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Project No.: AESPL/EIA/13/CON/020 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR
Planned Beach Resort in Village
Sagarthirth, Taluka Vengurla, District
Sindhudurg, State Maharashtra
Sponsored by
Elite Township Pvt. Ltd.
Prepared by
ADITYA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PVT. LTD.,
107, Hiren Light Industrial Estate, Mogul Lane,
Mahim, Mumbai – 400 016, Tel: (022) 42127500
Email: [email protected]
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR
Planned Beach Resort in Village
Sagarthirth, Taluka Vengurla, District
Sindhudurg, State Maharashtra
Sponsored by
Elite Township Pvt. Ltd.
Project No.: AESPL/EIA/13/CON/020
Project Team:
Project Director: Mr. Ulhas H. Joglekar
Project Scientist: Mr. Ranjit Varma
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1 INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Objectives...................................................................................................................................... 6
2 SITE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Project Background ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Site Selection Criteria .................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Nature and Size of the Project ...................................................................................................... 7
2.4 project Site Location ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Site Connectivity ......................................................................................................................... 11
2.6 site and Site Surroundings .......................................................................................................... 11
2.7 project site and site surrounding photographS .......................................................................... 12
2.8 Environmental characteristics .................................................................................................... 13
2.8.1 Climate ................................................................................................................................ 13
2.8.2 Rainfall ................................................................................................................................ 14
2.8.3 Physiography & Geology ..................................................................................................... 14
2.8.4 Ecology ................................................................................................................................ 14
3 IDENTIFICATION OF LIKELY HAZARDS & POSSIBLE DISASTERS ........................................................... 15
3.1 Definitions of terms used ............................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Likely Hazards .............................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Earthquakes ........................................................................................................................ 15
3.2.2 Lightning strike .................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.3 Marine Hazards ................................................................................................................... 17
b) Tidal Waves ................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.4 Fire & Explosions ................................................................................................................. 22
3.2.5 Sabotage ............................................................................................................................. 22
3.3 Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA).............................................................................................. 23
4 Standard operating procedures .......................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Precautionary measures ............................................................................................................. 24
4.1.1 Earthquake .......................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.2 Floods .................................................................................................................................. 25
4.1.3 Cyclones .............................................................................................................................. 25
4.1.4 Tsunamis ............................................................................................................................. 25
4.1.5 Lightning Strikes .................................................................................................................. 25
4.1.6 Fire & Explosions ................................................................................................................. 26
4.1.7 Sabotage ............................................................................................................................. 27
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4.1.8 Drowning ............................................................................................................................. 27
4.1.9 Other Disasters.................................................................................................................... 28
4.2 Disaster Preparedness Onsite ..................................................................................................... 28
4.2.1 Fire Alarms/Other Measures .............................................................................................. 28
4.2.2 Onsite DMP Team ............................................................................................................... 29
4.2.3 Emergency Equipments ...................................................................................................... 30
4.2.4 Disaster Emergency Kit ....................................................................................................... 30
4.2.5 Medical and Related Resources .......................................................................................... 31
4.2.6 Drills .................................................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Disaster Preparedness Offsite ..................................................................................................... 31
4.4 Emergency Response in the Event of Disaster ............................................................................ 31
4.4.1 Action in the event of Fire................................................................................................... 31
4.4.1.1 Response Sequence during Event of Fire ........................................................................ 32
4.4.2 Actions in case of Flood/Tsunami ....................................................................................... 32
4.4.3 Lightning strike .................................................................................................................... 32
4.5 Relief and Rehabilitation ............................................................................................................. 32
4.6 Evacuation Plan for the Beach Resort ......................................................................................... 33
4.6.1 Guidelines for Evacuation In-charge ................................................................................... 34
4.6.2 Evacuation & Exit Routes .................................................................................................... 34
4.6.3 Planning Guide for Assembly (Emergency Shelter) Place: .................................................. 35
4.6.4 Evacuation Preparedness and Assessment ......................................................................... 36
Annexure 1: List of Emergency Services ..................................................................................................... 37
Annexure 2: Evacuation Preparedness and Assessment Checklist ............................................................. 39
Annexure 3: License rules for LPG storage ................................................................................................. 43
Annexure 4: List of Applicable Environmental Legislations ........................................................................ 46
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT SITE ON DISTRICT MAP .................................................................................. 9
FIGURE 2.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT SITE ON VENGURLA TOURISM MAP ............................................................ 10
FIGURE 2.3 LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE ON GOOGLE IMAGE..................................................................................... 11
FIGURE 2.4 PHOTOGRAPHS - SITE AND SURROUNDING FEATURES ............................................................................ 13
FIGURE 3.1 MAP SHOWING VARIOUS SEISMIC ZONES IN INDIA ................................................................................. 16
FIGURE 3.2 CYCLONE FREQUENCY AND WIND HAZARD MAP OF COASTAL INDIA ...................................................... 20
FIGURE 3.3 CYCLONE HAZARD AND PROBABLE MAXIMUM STORM SURGE MAP FOR COASTAL INDIA ..................... 21
FIGURE 4.1 STRUCTURE OF THE DMP TEAM ............................................................................................................... 30
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 2.1 REVENUE DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................... 8
TABLE 3.1 WIND SPEED CATEGORIES AND RELATED EVENTS ..................................................................................... 17
TABLE 3.2 CYCLONE CATEGORIES ................................................................................................................................ 18
TABLE 3.3 MULTIPLE HAZARD DATA FOR WEST COAST OF INDIA .............................................................................. 19
TABLE 3.4 HAZARDS, RISKS AND VULNERABILITY ........................................................................................................ 23
TABLE 4.1 EMERGENCY KIT AND ITEMS AND NUMBERS ............................................................................................. 30
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
M/s. Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. desires to set up a beach resort in Sagartirth Village, Vengurla Taluka,
Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra state comprising of hotel guest rooms, suites, hotel villas, public
areas and associated amenities.
Occupancy of the resort at most times will be dominated by visitors, who will not be familiar with
the plans of the site. Hence, it becomes important that an Emergency Response Plan is prepared that
allows visitors to easily identify measures to be taken in case of possible disasters that may occur at
site.
Hence, the project proponent approached M/s. Aditya Environmental Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, a
NABET accredited Environmental Consultancy with vast experience in preparation of Disaster
Management Plans for various sectors to prepare a suitable plan.
1.2 OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of a disaster management plan is to make use of the combined resources
created or available at the site and/or off-site services to achieve the following:
To minimize the effects the accident on people and property;
Effect the rescue and medical treatment of casualties;
Safeguard other people, outside the project boundary
Evacuate people to safe areas with utmost care and with minimum casualties;
Inform and collaborate with statutory local and state authorities;
Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control;
Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent enquiry into the cause and
circumstances of the emergency;
Investigate and take steps to prevent recurrence of similar incidents
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2 SITE DESCRIPTION
2.1 Project Background
The total plot area of the proposed development is 54.13 Acres ( 2,19,084 sqm). The total built-up
area is approximately 61,926.22 sq.m.
2.2 SITE SELECTION CRITERIA
The siting of developmental projects in India is managed by Siting Guidelines for activities and
projects delineated by the MoEF and the CPCB. The overall purpose of the guideline is to aid
proponents in judiciously selecting project sites, keeping in mind various environmental sensitivities.
However, the guidelines for siting are not legally enforceable except for areas which are ecologically
fragile (as notified by certain specific notifications) or are located in the Coastal Regulation Zone as
demarcated by the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 and subsequent amendments.
Additionally, State Governments sometimes formulate State wide Siting Guidelines for development
planning.
The proposed site is selected as per the Siting Guidelines. The design brief places a strong emphasis
on achieving a high level of environmental performance, durability, and healthy indoor air quality
through integrated design, best practices and emerging technologies. Sustainability is integrated into
all phases of the design process using an integrated approach which balances social, economic, and
environmental factors.
2.3 NATURE AND SIZE OF THE PROJECT
The proposed project will be comprising of 164 Hotel Rooms, 17 Rooms Hotel Suites (1BR), Hotel
Suites (2BR-3)- 7 rooms, Hotel Villas (3BR-3) -37 rooms, Hotel Villas (2 BR) – 5 rooms, banquet halls,
restaurants, spa. It will also have facility for parking. Landscaping will also be done.
The project will also involve internal development of basic infrastructure such as internal roads,
power supply, water supply, sewer and storm water pipe network, waste management system and
fire fighting system.
2.4 PROJECT SITE LOCATION
Project site is located at Village Sagartirath in Aravali -Tak, Vengurla, Taluka, Sindhudurg District of
Maharashtra. The proposed project site is strategically located near the seashore & falls under CRZ-III
Category. Proposed development also comes under the T-2 category as per notification of Urban
Development Department Mantralaya, Mumbai dated 9th July 1999. The project site adjoins Arabian
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Sea, being approximately at a distance of 70 m from shoreline. Site is also approachable from SH 4
Vengurla-Shiroda coastal highway on the east.
Revenue Details for the proposed development is given in Table 2.1
Table 2.1 Revenue Details
S.N. Village Survey No. Areas in Survey Nos.
1. Sagartirth 2, HISSA no. 3 B 45 Acres 0 Guntha
4, HISSA no. 1 & 3 3 Acres 22.3 Guntha
2. Tank 16, HISSA no. 1/1 & 1/4 2 Acres 6.64 Guntha
27, HISSA no. 1/2 0 Acre 29.0 Guntha
3. Temb 15, HISSA no. 1/1 A & HISSA no.
1/2
3 Acres 12.9 Guntha
Total Area 54 Acres 30.84 Guntha
The location of the proposed site on District Map, Vengurla Tourism Map, and Google Map is given
in Figure 1.1, Figure 1.2 and Figure 1.3 respectively.
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Figure 2.1 Location of the Project Site on District Map
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Figure 2.2 Location of the Project Site on Vengurla Tourism Map
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Figure 2.3 Location of Project Site on Google Image
2.5 SITE CONNECTIVITY
The connectivity of the site by air, roads and railway as follows:
Road – The site is accessible by SH 4 Vengurla-Shiroda Road (Coastal Highway). The site is located
approximately 10.6 km from Vengurla town and 38.3 km Sawantwadi village .
Rail –– The site is well connected to the Konkan Railway and the nearest railway station is
Sawantwadi at a distance of about 17 Km to the northeastern side of the site.
Air –The nearest airport is Goa Airport which is ~48 Km from the site. A new airport is proposed at
Mopa, Goa around 10 kms south of the proposed site.
2.6 SITE AND SITE SURROUNDINGS
The proposed site is in the coastal plains and is slightly undulating. Slopes are towards the Western
side with variation (5 m) in the highest and lowest point. The site surroundings comprise of rural
setup and the land use in the surrounding area comprises of villages with residential set up. No
industrial area is observed in nearby vicinity. Many small scale hotels and resorts are seen adjoining
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the coastal areas. The details of the site surrounding have been given below and shown in Figure
1.4:
North: On the northern side of the project site, Vetobha Hills and Bhakarwadi village falls.
2.7 PROJECT SITE AND SITE SURROUNDING PHOTOGRAPHS
The photographs for site surrounding features are shown in Figure 2.4
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
(a) Southern border of site (b) Coconut plantations in the project site (c) Seawall in the project site
(d) Sand-dunes in the adjoining beach
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(e) (f)
(g)
(e) Dense vegetation in project site (f) School along the eastern border and (g) Habitation along the north-eastern border
Figure 2.4 Photographs - Site and Surrounding Features .
2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
2.8.1 Climate
Usually the climatic condition at Sagartirth is temperate except during monsoon, which lasts from
June to September. The weather of Sagartirth is generally pleasant and sunny, except during
monsoons. There are no extremes in temperature and no clear demarcations from one season to the
other except for the monsoon. The average temperature varies between 25°C to 36°C. The average
daily hours of sunshine are nine to ten hours in summer and three to five hours during monsoon.
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2.8.2 Rainfall
Sagartirth falls in the path of southwest monsoon. Consequently, the site receives rainfall from June
to September every year due to southwest monsoon winds. The average annual rainfall is 2750 mm
(DMP, Sindhudurg). The remaining eight months are dry and the premonsoon months of March,
April and May are characterised by water scarcity.
2.8.3 Physiography & Geology
The site is in the coastal plains and slightly undulating with slopes towards the western side. The
surface soils are typically alluvium and can be classified as beach sands. Greywacke rock
conglomerate are exposed in the area. The site is dotted by frequent exposures of the underlying
rocks of Archaean to lower Proterozoic Age.
2.8.4 Ecology
The project site is characterised by natural vegetations and plantations, mostly of coconut trees and
cashew nuts.
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3 IDENTIFICATION OF LIKELY HAZARDS & POSSIBLE DISASTERS
3.1 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED
Hazards
Dangerous conditions or events that threaten or have the potential for causing injury to life or
damage to property or the environment is called hazard. Hazards can be categorized in various
ways, but based on the origin, they worldwide are basically grouped in two broad headings:-
1. Natural Hazards (hazards with meteorological, geological or even biological origin)
e.g. Earthquake, Tsunamis, Storms, Lightning strikes etc.
2. Manmade Hazards (hazards with human-caused or technological origin)
e.g. Fire & Explosions, Drowning, Sabotage etc.
Vulnerability
Vulnerability may be defined as the probability of exposure of a village, city or a community to a
hazard. A society or project may be vulnerable to various hazards to different extents depending
upon various reasons including environmental, geographical, social, economic etc.
Disaster
A disaster occurs when a hazard such as earthquake, flood or windstorm coincides with a vulnerable
situation. It is hence the product of are two main components: Hazard and Vulnerability. A disaster
seriously disrupts the normal functioning of a society, causing widespread human, material,
economic or environmental losses that exceed the society's capability to cope without external
relief.
The Indian subcontinent is highly vulnerable to floods, cyclones, droughts, earthquakes, tsunamis,
etc. Twenty five states in the country are disaster prone.
3.2 LIKELY HAZARDS
On the basis of project details and plans, site contours and geographical and environmental setting
of the site, the following Hazards have been identified which may possibly lead to disaster.
3.2.1 Earthquakes
There are five seismic zones in India named as I to V as details given below: Zone V: This is the most
severe seismic zone and is referred here as Very High Damage Risk Zone. Zone IV: This, zone is
second in severity to zone V. This is referred here as High Damage Risk Zone. Zone III: This is termed
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here as Moderate Damage Risk Zone. Zone II: This zone is referred to as Low Damage Risk Zone.
Zone I: Here the maximum intensity is estimated as MM V or less. This zone is termed here as Very
Low Damage Risk Zone. The project site falls in Zone III i.e moderate seismic zone. Fig 3.1 shows the
seismic zoning of India. The project site falls in the Zone III i.e moderate damage risk zone.
Figure 3.1 Map showing various seismic zones in India
During the last 15 years, the country has experienced 10 major earthquakes that have resulted in
over 20,000 deaths. As per the current seismic zone map of the country (IS 1893: 2002), over 59% of
India’s land area is under threat of moderate to severe seismic hazard. Earthquake of magnitude 6.0
or more on the Richter scale usually results in a large number of casualties. 90% of casualties result
directly from the collapse of buildings. Secondary events, such as landslides, floods, fires, and
tsunamis, account for the remainder (10 per cent) of the casualties. Mortality increases with age,
disability and degree of destruction of the structures. Many deaths can be prevented by early
implementation of rescue services and medical aid. Though the Taluka of Vengurla does not have a
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history of any loss due to earthquakes, but since it does fall in a moderate risk zone for earth quakes
and considering the project life time to be around 100 years, it can be deemed as a potential Hazard
with a need of comprehensive disaster management plan.
3.2.2 Lightning strike
Lying in the path of tropical monsoon and abutting the Arabian Sea, lightning which often
accompanies thunderstorms poses is a potential hazard for the proposed beach resort. Lightning
strikes have the potential to kill or injure people and cause failure of electronic equipments.
Quite a large number of injuries occur from electric shock received while using fixed telephones
during thunderstorms
3.2.3 Marine Hazards
Since the proposed project lies in the coastal zone, marine related disasters may occur. It is
essential to be prepared with a comprehensive disaster management plan taking into account
the frequency of occurrence and magnitude of various types of disasters. At the project site, the
following marine hazards may result in the inundation of the project site resulting in damage to
property and possibly loss of life.
a. Storms, cyclones and storm surge
Table 3.1 Wind speed categories and related events
Type of Disturbances Wind Speed in Km/h Wind Speed in Knots
Low Pressure Less than 31 Less than 17
Depression 31-49 17-27
Deep Depression 49-61 27-33
Cyclonic Storm 61-88 33-47
Serve Cyclonic Storm 88-117 47-63
Very Server Cyclonic Storm 117-220 63-119
Super Cyclone More than 221 More than 120
Where: 1 knot – 1.85 km per hour
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Cyclones are classified into five different levels on the basis of wind speed. They are further
divided into the following categories according to their damage capacity.
Table 3.2 Cyclone categories
Cyclone Category Wind Speed in Km/h Damage Capacity
01 120-150 Minimal
02 150-180 Moderate
03 180-210 Extensive
04 210-250 Extreme
05 250 and above Catastrophic
Storm surges are coastal phenomena which are inherently associated with storms and cyclones,
when the strong winds push the water up against the coastline. The degree of disaster potential
depends upon the storm surge amplitude associated with the storms or cyclones (Management
of Storms, National Disaster Management Guidelines).
Figures x and y indicate that the project site falls in moderate risk zone for cyclones. The
frequency of cyclonic storms in Sindhudurg district is low compared to most of the coastal zones
in the country with only 3 cyclonic storms being recorded during the period 1891- 2002.
However storm surges from non-cyclonic storms, particularly during high-tide frequently cause
erosion of land in coastal talukas including Vengurla. Howerver, Sagartirth, Tak and Temb
villages do not fall in the high-risk zone for inundation due to storm surge. But, considering the
site topography (Annexure 2), frequency of cyclones and probable maximum storm surge of 4.0
m, it is advisable to have a comprehensive disaster management plan for cyclones and storm-
surge considering lifetime of the project to be~100 years.
b) Tidal Waves
Extreme tidal waves are generated in deep waters due to various reasons including long fetches
and resonance. After generation of such waves, when they travel from the deep sea to coast,
they undergo various processes, such as shoaling, breaking, reformation, refraction, diffraction
etc as the case may be. This process reduces the wave height considerably as it travels in shallow
waters. It is necessary to compute the maximum possible wave height at the shore to estimate
the inundation at the project site. This will enable planning for disaster due to such extreme
waves.
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c) Tsunamis
The multi hazard situation on the West coast of India is presented in the following table
Table 3.3 Multiple Hazard Data for West Coast of India
Source: National Disaster Management Guidelines: Management of Tsunamis, 2010.
A tsunami is a series of tidal waves (called a "wave train") generated in a body of water by a
pulsating or abrupt disturbance that vertically displaces the water column. Earthquakes, landslides,
volcanic eruptions, explosions, and the impact of extraterrestrial bodies such as meteorites, can
generate tsunamis. Tsunamis can savagely attack coastlines, causing devastating property damage,
injuries, and loss of life due to injuries or drowning.
According to existing records, the seismic activity in and around the Arabian Sea is non-existent and
hence the possibility of a tsunami hitting the west coast of India is negligible, (ref.: Dr Satish Shetye,
Director, National Institute of Oceanography) The last documented Tsunami activity on west coast of
India was in the year 1945 during which a 12m tsunami was felt at Kandla. The maximum height due
to this Tsunami observed in Mumbai was around 2.0 m. However, since the experience of Tsunami
in 2004 on the east coast, it is better to be prepared for such an eventuality by way of a Disaster
Management Plan.
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Figure 3.2 Cyclone Frequency and Wind Hazard Map of Coastal India
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Figure 3.3 Cyclone Hazard and Probable Maximum Storm Surge Map for Coastal India
d) Drowning
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One of the major attractions of a beach resort is the beach itself. Most often, the idea of swimming
in the open seas while enjoying luxuries and world-class hospitality is the primary driving force that
draws people to beach resorts. However, capable swimmers are not the only ones to venture into
the seas. Very often, many people not knowing swimming, including children, venture out into the
seas. Precaution is seldom at the top of people’s minds in the mood for enjoyment. During such
times, there is a danger of people, including children, who do not know to swim, venturing out into
areas of unsafe depths, such that they cannot keep their heads above water level to breathe. At such
times, there is a danger of drowning because even if these people are accompanied by capable
swimmers, help may not reach them because of prevailing tides and currents, or they may just be
missed in the prevailing chaos. It is essential to plan and prepare for such disasters, particularly in
case of beach resorts.
3.2.4 Fire & Explosions
Fire & Explosions can occur at the resort site. Sometimes they occur in circumstances that are
unexpected or unpredictable. Fire incidences can be natural or human generated.
Types of fires
1. Natural: Natural fires are generated by volcanic eruption, lightning and the like. Earthquake
and storms can cause devastating fires due to short circuits in damaged houses, fallen power
cables, ignition of spilled fuels, gas leakages, etc. Proper insulation, meticulous wiring, leak
proof storage etc. should form a part of disaster preparedness.
2. Manmade: Faulty electrical circuits, defective electrical wiring, poor maintenance of
“boilers/electrical equipment”, cooking gas leakages, etc can cause fires. Similarly, accidental
leakage of flammable liquids (LPG & HSD) and careless disposal of lighted cigarette buts can
also cause devastating fires.
List of Major Fire Hazards:
Flammable chemicals: Paints, Aerosols (in stores), Fuels (LPG &HSD), etc.
Flammable substances: Furniture, Upholstery, Dry Grass, etc.
Processes involving open flame: Cooking, Smoking, etc.
Heat producing devices: Dryers, Heaters, Hot Plates, etc.
Electrical equipment: Short circuits and malfunctioning equipment
3.2.5 Sabotage
Sabotage is a deliberate action aimed at weakening another entity through subversion, obstruction,
disruption, or destruction. In the absence of adequate measures to secure the resort, probability of
occurrence of acts of sabotage like setting fire or causing explosions using bombs, will become high.
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3.3 PRELIMINARY HAZARD ANALYSIS (PHA)
A preliminary hazard analysis of project and site components has been carried out to identify major
hazards associated with the functioning of the proposed project (Table 8.4)
Table 3.4 Hazards, Risks and Vulnerability
Hazard Component
Potential Risk Vulnerability/ Probability
D.G. Sets Mechanical hazards and fire hazards in:
Lube oil system
Cable galleries
Short circuits
Low: The DG sets are used only in case of power failures, which are rare. The lubrication oil and diesel are stored in small quantities.
Power Trans-formers
Fire and explosion Low: Transformers are always kept in the open, with proper fencing, and isolated from buildings.
Electrical Control room
Fire in cable galleries and switches.
Static electricity due to improper earthing and bonding.
Fire, in earthing and bonding may result in Power failure.
Medium: The risk may arise from low quality of insulation material bad maintenance or alterations by untrained manpower. It may also arise from voltage fluctuations.
LPG Cylinders storage
Fire and explosion due to leakage
Low: Probability of cylinder related fire and explosion is low.
HSD Storage Fire due to leakage Low: Probability of fire due to Diesel leakage is low
Natural Disasters
Earthquakes and cyclones may damage the electrical system, lifts, and water/sewerage lines. It may also damage the external envelop of structures.
Low: Site falls in Seismic Zone III which is one of the least vulnerable zones. Sindhudurg does not have history of severe earthquakes.
Sindhudurg lies on the West coast of India which is less prone to severe atmospheric changes resulting in cyclones, hurricanes, storms etc.
Topography and Drainage
Flooding/Water logging may curtail access to daily needs and transports facilities.
Medium: The risk may arise only in the rare event of choking of natural and manmade storm water drainage system coupled with high tide and storm surge. The site is located around 2 m above MSL. Inundation of land is a possibility in case of coincidence of storm surges with High Tides
Others Power failure, Water shortage, traffic congestion, communication failure, etc.
Low: Such types of risks are rarely prevalent in rural setting where the project is proposed. As remedial response is very quick and services are immediate, no problems of difficult nature are likely.
Power failure will not affect the project seriously as stand by DG sets are provided for all essential services.
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4 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures have been laid down to guide project authorities and staff to be
prepared for disasters and act positively in times of disasters. As disasters can be of various types,
separate standard operating procedures have been developed for each kind. These procedures have
been prepared with the aim to guide the authorities and staff through the following stages with
regards to disaster:
1) Precautionary measures
2) Disaster Preparedness Onsite
3) Disaster Preparedness Offsite
4) Emergency response in the event of disaster
5) Relief and Rehabilitation
6) Evacuation
4.1 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Precautionary measures for any disaster are to be taken by all the users/visitors of the proposed
resort. Hence the measures mentioned below are to be meticulously followed by occupants of the
Resort. To be well informed about such precautions a printed booklet will be kept in each resort
villa/room.
4.1.1 Earthquake
BIS codes relevant to the project site shall be adopted for building standards
Fasten shelves securely to walls.
All the occupiers should be made aware to place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.
Information would be provided to store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and
china in low, closed cabinets with latches.
Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, settees, and anywhere
people sit.
Brace overhead light and fan fixtures.
Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks.
Secure a water heater, LPG cylinder etc., by strapping it to the wall studs and bolting it to the
floor.
Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with
latches and on bottom shaves.
Identify safe places indoors and outdoors for occupiers:
a) Under strong dining table or bed
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b) Against an inside wall.
c) Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy
bookcase or other heavy furniture could fall over.
d) In the open, away from building, trees, telephone and electrical lines, flyovers, bridges.
Emergency telephone number (doctor, hospital, police, etc) would be displayed on both
floors and booklet of the same should be available/ displayed prominently in all rooms.
4.1.2 Floods
Sewerage and storm water systems to be checked at regular intervals for their proper
functioning.
Provision will be made to harvest most of the rain water from the proposed site. This will
reduce the water shortage as well as runoff water on the site.
4.1.3 Cyclones
Periodical checking of all resort buildings for structural faults, to secure loose tiles, and to
carry out timely repairs, will be resorted to.
Keep some wooden boards ready so that glass windows can be boarded if needed.
Periodical removal of dead wood or dying trees close to the villas to be undertaken.
Hurricane lanterns filled with kerosene, battery operated torches and enough dry cells will
always be made available during emergencies.
Keep some extra batteries for transistors.
Keep some dry non-perishable food always ready for emergency use.
4.1.4 Tsunamis
An earthquake that lasts 20 seconds or longer in a coastal area, may cause tsunamis.
When the shaking stops, people will be moved quickly to higher ground away from the
coast. A tsunami may be coming within minutes.
4.1.5 Lightning Strikes
If Outdoors
Seek shelter in a hardtop (metal-bodied) vehicle or solid building but not open structures or
tents
Do not take shelter under trees
Fishing rods, Umbrellas and other metal rods to be avoided
Distance should be maintained from fences, metal poles, clotheslines etc.
If on boat or swimming, one should aim to reach the shore as soon as possible
If Indoors
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Disconnect external aerial and power leads to radios and television sets. Disconnect
computer s and power leads.
Draw all curtains and keep clear of windows, electrical appliances, pipes and fixtures (e.g.
avoid using bath, shower and electrical equipments)
Avoid using telephones, in case of emergency, calls should be brief.
Avoid touching metal, brick or concrete or tiled floors.
4.1.6 Fire & Explosions
Good house-keeping.
Compulsory use of ashtrays while smoking.
Welding /Cutting jobs to be carried out under strict supervision.
Fire Rescue drills to be carried out at regular intervals.
Since fires of different classes require specific precautionary measures to be taken in each case,
precautionary measures to be taken for different classes of fires are listed below.
a) Electrical Fires
The following basic precautions are recommended:
Install only appliances that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory.
Switches and fuses to conform to correct rating of circuit.
Use only surge protectors or power strips that have internal overload protection
and have ISI or BEE label
Use light bulbs that match the recommended wattage on the lamp or fixture.
High voltage points and instruments to be secured and labeled prominently.
Avoid putting cords where they can be damaged or pinched by furniture, under
rugs and carpets, or across doorways.
Replace any electrical tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats,
shorts out or gives off smoke or sparks.
Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring. Replace all worn, old or
damaged appliance cords immediately. Do not try to repair them.
Electrical work should be done only by a qualified electrician. Call an electrician if
you have any of the following:
o Recurring problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers
o A tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance
o Discolored or warm wall outlets or switches
o A burning smell or rubbery odor coming from an appliance
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o Flickering lights
o Sparks from a wall outlet
o Cracked or broken wall outlets
Keep clothes, curtains, and other items that can catch fire at least three feet from
all portable electric space heaters.
b) Earthquake Fires
Never place a container with water such as a flower vase or water tank near an
electrical appliance. Spilt water on a plug in a socket is likely to cause fire.
Avoid keeping anything easily inflammable from falling from shelves around a gas
cookers in the kitchens and villas, wherever LPG cylinder is used for cooking
c) LPG storage Fire & Explosion
Since the project envisages storage of more than 100 kgs of LPG in bulk storage, i.e. upto 8
industrial LPG cylinders, each weighing upto 19 kgs, license for storge of cylinders is
mandatory under Gas Rules, 2004. Applicable rules for LPG storage as per the license are
given in Annexure 4.
d) HSD storage Fire & Explosion
4.1.7 Sabotage
The resort will be fully secured all around the periphery and there will be only one entry and
one exit to the entire facility.
The entry and exit points will be manned for 24 hours with specially trained security staff
fully equipped with latest security gadgets including closed circuit electronic surveillance
cameras/CCTVs monitoring all sensitive areas within the Resort Complex. A log book will be
maintained to record the identities of all “vehicles/staff/guests/visitors” entering and leaving
the Resort.
All “persons/vehicles” entering the resort will be fully checked for explosives and weapons.
4.1.8 Drowning
Signages should be placed on the beach indicating depth at every 0.5 metre till 2.5 metre
depth from low tide line, upto a distance of 100 m from low-tide line. Bathymetry chart for
the seafront of the proposed resort is attached as Annexure 5.
Daily tide timings should be prominently displayed near the beachfront and should be
proactively updated daily.
Lifeguards should be employed to keep a watch on visitors swimming in the beach.
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4.1.9 Other Disasters
Other disasters are rare and have not occurred in the region or their occurrence can easily be
mitigated with routine precautions. Nevertheless the following precautions will be taken:
Sufficient water will be stored, in excess of actual requirement, as a buffer stock to tackle
the eventuality of temporary water supply shortage.
Multiple communication channels will be maintained to tide over the situation of failure of
telephone link “and/or” malfunction of main server.
4.2 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ONSITE
The plan will include alarm equipments and other measures and the budget for capital and running
cost of the plan. Onsite preparedness for all the disasters would include a disaster preparedness plan
which includes an On-site team of DMP that will be responsible for majority of action taken during a
disaster. The plans also consist of emergency equipment and disaster emergency kits. It also includes
emergency communication plan for each household, an awareness programs for each occupant and
drills frequency and formats.
4.2.1 Fire Alarms/Other Measures
Given the rural location of the resort, it is important to have a proper fire management system. Fire
could take place from various accidents; one of them being faulty electrical materials. Hence all
electrical wiring of the proposed building would be made as per Government standards. Also
maintenance of the wiring should be carried out at regular intervals through a professional
electrician.
Fire and smoke alarm must be installed in every room. An alarm system will be developed so that
visitors are informed and all the staff will be informed and trained with regard to the actions taken
and operations necessary to efficiently use the system. Appropriate measures would be taken for
their proper functioning.
To meet the requirements, the following measures will be taken:
Posters indicating evacuation routes will be displayed in all rooms/villas/kitchens etc. of the
resort clearly indicating the position of the poster with ‘You are here’ mark. Route of
evacuation should be indicated by way of arrows, leading to the assembly point. Evacuation
routes and assembly points are presented in Annexure 6.
Fire and smoke alarms will be installed in all covered places such as rooms, lobbies, halls,
kitchens, offices, etc. The functioning of these fire alarms will be checked every week by the
resort security staff.
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Courtyard will be paved suitably to bear the load of fire engines.
Electrical meter room will be sealed with non-combustible materials.
The lighting in all fire escape routes will be based on independent circuits backed by DG sets.
Underground and overhead water storage tanks having appropriate capacity will be
provided for fire fighting.
Automatic water sprinklers will be installed in all internal covered spaces.
Fire Hydrants, Fire Hoses and Fire Extinguishers will be installed throughout the resort as
mandated by the Fire Department. Details of fire-fighting equipments are as per statutory
requirements and presented as Annexure 7
Portable fire extinguishers of dry chemical powder will be provided in the electric meter
rooms and basements.
Lightning conductors and other equipments mandatory as per existing Government Rules
will be installed.
4.2.2 Onsite DMP Team
The structure of the team is given below. During the operational phase of the resort, name of the
authority and their contact details will be included in the following chart given in Figure 4.1. This will
be part of DMP kit which should prominently placed and accessible to all.
General Manager at Site
Head, Security Manager, Maintenance Manager,
Administration
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Figure 4.1 Structure of the DMP team
4.2.3 Emergency Equipments
The site security officer will maintain a list of emergency handling equipment including details of fire
extinguishers their validity and potency, protective clothing, and personal protective equipment for
emergency handlers etc. Details of fire management services available at Vengurla and details of
nearby hospitals will be available with site security officer in his operating checklist. The major
hospitals, clinics, emergency services shall be kept in the knowledge of all concerned. Fire fighting
related water tank with adequate water quantity and system with fire hoses will be kept readily
available. All the location of fire extinguisher will be displayed by a notice board.
4.2.4 Disaster Emergency Kit
An emergency kit will be prepared which will have following items:
Table 4.1 Emergency Kit and Items and Numbers
Sr. No. Emergency kit items Numbers
1. First Aid Kit, and Whistle 1 for each Room/villa/ Restaurant/Kitchen/ Spa
2. Portable Fire Extinguishers 4 on each floor of each building
3. Safety Ropes 5
The emergency kit will be augmented frequently after its check regularly. The project proponent will
provide a disaster emergency kit which would consist of:
1. Battery operated torch
2. Extra batteries
3. Battery operated radio
4. First aid kit and manual
5. Candles and matches in a waterproof container
6. Knife
7. Chlorine tablets or powdered water purifiers.
8. Can opener
9. Essential medicines
10. Thick ropes and cords
11. Sturdy shoes
Security Staff Plumber, Electrician Kitchen and other
staff
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4.2.5 Medical and Related Resources
The medical managements for the possible emergency situation essentially consist of First Aid
facility. The Security manager must maintain the staff including sweepers, security persons, etc. so
that during medico emergency equal weight age would be given to all the members of the society.
Also Security manager should keep the numbers of emergency. Hospitals, so that doctors could be
connected at the earliest at the time of medical emergency. These numbers must be prominently
displayed on the notice board and can be accessed by the members in absence of Security manager.
4.2.6 Drills
Mock drills activating the Disaster Preparedness Plan will be conducted periodically for ensuring its
efficiency during emergency as well as refinement and updation. These drills based on the plan will
help achieve its objectives. Head, Security shall be the main coordinator for making people aware of
the situation and emergency condition response.
Fire extinguishers would be placed in all floors of all villas and hotel rooms. Every member of staff
would be given training on how to use these fire extinguishers. Working of these fire extinguishers
would be evaluated every year by a qualified and trained person. If any faulty equipment is observed
or any further improvement is needed then it would be repaired. Proper evacuation plan would be
chalked for the resort. The map for the evacuation plan for each hotel/ villa/ restaurant/ kitchen/
spa would be displayed in the respective places. A mock demonstration for evacuation of
guests/visitors would be carried out at interval of every six months. These mock drills would be
performed in presence of qualified professional. Information would be given to all the members of
staff on how react in case of disaster.
4.3 Disaster Preparedness Offsite
The Disaster Management Plan of the proposed resort will be integrated with plan prepared for the
region by Revenue authorities.
4.4 Emergency Response in the Event of Disaster
In case of emergency due to any type of disaster a quick and immediate response is essential. This
response depends on the actions taken by individuals to avoid or mitigate the adverse effects of a
disaster and to undertake search and rescue operations. Following are the actions which will be
taken in various emergent situations.
4.4.1 Action in the event of Fire
Extinguishing fires: A small fire at the point of leakage will be extinguished by enveloping it with a
water spray or a suitable smothering agent such as CO2 or DCP (Dry Chemical Power). Trained staff
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will be engaged in combating fire. Fire fighting personnel working close to un-ignited vapour clouds
or close to fire, will be protected continuously by water sprays.
4.4.1.1 Response Sequence during Event of Fire
Any person noticing the fire will attempt to isolate and extinguish the fire with readily available
equipment and inform or arrange to inform the Security Head in-charge regarding the:
Location of fire
Type of material burning
Extent of fire
Caller’s name and phone number
Security Personnel will:
Sound the siren as per the Siren Code.
Will cordon off the area and call the local fire fighting Department.
Will direct all occupiers/guests to evacuate and assemble in designated fire shelter spaces
4.4.2 Actions in case of Flood/Tsunami
As stated earlier, such eventualities are not expected considering the past weather records of the
entire Konkan coast encompassing the project site. However, the resort management shall take all
necessary precautions in consultation with the State weather and disaster management authorities.
4.4.3 Lightning strike
Apply immediate heart massage and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to lightening victims
until medical help arrives.
4.5 Relief and Rehabilitation
Relief authorities at the site will:
Encourage self-help in every activity of their day-to-day living.
Provide assistance for identification/assessment of human and material loss.
Provide assistance in maintenance of law and order.
Provide assistance in maintaining sanitation standards and in disposal of waste.
Promote cultural and recreational activities for mental health.
Measures during Earthquake
Relief authorities will: Conduct a week-long survey to locate quake related hazards/damages
in the resort.
Work with local emergency services and officials to help affected people and those likely to
be affected.
Provide tips for conducting earthquake drills.
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Actions to be taken to prevent impact of Cyclone
Residents/visitors will be advised to stay tuned to weather advisories broadcast on radio or
TV. Radios and TVs in Resort lobbies/restaurants etc. will also be activated for the benefit of
residents/guests.
All windows and external doors of the resort complex will be shut and appropriately secured
to withstand high wind speeds.
Extra food, which can be eaten without cooking, and surplus drinking water will be stocked
for the benefit of residents/guests to tide over long power failures and damage to F&B
infrastructure.
Hurricane lanterns, torches and other emergency lights will be made available.
All loose and unsecured materials which can fly and cause damage due to strong winds, will
be removed to safe locations and/or securely fastened.
Electrical mains will be switched off except for emergency utilities.
The management will be continuously in touch with the State Disaster Management
Authority and scrupulously follow its instructions with respect to the need for evacuation of
the resort or any other eventuality.
4.6 Evacuation Plan for the Beach Resort
A standard response plan that is to be following by any personal that comes across an
emergency situation such as fire needs to follow RACE.
RACE method of Evacuation Plan:
R Remove All Persons In Danger!
A Always Pull The Alarm and Call the Emergency Services.
C Contain The Fire By Closing the Windows and Doors.
E Extinguish the Fire Only if You Are Trained and Confident.
Followed by this primary response, the evacuation of public vulnerable to fire hazard is the most
important step during any emergency fire. Proper co-ordination, prior basic knowledge on how
to act is a situation is also essential. The guidelines given below are for the local evacuators and
evacuees as well as planners and designers of the emergency response.
Guidelines for Evacuation In-charge
Evacuation and Exit Routes for each villa, Hotel room, Kitchen, Restaurant & spa
Planning Guide For Assembly (Temporary Shelter) Place
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Evacuation Preparedness and Assessment Checklist (Annex I)
An assigned on-duty employee will be evacuation in-charge who will command and coordinate the
situation.
4.6.1 Guidelines for Evacuation In-charge
The General Manager (or Manager nominated by him) will act as the Evacuation In-charge.
Has to designate one evacuation supervisor per 20 persons.
Will possess evacuation route maps, primary and secondary assembly points clearly
marked AND if possible, location of key systems and control panels.
Ensure a headcount at every assembly point.
Safeguard sensitive or hazardous material.
Will carry Disaster emergency Kit.
IMPORTANT: Ensure evacuation notification systems, plans, and equipment incorporates the
evacuation of persons with special needs or disabilities.
4.6.2 Evacuation & Exit Routes
A continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel from any point within a workplace to a place of
safety
Will have at least 2 evacuation exits from every location inside the facility.
Consists of three parts:
o Exit access
o Exit
o Exit discharge
An exit will be separated by fire resistant materials.
Openings into an exit will be limited to those necessary to allow access to the exit or to
the exit discharge.
An opening into an exit will be protected by an approved self-closing fire door that
remains closed or automatically closes in an emergency.
o the size of the building,
o its occupancy, or
o The arrangement of the structure.
The number of exit routes will be adequate, normally two or more depending on: Exit
discharge will lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or
open space with access to the outside and the area will be large enough.
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Exit stairs that continue beyond the level on which the exit discharge is located will be
interrupted at that level by doors, partitions, or other effective means that clearly
indicate the direction of travel leading to the exit discharge.
Exit doors will be able to open from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special
knowledge.
Exit route will support the maximum permitted occupant load for each floor served.
Capacity must not decrease in the direction of exit route travel to the exit discharge.
Ceiling will be at least 7-1/2 ft. high with no projection reaching a point less than 6 ft. - 8
in. from floor.
An exit access will be at least 28 in. wide at all points.
Objects that project into the exit route will not reduce the width of the exit route to less
than the minimum width requirements for exit routes.
The assembly point has sufficient area to accommodate persons (0.3 m3/person)
The plans given below shows the refuge area that can be preferred and the service area
that can be useful as a junction for escape route.
The terrace area shown in the plan is open to sky that can accommodate sizable people
in case of disaster, also the fire escape passage is provided as an exit route.
4.6.3 Planning Guide for Assembly (Emergency Shelter) Place:
An assembly point was critically chosen taking into consideration the following points:
It should be an open to sky area.
It should be away from the main structure but not too far to be inaccessible.
It should be easily accessible to all the occupants.
It should be easily visible from maximum locations.
From the assembly point, the outside main roads should be accessible.
The assembly place should have water source in place.
The place should not be congested and should be spacious enough to accommodate
maximum occupants possible.
An Assembly Place is a room/place that can act as a barrier between people and potential
danger and/or contamination in case of any emergency. Assembly points have been clearly
marked in the fire escape plans and are presented as Annexure.
The evacuation In-charge should assign responsibilities considering following points.
Maintain up-to-date record of visitors/guests in the resort
Evacuation In-charge should account for personnel.
Must have assembly point map with identified shelter location(s) and:
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o Identify key utility systems
o Identify control panels
Establish procedures for assembly point notification system.
Notification system should allow for communication with hearing-impaired and for
those who do not speak Location/Regional/Common Language.
Evacuation In-charge will designate persons responsible for:
o Shutting down utility systems and control panels
o Locking exterior doors, air vents, and closing all windows, window blinds, shades
and curtains.
o Checking offices, bathrooms and other spaces.
o Coordinating personnel with special needs or disabilities and movement of
visitors and customers.
Ensure a headcount at Assembly point.
Safeguard sensitive or classified material.
IMPORTANT: Ensure evacuation notification systems, plans, and equipment incorporates the
evacuation of persons with special needs or disabilities.
4.6.4 Evacuation Preparedness and Assessment
A timely assessment of all the involved aspects in case of fire is essential. If not maintained for
evaluated, may cause extremities and convert a small situation in to a dangerous situation resulting
in more than expected casualties. A checklist is prepared that needs regular inspection (Annexure
III).
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Annexure 1
LIST OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Category Institution/ Authority/ Emergency Services Contact Details
Collector’s office
District Collector 02362-228844 (Tel.)
9423860022 (Mob.)
Tehsildar’s Office
Tehsildar 02366-262053
Panchayat Samiti
Block Development Officer 02366-262052
Police Superintendent of Police 02362- 228201 (Tel.)
Local Police Station (Vengurla) 02366-263433 (Tel.);
9870179467 (Mob. of PI)
Medical Emergency
Hospitals District General Hospital, Oras, Sindhudurg (100 beds)
02362-228901 (Tel.);
9920448654 (Mob)
Email: cssindhudurg@
yahoomail.com
Rural Hospital (30 beds)/ Ambulance Service, Vengurla
02366-262235 (Tel.)
Primary Health Care Centre: Tal. Med Officer, Vengurla
02366- 263748 (Tel.)
9422596661 (Mob)
Dispensaries Zilla Parishad Dispensary, Dr. S.S. Shinde, Ubhadanda, Vengurla
9420583228 (Mob)
Dr. Manoj Aroskar, Vengurla (Pvt.)
02366-263053 (Tel.-Res.)
Dr. Pradip Joshi, Vengurla (Pvt.)
02366-262974 (Tel. - Res.)
02366-264090 (Tel.-Clinic)
Private Hospitals:
Arawali Vaidyakiya Sewa Kendra, Arawali, Vengurla
02366-227214 (Tel.)
St. Luke’s Hospital 02366-262033
Emergency Medical Team
Dr A. S. Manikar (Doctor)
K. S. Sontakke & S.S. Anusarkar (Health Workers)
02366- 225217 (Tel.)
9422596662 (Mob.)
9403594507 (Mob.)
Medical Shops
Yatin Medical Stores, A/P. Vengurla- 416516
02367-232167 (Tel.)
Prashant Medical Stores, Br. Nath, Pai Road, A/P. Vengurla- 416516
02367-242425 (Tel.)
Vaibhav Medical Stores, A/P,Phondaghat, Tal. Kankavli-416601
02367-245208 (Tel.)
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Category Institution/ Authority/ Emergency Services Contact Details
Fire Emergency
Fire stations Vengurla 02366-262027 (Tel.)
Sawantwadi 02363- 272404 (Tel.)
Marine Emergency
Coast Guard
Ratnagiri 02352-220490 (Tel.), 02352-224555 (Fax)
Vasco, Goa 0832-2521051, 0832-2520440 (Tel.)
Customs Customs Inspector 02366-262056
Transport Station Manager, S.T. Stand (Bus), Vengurla 02366-262038
Telephone lines
BSNL Section Officer 02366-262500/ 262600
Power Outages
MSDC (Incase of Power Outages)/ Electrical Emergency
02366-2632017 (Tel.)
Light House Headlight keeper 02366-262071
Weather Emergency
Regional Meteorological Dept. 022 – 22150431 (Tel.)
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Annexure 2
EVACUATION PREPAREDNESS AND ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
Note: All questions in this checklist should be answered with "yes," "no," "NA" (not applicable), or
"U" (undetermined). For all answers that are not "yes," or "NA," the specific areas needing
correction, the persons responsible, etc., should be noted in the "comments" column.
Yes/No NA/U Comments
Floor Diagrams:
• Are floor plans prominently posted on each floor?
• Is each plan legible?
• Does the plan indicate every emergency exit on the
floor?
• Is a person looking at the plan, properly oriented
by an "X" (that is, "you are here now")?
• Are room number identifications for the floor as
well as compass directions given?
• Are directions to stairwells clearly indicated?
• Are familiar terms used on the diagram to define
directions to emergency exit stairwells? For
example, are particular areas identified, such as
Restaurants, Kitchens and lavatories, etc.?
Exit paths to stairwells:
• If colour coding of pillars and doors, or stripes and
markings on floors are used, are they properly
explained?
• Is additional clarification needed?
• Are paths to exits relatively straight and clear of all
obstructions?
• Are proper instructions posted at changes of
direction en route to an emergency exit?
• Are overpressure systems and venting systems
operative?
Elderly and physically handicapped:
• Are there elderly or physically handicapped
persons who will need assistance during a fire and
emergency evacuation of premises?
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• What provision is made for their removal during an
emergency?
• Who will assist? How will the handicapped be
moved?
Emergency exit doors:
• Are all emergency exits properly identified?
• Are exit door location signs adequately and reliably
illuminated?
• Do exit doors open easily and swing in proper
direction (open out)?
• Are any exit doors blocked, chained, locked,
partially blocked, obstructed by cabinets, coat racks,
umbrella stands, packages, etc.?
• Are all exit doors self-closing?
• Are there complete closures of each door?
• Are all exit doors kept closed, or are they
occasionally propped open for convenience or to
allow for ventilation? (NOTE: This practice must be
prohibited)
Emergency stairwells:
• Are stair treads and risers in good condition?
• Are stairwells free of mops, pails, brooms, rags,
packages, barrels, or any other obstruction
materials?
• Are all stairwells equipped with proper handrails?
• Does each emergency stairwell go directly to the
grade floor exit level without interruption?
• Does the stairwell terminate at some interim-point
in the building?
• If so, are there clear directions at that point which
show the way to completion of exit?
• Is there provision for directing guests/ visitors to
refuge areas out of and away from the building
when they reach the ground floor?
• Are directions provided where evacuees can
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congregate for a "head count" during and after the
evacuation has been complete?
• Is there adequate lighting in the stairwell?
• Are any bulbs and/or fixtures broken or missing?
• Where? Describe locations.
• Are exits properly identified?
• Are they illuminated for day, night, and power-loss
situations?
• Are any confusing non-exits clearly marked for
what they are?
• Are floor numbers displayed prominently on both
sides of exit doors?
Emergency lighting:
• In the event of an electrical power failure or
interruption of service in the building, is automatic
or manually operated emergency lighting available?
• If not, what will be used?
• Where are stand-by lights kept?
• Who controls them?
• How would they be made available during an
emergency? · Is there an emergency generator in the
resort?
• Is it operable?
• Is it secured against sabotage?
• Is a "fail-safe" type of emergency lighting system
available for the exit stairwells that will function
automatically in event of total power failure?
• How long can it provide light?
• Is the emergency lighting tested on a regular
monthly basis with results recorded? Who maintains
such records?
Communications:
• How should guests & visitors be notified that an
emergency evacuation is necessary?
• Are one or more forms of communication systems
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available at each villa, room, kitchen, restaurant and
spa? (Phones, battery-operated mobile phones,
internet etc.)
• If messengers must be used, have they been
properly instructed?
• Is the communication system in good working
condition?
• Under what emergency conditions is it used and
who operates it?
• Is the communications system protected from
sabotage?
• Are each rooms/villas provided with onsite
emergency contact numbers
• Is the resort’s emergency communications system
tested monthly? By whom and to what extent?
Inspection completed by:
Name:
Title:
Date of Inspection:
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Annexure 3
LICENSE RULES FOR LPG STORAGE
1. (a)The licensed premises shall not be used for any purpose other than for keeping of compressed
gas filled in cylinders.
(b) All facilities used for storage of LPG, CNG and Auto LPG shall comply with provisions of OISD-STD-
144, 150, OISD-GDN-169, STD-179 and 210 as the case may be.
2. Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored only in the storage shed, which shall be constructed of
suitable non-flammable materials provided that, when only non-flammable gas filled in cylinder is
stored, the beams, rafters, columns, windows and doors may be of wood.
3. The storage shed shall be adequately ventilated near the ground level and near or in the roof. In
case the storage shed is used for keeping L.P. gas cylinder, the ventilators shall be provided with two
thickness of fine copper or other non-corroding metal wire gauge of mesh not less than 11 to the
linear centimeter.
4. As far as possible, different types of gases should not be stored in the same shed. Where different
types of gas cylinders are stored in the same shed, cylinders may be grouped together depending on
the nature of the gas contained therein e.g. flammable gas cylinders shall be separated from
cylinders containing oxidising gases by an intervening space of one metre or by a fire resisting
partition wall in between them and cylinders containing toxic gases shall be segregated from the
cylinders containing non-toxic gases by a suitable partition wall.
5. A distance of 3 metres shall be kept clear at all times, between any building, public place, public
road or any adjoining property which may be built upon and the storage shed used for the storage of
liquefied petroleum gas cylinder. Provided that the distance specified above may be reduced by the
Chief Controller (i) where screen walls are provided or other special precautions taken, or (ii) where
there are special circumstances which in the opinion of the Chief Controller would justify such
reduction.
6. Notwithstanding anything contained in condition 5 above, cylinders containing liquefied
petroleum gas exceeding 100 Kg. but not exceeding 500 Kg. may be kept in a storage shed forming
part of, or attached to a building, provided that it is separated therefrom by a substantial partition
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and the only means of access to it is from outside air, such a storage shed shall not be situated under
any staircase or near other entrances to, or exits from the rest of the building or other buildings.
7. A shed used for storage of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders shall be surrounded by a suitable
brick masonry compound wall of 1.8 meters high with a 1.2 meter wide gate to prevent
unauthorized person from having access to the shed and its safety zone. Note : Suitable space for
parking of truck and unloading/loading of cylinders shall be provided by the licensee.
8. Thin wall cylinders shall not be stacked in a horizontal position, provided that in case of liquefied
petroleum gas cylinders, the following method of stacking may be permitted:-
(i) filled cylinders shall be stored vertically and not be stacked more than 2 high;
(ii) empty cylinders if stored vertically, shall not be stacked more than 3 high and; if stored
horizontally, shall not be stacked more than 5 high;
(iii) the pile of the cylinders shall be kept stable by using chocks at the ends;
(iv) at least 60 centimeter wide gangway, to permit access and maneuvering of cylinders, shall be left
between stacks of single or double rows and between stacks and walls
9. True chemical name(s) of the gases shall be prominently displayed in the storage shed.
10. The storage shed shall be in the charge of a competent person.
11. Any accident, fire, explosion or untoward incident occurred within the licensed premises shall be
immediately reported to the Chief Controller (Gram “EXPLOSIVES”, Nagpur, E-mailexplosives@
explosives.gov.in), Controller, District Magistrate and the Officer-in-Charge of the nearest Police
Station and by quickest mode of communication.
12. Any person storing gas cylinders, when called upon by a notice in writing, to execute any
additions, alterations or repairs to the gas cylinders storage shed, which in the opinion of the
inspecting authority, are necessary for the safety of the premises, shall execute the said additions,
alterations or repairs within such period not being less than one month from the date of receipt of
the notice, as may be specified in the notice.
13. No shed used for storage of flammable gases shall be opened and no handling of the gas
cylinders shall be permitted between the hours of sunset and sunrise, except where approved
electric lighting is exclusively used.
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14. The storage shed and the area surrounding it shall at all times be kept clean and free from all
flammable materials, waste vegetation and, rubbish.
15. (a) No fire, furnace or other source of heat or light other than flameproof electric light and
fittings shall be allowed in the storage shed and within the safety zone required to be maintained
under condition 5.
(b) No person shall smoke in the storage shed or carry matches, fuses, mobile phones or other
appliances producing ignition in the premises. Conspicuous ‘No smoking signs in Hindi, English and
the regional language shall be pasted or hung up at prominent places outside the storage shed.
16. The licensee shall provide at the licensed premises a minimum of two potable foam
type/ordinary chemical type fire extinguishers of 10 kg. each BIS marked or approved which shall be
kept ready at a convenient location for immediate use in the event of any fire in addition to other
fire fighting for other mitigating facilities required for flammable or toxic gases.
17. Free access to the licensed premises shall be given at all reasonable times to any of the
officers listed in Rule 71 and every facility shall be afforded to such officer for ascertaining that
the rules and the conditions of this licence are duly observed.
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Annexure 4
LIST OF APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIONS
1. Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
2. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
3. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
a. CRZ Notification, 2011
b. Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008
c. Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000
4. Explosives Rules, 2008
Gas Cylinders Rules, 2004
