11 (Latitude) and 93’11 (Longitude) at Height: 3117 feet rom the Sea level

5. Civil Sub- Division : 2 Nos. Haflong, Maibang

6. Development Block : 5 Nos. Jatinga Valley Development Block, Mahur Diyung Valley Development Block, Maibang Harangajao ITD Block, Harangajao Diyungbra ITD Block, Diyungmukh New Sangbar Development Block, New Sangbar 7. Autonomous Council Constituency : 28 Nos. 8. Village : 822 Nos. 9. Town Committee : 4 Nos. Haflong, Mahur, Maibang, Umrongso 10. Circle : 3 Nos. 11. Police Station : 8 Nos.

Haflong, Mahur, Maibang, Umrongso, Dehangi, Harangajao, Diyungmukh, Langting

12. Human Development Indices (As per 2003) Human development Index (HDI) : 0.363 HDI Rank : 11 Gender Related Development Index : 0.877 GDI Rank : 1 13. Population: (As per 2011 Census) Total :213,529 Male : 110,556 Female : 102963 Share to State Population : 0.69% Density of Population : 44 per KM2 Sex Ratio (No. of female per 1000 male): 931 14. Literacy Rate (As per 2011 Census) Percentage of Literacy : 78.99% Male : 80,498 Female: 63,087

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15. Educational Institutions Category of Institutions Nos. L P School 700 M E School 178 High School 92 Higher Secondary School 4 Junior College 5 Degree College 3 ITI 1 DIET 1 Jawahar Novodaya Vidyalaya 1 Kasturabha Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya 1 16. ICDS Projects; 5 Nos.

Jatinga Valley ICDS Project, Mahur Diyung Valley ICDS Project, Maibang Diyungbra ICDS Project, Diyungbra New Sangbar ICDS Project, New Sangbar Harangajao ICDS Project, Harangajao

17. Forest Coverage: 4528.87 Sq. Km (i) Un-classed State Forest : 3854 Sq. Km (ii) Reserved Forest : 610.51 Sq. Km

(a) Langting-Mupa Reserved Forest : 497.55 Sq. Km (b) Krungming Reserve Forest : 124.42 Sq. Km (c) Barail Reserve Forest : 89.83 Sq.Km

(iii) Council Proposed Reserved Forest : 64.36 Sq. Km (a) Hatikhali -Manderdisa Proposed Reserved Forest :18.06 Sq. Km (b) Panimoor proposed Reserved Forest : 28.70 Sq. Km (c) Barail Proposed Reserved Forest : 17.60 Sq. Km

18. NEEPCO Acquired land : 44.02 Sq. Km

19. Jhum Land Area : 17,293 Hact. 20. Total cropped Area : 36,758 Hact. 21. Net Area Sown : 29,205 Hact. 22. Area sown more than once : 7553 Hact. 23. Rivers: Jatinga, Jinam, Diyung, Langting, Mahur, Kopili, Dilaima. 24. Longest River : Diyung with a total length of 240 Km. 25. Highest Peak :Thumjang at 1866 Meters. 26. Second Highest Peak : Hempeupet at 1748 Meters. 27. Longest Railway Tunnel : Tunnel No.11 near Mahur with 1192 feet running Length 28. Traditional way of cultivation: Jhum or Shifting Cultivation

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ROAD DISTANCE FROM HAFLONG 1. Haflong ………. to ………. ..Jatinga 8.00 Km. 2. Haflong ………. to ……. ... ..Pura 17.70 Km. 3. Haflong ……….. to ……….. .Boro Wapu 24.10 Km. 4. Haflong ………. to ………… Mahur 31.00 Km. 5. Haflong ……….. to ………… Maibang 53.10 Km. 6. Haflong ……….. to ………… Kalachand 59.50 Km. 7. Haflong ……….. to ………… Langting 93.30 Km. 8. Haflong ……….. to ………… Hatikhali 113.50 Km. 9. Haflong ……….. to ………… Lumding 140.00 Km. 10. Haflong ……….. to ………… Lower Haflong 5.60 Km. 11. Haflong ……….. to ………… Sontilla 13.65 Km. 12. Haflong ……….. to ………… Choto Wapu 20.90 Km. 13. Haflong ……….. to ……….. Gunjung 30.55 Km. 14. Haflong ……….. to ………… Thanalambra 38.60 Km. 15. Haflong ……….. to ………… Dihangi 50.00 Km. 16. Haflong ……….. to ………… Bagha 78.85 Km. 17. Haflong ……….. to ………… Sangbar 80.50 Km. 18. Haflong ……….. to ………… Khorongma 95.00 Km. 19. Haflong ……….. to ………… Garampani 120.70 Km. 20. Haflong ……….. to ………… Shillong 240.00 Km. 21. Haflong ……….. to ………… Nablaidisa 69.20 Km. 22. Haflong ……….. to ………… Nobdilangting 88.50 Km. 23. Haflong ……….. to ………… Wajao 106.20 Km. 24. Haflong ……….. to ………… Prasadimdic 112.35 Km. 25. Haflong ……….. to ………… Bomkhai 127.15 Km. 26. Haflong ……….. to ………… Asalu 42.00 Km. 27. Haflong ……….. to ………… P. Leikul 46.65 Km. 28. Haflong ……….. to ………… Toulpi 58.10 Km. 29. Haflong ……….. to ………… Laisong 61.15 Km. 30. Haflong ……….. to ………… Retjol 19.30 Km. 31. Haflong ……….. to ………… Silchar 110.00 Km. 32. Haflong ……….. to ………… Harangajao 46.00 Km. 33. Haflong ……….. to ………… Diyungmukh 112.00 Km. 34. Haflong ……….. to ………… Panimoor 160.00 Km. 35. Haflong ……….. to ………… Longma 15.00 Km. 36. Haflong ……….. to ………… Dimapur 214.00 Km. 37. Haflong ……….. to ………… Kohima 369.00 Km. 38. Haflong ……….. to ………… Kelolo 12.00 Km 39. Haflong ……….. to ………… Choto Ninglo 68.00 Km. 40. Haflong ……….. to ………… Mabao 14.00 Km. 41. Haflong ……….. to ………… V.Leikeh 50.00 Km. 42. Haflong ……….. to ………… B.Nenglo 74.00 Km. 43. Haflong ……….. to ………… Nagaon 261.00 Km. 44. Haflong ……….. to ………… Tungje 89.00 Km. 45. Haflong ……….. to ………… Umrongso 134.00 Km. 46. Haflong ……….. to ………… Baladhan 149.00 Km. 47. Haflong ……….. to ………… Narshingwari 74.00 Km. 48. Haflong ……….. to ………… Didambra 3.00 Km.

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49. Haflong ……….. to ………… Malangpa 137.00 Km. 50. Haflong ……….. to ………… Impoi 47.00 Km. 51. Haflong ……….. to ………… Umrudisa 63.00 Km. 52. Haflong ……….. to …… Guwahati-Via-Nagaon 350.00 Km. 53. Haflong ……….. to ………… Diphu-Via-Lumding 172.00 Km. 54. Haflong ……….. to ………… Lanka-Via-Lumding 182.00 Km. 55. Haflong ……….. to …… Guwahati -Via-Shillong 370.00 Km. 56. Haflong ……….. to ………… Bonglaidisa 65.00 Km.

RAIL DISTANCE FROM HAFLONG 1. Haflong ………. to ………. Mahur 14.00 Km. 2. Haflong ………. to ……. .. Maibang 38.00 Km. 3. Haflong ……….. to ………..Langting 65.00 Km. 4. Haflong ………. to ……… Hatikhali 84.00 Km. 5. Haflong ……….. to …………Lumding 104.00 Km. 6. Haflong ……….. to …………Guwahati 285.00 Km. 7. Haflong …..….. to ………… Harangajao 35.00 Km. 8. Haflong ……….. to ………… Silchar 112.00 Km.

THE AREA AND GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITION Boundaries The Dima Hasao District (previously known as North Cachar Hills) is bounded by three Hill States of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Manipur and three other districts of the State of Assam, viz. Cachar, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon. On its East we find Nagaland and Manipur States, Cachar District on the South, Meghalaya on the West and Nagaon and Karbi Anglong on the North. Topography Topographically, the District can be divided under three distinct regions. These are-

• The law-lying areas • The high Hills of Eastern and Western portions • The Plateau area.

The law-lying areas are the valleys of Diyung, Langting, Mahur and Jatinga rivers. These areas are inhabited by Dimasas. The high Hills are the areas covered by Borail Hills ranges. The Jeme Nagas, Hmars, the Kukis are the inhabitant of this region. The plateau of Gunjung, Khorongma and Garampani areas- the average hight of these region are 2500 feets above the sea levels. The inhabitants are Dimasas, Biates, Khelmas and Karbies.

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Hills Its main range is the Borail and from it sprang up other ranges. The structure of the hills is like the English letter “E”. The vertical side is being the Borail spreading from East to West. The other lateral branches are:

• Kharthong Range from Dittockcherra to Garampani • Mahur-Gunjung-Dehangi Range and • Guilong –Hajong -Langting Range and other hills sprang from these branches.

Thumjang is the highest peak at 1866 meters and Hempeupet is the second highest peak at 1748 meters. Rivers The source of all the rivers of the District is the Borail Hills. Except the rivers of Jatinga and Jinam which are flowing towards the south all other rivers alike Diyung, Mahur, Langting are flowing from south to north. The source of the rivers Kopili and Dhansiri or Dima is also Borail. The longest river of the District is Diyung which has a length of about 240 KM from its source near Mahur to its confluence with Kopili at Diyungmukh. THE COLOURFUL PEOPLE Perhaps nowhere in India, such a spectrum of people representing a number of distinct ethnic groups reside within so small a geographical periphery like Dima Hasao District, which only underlines an inner harmony in the sphere of emotional integration. The different tribes as colourful as they are in their attires, customs and traditions, though they speak in their respective dialect, have adopted a common link language called as “Haflong Hindi” with peculiar overtones of phonetics for communicating among themselves. It can very well be compared with the “Nagamese” as spoken by the different tribes of Nagaland. On the other hand, most of the urban based people like Dimasa, Hmar, Jeme Naga and Karbi etc. understand Assamese and Bengali and can carry on conversations in their own characteristic styles. While nature has showered her blessing with unwithdrawing hands on the North Cachar Hills district, the colorful and warm-hearted inhabitants have contributed much to the State’s brilliant socio-cultural mosaic. The district is the home of several diverse tribes, each with its own rich social and cultural traditions. The inherent genius of the beautiful people blossoms into a wide range of crafts while their zest for life finds its echo on their heart-warming songs and soul-stirring dances which are marked by the unalloyed honesty and spontaneity of pastoral life. As a people they are generally soft-spoken, simple and peace-loving in nature. Hospitability is the key-note of their character. They are proud of their culture and heritage. They are however very meek and shy. The main constituents of the hilly tribes living in the district are the Dimasas, the Zeme Nagas, the Hmars, the Kukis, the Biates, the Karbis, the Khasis, the Harangkhols, the Vaiphes , the Khelmas and the Rongmeis. Besides, a sizeable number of other non-tribals like Bengali, Assamese, Nepali, Manipuri, Deswali and others have also chosen this district as their abode. On each market day (i.e. Saturday) at Haflong one can easily have a glimpse of the colourful life as obtaining in the far flung hilly district of Dima Hasao.

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Chapter-II HAZARD, RISK , VULNERABILITY & CAPACITY ANALYSIS 2.1. Hazard Risk Analysis: H ×V-C = Risk (Hazard × Vulnerability - Capacity = Risk) Disaster is the realization of Risk. 2.1.1. Disaster Specific History of Dima Hasao District: The entire district of Dima Hasao is very prone to various Disasters mainly land slide, Flash Flood and Earth Quake etc. The draught, group clash, Fire incidents etc also occur in the district. Very recently (25/06/2012 to 27/06/2012) a phase of devastating Land Slide & Flash Flood occurred in the District which caused 6 no. of deaths, 12 no. of injuries. The district also suffered a huge loss of human dwelling houses, cultivable land, bridges, building, roads etc. A total of 462 hectors crop area affected and 770 nos. of human dwelling houses were damaged. Further a total of 9 nos. of Schools were damaged by this devastating Land Slide and Flash Flood. 2.1.2 Seasonal Hazard Analysis:

Type of Hazards Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Landslide Earthquake Flash flood Drought

Storm

Fire accident

River Erosion

Industrial Hazard

Bomb Blast/ Rioting/ Group Clash etc.

Road Accident

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2.1.3 Disaster Probability:

Sl.No Type of Disasters Time of Occurrence

Potential Impact/Probable Damages

Vulnerable Areas

1 LANDSLIDE April – Sept Loss of human life, live stocks, paddy, infrastructure, communication network, houses, etc.

2 EARTHQUAKE Jan – Dec Loss of human life, paddy, infrastructure, communication network, houses, etc.

3 FLASH FLOOD Apr – Sept Loss of life, livestock, crop and infrastructure.

4 DROUGHT May – Aug Damages to houses, injuries, etc

5 STORM Mar – June Damage crops

6 FIRE ACCIDENT

Oct – Feb Loss of life and properties.

7 River Erosion April – Sept Loss of life and properties.

8 Industrial Hazard

Any Time Loss of life and properties.

9 Bomb Blast/ Rioting/ Group Clash etc.

Any Time Loss of life and properties.

10 Road Accident Any Time Loss of life and properties.

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2.1.4 Risk Assessment vs. Probable Circle

TYPE OF HAZARD

POTENTIAL IMPACT

VULNERABILITY VULNERABLE AREAS

LAND SLIDE

Loss of crop, infrastructure, human life, livelihood system, disruption of communication, damages to Pvt. & Public properties, flora and fauna etc

1. Communication network. Road network, Bridges, Ferry

Services, Tele-communications. 2. Infrastructures. Residential, commercial &Industrial

Developments 3. Agriculture/Horticulture. All Agricultural & Horticultural Crops. 4. Irrigation Sources. Minor Irrigation Projects, Siltation, 5. Drinking Water sources, Pipelines, Water Treatment plant,

Hand-Pumps etc. 6. Power Supplies Electric poles, transmission cables, 7. Health Services Hospital, Laboratories, Wards, OPD. 8. Educational Institutes. Private & Public schools and institutes. 9. Live stock. Pigs, Cows, Buffalos, Goats, Poultry

Farms, Fish Farms, etc 10.Vulnerable People. Pregnant, Sick and ailing/diseased, Children below 5 years, Fishermen. 11. Other vulnerable assets. Saw Mills, Small scale industries, shops, orchards & forest etc.

Entire District

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EARTHQUAKE

Loss of lives and properties.

Lives and properties.

Entire District.

FLASH FLOOD

Loss of life, livestock, crop and infrastructure.

1. Communication network. Road network, Tele-communications. 2.Private Infrastructures. Temporary and permanent buildings. 3. Agriculture/Horticulture. All Agricultural & Horticultural Crops. 4. Irrigation Sources. Minor Irrigation Projects, Siltation,

Boulder Created Wall. 5.Drinking Water sources Pipelines, Water and Sedimentation Tanks, 6. Power Supplies Electric poles, transmission cables, 7.Health Services Medicines, Hospitals etc. 8. Educational Institutes. Private & Public schools and institutes. 9.Live stock. Pigs, Cows, Buffalos, Goats, Poultry

Farms, Fish Farms, etc 10.Vulnerable People. Handicapped, Old/Aged, Pregnant, Sick and ailing/diseased, Children below 5 years.

Harangajao Town Mahur Town Maibang Area Diuyngmukh.

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STORM

Damages to houses, injuries, etc

1.Communication network. Road network, Tele-communications. 2. Infrastructures. Temporary and permanent buildings, 3.Agriculture/Horticulture. All Agricultural & Horticultural Crops. 4.Power Supplies Electric poles, transmission cables, 5. Live stock. Pigs, Cows, Buffalos, Goats, Poultry Farms, etc 6. Vulnerable People. Handicapped, Fishermen, Old/Aged, Pregnant, Sick and ailing/diseased, Children below 5 years.

Entire District.

DROUGHT

Loss of crop, livelihood

Crop, Potable water,

Entire District.

FIRE ACCIDENTS

Loss of Lives and Properties.

Human Lives, Livestock, Buildings & other infrastructures, Forest, Theft, Psychology, etc

Entire District

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2.2 VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS: 2.2.1 List of Landslide Prone areas In Dima Hasao district:- Sl No.

Name of Block/ Sub-Division

Name of Location Remarks

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Details list is yet to receive from the concerned Deptts. However, whole district is prone to Land Slide.

2.2.2 List of Flash Flood Prone areas In Dima Hasao district:- Sl No. Name of Block/

Sub-Division Name of Location Remarks

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The detail list is yet to be received from the concerned Deptt. However, Harangajao Town, Mahur Town, Maibang and Diyungmukh areas are prone to Flash Flood.

2.3. Resource Inventory and Capacity Analysis: 2.3.1 Storage facility: Sl. No. Name of the

storage facilities/ Go-down

Location Capacity (MT)

Contact person details

Contact No.

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FCI Depot, Haflong.

Haflong 350 MT J. Basumatary I/C DDS, Haflong

9854840051

2. FCI Depot, Maibang.

Maibang Under FCI Depot,

Haflong.

T. Karigapsa I/C Assitt. Director FCS&CA Deptt.

8011379261

N.B. Each Block Office also has temporary storage facilities for emergency.

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2.3.2 Educational Profile Of the District

2.3.3a Police Station: Total No of Police Station :-

Sl. No. Name of P.S. Phone No. Name of O/C Mobile No. 1. Haflong P.S 03673-236228

S. Swargiary 9954065263

9435323977 2. Mahur P.S Sarat Timung 9954579975

9435282330 3. Harangajao P.S 284421(0) P. Borah 9435184809 4. Dehangi P.S Ranjit Kr.

Bordoloi 9435343958

5. Diyungmukh P.S 03677-231060 Ampee Daulagapu 9957397782 6. Umrangso P.S 03670-288253 M.A Laskar 9401850335 7. Maibang P.S 282421(0) Motin Langthasa 9435167974 8. Langting P.S Moneshwar Bey 9401309550

Officer-in-Charge of each Police Station will be the Sector Officer of his respective sector:-

Sl. No. Educational Institutions Nos

1 No. of L.P. Schools 700 Nos. 2 No of M.E. Schools 178 Nos. 3 No. of High Schools 92 Nos. 4 No. of Higher Secondary Schools. 4 Nos. 5 No. of Colleges. 8 Nos. 6 No. of Medical College / No. of Engineering College Nil 7 No. of Polytechnics Nil 8 No. of ITI 1 9 No. of DIET 1 10 No. of Law College Nil 11 No. of University Nil

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2.3.3b. Police Reserve, Dima Hasao

A List of station with manpower and equipments available

i) Station= Police Reserve, Dima Hasao ii) Manpower = 10 personnel iii) Equipments= No specific equipments available meant for using during any rescue operation. However at the time of eventualities required vehicles may be speared by the MTO Br., Police reserve, Dima Hasao.

B. Emergency Communication System Phone No. 03673-236276 C. Formation of Action Team An action team has been formed with the

following personnel at Police Reserve, Dima Hasao :-

2.3.3c. Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO), Dima Hasao SL. NO.

Name of the Station Man Power Equipments

1. Haflong Zowel HQ. 36 (Thirty six) Polnet, Data Com VHF – 6 Nos.

2. Maibang P.S 5 (Five) 3 VHF set. 3. Langting P.S 2 (Two) 2 VHF set. 4. Mahur P.S 3 (Three) 3 VHF set. 5. Harengajao P.S 3 (Three) 3 VHF set. 6. Dehangi P.S 2 (Two) 3 VHF set. 7. Dyangmukh P.S 3 (Three) 4 VHF set. 8. Umrangso P.S 3 (Three) 3 VHF set. 9. Tinkilo O.P 1 (One) 2 VHF set. 10. Kopili NEEPCO P/H.O.P 2 (Two) 2 VHF set. 11. Ditokcheera O.P 2 (Two) 1 VHF set. 12. Hatikhali O.P 2 (Two) 2 VHF set. 13. Manderdisa O.P 2 (Two) 2 VHF set. 14. Badshabari D/Camp 2 (Two) 1 VHF set. 15. Jatinga D/Camp 2 (Two) 1 VHF set. 16. Kapucherra D/Camp 2 (Two) 1 VHF set. 17. Dibrudisa D/Camp 2 (Two) 1 VHF set. 18. Mahadeo Tilla Repeater S….. 8 (Eight) 21 VHF set. 19. Sontilla 5th APBN HQ. 10 (Ten) 6 VHF sets, 1 Data

Com

2.3.3d.District Police Control room: A district police control room has been functioning at Dima Hasao Police Station round the clock. Telephone Nos. (03873) 100/ 236121. The telephone no. of DPCR has been widely published to facilitate collection of information from common people.

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2.3.3e. Fire Station in Dima Hasao district: Sl. No.

Name of the Station Man power Equipments

1. Fire station, Haflong. 23 nos. Life Buoy - 8 nos. Life jacket - 4 nos. Padder - Nil Vehicle - 5 nos. Bolt Cutter -1 no. (Hydraulic) P.P. -1 no.

2. Fire Station, Umrangso 15 nos. Life Buoy - 2 nos. Life jacket - 2 nos. Padder - Nil Vehicle - 2 nos. P.P. - 1 no.

3. Fire Station, Maibang

19 nos. Life Buoy - 2 nos. Life jacket - 1 no. Padder - Nil Vehicle - 2 nos. P.P. - 2 nos.

2.3.3f. Emergency Communication system:-

i) Phone No. of Fire Station Haflong - 03673-236301 ii) Phone No. of Fire Station, Umrangso - 03670-288014

iii) Phone No. of Fire Station, Maibang - 8011805661

2.3.4 Health facilities and Capacity:-

2.3.4a. Medical Institutions:

Sl. No. Name of Hospitals Quantity 1 Civil Hospital 1 No. 2 PHC 2 Nos. 3 CHC 2 Nos. 4 MPHC 3 Nos. 5 SD 2 Nos. 6 SHC 3 Nos. 7 MSC 5 Nos. 8 S.C. 60 Nos. 9 Rly. Hospital 1 No. 10 Private Hospital 1 No. 11 Others Nil

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2.3.4b Total No. of Manpower and Vehicle (in Govt. Health Facilities):-

Sl. No. Name of Staff Quantity 1 Doctor 43 Nos. 2 Pharmacist 22 Nos. 3 GNM 32 Nos. 4 ANM 22 Nos. 5 Paramedical Staff 17 Nos. 6 Vehicle on road 21 Nos. 2.3.5 Town Committees:- Contact no. i. Town Committee, Haflong, 9435077383/9401636605 ii. Town Committee, Umrangso 9435177446 iii. Town Committee, Maibang 9085794911 iv. Town Committee, Mahur 9435792089

2.3.5a. Equipments & Labour at Town Committees:- SL NO

EQUIPMENTS &LABOUR

Haflong Maibang Umrangso Mahur

1 Mini J.C.B. 1 No. Nil Nil Nil 2 Mini Truck 1 No. Nil Nil Nil 3 Mini Tripper 2 Nos. Nil Nil Nil 4 TATA RX Pick-up

(for carrying casualties)

1 No. Nil Nil Nil

5 M.R. Laborers Nil 3 Nos. Nil Nil 6 Harizan employees 38 Nos. 4 Nos. 7 Nos. 6 Nos. 7 Tractor 1 No. 1 No. Nil Nil

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2.3.6 List of Relief Camps of Dima Hasao District Sl. No. Name of Relief Camps Remarks

1. Haflong Govt. College, Haflong. School & Colleges Which can be use as shelter places during disaster.

2. Maibang Degree College, Maibang. 3. Sengya Sambudhan Jr. College, Sarkari Bagan, Haflong.

4. J.B. Hagjer Memorial Jr. College, Diyungbra. 5. J.B. Hagier Degree College, Umrangso.

6. J.B. Hagier Jr. College College, Umrangso.

7. Kendriya Vidayalaya, Sarkari Bagan, Haflong. 8. Govt. Boys H.S School, Haflong. 9. Govt. Girls H.S., Haflong. 10. Maibang H.S. School, Haflong. 11. Mahur H.S. School, Mahur. 12. Garampani Govt High School, Garampani. 13. Muolhoi High School, Muolhoi. 14. Dibarai High School, Dibarai. 15. Langting High School, Langting. 16. Public High School, Harangajao. 17. Gunjung High School, Gunjung. 18. Boro- Arkap High School, Joypur. 19. Lower Haflong High School, Lower Haflong. 20. Sangbar High School, Sangbar. 21. Diyungbra High School, Diyungbra. 22. Hatikhali High School, Hatikhali 23. Kalachand High School, Kalachand. 24. Dittockcheera High School, Dittockcheera. 25. Umrangso High School, Umrangso. 26. J.B. Hagjer Memorial High School, Diyungmukh. 27. Digandu High School, Mailoo Bazar, Karbi Anglong. 28. Langting Hasin High School, Langting. 29. Laisong High School, Laisong. 30. Khepre High School, Khepre. 31. G.C. Langthasa High School, Mahadevtilla. 32. Longku High School, Longku 33. Dehangi High School, Dehangi. 34. Hajadisa High School, Hajadisa. 35. CHT Synod High School, Haflong. 36. St. Agnes High School, Haflong. 37. Don- Bosco High School, Haflong. 38. Jatinga High School, Jatinga. 39. Kopili High School, Umrangso.

40. Saron High School, Mahur. 41. Lodi High School, Upper Bagater.

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42. Presbyterian High School, Mahur. School & Colleges Which can be use as shelter places during disaster

43. Jirsong High School, Umrangso.

44. Retzwal High School, Retzwal.

45. Diyungbra English High School, Diyungbra

46. Secret Heart High School, Umrangso.

47. Maigbang High School, Maibang.

48. J.N.V. Haflong

49. Vivakananda K.V, NEEPCO Umrangso.

50. Angbong M.E. School, Garampani Green Market.

51. Dehangi M.E. School Village, Dehangi.

52. Dittockchera M.E. School, Dittockchera.

53. Garampani M.E. School, Umrangso.

54. Gunjung Govt. M.E. School, Gunjung.

55. Harangajao Govt. M.E. School, Harangajao.

56. Hatikhali Eng. M.E. School, Hatikhali.

57. Laisong Govt. M.E. School, Laisong.

58. Maibang Govt. M.E School, Maibang.

59. Tulopui M.E. School, Tuolpui.

60. Upper Bagatre M.E. School, Upper Bagater.

61. Choto Lakhindong M.E. School, Umrangso. 3 km.

62. Mupa Nobdi M.E. School, Maibang.

63. Tender Blue Standard M.E. School, New Sangbar.

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2.3.7 Communication and Media: 2.3.7a Tele & Mass Communication:

For Tele and Mass Communication the Dima Hasao district has NIC at DC’s Office, WT at police station and SP Office, BSNL Dima Hasao for telecommunication. For mass Communication during the time of emergency the mode of dissemination of warning and information are All India Radio, Doordarshan, Local Cable Network, and local news papers viz; The Haflong Times, The Khurang etc. In Emergency district also give mobile announcements, outdoor announcement through FLS etc. As preparedness measures district administration with the help of NRHM, SSA and other local authorities may distribute leaflets, Posters & other IEC Materials etc.

2.3.7b Surface Communication:

Sl No.

Name of location

Name of the

Road Means of Communication

1 Haflong, sadar D.D. Road & Hagflong Jatinga

Road.

Rly., ASTC Bus, Cruiser, Tata Sumos, Private buses and

Vehicles 2 Maibang NH – 54 (E) Rly., Cruiser, Tata

Sumos,Private Buses & Vehicles

3 Mahur NH – 54 (E) Rly., Cruiser, Tata Sumos,Private Buses &

Vehicles 4 Harangajao NH – 54 (E) Cruiser, Tata Sumos,Private

Buses & Vehicles 5 Umrangso D.D. Road. Cruiser, Tata Sumos,Private

Buses & Vehicles 6 Diayangmukh D.D. Road. Cruiser, Tata Sumos,Private

Buses & Vehicles 7 Hathikhali NH – 54 (E) Cruiser, Tata Sumos,Private

Buses & Vehicles 8 Jinam NH – 54 (E)

Laisong Rajabazar Road.

Cruiser, Tata Sumos, Private Vehicles

2.3.8c Water Communication (Ferry Services):

Sl No Name of the Location Name of the River Means of

Communication 1 Narsingwari Fareeghat Diyung Country Boat

2 Nayapur Fareeghat Diyung Country Boat

3 Myloo Fareeghat Diyung Country Boat

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2.3.9d Air Communication:- There is no Airport within the District of Dima Hasao. However, there is only one small all weather helipad at 8 K.M. in Umrangso-Garampani Road towards Meghalaya. The nearest Airport is at Kumbirgram in Cachar District of Assam. 2.3.10. Administrative Preparedness for different Disaster:

Sl No.

Actions Departments/Personals Remarks

1 DDMA Administration DC heads the committee along with 8 members.

2 District Disaster Management Committee.

Administration Members from line Department, expert, Sr. Citizen, Political Leader etc.

3 District Disaster Management Teams.

Administration Line Departments.

4 Control Rooms Police, Administration SP, DM Branch

5 Surface Communication PWD, RWD, HODs

6 Tele-Communication BSNL DTO

7 Rainfall Data WRD EE, WRD

8 WT Message Police SP

9 Food & Civil Supplies Civil Supply DFCSO

10 Fire Tender Police, Fire depts. SP

11 Ferry Service PWD, RWD, Forest, Private HODs and Owners

12 Medical Aids Health DMO

13 Relief Camps Health, Administration DMO, DRRO

14 Helicopter Service Civil Supply DFCSO

15 Volunteers NGOs, ALC, NCC, NSS District Admin.

16 Transportation ASTC SST

17 Power Supply Power, A.S.E.B., Power Grid HODs

18 Water Supply PHE EE, PHE

19 Livestock Veterinary DVO

20 Irrigation WRD EE, WRD

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2.3.11 LIST OF AVAILABLE SEARCH & RESCUE EQUIPMENTS.:-

Sl No.

Name of the equipments

Quantity. Name of the owner/

custodian/ Deptt.

Place of availability

Contact no. Remarks

1.

Country Boat (wooden)

4 Nos.

Mr.Bidyut Kerssa, Dima Hasao Autonomus Council, Haflong

Haflong Lake, Haflong Narsingwary Fareeghat, Nayapur Fareeghat, Myloo Fareeghat.

9435077605

Reported by the A.E, Market Deptt.,

DHAC Haflong.

2. Rubber (Fiber) Boat.

5 Nos.

Govt. Property under the D.F.O, N.C. Hills Forest

Division, Haflong.

Haflong, Panimur

9435106369

6 Nos. of non-repairable/damaged

fiber boats are available under Tourism Deptt., Haflong, Assam

3. Heavy Duty Crane

1 No. Govt. Property under the Deputy

Commissioner, Dima Hasao,

Haflong.

Development Branch, D.C’s Establishment, Haflong

03673-236221

9 ton Mobile Crane under R.S.V.Y,

4.

Recovery Vehicle

4 Nos.

Commandant, 25 Assam Rifels, Sarkari Bagan

Haflong

25 Assam Rifels Camp, Sarkari Bagan Haflong.

Commandant, 44 Mountainair

Brigade, Haflong.

44 Mountainair Brigade, Haflong.

5.

Excavator

19Nos.

Aarda Associates

Haflong

M/S. Sushil Hi-Tech.

Construction Pvt. Ltd.

National Highway Project, (East-West Corridor), Langting to Haranjao Section.

Const. Company

Development Branch, D.C.’s Establishment,

Haflong,

Development Branch, D.C.’s Establishment, Haflong,

03673-236221

M/S. Ober Construction Enterprise.

National Highway Project, (East-West Corridor), Langting to Haranjao Section.

Const. Company

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5.

Excavator

19 Nos.

Mr. Deben Thaosen

Haflong Contractor

Mr. Brighu Nath Saha

Haflong Contractor

Mr. Narayan Prasad

Haflong Contractor

M/S. S. Satyanarayan Raju & Co.

National Highway Project, (East-West Corridor), Langting to Haranjao Section.

9859926643

Constn. Company

Continental Corp.

National Highway Project, (East-West Corridor), Langting to Haranjao Section.

Constn. Company

Moonvar Daulagupu.

Haflong Contractor

M/S. Shree Ganesh

Construction.

National Highway Project, (East-West Corridor), Langting to Haranjao Section.

Constn. Company

Mr. Ramkamal Warissa

Umrangshu 9954071900 Contractor

Mr. Mohakanta Dibragedy

Diyungmukh 9435905458 Contractor

Mr. A.K Gupta

Haflong 9678009502

Contractor

Ms. Satyendre Haflongbar

Harangajao 9435724465

Contractor

Mr. Jusumthang Hmar

Jinam 9401550099 Contractor

6.

Tipper (Dumper)

29 Nos.

Govt. Property under the Deputy

Commissioner, Haflong.

Development Branch D.C.’s Establishment, Haflong.

03673-236221

M/S. S. Satyanarayan Raju & Co.

National Highway Project, (East-West Corridor), Langting to Haranjao Section.

Const. Company

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M/S. Sushil Hi- Tech.

Construction Pvt. Ltd.

National Highway Project, (East-West Corridor), Langting to Haranjao Section.

Const. Company

M/S. Shree Ganesh

Construction.

National Highway Project, (East-West Corridor), Langting to Haranjao Section.

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Const. Company

Mr. Rajak Ali Laskar

Haflong Contractor

Mr. Ramkamal Warissa

Umrangshu 9954071900 Contractor

Mr. Mohakanta Dibragedy

Diyungmukh 9435905458 Contractor

Mr. A.K Gupta Haflong 9678009502 Contractor Ms. Satyendra

Haflongbar Harangajao 9435724465 Contractor

Mr. Jusumthang Hmar

Jinam 9401550099 Contractor

7.

Life Jacket

6Nos.

Govt. Property Undre D.F.O., Dima Hasao Forest Div.,

Haflong.

Haflong, Panimur

9435106369

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CHAPTER III Mitigation and Preparedness Plan

The various activities for mitigation and preparedness of disaster done by District disaster Management Authority are as follows: Sl. No Activities Aim Participants

1 Orientation workshop on DDMA / Government Officials of Line Departments.

The officials will be sensitized on different aspect of disaster management

All officials of line departments PWD Buildings & Roads, PHE, Health, Water Resource, Education, Rural Development, Social Welfare, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Board, Development Authority & Members of the DDMA etc.

2 Workshop for preparation/ update of District Disaster Management Plan

The participants will be able to prepare a district multi hazard disaster management plan.

All line departments etc.

3 Workshop on School Safety & Preparation of School Safety Plan.

The participants will be sensitized on the importance of school safety ad also develop a framework for preparing the School Safety Plan.

Principals, Head Master, Teachers, School Committee or management etc.

4 Training on Earthquake Preparedness & Mitigation.

The participants will be imparted with knowledge on both structural and non structural hazard Mitigation for Earthquakes.

Engineers & Architects from PWD Building, PHE, Water Resource, SSA, Health, DRDA, Municipal Board, Development Authority and practicing private engineers & Architects etc.

5 Training on Rapid Visual Screening. The participants will be imparted with knowledge on RVS the first level assessment of seismic resistance of a building.

Assistant Engineers, Junior Engineers of PWD Buildings, SSA, Municipal Boards, Development Authorities etc.

6 Training of Doctors on Emergency Health Management.

The participants will be imparted with knowledge on Hospital preparedness and Emergency Health Management.

All health related officials, Superintendents of Civil Hospitals, Doctors etc.

7 Specialized training of Task Forces/ District Disaster Management Teams

The participants will be equipped with skills on

Participants will be Member of Tasks

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on Search & Rescue and First Aid. Search & Rescue and First Aid.

Forces & District Disaster Management Team.

8 NGO Coordination workshop. The NGO will be sensitized on different aspects of Disaster Management.

Local level NGOs.

9 Awareness Generation through hoardings on dos and donts for different disasters.

Hoardings with standard content may be installed a prominent places.

Mass people, Pedestrian etc.

10 Mock Drills Mock drills are to be conducted for preparedness of the District/ department etc.

General Public, Govt. Officials, School Students, NGO Officials etc.

11 Training of Volunteers on Search, Rescue & First Aid

The participants will be equipped with skills on Search & Rescue and First Aid.

Participants will be Volunteers of NGO/ NYK / Ex-Servicemen/ VDP etc.

12 Training of G.Bs / Mouzadars The participants will be equipped with skills on Search & Rescue and First Aid. & Disaster concepts.

Participants will be GD, Mouzadar, local leaders, influential persons etc.

13 Training of paramedical staff The participants will be imparted with knowledge on Hospital preparedness and Emergency Health Management.

Participants will be ANM, GNM, Pharmacist & other field level paramedical staff.

14 Training of ASHA, Anganwadi Worker, SHG Members etc.

The participants will be equipped with skills on Search & Rescue and First Aid. & Disaster concepts.

Participants will be ASHA, Anganwadi Workers, SHG Members

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CHAPTER-IV INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM Structure of DDMA

Members of the District Disaster Management Authority, Dima Hasao, Assam 1. Deputy Commissioner, Dima Hasao Chairperson 2. Chief Executive Member, Dima Hasao A/C Co-Chairperson 3. Addl. Deputy Commissioner (DM), Dima Hasao Member Secretary/C.E.O. 4. Superintendent of Police, Dima Hasao Member. 5. Joint Director of Health Services, Dima Hasao Member. 6. Exe Engr, PWD, Rural Roads Div., Dima Hasao Member. 7. Exe Engr, Water Resources, Dima Hasao Member

The District Commissioner should include in the agenda of the DDMA meeting, the subject of up-dating of the DDMP by incorporating the changes in names of officers, of telephone numbers and addresses of the officers concerned. The District Commissioner should also take review of changes in other indicators pertaining to the district like creation of additional infrastructure, development projects, changes in inventories, etc. and incorporate these changes while updating the Plan. The members should substantiate/assist the Committee with all the updated information about their concerned areas of operation time to time.

Meeting of the District level Disaster Management Authority:

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is the apex planning body at the district level and will play a major role in preparedness and mitigation. A DDMA has to be formed in the district to assist the Deputy Commissioner in

• Reviewing the threat of disasters • Vulnerability of the district to different disasters • Evacuation process to reduce risk and emergency response • Considering suggestions for improvement of the response document i.e. District Disaster Management Plan

Responsibility of the Authority • To educate the public on different flood and cyclone hazards and what protective steps should be taken. • To make arrangements for emergency action • To effect evacuation from the Villages when necessary • Rescue and Rehabilitation • Post- hazard like earthquake, flood action and review

The District Disaster Management Authority will meet at least once in every three months under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner to update the plan. For this fifteen days prior notice should be given to all concerned departments before convening the meeting. The District Collector should review the work of DDMC regularly. An emergency meeting will hold whenever emergency information is received regarding an impending hazard. The Committee will meet almost daily till the emergency is over.

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DISTRICT DISASTER CONTROL ROOM:

The district control room aims for an effective and realistic district disaster management plan with fail proof communication, accurate databases in order to make optimal utilization of men, material and resources to prevent the loss to lives as well as minimize the loss of property ensuring fastest restoration of the situations.

PURPOSE OF DISTRICT DISASTER CONTROL ROOM

The District Control Room is under control of the DC, which will be operational round the clock and is the nerve center for the following activities. • To monitor Co-ordinate and Implement the actions/activities for effective disaster

responses as well as management of available resources. • In a disaster time the District Control Room will operate under the central authority of

the DC, exercising emergency power to issue directives to all departments to provide emergency response service.

• DCR will co-ordinate with the State disaster response machinery like State Relief Commissioner and State Disaster Mitigation Authority for appropriate support and smooth flow of information.

• The Control Room will be manned round the clock for emergency responses. • The District Control Room will be placed in the Emergency Section of the District

Collect orate.

The Control Room shall be in overall charge of the Collector. In the absence of Collector, ADC (Disaster Management) District Development Officer, Emergency Officer or any other Officer on duty at that point of time shall remain in charge of Control Room. District Control Room of DIMA HASAO is set up with 1. Telephone No: 03673-1077 2. It is operational 24*7. 3. Specific duty roaster has been made for various staff shift wise regarding duty in the Control Room. 4. Phone/ Mobile no. of Project Officer, Disaster Management: 9401094232.

District Disaster Management Committee:- A District Disaster Management Committee has been formed in the District with the following Members:- Sl. No. FUNCTIONARIES DESIGNATION 1 Deputy Commissioner, Dima Hasao. Chairman 2 Chief Executive Member, Dima Hasao A/C,

Haflong Co-Chairman

3 Principal Secretary Dima Hasao A/C Member 4 Additional Deputy Commissioner (D.M) Member Secretary /C.E.O. 5 Superintendent of Police, Dima Hasao Member 6 Joint Director of Health Services, Dima Hasao Member 7 Addl. C.M & HO (F.W) Dima Hasao Member 8 Executive Engineer PWD(R), Haflong. Member

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9 Executive Engineer PWD (B), Haflong. Member 10 Executive Engineer, Water Resources, Haflong Member 11 Inspector of Schools, Dima Hasao Member 13 District Agriculture Officer, Dima Hasao Member 14 Executive Engineer PHE, Haflong, Dima Hasao Member 15 Executive Engineer, Electrical Divn. Haflong Member 16 Superintending Engg, PWD (R & B) Haflong Member 17 Project Officer, ASDMA, Haflong Member 18 District Manager, Telecom, Haflong Member 19 Divisional Forest Officer, Haflong, Member 20 Chairman, Town Committee, Haflong Member 21 Superintendent, ASTC, Haflong. Member 22 District Transport Officer, Haflong Member 23 DIP & RO , Dima Hasao, Haflong. Member 24 Dist. A.H. & Vety. Officer, Haflong, Member 25 Supdt. Food & Civil Supplies, Haflong. Member 26 Deputy Inspect of Schools, Haflong. Member 27 Deputy Director, Town & Country Planning, Hfg. Member 28 Station Officer, Fire Services, Haflong Member 29 Asstt. Director, Handloom & Textiles, Hfg. Member 30 District Sports Officer, Haflong. Member 31 District Youth Co-ordinator, NYK, Haflong Member 32 District Commandant, Homeguards, Hfg. Member 33 Zila Sainik Welfare Officer, Haflong Member 34 Commandant, 25 Assam Rifles, Haflong Member 35 Commandant, Mountainary Bridged, Haflong Member 36 MLA, Dima Hasao, Haflong. Member 37 S.D.O. , Sadar & Maibang Sub-Divn. Member 38 B.D.O ( all ) Dima Hasao, Member 39 Secretary / President, Lions Club, Dima Hasao Member 40 P.D., D.R.D.A. Dima Hasao Member 41 Executive Engineer, Irrigation, Dima Hasao Member 42 Revenue & Settlement Officer, D.H. A.C., Hfg. Member 43 A.R.O. (all ) D.H. A.C., Hfg. Member 44 Executive Officer, Agril. Dima Hasao Member 45 District Social Welfare Officer, Dima Hasao Member 46 District Fishery Dev. Officer, Dima Hasao Member 47 Deputy Director, Eco & Statistics, Dima Hasao Member 48 Election Officer, Dima Hasao Member 49 Treasury Officer, Dima Hasao Member 50 D.I.O. , NIC, Dima Hasao Member 51 Supdt. Civil Hospital, Haflong. Member 52 District Registrar, Co-Op. Societies, Haflong. Member Besides the above the heads of all department concern with the Management of Disaster in the District will be special invitee to meetings of District Disaster Management Committee, Dima Hasao.

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District Disaster Management Teams:- Sl. No. NAME OF TEAM DESIGNATION/ DEPTT. 1

Early Warning & Dissemination

Project Director, DRDA, EE, Water Resources EE, PWD (Roads & Building) EE, Irrigation Dist. Commandant, HG. DTO DIPRO/ SDIPRO

2

Search & Rescue

E.A.C. SP/ ASP Dist. Commandant H.G. C.O., VDP NDRF/Army/ paramilitary, if requires. S.O. Fire Service, Executive Engg., R/B , PWD SE, PWD (R & B)

3

Shelter Management

PD, DRDA. Inspector of Schools, D.I. of Schools PEO, D.H.A.C EE , PWD (Bldg) Deputy Director, T & CP Deptt. Executive Officer, Town Committee Addl. S.P. (H.Q)

4

Relief Co-ordination

P.S. , D.H.A.C. ADC (DM) Superintendent, F & CS. BDOs & Staffs SDO DTO DSWO Supdt. Food & Civil Supplies P.O. , ASDMA

5

Rolling Reserved /Stock Supervision

ADC (DM) Superintendent, F & CS D.R, Co-op. Societies A.R., Co-op. Societies Food Inspector

6

First Aid, Medical & Trauma Management

Jt. Director of Health Services Superintendent, Civil Hospital Addl. C.M. & H.O. District Maleria Officer SDM & HO (HQ) CM & HO, CD. District Social Welfare Officer, Honorary Secretary, Red Cross Society

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7

Carcass disposal & Veterinary Management

Dist. Vety. & A.H. Officer Chairman Town Committee EE, PHE S.P. D.F.D.O. S.E. PWD. (R & B) Jt. Director of Health Services.

8

Patrolling & Public Safety

SP O/C of P.S. EE, PWD (B) Manager, APDCL ULB Heads EE, PHE Commandant Paramilitary

9

Water & Sanitation

EE, PHE Dist. Commandant, HG. Jt. Director of Health Services Surveillance Staff EE, Water Resource EE, Irrigation Food Inspector Drug Inspector

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Damage Assessment

ADC (Revenue & DM) SDO/BDO PWD (Roads & Building) D.A.O. EE, Irrigation AEE, WR Dist. Fisheries Dev. Officer. Dist. Vety. & A.H Officer Revenue & Settlement Officer ARO PD, DRDA PO, ASDMA

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CHAPTER-V Standard Operating Procedure(SOP):

A. Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority: Before Disaster 1) Prepare District Disaster Management Plan and disseminate to different departments, agencies, volunteers and community groups. 2) Ensure basic facilities for personnel who will work at district level for disaster response. 3) Review the preparedness level in the district twice a year and advice corrective steps in case of any weakness. 4) Ensure preparation and maintenance of updated inventory of personnel, aid material and equipment. 5) Ensure training of teams of volunteers for disseminating disaster warnings to the field level and also for evacuation, search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations. 6) Ensure availability of communication and transport facilities for delivery of warnings and relevant material to field personnel. 7) Ensure drills on disaster preparedness for the people of disaster prone areas for acquiring knowledge and consciousness of such preparedness in coordination with concerned departments, local administrative agencies etc. 8) Identify high risk areas and populations and prepare vulnerability profiles, resource profiles and contingency plans for them. 9) Organize survey of buildings and installations for using as shelters/relief centers during disaster times. 10) Ensure state of readiness and operational status of facilities designated to serve as shelters. 11) Help all the circles with additional resources for disaster preparedness, if necessary. l 2) Arrange sufficient medical assistance for post-disaster medical treatment and control of Contagious diseases and ensure stock of essential medicines. Alert and Warning stage 1) Maintain contact with forecasting agencies and gather all possible information regarding the alert. 2) Ensure that all concerned in areas likely to be affected by imminent disaster receive warning signals and respond accordingly. 3) Inform members of District Disaster Management Committee. 4) Maintain contact with provincial EOC. 5) Instruct all concerned to remain in readiness for responding to the emergency. 6) Advice concerned officials to carry out evacuations where required, and to keep transport, relief and medical teams ready to move to the affected areas at a short notice

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During Disaster 1) Convene meeting of District Committee on Disaster Management. 2) Conduct Rapid Assessment and launch Quick Response. 3) Keep State EOC informed of the situation After Disaster 1) Organise initial and subsequent technical assessments of disaster affected areas and determine the extent of loss and damage and volume and nature of relief required. 2) Keep the District Disaster Management Committee and the State EOC informed of the situation. 3) Ensure supply of food, drinking water, medical supplies and other emergency items to the affected population. 4) Request state government for assistance if the District Disaster Management Committee deems the situation to be beyond the capacity of the district to manage. 5) Visit and coordinate the implement of various relief and rehabilitation programmes. 6) Coordinate the activities of NGOs in relief and rehabilitation programmes B. Department of Revenue and Disaster Management: To oversee the Disaster Management activities, in the event of Landslide, earthquake, storm or any other disaster, the whole Dima Hasao district has been divided into 7 (Seven) zones as Haflong Sadar and Maibang Sub-Division as two zones & five Rural Dev. Blocks will be five zones headed by the SDOs Civil & BDOs concerned as Zonal Officer for each zone. The Zonal Officers will be responsible for co-ordinating with all the Officers, materials and resources under each zone. The Deputy Commissioner, Dima Hasao will co-ordinate with all the Zonal Officers and the Govt. All Zonal Officers with their zonal level committee will decide and find out ways and means for smooth and speedy distribution of relief materials to the affected people so that all possible delays & difficulties can be avoided. Safe places for storing relief materials my also be arranged in advance. During alarming situation for search & rescue operation and distribution of relief materials services of Govt. officials including the school teachers may be utilized by the Zonal Officers for saving the lives and property of the public. C. Department of Health & F.W. : Non Disaster Time 1) Carry out and disseminate a risk evaluation of the population. 2) Develop a district plan on emergency preparedness and response within the health sector. 3) Develop policy framework for the department. 4)Ensure adequate availability of Emergency Health Kits in high risk areas

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5)Train volunteers on emergency preparedness programmes such as first aid and preventive measure against diseases in disaster prone areas. 6) Prepare a list of medical and paramedical personnel in disaster prone areas and disseminate it to concerned administrators. 7) Establish and operate an early warning system for health threats based on the routine health information and in collaboration with other departments. Alert and Warning Stage 1)To ensure pre-positioning of Emergency Health Kits and Personnel. 2)Assess health infrastructure 3) Assess likely health impacts and share with District Disaster Management Committee for planning purpose During Disaster 1) Mobilize medical teams and paramedical personnel to go to the affected areas as part of the Rapid Assessment and Quick Response Teams. 2) Provide medical assistance to the affected population. 3) Carry out technical assessment on health infrastructure availability and need After Disaster 1) Remain vigilant about outbreak /possibility of any epidemics and take effective steps against them. 2) Send report of health related activities in affected areas to the province for planning purpose. 3) Constituted 1 (one) control room in each block PHC for imparting the medical aids and maintain records, situation report etc under Dima Hasao District. D. Department of Police and Fire Services: Non-Disaster Time 1) The Superintendent of Police is the Focal Point for the Department. 2) Impart training to the members of Police Force in first aid, evacuation, rescue and relief Operations. 3) Identify the 'High Risk' and 'Risk' areas for different disasters and instruct the existing police installations located in those areas for keeping themselves in readiness for undertaking Emergency rescue, evacuation, relief operations. 4) Coordinate the wireless frequency of Police with the wireless network of other departments. 5) Train volunteers from among citizens, voluntary organizations.

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Alert And Warning Stage 1) Establish the Disaster Control Room at District level. 2) Arrange drills for fire extinguishing, rescue, evacuation and transportation of injured persons and prepare coordinated Action Plans in cooperation with concerned local agencies. 3) Maintain communications with the police installations in the areas likely to be affected by disaster. 4)Instruct all concerned to accord priority to disaster related wireless messages if required by appropriate officials. 5) On receipt of directives from the District Administration for evacuation - organise personnel and equipment for evacuation and undertake evacuation operations. During Disaster 1) Carry out search & rescue operations. 2) Set up emergency evacuation shelters, and transport affected people to the shelters 3) Carry out fire fighting operations 4) Maintain law and order, especially during relief distribution. 5) Keep close watch for any criminal and anti-state activity in the area. After Disaster 1) Arrange security of government property and installations damaged in a disaster. 2) Participate in damage and need assessment. 3) Coordinate with other offices of Ministry of Interior for traffic management in and around damaged areas. 4) Assist the local administration in putting a stop to theft and misuse in relief operation. E. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Before Disaster:

1) Frequent visits to all vulnerable portion of roads, bridges etc. likely to be damaged by flood, landslide etc. to be maintained as precautionary measure.

2) Un-interrupted communication to all roads etc. to be maintained.

3) Clearing all cross drainage works such as home pipe culverts etc. through M.R. labourers.

4) All field officers are directed to remain alert and not to leave head quarter without prior permission from the competent authority.

5) Strict vigilance and maintenance of protection work in collaboration with the civil and police authority by the field staffs are instructed accordingly. Also concerned AEE’s are requested to obtain assessment report and submit the same to this office accordingly to take further action from this end.

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During Disaster:

1) Provide assistance to the damage assessment teams for survey of damage to roads, Infrastructure etc. 2) Take steps to clear debris and assist search and rescue teams. 3) Provide sites for rehabilitation of affected population 4) Collate and disseminate information regarding operational and safe routes and alternate routes, fuel availability etc. to personnel operating in the field. 5) Launch repair missions for damaged critical infrastructure and routes. 6) Take steps for prompt removal of uprooted trees on the roads. After Disaster: 1) Carry out detailed technical assessment of damage to public works. 2) Assist in construction of temporary shelters. 3) Organise repairs of buildings damaged in the disaster 4) Prepare detailed programmes for rehabilitation of damaged public works. 5) Arrange technical assistance and supervision for reconstruction works as per request. 6) Assess damage to transportation infrastructure. 7) Take steps to ensure speedy repair and restoration of transport links. F. Department of Agriculture Non Disaster Time 1) Undertake extension measures relating to the latest result of research available from AAU etc. on already released varieties including flood tolerant varieties and other cultural practices for agriculture in the affected areas. 2) Advice the dates after which sowing, transplanting should not be undertaken and advise on suitable cropping patterns. 3) Assessment of the acreage under crops and number of cultivators to be affected in each of the areas. 4) Prepare block-wise agricultural maps showing areas under different crops in the generally flood affected areas. 5) Assess requirement of seeds, seedlings, manures etc. for grants, tools and plants for emergency relief works. 6) Make arrangements for raising seedlings in specific government agricultural farms, nurseries etc. 7) Other measures as per ARM-1976. During Disaster 1) Alert all sub-ordinate officers and staff on receipt of warning. 2) Check stock of seeds, manures, implements etc. and make arrangements for raising seedlings. 3) Draw a tentative programme for emergency relief works. 4) Arrange distribution of agricultural inputs in consultation with the district administration. 5) Render technical guidance to the needy cultivators for salvage and protection of surviving crops and raising of such varieties of crops as may be suitable during the season or in the next crop season. 6) Arrange for spraying of pesticides wherever necessary.

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7) Constantly visit the affected areas to ensure effectiveness of agricultural relief and rehabilitation measures.

After Disaster 1) Restore the tools and plants. 2) Repair the damaged tools and plants 3) Dispose off Undistributed seeds and manures etc., which cannot be kept for use beyond a particular crop season. G. A.H. & Vety. Department: Non Disaster Time 1) Visit to generally flood affected areas 2) Assess requirement of veterinary measures to be taken in affected areas and arrange for VAS, VFA and other staff, equipment, medicines, Vaccines, disinfectants etc., materials for opening first aid centers and camp dispensaries. 3) Locate suitable high places for sheltering livestock. 4) Mobilize two or more veterinary teams at the district HQ for emergency relief work. 5) Keep at prescribed scales or essential equipment, medicines, vaccines, disinfectants in every hospital, dispensary, first aid center in the affected areas. 6) Arrange for fodder from livestock fodder farms or from other sources. 7) Arrange for prevention of widespread decease in epidemic form amongst animals. 8) Assist the district administration in arranging with local traders for supplying animal feed at reasonable price if required. 9) Prepare veterinary map showing hospital, dispensaries, first aid center, AI sub centers and cattle population covered by each of these institutions. 10) Arrange for short duration training course in veterinary medical care and prevention of epidemic among animals for staffs. 11) Arrange for sufficient IEC materials for public awareness. During Disaster 1) Alert the subordinate Officers and field staff on receipt of warning. 2) Check and arrange personnel, stores, equipment, vehicles etc. and draw up tentative programme of emergency relief works. 3) Visit the flood affected areas immediately with a veterinary relief team and start relief measures. 4) Arrange with the help of district administration shifting of livestock to suitable high grounds. 5) Open additional first aid centers and camps, dispensaries if necessary. 6) Constantly visit the flood affected areas and ensure effectiveness of the measures taken.

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After Disaster 1) Restore equipment and stores. 2) Repair or replace Damage equipment. 3) Arrange for disposal of balance medicines or replenished stock of medicine and stores. 4) Take steps for repair of damaged veterinary buildings.

H. Municipal Boards:-

Non-Disaster Time :

1) Take precautionary steps for the protection of Govt. Property within the Town against possible loss & damage during disaster.

2) Instruct to formulate guidelines for safe construction.

3) Organize periodic training of Engineers & other construction & non-construction personnel on disaster resistant.

4) Instruct to carryout survey of condition of all Buildings & Roads within the Municipal Area.

Alert and Warning Stage :-

1) Instruct all officials at construction sites to keep manpower and materials prepared for protection and repair of public works including search & rescue facilities.

During Disaster :-

1) Provide assistance to the damage assessment teams for survey of damage to roads, buildings etc. within Municipal Area.

2) Take steps to clear debris and assist search & rescue teams.

3) Provide sites for rehabilitation of affected population.

4) Launch repair missions for damaged public properties.

5) Take steps for prompt removal of uprooted trees on the roads.

After Disaster :-

1) Carry out detailed technical assessment of damage to the properties within Municipal Area.

2) Assist in construction of temporary shelters.

3) Organize repairs of buildings damaged in the disaster. 4) Arrange technical assistance and supervision for reconstruction works as per request.

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I. Water Resource Department: Pre-Disaster 1) Visit to generally flood affected areas and classify the different areas and localities of the district on the basis of vulnerability. 2) Re-prepare and update the map if there be any change in classification of areas shown in the map prepared for generally flood affected areas and location of flood protection structures. 3) Digging of link drains and other drains to prevent water congestion in localized depressions. 4) Construction of bunds or repair to bunds to protect agricultural lands against floods. 5) Prepare detailed plans and estimates for works as per requirement. 6) Render necessary technical assistance to the District Administration in execution of works. 7) Prepare tentative list of flood control personnel for flood fighting, patrolling on embankments, dykes and other flood protection structures. 8) Arrange tools & equipments and other flood fighting articles and store in suitable places. 9) Arrange materials to be stored in the temporary sheds at the worksite for workers for round the clock vigil. 10) Complete short-term emergent flood protection measures such as drains, closing of breaches, construction of retirement bunds, anti-erosion measures etc. During-Disaster 2) Start vigorous patrolling along embankments, dykes and other flood protection structures as soon as the river reaches one meter of the danger level. 3) Keep close touch with the District Administration. 4) Examine physical conditions of the embankments, dykes and ensure any leakage, seepage are promptly attended to. 5) Take protective measures without loss of time in case of any sign of breach. 6) Digging of link drains and other drains to drain outstanding floodwater after floodwater recedes. 7) Finalize and start labour-oriented departmental works for test-relief in consultation with the District Administration. Post-Disaster 1) Restore tools, equipments, vehicles and other stores. 2) In case of breach of embankments steps are taken immediately to restrict the breach gap from being widen by end protection 3) If possible closing of breach on temporary basis is taken up just after reduction of the flood waves. 4) Repair and replace damaged tools and equipments

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CHAPTER- VI CONTINGENCY PLAN OF VARIOUS LINE DEPARTMENTS

DIMA HASAO DISTRICT To oversee the Disaster Management activities, in the event of Landslide, earthquake, storm or any other disaster, the whole Dima Hasao district has been divided into 7 (Seven) zones as Haflong Sadar and Maibang Sub-Division as two zones & five Rural Dev. Blocks will be five zones headed by the SDOs Civil & BDOs concerned as Zonal Officer for each zone. The Zonal Officers will be responsible for co-ordinating with all the Officers, materials and resources under each zone. The Deputy Commissioner, Dima Hasao will co-ordinate with all the Zonal Officers and the Govt. All Zonal Officers with their zonal level committee will decide and find out ways and means for smooth and speedy distribution of relief materials to the affected people so that all possible delays & difficulties can be avoided. Safe places for storing relief materials my also be arranged in advance. During alarming situation for search & rescue operation and distribution of relief materials services of Govt. officials including the school teachers may be utilized by the Zonal Officers for saving the lives and property of the public. Further, concern Zonal Officers are directed to immediately convene meeting at zone level inviting all concern officers, staffs, NGOs, Public Representatives, Officials of other concern department at their level and prepare Micro Plan to fight any catastrophic disaster like situation. The services of all line Departments and available resources have to be utilized for speedy response, relief, recovery and reconstruction. For smooth disaster management pertaining to Police & Fire department all the Officer-in-charge of concern Police Station will be the Sector Officer of their respective area & they will be co-ordinated, guided and supervised by two Addl. Superintendent of Police. The Zonal Officer for Haflong Sadar & Maibang Sub-Division will be the Addl. S.P. (Head Qt.) and the Zonal Officer or other five zones will be Addl. S.P. (Security). The overall supervision, co-ordination & guidance will be provided by under the command of the Superintendent of Police, Dima Hasao pertaining to disaster Management and Police / Fire department concern. Further, requisition for G.R. materials shall be furnished in the following format. Sl No.

Name of Sub-Division/ Block

Name of affected area

No. of affected families

Population aftd. Quantity of G.R. materials required

Location of Relief centre

Remarks Adult Minor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The Zonal Officers are directed to send the requirement of G.R. as per above proforma only.

All the line Department concern in the district will prepare their own contingency plan and make necessary arrangement for allocation of adequate fund for disaster Management in their own departmental budget.

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CHAPTER-VII LIST OF IMPORTANT TELEPHONE/ MOBILE NOS.

Name Designation Telephone No.

Office Residence Mobile

Shri Dilip Borthakur, IAS

Deputy Commissioner 03673-236221

03673-236222

94351-18356

Superintendent of Police 03673-236325

Shri Lalsangthang Khawbang, ACS

Principal Seceretary, DHAC 03673-236393

94350-27407

Addl. Deputy Commissioner 03673-239531

Smt. Sabita Langthasa, ACS

Deputy Secretary, DHAC 03673-236346

03673-239498

94350-77665

Smt. M.Nath, ACS SDO (Civil) Maibang 03673-282451

94340-64841

Addl. Deputy Commissioner. 03673-236176

Shri Khanindra Choudhury, ASC

ADDL. Deputy Commissioner 03673-236174

94350-22082

Shri Henkam Haolai, ACS

Deputy Secretary, DHAC 03673-236673

94357-26197

Smt. Lalneizovi Nampui, ACS

Sr. Extra Asstt. Commissioner 03673-237844

94350-77434

Election Officer 03673-236663

94350-71095

Shri T.T.D. Daulagupu, ACS

Project Officer , IJDP 94350-77494

Shri Monjit Barkakoti, ACS

Extra Assistant Commissioner 94353-81362

Shri S.S Panesar, APS.

Addl. S.P. (HQ) 03673-236080

94350-51860

Shri S.S. Roy, APS Addl. S.P. (Security) 03673-238246

94350-74984

Shri S. Das, APS Deputy S.P.(H.Q) 03673-238666

03673-236857

94355-03171

Shri P. Das, APS SDPO (Maibang) 94018-03171

Jt. Director of Health Service, Haflong

03673-236269

94350-77698

Shri S.K Shome, AFS

Treasury Officer, Haflong 94351-80504

Shri D. Bora DIO, NIC, Haflong 03673-236051

94351-80504

Shri L. Joute DIPRO, Haflong 03673-239241

99572-20880

Shri S. Das D.P.O. 94010-94232

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IMPORTANT SERVICES Haflong Civil Hospital 03673-236555

Police Control Room 03673-236121

Fire Service Station, Haflong 03673-236301

Emergency Ambulance Service 108

Dist. Disaster Control Room 03673-1077

POLICE STATIONS Haflong Police Station 03673-236228

Maibang Police Station 03673-282421

Mahur Police Station 03673-283421

Umrangso Police Station 03670-288253

Diyungmukh Police Station 03677-231060

Harangajao Police Station 03673-284421

Dihangi Police Station N.A. Wireless

O/C, Langting Police Station 9401309550

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Phone Nos. of Concerned Depts. from Dima Hasao District, Haflong, Assam.

Sl No. Name of the Department District In-charge Mobile No. Landline No.

1.

Water Resources

Executive Engr.

9435077092

2.

PWD (Roads)

-do-

9435191060

03670-236262

3.

PWD (Buildings)

-do-

8011159483/ 9435192164

03670-236404

4.

Health Department

Jt Director

9435723383

03670-236268

5.

Agriculture Department

DAO/SDAO

9435371198/ 9435371042

03670-236249

6.

Food & Civil Supply

DDS

9435326024

03670-237153

7.

Water Resources

Ex Engr.

9435077092

8.

Irrigation

-do-

9435106982

03670-236286

9.

PHE

-do-

9435193663

03670-236310

10.

Soil Conservation

Addl. Director

9435709637

03670-236537

11.

Environment & Forest

DFO

03670-236490

12.

Handloom & textile

Asstt. Director

9435078307

03670-236337

13.

Sericulture

Addl. Director

9435095515

03670-236347

14.

Education

IS

9678617978

03670-236313

15.

Fisheries

DFDO

03670-236287

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Chapter: VIII INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION 8.1 Plan Dissemination and Evaluation The responsibility of plan dissemination is vested with the DCR, at the DC Office. In order for the DDMP to be effective it must be disseminated at two levels:

a. To the district authorities, government departments, NGOs and other agencies and institutions within the district and

b. To general public 8.2 Dissemination of Other IEC Materials The DI & PRO at the district level will carry on the dissemination of IEC materials and NGOs at the block and village level during normal time (selected during Post Natural Calamity Committee meeting, presided over by the ADC). The activities of these DI & PRO and NGOs would include

→ Wall Painting, → Posters, Pamphlets AND Brochure preparation and distribution → Padayatra, → Street plays, → Volunteers training, → Task force training, etc.

8.3 Training and Drills The training programs are organized for different levels of functionaries from district level officials identified NGOs, Private Sector Organizations order to equip them to extend training facilities to functionaries at blocks village level as well as organize simulation exercises within the community. The objective of full scale drill include evaluation of the following

• Practicality of the plan (structure and organization) • Adequacy of communication and interaction among the agencies and the

public • Emergency equipment effectiveness • Adequacy of first aid and rescue procedures • Adequacy of emergency personnel response and training • Public relation skills • Evacuation and count procedures • Coordination with the CBOs / NGOs

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8.4 Community Based Disaster Preparedness and Mock Drills Role of the Community

→ First respond to disaster → Participate in preparedness program → Sharing of disaster preparedness cost → Playing as pressure group / advocacy → Stockpiling and Coordination → Supporting communication System The Community Based Disaster Preparedness should be done as per the following stages

• Formation of Block Level Disaster Committee • Training of line department and volunteers • Formation of GP level committee • Developing Community Contingency Plans in the Villages • Training of Task Forces • Periodic mock drills • Coordination of GP and Block • Updating information

Mock drills are important in normal times as well as the emergency. The mock drill and preparedness for disaster are considered as part of police duty. Every six months, there should be a mock drill in all of the police stations of the district to make them alert / fit to cope with any situation. Security Plan for all industries to be reviewed and approved by CISF at regular intervals. Similarly all police stations should have internal security scheme, based on which they should have mock drill and update it for safety measures as per requirement. Besides a contingency drill should be enacted the cyclone/ flood season so that everyone knows what he/she should do and where he /she should go. It is advisable to have a mock drill at night during the rain, by cutting of the electricity in the village / block / district (as per the chosen for the mock drill at each level). This exercise will help learn possible problem that would be faced. These learned lessons could be utilized in preparing the contingency plan in a much-prepared manner.

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8.5 Setting Up Disaster Volunteer Force – Identification and Training An analysis of the situation of the village community forms the first task for preparedness. After analysis, the villagers would form different groups to carry on the activities for disaster preparedness. The motivated and willing male and female group members have to find out the roles and responsibilities of each group. The groups may be formed for warning, rescue and evacuation, water and sanitation, relief and food, damage assessment, shelter management, etc. This will form the Disaster Management Teams. For warning group, members could be young boys and girls of the village (17 to 25 years) who will be trained to understand radio warnings and fast to spread the warning throughout the village. The members for Rescue And Evacuation Group Need to be physically strong (both men and women) and in the age group of 18 to 35 years. Inclusion of civil defense and Home Guard personnel would be useful if available in the village. This team can coordinate with the government to avail the facilities for rescue and evacuation, both in terms of rescue training, rescue infrastructure and equipment and ensuring the alertness of the rescue team of the government. Both men and women members may look after the Water and Sanitation responsibilities at the shelters as well as outdoors The members of the relief group will collect and distribute relief materials such as food supply, utensils, clothes, kerosene, diesel, etc and coordinate all the relief requirements of the other action groups. Both men and women members have to be capable of interacting with the local authorities to ensure adequate supplies reach the village in time. The members of shelter management group shall have more women members preferably SHG members and Anganwadi Workers (AWW). They will be at the shelters and safe houses looking after the evacuees’ food, water and medication requirements. This group can also coordinate with the government authorities to ensure that health and sanitation facilities are available for extra vulnerable like women and children. There can also be a First Aid and Medical Group, with equal numbers of men and women, those with some knowledge of nursing (such as trained dais and ASHA/ANMs) will be preferable. The members have to go through intensive training and drills for first aid and medical responsibility. Other such group might be the Patrolling group and the Liaison group.

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Chapter IX

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF WHAT TO DO DURING DISASTERS

9.1 Operational Guidelines of What to do in the event of a Cyclone

Do’s Don’ts Listen to the Radio/ TV /Public Addressing System for advance information and advice. Allow considerable margin for safety. A cyclone may change direction, speed or intensity within a few hours, so stay tuned to the radio/ TV for updated information. Tape up large windows to prevent from shattering. Move to the nearest shelter or vacate the area if this is ordered by the appropriate government agency. Stay indoors and take shelter in the strongest part of the house/ society. Open windows on the sheltered side of the house if the roof begins to lift. Find shelter if you are caught in the open. If you are outside, do not move until advice.

Do not go outside or into a beach during a lull in the storm. Be away of fallen power lines, damage bridges and structures. Do not go for straight seeing.

9.2 Operational Guidelines of What to do in the event of a Flood

Do’s Don’ts Listen to the Radio/TV/Public Addressing System for advance information and advice. Disconnect all electrical appliances and move all valuable personal and household goods and clothing out of reach of floodwater, if you are warned or if you suspect that flood water may reach the house Move vehicles, Farm animals and Movable goods to the highest ground nearby. Turn off electricity, gas if you have to leave the house. Lock the outside doors and windows if you have to leave the house.

Do not enter flood waters on foot if you can avoid it. Never wander around a flooded area. Do not allow children’s to play in, or near, floodwaters. Do not drive into water. Do not eat food or drink water, which is affected by flood water.

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9.3 Operational Guidelines of What to do in the event of a Heat Wave

Do’s Don’ts Listen to the Radio/TV/Public Addressing System for advance information and advice. Fishing the work at the morning or leave it in to the evening. Drink Sufficient Water & take Food Keep your head away from the direct heat. Use Cloths, Cap, Umbrella or Glasses Keep Stock water with you Wear light dresses.

Avoid standing under direct sun. Avoid Long Drives.

9.4 Operational Guidelines of What to do in the event of a Drought Situation

Do’s Don’ts Save Water & Stock Water Arrange for Alternate cropping Contact Nearest Agricultural Office

Stop disutility of Water

9.5 Operational Guidelines of What to do in the event of an Earthquake

Do’s Don’ts Listen to the Radio/TV/Public Addressing System for advance information and advice. Teach all members of your family how to turn off the electricity, water and gas supply. Protect yourself by staying under the lintel of an inner door, in the corner of a room, under a table or even under a bed. Keep away from Old, Tall or ditched buildings, electricity wires, slopes and walls, which are liable to collapse. If driving, Stop the vehicle away from building, walls, slopes, electricity wires and cables. Leave your badly damaged house. Collect water containers, food items, ordinary and facial medicines.

Do not run and do not wonder around the streets. Keep away from buildings, walls, slopes, electricity wires and cables & stay in the vehicle. Do rush to the doors or exists, never use the lifts keep well away from windows, mirrors, chimneys and furniture. Do rush to the doors or exists, never use the lift. Avoid places where there are loose electric wires and do not touch any metal object in contact with them. Do not re-enter badly damaged buildings and do not go near damaged structures.

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Chapter-X List of Voluntary Organizations Sl.No. Name of NGOs Address Contact No. 1. Ever Green Club Mulhoi, Haflong

2. Heaven Blue Athletic Club, Haflong

3. Sinlung Club Mulhoi, Haflong

4. Khongsai Youth Club Khongsai

5. Dibarai Mahila Samity Dibarai, Haflong

6. Bethel Youth Club Mulhoi Haflong

7. Pole Star Ethlentic Club Lodi, Haflong

8. Malangpa Youth Club Harangajao

9. Topodisa Cultural Club Topodisa Haflong

10. Sunrise Youth Club

11. Lodi Heraka Cultural Club Haflong

12. Hmar Youth Association Mulhoi, Haflong 9435258265

13. Lodi Youth Club Lodi Haflong

14. Dangringdi Mahila Samity Sengya Sambhudan Rajee

8011677197

15. R.K. Pandey Development Society, Upper Bagetar

Upper Bagetar Haflong

16. Sengya Youth Club Sarkari Bagan, Haflong

17. Spectrum & Society for Promotion of Environment Consciousness and Natural Resources Management

Haflong

18. Gilgal Sporting Club Mulhoi, Haflong 7896061639

19. Digrik Socio Cultural Organisation Digrik, Haflong

20. Waimizing Haflong

21. Dima Hasao Sports Association Haflong

22. Donlou Youth Club Haflong

23. Zion Youth Club Haflong

24. Sengya Tularam Club Haflong

25. Singau Rural Development Organization

Appolo Road, Haflong 9954136151

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26. Succour Group Haflong

27. P.Songkhai Village Cultural Club P. Songkhai, Mahur

28. Kipeilua Heraka Mahila Samity Mahur

29. Longkhai Hindu Youth Club, Mahur

Mahur

30. Khim Bharbili Club Gerem, Mahur

31. Device Exhibition Humanism Patriotism

Maibang

32. Naiso Club Kalachand Maibang

33. Dimalik Jalaikhurang Club Dimasa, Diyungbra

34. Jnaring Hosom Diyungbra, Block Bajar

35. Dehangi Sampariphang Youth Club Dehangi

36. Hadailai Association Dehangi

37. Hangibra Society Dehangi

38. Progoti Youth Club Mahur

39. Zeme Mother Association 9435672623

40. Jatinga Youth Federation Jatinga 9678301941

41. Miscos Club Lower Haflong 9957671050

42. Hills Cultural Orgn. & Library 9435730187

43. Jehova Jire Prayer Home, Dithokchora

Dithokchora