District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP)

Kendrapara District, Odisha

Title: District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) of Kendrapara District

December 2015.

Submitted to:

Odisha State Disaster Management Authority,

Rajiv Bhawan, Unit -5

Bhubaneswar,

Odisha, India

Pin Code: 751001

Phone: 0674-2395398/ 2395379

Fax: 0674- 2391871

Email: osdma@osdma.org

Submitted by:

District Disaster Management Authority, Kendrapara

District Emergency Operation Center (DEOC, Kendrapara)

Phone no. : 06727-232803

CONTENTS

PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................. 1

ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 2

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................... 3

CHAPTER-I: MULTI-HAZARD DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROSPECTIVE ............................ 6

1.1 Disaster Profile in brief and Lessons learnt from past disasters ............................................. 7

1.2 DRR Project (A Brief Note on GOI-UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programme) .. 8

1.3 Objective and Need of the DM Plan ..................................................................................... 10

1.4 District Disaster Management Authority .............................................................................. 12

CHAPTER-II: OVERVIEW OF THE DISTRICT ............................................................................. 13

2.1 Kendraparaat a glance ............................................................................................................... 13

2.2 Area and Administrative Division ............................................................................................. 13

2.3 Salient Physical Features and Land Use Pattern ....................................................................... 14

2.4Climate and Rainfall ................................................................................................................... 15

2.5 Rain Recording Stations ............................................................................................................ 15

2.6 RiverFlowing in the District ...................................................................................................... 16

2.7Demography (as per 2011 census) ............................................................................................. 17

2.8 Cropping Pattern ........................................................................................................................ 18

2.9Transport and communication network ...................................................................................... 18

CHAPTER-III: IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING & UPDATION OF DDMP........................ 20

3.1 Implementation .......................................................................................................................... 20

3.2 Monitoring and Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 20

3.3 Review and Update ................................................................................................................... 21

ANNEXURE ....................................................................................................................................... 23

1. Maps ......................................................................................................................................... 23

1.1. District Map indicating Blocks ......................................................................................... 23

1.2. District Map indicating village/GP/ Blocks ...................................................................... 24

1.3. Cyclone/ Flood / Shelters .................................................................................................. 25

1.4. Map showing T-SUNAMI Zones ..................................................................................... 26

2. Safety Tips for Various Disasters ............................................................................................. 27

2.1. Cyclone ............................................................................................................................. 27

2.2. Flood ................................................................................................................................. 29

2.3. Fire accidents .................................................................................................................... 30

2.4. Flash Flood ........................................................................................................................ 32

2.5. Heat Wave ......................................................................................................................... 33

2.6. Lightning & Thunderstorm ............................................................................................... 34

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PREFACE

The District Disaster Management Plan for Kendrapara District has been prepared after intensive

discussion and interactions with different stakeholders like Government Offices, Non-Government

Organisations, Peoples’ Representatives and Community-Based Organizations.This plan is supposed

to work as guide and reference for all the functionaries involved in disaster management in the

district.

With continuous degradation of Natural Resources and Environment, the frequency of disaster strike

is increasing and is likely to increase further.Therefore, it is essential that full-proof measures and

plans are put in place to mitigate the sufferings of the affected persons and reduce the impact of

disaster. It requires a tremendous sense of commitment and sincerity on the part of Government

officials and other stakeholders involved. With this in mind, the present Master Plan is aimed at

providing necessary guidelines and help in tackling the disaster in a better way by the Government

and other Non-Government functionaries.

The plan has been prepared with the following viewpoints.

1. Contingency Plan is a continuous process.

2. All are not equal in a crisis situation.

3. Social audit of all the emergency works will ensures transparency.

4. Involvement of women, children and PRIs is a must in the entire process.

I give my thanks to all the Officers for their sincere involvement and inputs for making this Disaster

Management Plan. My sincere thanks also to the officer/staff of District Emergency Operation

Centre, who have rendered their tireless efforts in preparation of this document. All other district

level officials of various line departments of Government & Non-Government Organisations who

have put their utmost efforts in bringing out this operational plan on Disaster Management.are also

deserve praise for their contribution.

May these efforts help the actual persons for whom it is intended i.e. the victims of Disaster.

Debaraj Senapati

Collector & District Magistrate

Kendrapara.

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ABBREVIATIONS

BDO : Block Development officer

BDMC : Block Disaster Management Committee

BDMP : Block Disaster Management Plan

BCP : Block Contingency Plan

BDM : Block Disaster Manager

BCR : Block Control Room

DDMP : District Disaster Management Plan

DDM : District Disaster Manager

DCR : District Control Room

GPDMC : Gram Panchayat Disaster Management Committee

OIC : Officer In charge

CDPO : Child Development Project Officer

MO : Medical Officer

VSO : Veterinary Stock officer

VAS : Veterinary Assistance Surgeon

JAO : Junior Agriculture Officer

SI : School Inspector

AFO : Assistant Fishery Officer

JE-RWSS : Junior Engineer- Rural Water Supply and Sanitation

JE- R & B : Junior Engineer-Roads and Buildings

JE- PWD : Junior Engineer- Public Works Department

DRDA : District Rural Development Agency

IAY : Indira Aawas Yojana

CMRF : Chief Ministers Relief Fund

AWC : Anganwadi Centre

PMRF : Prime Ministers Relief Fund

PDS : Public Distribution System

CDMO : Chief District Medical Officer

CDVO : Chief District Veterinary Officer

DSWO : District Social Welfare Officer

W&CD : Women & Child Development

GP : Gram Panchayat

SC : Schedule Caste

ST : Schedule Tribe

GEN : General Caste

BPL : Below Poverty Line

APL : Above Poverty Line

PHC : Primary Health Centre

VHF : Very High Frequency

ADM : Additional District Magistrate

PD : Project Director

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

DDMP of Kendrapara is divided into four sub-plans. These sub-plans include General plan, HVCA,

Disaster Risk Reduction plan, Preparedness and Response plan. The general plan of Kendrapara

includes basic profile of Kendrapara district. This includes rationale and obhjectives behind

preparation of DDMP. The plan also includes monitoring and evaluation mechanism to implement

and update DDMP.

Hazard Vulnarability and Capacity Assessment (HVCA) of Kendrapara Districts involves major

disasters the communities in Kendrapara are exposed to. Kendrapara is prone to floods every year.

Being a coastal district of Odisha, risk of cyclone is also very high. The block wise hazard

vulnerability analysis and hazard specific vulnarabilities are included in the plan. List of equipments,

instruments, no. of volunteers and list of institutions are mentioned in the plan. The HVCA plan

reveals the vulnerability of the district and available resources to tacle major disasters.

‘Preparedness plan’ of Kendrapara describes role of line departments, measures to be taken to tackle

disasters and standard operating procedures for all line departments. Most importantly, it contains

‘Early Warning System’ and ‘Incident Response System’ of DDMP. Cyclone shelter Management

guidelines is included in preparedness plan. List of equipments provided to each cyclone shelter is

alo given.

Response plan of Kendrapara district describes standard response mechanism as directed in ‘Odisha

Relief Code’. It also describes standard operating procedures for line department in response and

relief operations. The resources to be used in response like boats, Shelters, storage locations, medical

institutions etc. are given for ready reference.

Disaster Risk Reduction plan of Kendrapara districts contains ongoing coping mechanisms to reduce

the disaster risk in long term with special focus on climate induced disasters. Frequencies of climate

induced disasters are increasing every year. Governments of Odisha with several other agencies have

initiated several risk reduction programs to tackle these disasters. The risk reduction plan of

Kendrapara district is prepared after consultation with key line departments. First section of the plan,

‘Climate change action plan’ describes the impacts and actions taken up by key line departments to

minimize adverse impact. Rise in temperature, increase in frequency of storms, flash floods and

drought is observed every year in different part of the district. The plan lists major developmental

programs and schemes with relative DRR-CCA component. The benefit of each scheme/program, its

relevance to DRR-CCA and possible actions are listed in a table.This plan gives us an idea on how

to link disaster management plan with development.

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HOW TO USE THIS PLAN

1. Know how

development is

affected by climate

induced disasters

2. Know how to link

DRR-CCA with

development

programs

Climate induced disasters are

listed with department specific

impacts and exiting coping

mechanisms.

Risk Reduction

Plan: ‘Climate

Change Action

Plan’

Risk Reduction

Plan: ‘Schemes for

DRR & CCA’

Schemes from central and state

government with DRR linkages

are mentioned. Possible actions

under each scheme are

mentioned.

Action Remarks References

Know your Hazard Risks

(Hazard, Vulnerability and

Capacity)

Read this to understand

disaster context of a district District Profile &

HVCA

Act per your

specific plan

Refer Preparedness Plan

Early Warning

System

&

Incident Response

System For Early Warning and

normal times, refer

“Preparedness Plan”;

For response; refer ‘Response

Plan’

Standard operating

Procedure for line

departments

Know resources available Read this to know about

available resourses to respond

to any disasters

Response Plan

Safety Tips for various

disasters (Do’s & Don’ts) Read this to know what to do

and what not to do before,

during and after disasters

General Plan

(Annexture)

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District Disaster Management plan of Puri

Optimum Strategy

Before Disaster

Formation of District Disaster

Management Committee.

Update DDMP.

Hazard Analysis & Resource Inventory.

IEC Programme planning

Key training and capacity building

Logistic arrangement – Cyclone/ Flood

shelters, communications, allocate roles

and responsibilities

Arrange for Food items like Rice, Chuda

& Guda, Drinking water, Medical

facilities, clothing,

During Disaster

Functioning of District Control Room &

other Block/ Tehsil/ Line Departmental

Control Rooms.

Dissemination of warning info.

Coordination with officials at District

Control Room in each 12 hours

Alert CDMO/ CDVO/ CSO/ RTO/ Field

Officers (Revenue/ Line Department)

Immediate freezing of reasonable

Rescue Operation / Evacuation teams

Administration of Relief.

Preparation of the Daily situation report as

per standard format

Daily stock of the situation by District

Magistrate and Addl. District Magistrate.

After Disaster

Relief activities and Post Disaster Needs

assessment

Monitoring Relief Operation organized by

outside agencies

Restoration of Communication, Roads &

Railways.

Ensuring transportation of Relief

Materials to affected pockets.

Ensuring safeguarding of belongings of

the evacuees.

Maintenance of Law & Order.

Special care for children, Lactating

Mothers and disabled.

Whom to contact in case of

disaster?

District Emergency Operation

Center (DEOC, Kendrapara)

Phone no. : 06727-232803

Police : 100, 06727-274700

Ambulance: 108

OSDMA: 0674-2395398/ 2395379

Special Relief Commissioner:

0674-2534180, 2536721

Location

Latitude –

200.20’ North to

200.37’

Longitude –

860.14’ East to

870.01’

Geographical area of the District : 2644 Sq.Km.

Number of Blocks : 9

Number of Gram Panchayats : 230

Number of Villages : 1592

Number of Municipality/ NAC : 2

Number of Tehsils : 9

Number of Assembly Constituency : 1

Number of Parliamentary Constituency: 1

Number of police stations : 13

Population

Total 1439891

Male 717695

Female 722196

Rural 1356351

Urban 83540

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1. MULTI-HAZARD DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROSPECTIVE

Natural Calamities of one description or the other, affect nations all over the world. Due to the large

geographical size of our country, India often faces natural calamities like flood, cyclone and drought

occuring in different part of the country. Apartfrom natural disaster man made disaster like fires,

bomb blasts, communal riot, building collapse, road accidents, boat capsizes etc become common in

India.

It is now recognized fact that, natural disasters are the acts of God but losses due to these are acts of

man. Lots of human suffering and misery from a large number of natural disasters can be mitigated

by taking timely actions, setting up mechanisms and undertaking capital works of long and medium

term nature. The social and economic losses of disasters are very high and often immeasurable.

Usually the most sufferers are the poor and the marginalized like the small and landless farmers and

the agriculture labourers.

In view of the global environmental changes, it is likely that the frequency and impact of disasters

will increase in World over. The increasing population resulted in degradation of environment by

interrupting the water flow, hydrological cycles, causing floods, siltation or soil erosion etc. Absence

of regulatory mechanism in regard to safety considerations against natural hazards, un planned

habitations and construction of buildings and life lines could be cited as one of the major reasons for

wide spread damage observed year after year in various parts of the country. As a welfare state, the

Government will have to take the lead role in disaster prevention and reduction and mitigation.

Enhancing public awareness on disaster and coping mechanisms to prevent loss of lives and property

to be taken up urgently. The overwhelming drive for industrial growth, lack of coordination among

various departments and various agencies and haphazard development also contributes to the

problem, maintaining quality and proper maintenance are the prerequisites to prevent accidents.

A centralized disaster management plan is difficult to evolve considering the nature and frequency of

disasters. A decentralized, participative, people oriented and transparent disaster management

system including not only the post-disaster response alone but also pre disaster work like prevention

and preparedness actions plays a greater role in reducing the disasters and their impact. The districts

are the administrative units for district administration and the District Coordination Committees

headed by the District Collector will eventually have to manage the disasters. It is, therefore,

necessary that District Disaster Management Plan to be prepared to mitigate any disaster in the

district.

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1.1 Disaster Profile in brief and Lessons learnt from past disasters

In the recent past the district has faced crop loss due to unseasonal rain, loss due to whirl wind

accompanied with hailstorm in which some of the areas of the disatricts were affected.In 2009

March one of the block Rajkanika faced a Toranado in which 12 villages under 5 GP’s and more

than 10000 people are affected by causing a loss of 16 lives and total damage costing a rupees

Rs.4,32,67,010/- .During the last 20 years (1995 – 2015)the district has experienced flood 13

times,10times other natural disaster like heatwave, drought,heavy rain, Whirlwind etc..

Flood and Cyclone become a perennial phenomenon in this distrct. Main cause of concern is the

geographical position of the district and the rivers systems netting in the region.The High flood of

2008 and 2011 have broken down the backbone of the rural poor community of the district.The well

organised and intime response by the district administration with support from state put a successful

milestone to face the aftermath of disasater. In every alternate year one can expect a flood in the

district. Almost 80% area of the district is prone to flood and two blocks namely Mahakalapada &

Rajnagar also prone to Tsunami.Erratic behavior of monsoon over consecutive years has had serious

and adverse impact on the socio-economic condition of the people.

While the district is reeling under the grip of cyclone/flood since long time, it has been recently

experiencing disasters like whirl wind/hailstorm, fire accident&lighnening etc.Increasing population,

inadequate infrastructure and less adaptive capacity of the community have increased the exposure

to these natural hazards. Due to the climate change the occurrence of natural hazards will be more

frequent, the poor community will become more vulnerable and the impact of disaster will be more

devastating on them. The disastrous effects of natural hazards cannot be eliminated completely but

the miseries can be minimised to a reasonable extent by adoption of appropriate management

practices in different levels

Hence, there is an need to adopt a Community Based Disaster Disasater Risk reduction strategy,

where maximum emphasis should be given on early warning, preparedness, and mitigation i.e.

risk management to develop a well informed, better organised and more prepared community

resilient to all type of disasters. This approach must include the capacity building of all stake

holders, education and awareness generation among the community people through IEC campaign

on Dos and Don’ts during disasters, development of multi hazard plans, strengthening the existing

support system and institution building to ensure sustainability.

Identification of the socio economic profile, natural resource base, opportunities, hazards and their

potential impacts of the district and development of various preparedness, response and mitigation

strategies to reduce the impact of disasters is the underlying principle for the preparation of District

Disaster Management plan.The basic objective of the plan is to mitigate impact of natural and man-

made disasters through preparedness at District, Block, Gram Panchayat and Village level. To

provide effective support and resources to all the concerned individuals, groups and departments in

disaster, to assist the line departments, block administration, communities in developing compatible

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skills for disaster preparedness and managementand and to disseminate factual information in a

timely, accurate and tactful manner while maintaining necessary confidentiality.

1.2 DRR Project (A Brief Note on GOI-UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programme)

The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programme is envisaged to support Central and State

Government Programmes and initiatives by providing critical inputs that would enhance the

efficiency and effectiveness of these efforts. The pillars that have shaped the programme formulation

through extensive consultations with the stakeholders are the following:

DRM actions stipulated in the National DM Act (2005) to be undertaken by DM structures at

various levels

DRR priorities identified in the Eleventh Five Year Plan

Actions highlighted in the Hyogo Framework of Action (HFA)

Lessons learnt from the implementation of GoI-UNDP Disaster Risk Management Programme.

Within the above parameters the programme strives to strengthen the institutional structures to

undertake disaster risk reduction activities at various levels, including the risk being enhanced due to

climate change, and develop preparedness for recovery.

The programme specific outcomes have been arrived at and are as follows:

Strengthened SDMAs and DDMAs to fulfill the responsibilities stipulated in the National DM

Act (2005), especially with respect to DRM.

Methodologies and modalities developed for ensuring risk reduction through development

programmes of all partners at national, state and community levels.

Urban risk reduction undertaken by addressing planning and development issues through

suitable legislative and regulatory mechanisms.

Recovery framework setup through which the people affected by disasters are able to access

resources for rebuilding their lives and to revive their livelihoods.

Knowledge and information sharing platform in disaster management are strengthened

Scope and Strategy of the GoI-UNDP DRR Programme: The GoI-UNDP DRR Programme 2009-

2012 would address the priorities and issues underlined in the national development plans, United

Nations Development Assistance Framework and UNDP Country Programme Action Plan. The

programme would be implemented by the Government with the involvement of civil society partners

with UNDP support at the National, State and local levels. It would seek the support of different

government agencies and line departments in mainstreaming DRR into development programs and

in developing feasible risk reduction interventions. It would promote community-level interventions,

with an emphasis on social inclusion and gender equity and empowerment. It would establish

partnerships with NGOs and academic institutions to provide the programme with wider outreach.

Under the programme efforts would be made to strengthen the State and District Disaster

Management Authorities (DMAs) to reduce disaster risk proactively, and implement timely,

sustainable, and locally relevant recovery activities in post-disaster situations. It would emphasize

institution-building and technical capacity-building, including NGOs, private sector and academia.

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The programme would have a significant focus on urban risk management, which would encompass

risk assessments, emergency preparedness and response, and urban risk reduction. The program

would contribute to a strong regulatory framework for applying mitigation measures related to land-

use planning and building codes.

The programme will basically constitute two separate projects- (a) Disaster Risk Reduction Project

to be implemented by National Disaster Management Authority and (b) Urban Risk Reduction

Project to be implemented by Ministry of Home Affairs.

The DRR programme would follow a strategic orientation as given below:

a) Support Policies and Frameworks for DRM: The programme would support the

development of policies and frameworks through which DRR systems and capabilities

would be strengthened. The policy and conceptual support would inform measures

aimed at risk reduction, DRR institutional frameworks, financial mechanisms and recovery.

b) Human resource development for DRR: In order to ensure a strong institutional capacity

for DRM in India, the program would emphasize human resource development by promoting

skill development, specialization and professional education.

c) Build Linkages with Development Programmes: The programme would develop strong

linkages with all the important government programmes so that they support risk reduction in

the course of their implementation. The mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction in these

programs would be facilitated at the level of policy and implementation.

d) Develop broader partnerships: Though the programme would be anchored at the National

level with the apex institutions such as MHA and the NDMA, It would broaden its

partnerships for implementation by engaging with other institutions at all levels. It would

establish partnerships with NGOs, academic and research institutions, and civil society

organizations.

e) Build resilience of communities and households: The programme would emphasize

interventions, technical as well as developmental, aimed at reducing risk and vulnerability at

the household and community levels. It would disseminate knowledge and technical skills

among the communities and expand their access to financial services and mechanisms for

DRR. The emphasis would be on bringing the benefits of DRM to the community level

through targetedriskreduction interventions in high risk districts.

f) Promote Equity, Social Inclusion and Women Empowerment: The programme would

develop its interventions for including marginal and vulnerable groups. It would promote the

principles of equity, social inclusion and women’s empowerment. It would emphasize

women’s empowerment with focused allocation of resources required for increasing their

access to skills and for improved risk management. Similarly, the requirement of socially and

economically vulnerable groups will be identified in the project areas for targeted

intervention.

g) Develop an enabling environment and mechanisms for compliance: The programme

would strengthen the legal aspects of regulation and compliance necessary for promoting a

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culture of risk reduction. It would contribute to the legal duties and obligations of

different planning and regulatory agencies for enforcing land-use planning, codes and other

regulations necessary for safe settlements. It would develop linkages with professional

resources for promoting a culture of compliance.

h) Support learning and knowledge sharing, internationally and nationally between states.

i) Allow the utilization of the experience gained by the UNDP in implementing the GOI-UNDP

Disaster risk Management Programme for taking up additional specific programmes and

initiatives sought for by the Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI and other stakeholders.

1.3 Objective and Need of the DM Plan

The objectives behind the preparation of the DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN are:

To mitigate impact of natural and man-made disasters through preparedness at District, Block,

Gram Panchayat and Village level.

To provide effective support and resources to all the concerned individuals, groups and

departments in disaster.

To assist the line departments, block administration, communities in developing compatible

skills for disaster preparedness and management.

To disseminate factual information in a timely, accurate and tactful manner while maintaining

necessary confidentiality.

To develop immediate and long-term support plans for vulnerable people in/during disasters.

To create awareness among the people about hazard occurrence and increase their participation

in preparedness, prevention, development, relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction process

To have response system in place to face any eventuality

To affect or elicit the least possible disruption to the normal life process when dealing with

individuals in disaster

To ensure active participation by the Government Administration, communities, NGOs, CBOs

and Volunteers / Village Task Forces at all levels making optimal utilization of human and

material resources at the time of disaster.

Perspective

A formal plan for managing disaster would include:

Pre planning a proper sequence of response actions

Allocation of responsibilities to the participant agencies

Developing codes and standards operating procedures for various departments and relief

agencies involved

Inventory of existing facilities and resources

Mechanism for effective management of resources

Coordination of all relief activities including those of NGOs to ensure a coordinated and

effective response

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Coordinating with the state response machinery for appropriate support

Testing the plan including mock drills

Defining levels of acceptable risk

Monitoring and evaluation of actions taken during relief and rehabilitation

Role of the District Administration

In anticipation of any disaster, the district administration has taken various precautionary measures.

Functioning of the Ditrict Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), Closure of past breaches in river

and canal embankments and guarding of weak points, rain recording and submission of rainfall

report, communication of Gauge reading, functioning of flood/cyclone zones, deployment of

power/country boats, installation of temporary VHF stations, arrangement for keeping telephone and

telegraph lines in order, storage of food stuff, arrangement for keeping drainage clear,

agricultural/health/veterinary measures, selection of flood/cyclone shelters, etc. have been properly

planned. The government officials of different departments have been apprised of their duties for

pre, during and post disaster periods. The B.D.Os, Tahasildars, Executive Officers of

Municipalities, Executive Engineers of Irrigation Department, CDMO, SP, CDVO and CSO have

been requested to take all precautionary and preparatory measures and to remain alert to face the

challenge of any disaster in the year 2015. The other government officials have also been apprised of

their roles and responsibilities to be played during pre-disaster arrangement and during/post-disaster

management. All concerned have been reminded of the havoc of the super cyclone, 1999,cyclonic

storm PHAILIN-2013, cyclonic storm HUD-HUD-2014and the flood, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005,

2006,2007, 2008, 2011, 2013& 2014. Every possible kind of cooperation from all the line

departments has been sought for by the district administration in combating the severe natural

calamities that may occur anytime.

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1.4 District Disaster Management Authority

In prespect to Sub Section (1) and (2) of section 25 of the Disasater Mangment Act 2005 (53 of

2005) the State Govt has established the District Mangment Authority for the District of Kendrapara

in the state of Odishavide notification dated 12th November 2010, Which shall be consist of the

following members.

Sr.

No Members of DDMA Designation Name of The Officer Contact No

1 Collector&

District Magistrate Chair Person Sri Debaraj Senapati 9437002033

2 Chairman- Zillaparishad Co-Chairperson Sri Sridhar Swain. 9853859439

3 Superitendent of Police Member,

Ex-officio Sri Nitinjit Singh 9437559911

4

Additional District

Magistrate (In charge of

Emergency)

Chief Executive

Officer,Ex-officio Sri Sashadhar Nayak 9437159655

5 Chief District Medical

Officer

Member,

Ex-officio Dr. B.K Prusty 9439988886

6 The Executive Engineer

Embankments

Member,

Ex-officio Sri J. K. Tripathi 9437291732

7

Executive Engineer Rural

Development Department

No. I, Kendrapara

Member Sri Debaprasad Dash 9437255343

8

Executive Engineer Rural

Development Department

No. II, Kendrapara

Member Sri Nalini Kanta Senapati 9437255344

9 Project Director DRDA Member Sri Bikash Mohapatra 9437169042

10 Dy.Director Agriculture Member Sri P. K. Mishra 9861373500

11

Executive Engineer

Mahanadi North Division ,

Jagatpur,Cuttack

Member Sri Bijaya Kumar Samal 9437225809

12

Executive Engineer

Irrigation Division,

Kendrapara

Member Sri B.B Mishra 9437078990

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CHAPTER-II: OVERVIEW OF THE DISTRICT

2.1 Kendraparaat a glance

Kendrapara District lies in 20º 20’ N To 20º 37’ N

Latitude and 86º 14’ E To 87º 01’ E Longitude and

situated in central coastal plain zone as per the Agro-

Climatic Classification of the Odisha. Four other

districts surround Kendrapara District and a part is

bounded by the Bay of Bengal. The District is situated

in the north of the Jagatsingpur district, west of the

Cuttack District, southwest of the Jajpur District and

south of the Bhadrak District. Bay of Bangal lies in the

eastern part of the district. The coastline covers 48 km

stretching from Dhamra Muhan to Batighar.

Kendrapara district headquarters is 85 km from the

State headquarters.

2.2 Area and Administrative Division

Kendrapara District was created on 1st of April 1993.covers an area of 2,644 Sq. Km.

District Head Quarters Kendrapara - 85 Km from State Capital.

No. of Subdivision - 1

No. of Tahasil - 9

No. of R.I Circles - 92

No. of Blocks - 9

o Kendrapara, Aul, Marsagahi, Rajkanika, Pattamundai, Mohakalpada, Rajnagar,

Garadpur, Derabish.

No. of U.L.Bs - 2(Two)

o Municipalities 2 nos Kendrapara& Pattamundai.

No. of Assembly constituency-5nos

o Kendrapara (SC), Patkura, Rajnagar, Mohakalapada, Aul,

No. of G.Ps - 230

No. of Revenue Villages - 1592

No. of Police Station : 13

No. of Out Posts : 6

No. of ICDS Projects - 9

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D.P.C. Office

No. of Primary School 875

No. of Upper Primary School 1111

No. of School running in Cyclone Shelter 828

No. of Anganwadi Centers - 1883

No. of mini-Anganwadi Centers - 264

Total 2147

No. of Irrigation Divisions : 05

o Kendrapara Irrigation Division (Full)

o Mahanadi North Division (Part)

No. of Saline Embankment Division : 01 (Part)

No. of P.H. Sub – Division : 01

No. of R&B Division : 01

No. of N.H. Division : 01

No. of Rural Works Division : 02

No. of RWSS Division : 01

No. of CADA Sub-Division : 01

No. of Lift Irrigation Division : 01

No. of Electrical Division : 02

No.of Costal Blocks: 02 (Rajnagar, Mahakalpada)

Major/Medium Industries: Nil.

Small Scale Units: Nil.

Major occupation of the people: Agriculture & Fishing.

No. of Wholesalers (K.Oil) 06

No. of B.P.L cards 1,08,173

No. of beneficiaries 1,08,173

No. of Antodaya Anna Yojana beneficiaries 36,316

No. of Annapurna beneficiaries. 2,191

No. of Fair Price Shops 805

2.3 Salient Physical Features and Land Use Pattern

Geographical Area of the District - 2,644 Sq. Km.

Total Cultivable area: 1, 82,184 ha.

HighLand - 36,038 ha.

MediumLand – 75,818 ha.

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Low Land - 70,333 ha.

Total Irrigated Area: 65,032 ha.

Canal Irrigation: 45,914 ha.

M.I.P. Irrigation: 469 ha.

Lift Irrigation: 15,196 ha.

Other Sources: 3,453 ha.

Total Paddy Area: 1, 60,025 ha.

Total No. of Cultivators : 1,33,209

Total No. of Agricultural Labours : 29,638

2.4Climate and Rainfall

Average rainy days/ Annum:78 days

Average rainfall of Kendrapara District: 1556.0 mm.

Climatic Condition: The climate is generally hot with high humidity. The month of May

is usually the hottest month with mean daily maximum temperature of 40C and

minimum of 30C. December is the coldest month of the year with mean daily maximum

temperature of 27.4C and minimum of 14.9C.

2.5 Rain Recording Stations

There are 9 (nine) manual rain-recording stations in Kendrapara located in the respective block

office premises connected with telephone and DATAONE.

Sr.No. Name of block/

Location of RRS Location Block Office Telephone Status

1 Aul

Block Office Campous

06729-271224

Working

Condition

2 Derabish 06727-220267

3 Garadpur 06727-260725

4 Kendrapara 06727-232265

5 Mahakalpara 06727-271321

6 Marshaghai 06727-272003

7 Pattamundai 06729-220242

8 Rajnagar 06729-272423

9 Rajkanika 06729-278621

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2.6 RiverFlowing in the District

Name of the Block

Name of the Rivers Flowing

Kendrapara Luna, Karandia, Gobari,

Brahamani, Birupa.

Derabish Luna, Karandia, Gobari,

Brahamani, Birupa.

Pattamundai Brahamani, Kani, Gobari.

Aul Brahamani, Kani, Kharasrota.

Rajkanika Baitarani, Kharasrota.

Rajnagar Brahamani, Hansua.

Marsaghai Luna, Karandia, Chitrotpala.

Mohakalpada Luna, Chitrotpala

Garadpur Luna, Karandia, Paika,

Chitropala.

River Carrying Capacity:

Name of the

River Location of Gauge Post.

Danger

Level

Name of the Officer

allocated for Gauge reading.

Luna Marshaghai 22.00Ft. E.E. Irrigation, Kendrapara

Teragaon ghat(Mhakalapada) 3.3 Mtr. E.E. Aul Embankment Divn.

Brahmani

Indupur 8.23Mtr. E.E. Irrigation, Kendrapara

Alava 16.00Ft. E.E. Irrigation, Kendrapara

Govindpur (Rajnagar) 4.00Mtr. E.E. Aul Embankment Divn.

Patrapur Bridge (Aul) 16.00 Fts E.E. Aul Embankment Divn.

Kharasrota

Kharasrota

Aul Palace (Aul) 14.50Ft. E.E. Aul Embankment Divn.

Kalikapur gaon Sluice 12.00Ft. E.E. Aul Embankment Divn.

Ganjaghat(Kanika) 10.61Ft. Tahasildar, Kanika

Madhusudanpur(Aul) 27.77 Fts E.E. Aul Embankment Divn.

Baitarani Chandabali Ghat 15.00Ft. B.D.O.Rajkanika

Hansua Rajnagar 7.00Ft. Tahasildar, Rajnagar

Chitrotpala

Patkura 21.50Ft. E.E. Irrigation, Kendrapara

Pundalo 12.00Ft. -do-

Naranpur 6.28Ft. -do-

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River & Creeks

2.7Demography (as per 2011 census)

Population Census (2011)

Total Population 14,39,891

Male 7,17,695

Female 7,22,196

Sex ratio 1006:1000

No. of Rural people 13,56,351

No.of Urban people 83,540

Population per Sq. Km 545

The percentage of District population to State population 3.43%

Population growth 17.15 (1981-1991)

13.27 (1991-2001)

10.59 (2001-2011)

Sr.

No

Name of

the system

Name of the

River/Creek Name of the Place

Danger Level

(in ft. and inch)

1

Mahanadi

Luna

Marshaghai 22.00

2 Danpur 32.55

3 Baspur 26.85

4 Chitrotpala

Pundalo 12.00

5 Patkura 21.50

6

Brahmani Brahmani

7 Alava 16.00

8

9 Patrapur 16.00

10

Kharasrota Kharasrota

Aul Rajbati 14.50

11 Ganja ghat 10.61

12

13 Baitarani Baitarani

Belview 22.50

14 Akhuapada 63.00

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2.8 Cropping Pattern

Situation Land Type 1st Crop 2nd Crop 3rd Crop

Irrigated

High Paddy, Jute Sunflower,Vegetable, Pulses Perinial

Medium Paddy, Jute Pulses,Vegetables Spices

Low Paddy Pulses,VegetablesPulses Pulses

Non Irrigated

High Paddy, Jute Groundnut,Pulses Perinial

Medium Paddy, Jute Pulses, Groundnut Perinial

Low Paddy Pulses Perinial

2.9Transport and communication network

Name of the Place Type of sets Area of

operation

Status

Dist.Control Room Telephone/

DATAONE Kendrapara Functioning

Kendrapara Block Control Room -do- Kendrapara Block Functioning

Aul Block Control Room -do- Aul Block Functioning

Pattamundai Block Control Room -do- Pattamundai Block Functioning

Pattamundai Tahasil -do- Pattamundai Tahasil Functioning

Rajnagar Block Control Room -do- Rajnagar Block Functioning

Rajkanika Block Control Room -do- Rajkanika Block Functioning

Garadpur Block Control Room -do- Garadpur Block Functioning

Mohakalpada Block Control Room -do- Mohakalpada Block Functioning

Marshaghai Block Control Room -do- Marshaghai Block Functioning

Derabish Block Control Room -do- Derabish Block Functioning

Kendrapara P.S. -do- Kendrapara Block Functioning

Pattamundai P.S. -do- Pattamundai Block Functioning

Mohakalpada P.S. -do- Mohakalpada Block Functioning

Aul P.S -do- Aul Block Functioning

Rajnagar P.S. -do- Rajnagar Block Functioning

Rajkanika P.S. -do- Rajkanika Block Functioning

Patkura P.S. -do- Garadpur Block Functioning

Marshaghai P.S -do- Marshaghai Block Functioning

Kandiahat P.S -do- Kandiahat Area Functioning

Talachua P.S -do- Talachua Area Functioning

Ramanagar P.S -do- Ramanagar Area Functioning

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Road network: National Highway 5A, State Highway, Major District Roads, Other District

Roads, Forest Roads, Classified Village Roads, Panchayat Samiti Roads, Village Roads,

R.L.E.G.P Road, and Urban Road.

Waterways: Waterways in the district are confined to Mahakalpara and Rajnagar blocks

where besides the government launch, private dingies also operate.

Railways: There is no railway route in the district. The nearest railway station is Cuttack

under the East Coast railways. A Reseravation counter is available in the dist Head

quarter.Addresses: Collectorate Campus, Kendrapara.

Internet facilities: Internet facilities are available in the district Control room. The distritc

NIC is functioning in the district Collectorate building allblock officesare also connected.

Most of the GP’s are also connected with internrnet facilities. The functioning of OSWAN

Project is operated to facilitatae internet facility to all Block & Panchyat Offices.

Electricity Connection: C.E.S.U. provides Electric connection through out District.

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CHAPTER-III: IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING & UPDATION OF DDMP

This chapter talks about the monitoring, evaluation, updation and implementation of the District

Disaster Management Plan of the district. The District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC). DEOC

will have to ensure the planning, coordination, monitoring and implementation of the DDMP. The

Deputy Commissioner is the overall in charge of all the activities related to disaster management.

3.1 Implementation

The nodal authority for the task of implementation during and after disasters will be the Emergency

operation Centre, Kendrapara.

For the process of implementation, the most important component of testing the DDMP is to conduct

quarterly mock drill or simulation exercise in order to identify the positive elements as well as gaps.

Mock drill exercise is required in order to verify the level of preparedness and improve the

coordination during emergencies. This has to be based on past experiences and lessons learnt.

Mock-drills help in evaluating response and improving coordination within the administration, with

various departments, non-government agencies, other stakeholders and communities. They help in

identifying the extent to which the plans are effective and also aid in revising these if required. These

drills enhance the ability to respond faster, better and in an organized manner during the response

and recovery phase.

DEOC, Kendraparamust ensure the following:

a) Implementation of all policies and plans of state govt.

b) Implementation of all NDMA guidelines

c) Implementation of all instructions of Revenue & Disaster Management department

d) Department should ensure that all schemes based on the parameters of mitigation, relief and

rehabilitation to be identified and implemented

e) Implementation of all guidelines/ instructions related to disasters from GoI and state govt.

f) All officers to be trained in Disaster Management.

g) Implementation of National bylaws

h) Implementation of Fire-safety bylaws

i) Implementation of all on-site plans of the respective industries

j) functionality of District Emergency operation Center (DEOC),Kendrapara

3.2 Monitoring and Evaluation

The DEOCKendrapara will be responsible for the proper monitoring and evaluation of the DDMP.

The purpose of monitoring and evaluation of DDMP is to determine

a) adequacy of resources

b) co-ordination between various departments/ agencies

c) community participation

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d) partnership with NGOs

e) partnership with insurance companies

3.2.1 Roles& Responsibilities of DEOC in Monitoring and Evaluation of DDMP

a) Identify and ensure implementation of DRR into all developmental projects and schemes.

b) Monitor the functioning and adequacy of the resources present in the district every six

months.

c) Based on the analysis, the DEOC has to procure/purchase/borrow resources from the

concerned authorities and replace the dilapidated and non-functioning resources using the

developmental funds.

d) Ensure that all the departmental plans are operational and checked by the respective nodal

officers.

e) Monitor that all the officers of the frontline departments have to be trained as per their

requirement.

f) Monitor that all prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response measures are properly

implemented within the district.

g) All departmental heads at the district level must ensure to identify their suitable and relevant

schemes (centrally-sponsored or state-funded) which will be suitable to be used in disaster

management, keeping in view of their parameters of the central-sponsored schemes.

The monitoring and evaluation could be done through various audits such as:

Electrical Safety Audits of critical infrastructure

Fire-Safety Audits of critical infrastructure

Enforcement of National Building Code in construction of lifeline buildings

Audit reports of various departments such as environment, irrigation (regarding canals), labor

(Industrial Safety & Health)

All on-site emergency plans of the respective industries which fall within the district

Off-site emergency plan of the district

3.3 Review and Update

The DEOC will be responsible for the review of the DDMP. This needs constant review and

updation based on the following requirements:

a) Major change in the operational activities and location

b) Valuable inputs from actual disasters

c) Lessons learnt from training

d) Inputs from mock drills/ simulation exercises

e) Lessons learnt from near-miss incidents

f) Changes in disaster profile

g) Technological developments/ innovations in identifying potential hazards

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h) Changes in regulatory requirements

i) Updation of databases using GIS

j) Change in demography of surrounding population

k) Changes in geo-political environment

DDMP is an effective document for the District and the ADC and the District Revenue Officer along

with the help of the nodal officers of the frontline departments will update it on a biannual basis

taking into consideration:

Inventory of equipment in the district (DDMRI),

Human Resources, their addresses and contact numbers (DDMRI),

Medicinal stock,

List of flood prone villages,

Technology to be used,

Coordination issues from the lessons learnt.

The District EmergencyOfficer, Kendraparain coordination with District Information Officer will

update DDMRI every three months.

A quarterly meeting for DDMP update will be organized by the DEOC, Kendrapara under the

chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Kendrapara. DC should ensure for progress and gap

analysis.

All concerned departments and agencies have to participate and give recommendations on specific

issues and submit their updated reports on the above mentioned factors to the DRO quarterly. The

DEOC has to ensure the review of updation of the DDMP annually.

DC should make a report of DEOC/DDMA’s departmental activities for capacity building and

present in CM annual meeting.

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ANNEXURE

1. Maps

1.1. District Map indicating Blocks

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1.2. District Map indicating village/GP/ Blocks

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1.3. Cyclone/ Flood / Shelters

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1.4. Map showing T-SUNAMI Zones

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2. Safety Tips for Various Disasters

2.1. Cyclone

Before the Cyclone Season

Keep watch on weather and listen to radio or TV. Keep alert about the community warning

systems – loudspeakers, bells, conches, drums or “tom-tom"

Get to know the nearest cyclone shelter / safe houses and the safest route to reach these

shelters.

Do not listen to rumours.

Prepare an emergency kit containing:

1. A portable radio, torch and spare batteries;

2. Stocks dry food

3. Matches, fuel lamp, portable stove, cooking utensils, waterproof bags

4. A first aid kit, manual, etc.

5. Axe, pliers, small saw, shovel and plastic rope

Check the roof and cover it with net or bamboo. Check the walls, pillars, doors and windows

to see if they are secure. If not, repair those at the earliest. In case of tin roofs, check the

condition of the tin and repair the loose points. Cover the mud walls with polythene or coconut

leaves mats or straw mats on a bamboo frame. Bind each corner of the roof with a plastic rope

in case of thatched roof.

Trim dry tree branches, cut off the dead trees and clear the place/courtyard of all debris,

including coconuts and tree branches.

Clear your property of loose materials that could blow about and cause injury or damage

during extreme winds.

If your area is prone to storm surge, locate safe high ground or shelter.

Keep important documents, passbook, etc. in a tight plastic bag and take it along with your

emergency kits if you are evacuating.

Identify the spot where you can dig holes to store food grains, seeds, etc. in polythene bags.

Keep a list of emergency addresses and phone numbers on display. Know the contact

telephone number of the government offices /agencies, which are responsible for search,

rescue and relief operations in your area.

If you are living in an area where CBDP exercises have taken place, ensure:

Vulnerability list and maps have been updated

Cyclone drill including search & rescue, first aid training have taken place

Stock of dry food, essential medicines and proper shelter materials maintained

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Upon a cyclone warning

Store loose items inside. Put extra agricultural products/ stock like paddy in plastic bags and

store it by digging up a hole in the ground, preferably at a higher elevation and then cover it

properly. Fill bins and plastic jars with drinking water.

Keep clothing for protection, handy

Prepare a list of assets and belongings of your house and give information to volunteers and

other authorities about your near and dear ones.

Fill fuel in your car/motorcycle and park it under a solid cover. Tie bullock carts, boats

securely to strong posts in an area, which has a strong cover and away from trees. Fallen trees

can smash boats and other assets.

Close shutters or nail all windows. Secure doors. Stay indoors, with pets.

Pack warm clothing, essential medications, valuables, papers, water, dry food and other

valuables in waterproof bags, to be taken along with your emergency kit.

Listen to your local radio / TV, local community warning system for further information.

In case of warning of serious storm, move with your family to a strong pucca building. In case

of warning of cyclones of severe intensity, evacuate the area with your family, precious items

and documents and emergency kit. Take special care for children, elders, sick, pregnant

women and lactating mothers in your family. Do not forget your emergency food stock, water

and other emergency items. GO TO THE NEAREST CYCLONE SHELTER.

Do not venture into the sea for fishing.

On warning of local evacuation

Based on predicted wind speeds and storm surge heights, evacuation may be necessary. Official

advice may be given on local radio / TV or other means of communication regarding safe routes and

when to move.

Wear strong shoes or chappals and clothing for protection.

Lock your home, switch off power, gas, water, and take your emergency kit.

If evacuating to a distant place take valuable belonging, domestic animals, and leave early to

avoid heavy traffic, flooding and wind hazards.

If evacuating to a local shelter or higher grounds carry the emergency kit and minimum

essential materials.

When the cyclone strikes

Disconnect all electrical appliances and turn off gas.

If the building starts crumbling, protect yourself with mattresses, rugs or blankets under a

strong table or bench or hold on to a solid fixture (e.g. a water pipe)

Listen to your transistor radio for updates and advice.

Beware of the calm `eye’. If the wind suddenly drops, don’t assume the cyclone is over;

violent winds will soon resume from the opposite direction. Wait for the official “all clear”.

If driving, stop – but well away from the sea and clear of trees, power lines and watercourses.

Stay in the vehicle.

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After the cyclone

Do not go outside until officially advised it is safe.

Check for gas leaks. Do not use electric appliances, if wet.

Listen to local radio for official warnings and advice.

If you have to evacuate, or did so earlier, do not return until advised. Use a recommended

route for returning and do not rush.

Be careful of snake bites and carry a stick or bamboo

Beware of fallen power lines, damaged bridges, buildings and trees, and do not enter the

floodwaters.

Hear all warnings and do not go sightseeing.

2.2. Flood

This guide lists simple things you and your family can do to stay safe and protect your property from

floods.

Before flooding occurs

All your family members should know the safe route to nearest shelter/ raised pucca house.

If your area is flood-prone, consider alternative building materials. Mud walls are more likely

to be damaged during floods. You may consider making houses where the walls are made of

local bricks upto the highest known flood level with cement pointing.

Have an emergency kit on hand which includes a:

A portable radio, torch and spare batteries;

Stocks of fresh water, dry food (chura, mudi, gur, biscuits), kerosene, candle and matchboxes;

Waterproof or polythene bags for clothing and valuables, an umbrella and bamboo stick (to

protect from snake), salt and sugar.

A first aid kit, manual and strong ropes for tying things

When you hear a flood warning or if flooding appears likely

Prepare to take bullock carts, other agricultural equipments, and domestic animals to safer

places or to higher locations.

Plan which indoor items you will raise or empty if water threatens to enter your house

Check your emergency kit

During floods

Drink boiled water.

Keep your food covered, don’t take heavy meals.

Use raw tea, rice-water, tender coconut-water, etc. during diarrhoea; contact your

ANM/AWW for ORS and treatment.

Do not let children remain on empty stomach.

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Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surrounding.

Help the officials/volunteers distributing relief materials.

If you need to evacuate

Firstly pack warm clothing, essential medication, valuables, personal papers, etc. in

waterproof bags, to be taken with your emergency kit.

Take the emergency kit

Inform the local volunteers (if available), the address of the place you are evacuating to.

Raise furniture, clothing and valuables onto beds, tables and to the top of the roof (electrical

items highest).

Turn off power.

Whether you leave or stay, put sandbags in the toilet bowl and over all laundry / bathroom

drain-holes to prevent sewage back-flow.

Lock your home and take recommended/known evacuation routes for your area.

Do not get into water of unknown depth and current.

If you stay or on your return

Stay tuned to local radio for updated advice.

Do not allow children to play in, or near, flood waters.

Avoid entering floodwaters. If you must, wear proper protection for your feet and check depth

and current with a stick. Stay away from drains, culverts and water over knee-deep.

Do not use electrical appliances, which have been in floodwater until checked for safety.

Do not eat food, which has been in floodwaters.

Boil tap water (in cities) until supplies have been declared safe. In case of rural areas, store

tubewell water in plastic jars or use halogen tablets before drinking.

Be careful of snakes, snakebites are common during floods.

2.3. Fire accidents

2.3.1. High-Rise Fires

Calmly leave the apartment, closing the door behind you. Remember the keys!

Pull the fire alarm near the closest exit, if available, or raise an alarm by warning others.

Leave the building by the stairs.

Never take the elevator during fire!

If the exit is blocked by smoke or fire

Leave the door closed but do not lock it.

To keep the smoke out, put a wet towel in the space at the bottom of the door.

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Call the emergency fire service number and tell them your apartment number and let them

know you are trapped by smoke and fire. It is important that you listen and do what they tell

you.

Stay calm and wait for someone to rescue you.

If there is a fire alarm in your building which goes off

Before you open the door, feel the door by using the back of our hand. If the door is hot or

warm, do not open the door.

If the door is cool, open it just a little to check the hallway. If you see smoke in the hallway,

do not leave.

If there is no smoke in the hallway, leave and close the door. Go directly to the stairs to leave.

Never use the elevator.

If smoke is in your apartment

Stay low to the floor under the smoke.

Call the Fire Emergency Number which should be pasted near your telephone along with

police and other emergency services and let them know that you are trapped by smoke.

If you have a balcony and there is no fire below it, go out.

If there is fire below, go out to the window. DO NOT OPEN THE WINDOW but stays near

the window.

If there is no fire below, go to the window and open it. Stay near the open window.

Hang a bed sheet, towel or blanket out of the window to let people know that you are there

and need help.

Be calm and wait for someone to rescue you.

2.3.2. Kitchen Fires

It is important to know what kind of stove or cooking oven you have in your home – gas, electric,

and kerosene or where firewood is used. The stove is the No. 1 cause of fire hazards in your kitchen

and can cause fires, which may destroy the entire house, especially in rural areas where there are

thatched roof or other inflammable materials like straw kept near the kitchen. For electric and gas

stoves ensure that the switch or the gas valve is switched off/turned off immediately after the

cooking is over. An electric burner remains hot and until it cools off, it can be very dangerous.

The oven using wood can be dangerous because burning embers remain. When lighting the fire on a

wooden fuel oven, keep a cover on the top while lighting the oven so that sparks do not fly to the

thatched roof. After the cooking is over, ensure that the remaining fire is extinguished off by

sprinkling water if no adult remains in the kitchen after the cooking. Do not keep any

inflammable article like kerosene near the kitchen fire.

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Important Do’s in the Kitchen

Do have an adult always present when cooking is going on the kitchen. Children should not

be allowed alone.

Do keep hair tied back and do not wear synthetic clothes when you are cooking.

Do make surethat the curtains on the window near the stove are tied back and will not blow

on to the flame or burner.

Do check to makesure that the gas burner is turned off immediately if the fire is not ignited

and also switched off immediately after cooking.

Do turn panhandles to the centre of the stove and put them out of touch of the children in the

house.

Do ensure that the floor is always dry so that you do not slip and fall on the fire.

Do keep matches out of the reach of children.

Important Don’ts

Don’t put towels, or dishrags near a stove burner.

Don’t wear loose fitting clothes when you cook, and don’t reach across the top of the stove

when you are cooking.

Don’t put things in the cabinets or shelves above the stove. Young children may try to reach

them and accidentally start the burners, start a fire, catch on fire.

Don’t store spray cans or cans carrying inflammable items near the stove.

Don’t let small children near an open oven door. They can be burnt by the heat or by falling

onto the door or into the oven.

Don’t lean against the stove to keep warm.

Don’t use towels as potholders. They may catch on fire.

Don’t overload an electrical outlet with several appliances or extension cords. The cords or

plugs may overheat and cause a fire.

Don’t use water to put out a grease fire. ONLY use baking soda, salt, or a tight lid. Always

keep a box of baking soda near the stove.

Don’t use radios or other small appliances (mixers, blenders) near the sink.

Common Tips:

Do keep the phone number of the Fire Service near the telephone and ensure that everyone in

the family knows the number.

Do keep matches and lighters away from children.

Do sleep with your bedroom closed to prevent the spread of fire.

Do you know that you should never run if your clothes are on fire and that you should -

“STOP – DROP -- ROLL”

2.4. Flash Flood

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Heavy rainfall over a short period of time results flash floods, land slides & urban flooding is some

parts of the state. It is because the speed and quantity of inflow of water out pace out drainage

systems. Very heavy rainfalls in hill tops results in sudden down flow of water at a high speed and

may create havoc in habitations down below the hillock. Sometimes this high speed water evades the

traditional path carries with mudflows, earth flows,& rock falls. Such flows and floods hardly give

any time for preparation.

Flash floods inundate areas suddenly and remain for a short period of time. Yet its damaging

potential is as high as that of general floods. The most unpredictable aspect of this is that flash floods

hardly give any time for preparation. Advance planning and response through trigger mechanism is

the best way to tackle the situation arising out of flash floods. Administration requires being fully

alert and communities totally prepared in advance for the situation.

Safety tips for general floods and landslides hold good for flash floods as well.

2.5. Heat Wave

Heat Wave conditions can result in physiological strain, which could even result in death. Odisha

experienced sever heat wave conditions during April to mid June in 1998, and nearly 2,000 people

died of heat stroke.

To minimize the impact during the heat wave and to prevent serious ailment or death because of heat

stroke, you can take the following measures:

Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 11.00 noon and 3.00 p.m.

Drink sufficient water and as often as possible, even if not thirsty

Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, and porous cotton clothes. Use protective goggles,

umbrella/hat, shoes or chappals while going out in sun.

Avoid strenuous activities when the outside temperature is high. Avoid working outside

between 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

While traveling, carry water with you.

Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks, which dehydrates the body.

Avoid high-protein food.

If you work outside, use a hat or an umbrella and also use a damp cloth on your head, neck,

face and limbs

Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles

If you feel faint or ill, see a doctor immediately.

Use ORS, homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, etc. which

helps to re-hydrate the body.

Keep animals in shade and give them plenty of water to drink.

Keep your home cool, use curtains, shutters or sunshade and open windows at night.

Use fans, damp clothing and take bath in cold water frequently.

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Tips for treatment of a person affected by sunstroke

Lay the person in a cool place, under a shade. Wipe her/him with a wet cloth/wash the body

frequently. Pour normal temperature water on the head. The main thing is to bring down the

body temperature.

Give the person ORS to drink or lemon sarbat /torani or whatever is useful to re-hydrate the

body.

Take the person immediately to the nearest health center. The patient needs immediate

hospitalization, as heat strokes could be fatal.

Acclimatization

People at risk are those who have come from a cooler climate to a hot climate. You may have such a

person(s) visiting your family during the heat wave season. They should not move about in open

field for a period of one week till the body is acclimatized to heat and should drink plenty of water.

Acclimatization is achieved by gradual exposure to the hot environment during heat wave.

2.6. Lightning & Thunderstorm

Danger during thunderstorms

Lightning claims quite a few lives and injures many every year. Quite a large number of injuries

from the electric shock received while using fixed telephones during thunderstorms. Take these

precautions during thunderstorms:

Take action now

Consult an electrician for advice on lightning conductors required for your house.

If caught outdoors

If you hear thunder 10 seconds after a lightning flash, it is only about three kilometres away. The

shorter the time, the closer the lightning, so find shelter urgently:

Seek shelter in a hardtop (metal-bodied) vehicle or solid building but avoid small open

structures or fabric tents.

Never take shelter under a small group of (or single) trees.

If far from any shelter, crouch (low, feet together), preferably in a hollow. Remove metal

objects from head / body. Do not lie down flat but avoid being the highest object.

If your hair stands on end or you hear `buzzing’ from nearby rocks, fences, etc, move

immediately. At night, a blue glow may show if an object is about to be struck.

Do not fly kites during thunderstorms.

Do not handle fishing rods, umbrellas or metal rods, etc.

Stay away from metal poles, fences, clotheslines etc.

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Do not ride bicycles or travel on open vehicles.

If driving, slow down or park away from trees, power lines, stay inside metal-bodied (hard

top) vehicles or in a pucca building but do not touch any metal sections.

If in water, leave the water immediately.

If on a boat, go ashore to a shelter as soon as possible.

Be sure the mast and stays of the boat are adequately secured.

If you are indoor

Before the storm arrives, disconnect external aerial and leads to radios and television sets.

Disconnect computer modems and power leads.

Draw all curtains and keep clear of windows, electrical appliances, pipes and other metal

fixtures (e.g. do not use the bath, shower, hand basin or other electric equipments)

Avoid the use of fixed telephones. In emergencies, make calls brief, (do not touch any metal,

brick or concrete) and do not stand bare foot on concrete or tiled floors.