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Thromde Disaster Management Plan 2016

Thromde Administration, Phuentsholing

ROYAL GOVERNMENT OF BHUTAN

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Executive Summary Section 77 of the Disaster Management Act of Bhutan 2013 mandates the Dzongkhag Disaster Management Committees to develop Disaster Management and Contingency plans, in consultation with the Dzongkhag sectors and other relevant agencies. Further, Section 78 mandates the Dzongkhag Disaster Management Committee to submit the Dzongkhag’s disaster managementplan to the National Disaster Management Authority through the Department of Disaster Management. Similarly, Section79 of the Act mandates disaster management and contingency plans to be updatedat least once a year and reviewed every five years. In line with this provision of the Act, the Phuentsholing Thromde Disaster Management Committee and Thromde Disaster Management and Contingency Plan is formulated through funding support from the NAPA 2 Project. With the changing risk patterns and frequency of disasters, formulation of Dzongkhag specific disaster management plan is an important strategy to strengthen local level disaster management systems and systematically reduce disaster risks. Phuentsholing thromde ……. The plan is prepared through conduct of Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (HVCA) of the 6 constituencies in consultation with the Tshogpas, elders, discussion with Thromde Administration officials, representatives from the schools and regional offices to strengthen school and Dzongkhag DM plan linkages; data collation and analysis; and finally a simulation on standard procedures for response followed by endorsement from the Thromde Disaster Management Committee (DDMC). The Phuentsholing Thromde Disaster Management Plan presents hazard, vulnerability and capacity profile for the 6 constituencies. The plan also outlines priority disaster risk reduction, awareness raising and capacity building activities and spells out the standard procedures for response. An implementation and monitoring process for the plan is also included. The Disaster Management Plan is to be referred by the Thromde administration and sectors to ensure mainstreaming and integration of disaster risk management into their annual and five year development plans. It is required that every stakeholder and relevant National Disaster Management institutions and agencies take ownership and fulfill their own roles and responsibilities to make Phuentsholing Thromde a disaster resilient and safe place.

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Acknowledgements

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ACRONYMS

CBDRM Community Based Disaster Risk Management DDM Department of Disaster Management DM Act, 2013 Disaster Management Act of Bhutan, 2013 DM Disaster Management DDMC Dzongkhag Disaster Management Committee DT Dzongkhag Tshogdue GNH Gross National Happiness GT GewogTshogdey HVCA Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment NASART National Search and Rescue Team NDMA National Disaster Management Authority RBP Royal Bhutan Police SDMP School Disaster Management Plan

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Contents

ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Disaster Terminology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6

Scope & Objective ........................................................................................................................... 8

Chapter 1: Overview of the Throme ............................................................................................... 9

Administration .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Geography .................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Weather and Climate ................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Demography ................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Economy ....................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Chapter 2: Thromde Disaster Management Structure ................................................................... 9

2.1 Thromde Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) ........................................................ 15

2.2 Functions of TDMC .............................................................................................................. 17

2.3 Functions of Chairperson .................................................................................................... 19

2.4 Role of Key Thromde Sectors

Chapter 3: Disaster Risk Profile of Thromde .................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.1 Historical Profile ..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.2 Hazard Assessment ........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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3.3 Seasonal Calendar .................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.4 Vulnerability Assessment ....................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.5 Capacity Assessment .............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Chapter 4: Thromde Disaster Management Action Plan .............................................................. 35

4.1 Preparedness and Mitigation Plan for 2016-18 ..................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.2 Response Plan ........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.3 Recovery and Reconstruction Plan ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

Chapter 5 Thromde Contingency Plan

5.1 Response Structure

5.2 Specific Activities based on Priority Hazard

5.3 Thromde Emergency Operation Centre Coordination

Chapter 6: Implementation Mechanisms ..................................................................................... 41

6.1 Overall Coordination .............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

6.2 Resource Mobilization ............................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

6.2.1 Thromde SAR team: ...................................................................................................... 53

6.2.2 Fire fighting (trucks, equipment, location, capacity) ................................................... 53

6.2.3 Medical ......................................................................................................................... 53

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6.3 Monitoring and Evaluation ..................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

6.4 Reporting system ................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Annexes ......................................................................................................................................... 51

Contact details of TDMC members ........................................................................................... 51

Emergency Contact details of responsible Officers from Thromde .......................................... 52

Contact details of Des-sups ....................................................................................................... 53

List of schools which have SDMP in place .................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Contact details of Principals of Phuentsholing Thromde, 2014 ................................................ 54

Disaster Management Terms

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Scope& Objectives of the Phuentsholing Thromde DM and Contingency Plan

The Disaster Management Plan for the Thromde is prepared, as mandated by Disaster Management Act 2013. The plan was

endorsed by the Thromde Disaster Management Committee (TDMC) on ………………… and will serve as a document for reference by

all relevant stakeholders – different Sectors and stakeholders - for implementation of prioritized disaster risk reduction and

preparedness activities. This Thromde Contingency plan will support and guide the Thromde for any response and relief operations.

The objectives of the Thromde Disaster Management Plan are:

To ensure mainstreaming and facilitation for implementation of disaster risk reduction and preparedness activities in the

Thromde;

To ensure required capacities are developed for risk reduction, mitigation, preparedness and response;

To increase awareness on disaster risks, risk reduction and preparedness measures in theThromde;

To establish a coordination mechanism for emergency response and relief operations.

The objectives of the Thromde Contingency Plan are:

1. Life saving and public safety

2. Life sustaining for the first two weeks

3. Ensuring Thromde’s resilience

4. Laying the foundation for ‘Build Back Better’

The Thromde DM and Contingency plan will be updated on a yearly basis.

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Chapter 1: Overview of Phuentsholing Thromde

Geography

Phuentsholing is situated in the southern part of the country bordering the Indian town of Jaigoan, West Bengal. It is set at

approximately an altitude of 160m above the sea level and has a total area of 16.80 sq. km. of which 24.30% of the total area is

under forest cover. It is surrounded by rugged hill slopes, thick forests, and several rivers and rivulets, escape routes are limited and

this makes the entire city extremely vulnerable in the event of landslides and floods. The topography is inherently fragile due to the

relatively young geologic formation, which is characteristic along much of the Himalayan foothills in Bhutan and the northeast region

of India. This fragility causes the development of tension cracks on the hill slopes.

The southern belt of Bhutan and especially Phuentsholing area is the zone where many rivers converge before they drain to the

plains of India. This zone contains a number of flood and landslide-prone areas posing continuous challenges to protecting crucial

economic/industrial/commercial infrastructure from the risk of hydro-meteorological hazards.Some of the rivers which flows

through the valley are; BarsaChhu, BalujoraChhu, Om Chhu, SingyeChhu including the major river Amochhu.

Social and Administrative Profile

The socio-economic survey results reveal that out of the total households surveyed, around 92% of the households are in-migrants

to Phuentsholing and a very few households have Phuentsholing as their origin. Most of the households have migrated to

Phuentsholing for livelihood purpose or for better education opportunities. More than 51% of the working population is engaged in

government jobs and other public organizations and 27.52% engaged in the Private sector. Business occupation comes next

constituting to almost 14% leaving the agricultural activities to the lowest at just 7%.

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The Thromde is administratively divided into 6 constituencies. The 6constituencies are –Phuentsholing Toe, PhuentsholingMoeth,

Pasakha, Nyedra, Rinchending and Pekarzing.All the constituencies are connected by road and telecommunication networks, and

electricity. At present Thromde have only three elected Tshokpas from three constituencies and for the remaining 3 constituency,

the post for the Tshokpa is still vacant. A total of 20,537 people lives within the Thromde as per the 2005 National Population and

Housing Census of Bhutan (revise this figure as per the latest estimates)

Table 1 – Key Demographics

Constituenc

y

Are

a

(Sq.

Km.

)

No.

of

Hous

ehold

s

Population Health Facilities Schools

Male Female Hospit

al

BHU ORC HSS MS

S

LSS PS EC

R

1 Phuentsholi

ng Toe

2 Phuentsholi

ngMoeth

3 Pasakha

4 Nyedra

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5 Rinchending

6 Pekarzing

BHU – Basic Health Unit; ORC – Out Reach Clinic; HSS – Higher Secondary School; MSS – Middle Secondary School; LSS – Lower

Secondary School; PS – Primary School; ECR – Extended Classroom

The Thromde Administration is headed by the Thrompon elected by the people with various sectors representing line Ministries

working under the Thromde’s administrative jurisdiction. The Thromde Administration work in close collaboration with the regional

offices such as Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC), Bhutan Telecom Ltd. (BTL), Food Corporation of Bhutan Ltd. (FBCL), Road Safety

Transport Authority (RSTA), Natural Resources Development Corporation Ltd. (NRDCL), Regional Revenue and Customs Office

(RRCO), Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Royal Insurance Corporation Ltd. (RICBL), National Housing

Development Corporation Ltd. (NHDCL), RBA and RBP etc.

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Figure 1 – Organogram of Thromde Administration

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Weather and Climate

The Thromde experiences wet summer from May to July with the onset of south-west monsoon in mid of June, and warm winter

from November to February. The annual precipitation of Phuentsholing is 4,018mm (1996-2011: Phuentsholing Station). Three-

fourth of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon, which advances into the country in June and retreats in September. The monsoon

brings wet wind through the Indian Continent to hit the first wall over 1000m behind Phuentsholing to pour out most of the

moisture to the city. The heaviest precipitation takes place in June with an average of 950mm, followed by August with an average

of 850mm. During extreme rainfall events, water percolates into these cracks and causes landslides.In terms of monthly average

temperatures, the highest maximum temperature takes place in June with an average of 32.5 °C and the lowest minimum

temperature takes place in January with an average of 13.3°C. The climate is that of tropics with relatively high temperatures

throughout the year.

(JICA, 2014)

Figure 2 – Average Temperatures and Rainfall for Phuentsholing Thromde

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Economy

Phuentsholing is considered as the “Gateway to Bhutan” due to its location on Indo-Bhutan boarder at its south-west. It is one of the

economic hub of Bhutan which holds a good potential for the employment, export, import capital formation and revenue

generation. Due to good economic base, people from all around the country and the people from nearby villages are attracted to

Phuentsholing. This has led to the increased rural urban migration.

The town is one of the important growth centres of Bhutan owing to being strategically located near Chukha and Tala Hydro power

project. Besides this, the Industrial estate being located in Pasakha and provision of development of Hydropower project at Amo Chu

makes it important Urban Centre.

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Chapter 2: Thromde Disaster Management System

2.1Thromde Disaster Management Sub-Committee (TDMC)

Phuentsholing Disaster Management Sub- Committee (TDMC) is constituted as below in line with the provisions of the DM Act of

Bhutan, 2013:

Sl.No Members Designation Organization

1. Uttar Kumar Rai Thrompon Thromde Office Chair

2. Wangchuk Thayey Executive

Secretary

Thromde Office Vice-chair

3. Rabgay Tobden Drungpa Dungkhag Member/ Vice Chair

4. Wangchukla SP RBP Member

5. Dorji Wangdi TEO Thromde Member

6. Sangay Dorji Regional

Secretary

BCCI Member

7. TsheringPhuntsho Chief Planning

Officer

Thromde Member

8. Tashi Dorji De-Suung

Coordinator

De-Suung Member

9. Nakchung Electrical Officer Thromde Member

10. NimaWangmo Environment Thromde Member Secretary/

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Other important stakeholders who may be co-opted as members of the TDMC are:

Sl.No Organization Roles and Responsibilities

1 BPC Power services and power service Restoration

2 Bhutan Telecom Communication and Service restoration

3 RBA SAR, Evacuation, Medical help, Relief

4 FCBL Stockpiling of essential food items

5 RSTA Transport Management

6 NRDCL Provide natural resources

7 RRCO

8 RTIO

9 ABI

10 RICBL Rapid Assessment and insurance payment

Officer TDMO

11. DMO Health Member

12. Sharmila Limbu Tshokpa Phuentsholing Toed

Constituency

Member

13. Nar Bdr Rai Tshokpa Pasakha Constituency Member

14. Pravath Rai Tshokpa Nyedrak Constituency Member

14. Tshogpa Phuentsholing Moedth

Constituency

15. Tshogpa Rinchending Constituency

16. Tshogpa Perkarshing Constituency

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11 NHDCL

12 BCCI

13 BNB

14 BOB

15 PNB

16 BDFC

17 BAFRA Animal disease control and food safety and regulation

On the expiry of the term/ resignation of the Thrompon (Chair), the Executive Secretary (Vice-Chair) will take over the functions of

the chair. In case of the expiry of term/ resignation of Tshogpas, the Chair of the TDMC may temporarily designate an official from

the local government as a member of the TDMC to serve until the vacancy is duly filled.

2.2Functions of TDMC

The TDMC shall be responsible for coordinating and managing all disaster management operations in the Thromde under the

direction and supervision of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

In line with clause 31 of DM Act 2013, the TDMC shall:

a) Prepare, review, update and implement the Thromde Disaster Management and Contingency plan

b) Monitor and evaluate measures taken for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and capacity building

by each sector in the Thromde

c) Ensure establishment and functioning of the Thromde Emergency Operation Center

d) Ensure mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction into the development plan, policy, program and project

e) Ensure compliance of the approved hazard zone and vulnerability map

f) Ensure the enforcement of structural and non-structural measures

g) Ensure that information about an event or a disaster is promptly communicated to the NDMA, DDM and all concerned.

h) Ensure that the damage assessments in the field are carried out professionally and efficiently without fear of favor

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i) Coordinate and support disaster response and relief operation including recovery and reconstruction

j) Ensure that detailed reports and regular updates on disaster event is provided to the DDM upon completion of field

assessment of the situation

k) With the support of the DDM promote education, awareness, capacity building and community training on hazard, risk,

vulnerability and measures to be taken by the community to prevent, mitigate and respond to disaster

l) Conduct regular mock drill

m) Report on a quarterly basis to the NDMA on the progress of implementation of its DM plan

n) Perform such other function as may be prescribed under the Act or any law in force or as directed by the NDMA/ DDM

In the case of a disaster, the Chairperson of the TDMC may exercise all or any of the functions of the TDMC, subject to ex post facto

ratification of the Committee.

The TDMC is mandated to meet at least twice a year and to frame rules and regulations concerning the conduct of its meeting.

2.3 Functions of Chairperson

1. The Chairperson of the TDMC shall exercise and discharge such functions of the DDMC as the committee may delegate 2. Without prejudice to the generality of the provision contained in section 37 of this Act, the Chairperson of the DDMC shall:

a) Regularly review and assess the effectiveness of DM Plan b) Ensure decision and policy formulated by the DDMC is implemented c) Ensure that disaster risk reduction and disaster management activities are consistent with Disaster Management

Strategic Framework. d) Provide prompt information on a disaster or an impending disaster situation to the DDM e) Provide regular updates and detailed reports on a disaster event to the DDM upon completion of filed assessment of the

situation f) Manage response and relief operation in accordance with the directives issued by the national Disaster Management

authority; and g) Coordinate delivery of services and resources to disaster affected communities

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Chapter 3: Disaster Risk Profile of PhuentsholingThromde (HVCA)

Phuentsholing Thromde has experienced several disasters over the last 20 years, the most devastating being the September 18,

2011 Sikkim earthquake of M 6.7, which caused widespread damages to rural homes and government infrastructure. The other

major and recurrent hazard has been floods that have resulted in extensive damages houses, government and private infrastructure

in 2000 and more recently in July 2016. Landslide is another major hazard in Phuentsholing. In some of the historical landslide-prone

zones, more stabilization/protection measures are urgently required but such measures have not been feasible considering the high

estimated cost and the technical know-how required. Among these highly unstable landslide and flood prone vulnerable areas in

Phuentsholing are Rinchending area……………

Risk assessment for Phuentsholing Thromde was carried out through the hazard, vulnerability and capacity assessment followed by prioritization of the hazards that should receive priority in action planning for each of the six constituencies involving the representatives, tshogpas, thromde officials and officials from regional offices and business community.

3.1 Phuntsholing Toe Constituency

3.1.1 Hazard Assessment

Sl.No

Hazard Secondary Hazard

When it could occur

Probability of Occurrence

History of Past Disaster Impact

1 Flood

Collapse of buildings, landslide, debris flow

June, July & August

High

1996 2000 2016

Damage of RCC buildings (dotikhola) Washout agricultural land Heavy landslide loss of life Destroy ginger field

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2 Earthquake Fire

High

Washed away of embankment of river and flooded lower market and garage. Severely flooded, damage private land, culvert at Kabraytar.

3

Windstorm

Collapse of trees Fire (electricity)

April and May High

2014 2015

Loss of life Property damages (buildings, car etc.,)

4 Hailstorm Short circuit

causing fire June and July Medium

Crop damage Property damage Loss of life

5 Dengue Malaria

Typhoid

May, June, July, Aug, Sept & Oct High 2016 Major population infection.

3.1.2 Vulnerability Assessment

Sl.No

Hazard Element at risk Why they are at risk

How well they be affected When it could occur

1 Flood

Bogo Hay Bari Bokultar Slaughter house area Lower kabraytar Crocodile breeding area, Norgay and RICB Colony

Located at the river side Unstable soil Erosion due to farm road construction

Loss of property Loss of lives Injuries

June, July and August

2 Earthquake

Dhamdhara Upper Kabraytar CHPC colony

Due to sloppy nature Old structure Frequent landslide

Loss of property Injuries

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3

Windstorm

The whole Pling Toe

BPC and Telecom poles are lined up all over the place Poor housing structure Tall tress

Loss of life Damage of properties Outbreak of fire Road block Disruption to electricity & communication facilities

2014 2015 (around May and June)

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Hailstorm Short circuit via BPC pole & transformer because of pole erecting

Damage to properties Injuries

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Dengue Poor drainage system Near to boarder area Heavy rainfall zone

Spreading of dengue Shortage of medicine High charges by pvt diagnostic centre

2011 (Malaria) 2016 (Dengue)

3.1.3 Capacity Assessment

Sl.No Hazard Physical capacity Economic capacity

Social/Institutional capacity Environment capacity

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1 Flood

School ground New children park River embankment

Domashing Services Business Day care school

Daycare centre Sonamgang school Hospital PHP guest house Industrial area

Banana Bamboo Timbers Water

2

Earthquake

School ground (PHSS) Bus parking (RSTA) FCB go down Dratshang PHPA-I colony park

Hospital FCB Dratshang School RSTA Business

Dratshang School Industrial area (Pepsi, diary etc) Chundu Sawmill FCB

Water Timber

3 Wind/Hail-storm

PHSS ground RSTA (Bus parking) FCB go down Dratshang PHP-I colony Children park

Hospital FCB Dratshang School RSTA

School Drangchu Beverage Bhutan Mile & Agro

Timber Water Bamboo shoot Banana Papaya

4 Dengue

Hospital

Govt hospital Pvt. Hospital

Hospital Bhutan milk & Agro

Papaya Water

3.1.4 Probability and impact matrix

Veary probable Flood Earthquake

Probable Landslide Windstorm

Less probable

Improbable

Impact Unimportant Limited Serious Very serious Catastrophic

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3.2 Pasakha Constituency 3.2.1 Hazard Assessment

Sl.N

o HAZARD SEC. HAZARD

WHEN IT COULD OCCUR

PROBABILITY OF OCCURRENCE

HISTORY OF PAST

IMPACT

1 Flood

Landslide Monsoon High 1996 Loss of Properties

Road Block Season 2000 Loss of Human Lives

2016 Network Disruption

2 Fire

Industry Fire Any time High 2014

2016 do

3 Industrial Pollution

Respiratory Daily High Vegetation, Air, Aquatic, People, Property corrosion Skin Disease

Acidic Rain

4 Earthquake

Landslide

Any time Very High

2009

Fire 2011 Building collapse

Flood & River clogging 2014 Death & Injury

Debris flow 2015 Property loss

Air pollution

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Sl.No HAZARD ELEMENT AT RISK WHY THEY ARE RISK HOW WILL THEY BE

AFFECTED WHEN IT COULD

OCCUR

1 Flood

Substation

Monsoon season Colony BCCL/BFAL

Improper River training or dredging Property loss

Factories Poor river protection wall Loss of Human Lives

Bridges Network

disturbance

2 Fire Industries fire Poor setup

do Any time Lack of fire equipments

3 Industrial Pollution

Vegetation Lack of knowledge Livelihood

Daily Living Beings Emission of toxic gas into the

atmosphere Skin disease

Property Respiratory

Air & Water Tuberculosis

4 Earthquake

Houses/Colony Old exclusion of earthquake

resistant code loss of building

Factories Crowded Loss of properties Any time

Bridges No proper planning Death & Injury

Power / Equip..

Communication

People

Vehicles

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Sl.No

HAZARD PHYSICAL CAPACITY ECONOMIC CAPACITY

SOCIAL/ INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY

1 Flood

Tower structure

Industrial foundation structure

Income of employees Food Water sources

Employees Insurance Clothing Stones & sand

Compensation Shelter Local Company Dispensary

Medicine

Search & Rescue Team

2 Fire

Road Remuneration Fire fighting brigade Water source

Bridge

Employees life Insurance & compensation Wild life

3 Industrial Pollution Health check up River & water source

4 Earthquak

e

Pasakha old School Income Cooperatives Water Archery ground BCCL/BFAL Compensation Supportive Wild fern KCCL Colony Insurance Effective Coordination Mushroom BPC Children Park Cash crop Social Welfare Orange Fire fighting equipments Livestock Fish Human Resource Business Houses Wild potatoes

Dairy products Wild fruits Piggery Poultry products

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Very Probable Earthquake

Probable Flood

Less Probable

Fire & Industrial pollution

Improbable

Impact Unimportant Limited Serious Very Serious Catastrophic

3.3 Phuntsholing Moeth Constituency


Sl.No Hazard Secondary Hazard

When it could occur

Probability of Occurrence

History of Past Disaster Impact

1

Earthquake

Infrastructure Damages

Unpredictable High 2009, 2012, 2015

Minor Cracks

Structural fire

Water logging Minor Tremor

Debris flow

2

Windstorm Structural Damages Spring

High 2015 Roof blown off

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Road Blockages Monsoon

Road Blockage

Structural fire Fire

3

Fire

Infrastructure Damages Unpredictable

High/Serious Every Year Norgay Area

Property Damages Lower Market

Loss of lives

4

Flood

Infrastructure/Property Damages

Summer/Monsoon

High Every Year Road Blockage

Road Blockages Water Logging


Sl.No Hazard Element at Risk Why they are at risk

How will they be affected

When it could occur

1 Earthquake

Building (Gold Building) Old Structures Loss of Property

Unpredictable

Road (Main Town) Engineering Factors Loss of Lives

Lifes Construction Problem Road Block

Narrow Roads Injury

2 Wind Storm

Roof of Buildings Location near Toorsa River Injuries

Vehicles Wind Direction Roofs Blown Off/ Window Glass Broken

Electric Cables and Poles

Improper Anchoring of Roof Vehicle Danger

Fire Electric Outage

3 Fire

Building Old Structures Injuries Petroleum Station Poor Electrification Loss of Lives

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Lives Clustered Buildings Property Damages

4

Flood

River Protection Close Proximity to River Banks Property Damages

Settlements along the River Bank Road Blockage

Road Debris Flow


Sl.No Hazard Physical Capacity Economic Capacity

Social/ Institutional Capacity

Environmental Capacity

1 Earthquake

PHSS Ground

Income of Government/ Corporate Employees

Thromde/DM Sub-Committee Nil

PSA Ground Insurance RBA, RBP and Desuups Children's Park Business Communities CST Ground SAR Equipment in

Phuentshogling Thromde 2 Wind

Storms Indoor Same as Above Same as Above Nil

3 Fire

Fire Engines (RBP/Thromde)

Fire Extinguishers Same as Above Same as Above Water Sources 4

Flood Same as No.1 Same as Above Same as Above

River Protections

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Probability of Events

Very Probable Earthquake

Probable Fire Wind Storm Flood

Less Probable

Improbable


3.4 Rinchending/Pekarzhing constituency


Sl.No Hazard Secondary Hazard

When it could occur

Probability of occurrence

Disaster History

Impact

1

Structure fire

Forest fire

Dry and windy season (December-February)/ up to April

High 1975 2011-2012, 2013

Private property loss

2

Development Hazard

Road Bank Slide Flashflood Natural Slope-Failure

Monsoon Season (June-September)

High 2015 Loss of private property

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3 Sound hazard

Sound Pollution Day and Night High 2013 Health Disturbance

4 Air Pollution Emission(Industrial Pollution)

Day and Night High 1995 Agricultural low production


S/N

Hazard Element at Risk Why they are at Risk How will they be affected

When it could occur

1 Structure Fire (forest fire)

House, Human, Forest Plantation n

Free movement of border people Defund border wall

Property loss Dry Season (December-April)

2 Development Hazard

House, Land, Water source

Monsoon Season (June-September)

3 Sound Hazard Health (Human Health)

No Conductive Environment

Health Disturbances Dry and Night

4 Air Pollution Human, Animal, Agricultural Productivity

Health Problem Reduce in Agricultural Earning

Respiratory diseases water atmosphere pollution

All the year

5 Earthquake Building structure Human Life Landed properties

Poor construction method Excessive use of forest product

Collapse of structure due to poor construction method less slope binding

Unpredictable

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S/N

Hazard

Physical Capacity Economic Capacity Social/Institutional Capacity

Environmental Capacity

1 Structure Fire Poor Poor Nearby RBA, RBP, CST and Rinchending Lhakhang)

Poor

2 Development Hazard

Poor Poor Phuentsholing Thromde and other public

Wild Fruits and Vegetable Chess Nut

3 Sound Hazard

4 Air Pollution Wear breathing mask

Industry Thromde

5 Earthquake Better Construction code of Practice Adoption

Toribari Committee (Saamaj)

Accessible to road

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Very

Probable

Industries Sound Earthquake

Probable Air Pollution

Chemical Pollution

Fire

Landslide

Windstorm

Less

Probable

Flood

Improbable


3.5 Nyedra Constituency 3.5.1 Hazard Assessment

HAZARD

SECONDARY HAZARD

WHEN IT COULD OCCUR

PROBABALITY OF OCCURANCE

HISTORY OF PAST DISASTER

IMPACT

Flood

Landslide

Monsoon (June- Aug)

High

Annual

- Road block - Damage on retaining

wall - Property loss - Crop damage

Earth Quake

- Structure fire - Landslide

Any time

High

2011

-Road Block/crack

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Wind storm -Property damage -lightening

Any time High 2015 -Loss of lives - Property damage

Fire entire makeshift house burnt down

Dry winter season High 2015 -Property loss -Loss of life


Sl.No

HAZARD

ELEMENT AT RISK

WHY THEY ARE AT RISK

HOW WILL THEY BE AFFECTED

WHEN IT COULD OCCUR

1

Flood

-Karma feed & workshops -Gaseb construction office -Residential houses

-Located at Amochu bank -Temporary settlement Makeshift houses

-loss of property -loss of lives

June- August (Monsoon)

2 Earth quake

-Electric poles -Residential houses

-loose sandy soil -Sloppy area

Property damage

Any time

3 Wind storm

Electricity disruption Road to Hospital & Market

Sloppy area Road block Monsoon Season (June –Aug)

4 Fire Temporary makeshift Improper electrification

-Loss of lives -Loss of property

Anytime


Sl.No

HAZARD

PHYSICAL CAPACITY

ECONOMIC CAPACITY

SOCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY

1 Flood YDF Building Office work not affected Water pumping for drinking

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2 Earth quake Toorsa Bank Economy of tenant is not affected

-Thromde search & rescue operation -RBP & RBA -Desuups

-Water pump

3 Wind storm Concrete structure

4 Fire Located at River Bank Low income family -Thromde fire rescue team -Arm Force -Community Volunteers

Nil


Very Probable

Flood

Earthquake

Probable

Landslide

Windstorm

Less Probable

Improbable

Impact

Unimportant

Limited

Serious

Very Serious

Catastrophic

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Chapter 4: Disaster Management Action Plan (2017 – 2021)

This chapter details the action plan for Phuentsholing Thromde to raise awareness, reduce risk, enhance preparedness and resilience for

five years starting from 2017 to 2021 for the hazards which were prioritized.

Priority Hazard: Earthquake, Flood, Landslide, and Fire

Priority Area Key Activities Target Nodal Agency

Supporting agencies

Timeline Budget estimate (Nu. in M)

Awareness and Education

1.1 Raise awareness on hazard safety (Distribute user friendly key messages on risk reduction and disaster preparedness)

9 Schools (including private), 6 constituencies, Agencies- include people with disabilities

TDMC members

Thromde Administration DDM RBP

Annually starting 2017

0.5

1.2 Conduct meeting with TEO, Principals and disaster focal teacher

9 schools TDMC 2017

13 Schools conduct community outreach activities

Nearby Communities DEO MoE DDM TDMC

2018 0.450

1.4 Thromde observes International disaster day (13th October)

Schools, communities, Rabdey, Business community

TDMO TDMC, Thromde Administration

Annually from 2017

0.5

1.5 Raise awareness on family preparedness

All Communities (include

TDMO DDM, Tshogpas

2017-2018

0.200

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people with disabilities)

1.6 Raise awareness on insurance

benefits and encourage

families to insure their

property against various

hazards

All Gewogs Communities

TDMO Insurance companies, DDM, Tshogpas

2017 – 2018

1.7 Raise awareness on

installation of fire safety

gadgets (fire alarm,

extinguishers in govt. and

private buildings)

Govt offices and private building owners

RBP/ Thromde

2017-2018

2.1 Conduct training on Bhutan Building Codes

Engineers, carpenters, Masons

DE TDMO, DDM, DES, MoHWS

2017-2018

0.75

Enhance risk reduction and mitigation

2.2 Carry out vulnerability assessment of old/ existing government buildings (earthquake)

Schools, health facilities, cultural buildings, office buildings, Industries, private buildings

DE TDMC, DDM, DES, MoHWS, MoE,

2017 -2021

2.00

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2.3 Implement structural mitigation measures or replacement as per vulnerability assessment recommendations on a prioritized basis

Mitigation for priority structures (Government structures)

DE/ DDMO

DDM, DES, MoHWS, MoE, Gewog Adm. Dratshang

2019 onwards

Based on assessment

2.4Institute construction quality control and monitoring mechanism for materials and adherence to standards and designs

Engineering Division DE/ TDMO

DES, MoWHS, DDM Other relevant sectors

2017 – 2018

0.200

2.5 Flood and landslide hazard zonation

Phuentsholing Thromde DGM, DHMS, MoWHS

TDMC, Thromde Administration

2018-2020

2.5Implement mitigation measures on a prioritized basis in the Constituencies as per HVCA: - Fire safety training in the 6 constituencies and Pasakha Industrial area, Agencies - Flood mitigation along Amo Chhu to be taken up in the Amo Chhu reclamation project - Flood mitigation in Om chhu, Balujhora, Barsa and Singye river

Tshogpa, Respective Sectors, TDMO

DDM, GNHC, MoF, concern ed sectors

2017 - 2021

Based on identified priority mitigation activity

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as per the flood hazard zonation (to check with NAPA 2 PM)

2.6Strengthen systems to disseminate weather forecast and advisories (World Bank Project)

Communities TDMO DDM, DHMS, DoA

2016-2020

2.7 Installation of fire hydrants as per needs assessment

Thromde RBP/ Thromde

2018-2020

To be confirmed

2.7 Training of Engineers, Sector

heads and Tshogpas on Bhutan

Disaster Assessment Tools

Engineers, Sector heads and Tshogpas

DDM Thromde Administration

2018

2.8 Refresher course for the

Thromde SAR Team (including

De-Suups)

Thromde SAR team, RBP TDMC DDM, RBP

Annually from 2018

0.7

2.9 Ensure fire-fighting

preparedness is put in place in

the town BOD

BOD TDMC TDMC RBP Thromde

2017

3.1 Identify Evacuation sites for

various hazards (keeping in mind

the needs of people with

disabilities, women, children and

elderly)

Community, Offices TDMC DDM,

relevant

sectors

2017

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3.2 Establish Thromde

Emergency Operation Center

(including Standard Operating

Procedures)

Thromde TDMO TDMC,

DDM

NDMA,

Relevant

sectors

2017 (equipment

supported

through

NAPA 2

Project)

3.3 Procure Urban SAR

equipment

Thromde/ RBP Thromde

Administr

ation

DDM 2019 3.0

3. Enhance

preparedness,

response and

recovery

3.2 Raise awareness and

sensitize on Thromde DM and

Contingency plan (mock drill/

simulation)

Thromde and Drungkhag

Administration,

Dratshang, RBP, RBA,

Judiciary, Regional

Offices, De-Suung,

Business and

Communities

TDMC DDM 2016-

2017

0.500

3.3 Stockpile materials required

for emergency response and

immediate recovery at strategic

locations

FCB

(Essential

food

item)

Thromde

Adm (for

other

DDM, MoF,

relevant

sectors

2017-

2021

0.900

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items)

3.4 Establish and institute pre-

arrangements for emergency

procurement and requirements

Thromde Procure

ment

Officer/

Finance

Officer

TDMC,

DDM, MoF

2017-

2018

0.200

3.5 Establish community based

early warning system for floods,

including flood monitoring and

reporting system

Thromde TDMC DDM,

DHMS,

RBP,

Tshogpas

2017-

2018

1.500

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Chapter 5: Thromde Contingency Plan

This chapter details the contingency plan of Phuentsholing Thromde including the

response/ coordination structure.

5.1 Standard Procedures for Response

The chart below shows the decision making, information flow and reporting mechanism

during disaster type I, II and III.

Figure 1: Reporting and information flow mechanism

5.2 Standard Procedures for Response at Thromde level

5.2.1 Standard Operating Procedure for Isolated local incidents

Isolated Local Incident - An isolated local incident is an incident which does not have a

widespread effect on people and property and can be managed within the normal operations

of the agencies concerned, and such incident shall not require emergency procurement and

funding

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For isolated local incidents, such as fire affecting single house or windstorm blowing off roof of one structure in a locality, and cases which do not qualify under Disaster Types I-III of the Disaster Management Act of Bhutan 2013, the following standard procedure shall be followed.

Figure 2 – Standard procedure for isolated local incidents

5.2.2 Coordination and response structure for disaster types

As per the DM Act of Bhutan 2013 and the DM rules and regulations standard procedures for

response at the Thromde level for different Disaster Types will be as follows:

Affected Family/

Individual

Thromde

Administration

DDM

Insurance company

1. Victims report about incident to

Tshogpas

2. Tshogpa reports to TDMC/ TEOC to

provide immediate response and

relief (based on need)

4. TDMC/ TDMO Submits report to

DDM/ NDMA

3. Tshogpa/ TDMC and Insurance Company

conduct damage assessment, verify

damage and facilitates insurance payment

Tshogpa

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Figure 3 – Thromde Response Coordination Structure

Operations Desk Coordinator: For health emergencies: Dr. Thinley Pelzang, DMO, name and contact no Animal disease outbreaks: Livestock Officer, name and contact no Forest fire: Forest Range Office

Identify number of teams and team members in discussion with relevant stakeholders

TEOCC Thrompon/ES

Operations Desk (SP, RBP) Chief – Lobzang (Chief

Engineer)

Logistics Desk Chief – Dorji Wangchuk

(TEO)

Planning Desk

Tshering Phuentsho(chief

urban planner)

Public Information / Liaison Officer

(Nakchung)

Safety officer (to be part of the Ops

Desk function)

1. SAR Team

Coordinator – Sonam Tenzin

2. Emergency Medical Team

Coordinator – Thromde Health officer

3. Rapid Assessment Team

Coordinator – Karma Thinley

4. Evacuation Team

Coordinator – Sonam Jamtsho

5. Debris Clearing Team

Coordinator – Migma Sherpa

6. Service Restoration Team

Coordinator – Namgay Phuntsho

7. Dead Body Management team

Coordinator – Jamtsho Drukpa

8. Carcass Disposal Team

Coordinator – Pema Wangchuk

1. Relief Team

Coordinator– Tshewang

Tandin

2. Procurement team

Coordinator– Ashis Subba

3. Transportation Team

Coordinator – Kuenzang

Nidup

1. Planning Team

Coordinator – Phuntsho

Wangdi

2. Finance team

Coordinator – Accounts

Officer

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Roles and Responsibilities of the members under TEOC:

1. Thromde Emergency Operation Center Commander:

Will be responsible for all aspects of an emergency response

Develop incident objectives and manage incident operations

Application of the resources and responsibility for all persons involved

Concerned Person: Thrompon/ Executive Secretary

2. Public Information Officer/ Liaison Officer:

Communicate and share important incident response information with others

responding units and/or organizations and the public.

Concerned Person:

3. Operation Desk

Oversees and coordinates the entire operation.

During recovery, all of the other recovery teams will report to this team on a regular

basis.

Advices the TEOCC on issues regarding incident safety

Ensures the safety of all incident personnel

Actions needed: need to set up the TEOC (Equipment support provided through

NAPA II) – identify meeting point interim

Concerned Person:

a) Thromde Rapid Assessment Team

Pre – Tshogpas and focal persons from all constituencies, Thromde Engineers trained

and familiarized with assigned area

Pre – Communication set-up (procure additional HF/VHF sets and distribution)

Pre - Rapid assessment form to be available in all constituencies and in the TEOC

after the form is finalized by DDM.

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During - conduct immediate assessment of disaster in terms of no of people

affected (dead, injured, without shelter, missing), people needing SAR, evacuation,

medical assistance, extent of damage, road network and bridges

After – Carry out periodic assessments as directed by team leader

Concerned Person:

b) SAR team

Pre – identify members and leaders (including how many teams)

Pre - Any other SAR teams, volunteers

Pre – SAR teams to be trained (including code of conduct and emergency first aid)

and equipped

Pre – stockpiling of SAR equipment

During – Contact and deploy, including other SAR teams and volunteers

Concerned Person:

c) Medical Teams

a. Pre – Identify team members

b. Pre - Coordinate with IMTRAT and Military Hospital (need information on

capacity- prearrangement)

c. Pre –Training in emergency first aid for Thromde staff and city residents

d. During : Provide medical relief

e. During - Coordinate with IMTRAT and Military Hospital

Concerned Person:

d) Thromde Evacuation Team (identify team members and no of teams)

a. Pre-List of vehicles with names and contact details (Thromde Pool

vehicle, private vehicle, school buses)

b. Pre-identify people in each team based on identification of evacuation

areas- identify team leader

c. Pre-Identify volunteers from the communities

d. Pre-Evacuation areas: identify evacuation areas for each location

e. Pre-Awareness on the identification of evacuation centers and routes

(based on specific hazard)

f. Pre-Pre-arrangement with Fuel agency for fuel

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g. During – Evacuation from the affected area to the nearest identified

evacuation center/Medical center

h. During- give priority to the vulnerable groups (injured, old, children,

people with special needs, women)

Concerned Person:

e) Thromde Debris Clearing Teams

a. Pre- no of teams- names of the team members, leader

b. Pre-Make list of Machinery, excavators with Thromde including private,

DoR, CDCL, ABI, BCCI

c. Pre-Identify the volunteers from communities

d. During- Clear debris based on the rapid assessments (roads, buildings,

bridges etc)

e. Gap: need Urban Search and Rescue equipment

Concerned Person:

f) Thromde Immediate Restoration Team

a. Pre- Identify required resources, stockpile, mapping of road network,

bridges, water supply network

b. Pre- pre-arrangement with services providers (BPC, RSTA, RBP, RBA,

relevant stakeholders)

g) Mass Corpse management Team:

a. During –Thromde will support families to transport body to cremation

ground; Thromde will support Dratshang Lhentshog and RBP to carry out

mass cremation in case of unidentified bodies

b. Pre – Clarify dead body management guidelines with MoH and DDM

c. Pre - Clarify procedures at national level, including identification of

locations and arrangements for dead body storage/ preservation; dead

body handling/ labor at cremation sites – DDM and MoH

d. NRDCL to provide firewood

h) Carcass disposal Team

a. Pre – clarify procedures for carcass disposal (MoAF – BAFRA, DoL)

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b. Pre – Identify locations and labors

c. During –Thromde in coordination with DoL and BAFRA to collect,

transport and dispose carcass at identified locations

Team Leader-

4. Logistics Desk:

Identify shops and items (based on guidelines issued by DDM)

Thromde Logistics team to be stationed at TEOC/ or strategic location depending on

assessment

Request, maintain and distribute stockpiles of Equipment, Food, water, Tents,

blankets and other emergency relief items

Provide logistics support to all operations teams

Team leader:

i) Thromde Evacuation Centre Management Team

a. Shelter -

Pre-stockpile (blankets, tarpaulin sheet, tents, CGI sheets, family kits, minimum

standards, bamboo, rope, mat/mattress fuel/fire wood (pre-arrangement)

During- setup the shelters, distribute relief items

b. Food and water-

Pre- as per the minimum standards (individual or family) (FCB)

During -Distribute food and water, ensure fair distribution

c. Sanitation-

Pre-stockpile (health and hygiene kits)

During – distribute health and hygiene kits

d. Safety and security, crowd management- RBP at distribution points and

at each evacuation center with assistants from trained volunteers

Pre- agreement on dress code, procedure on safety and crowd management and

awareness to general public on safety arrangement

Pre – pre-arrangement with the RBP

During – provide safety and security at the evacuation center, crowd

management

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e. Medical –MoH (medical staff in each evacuation center)

Pre – pre-arrangement with the MoH;

During – provide medical services at the evacuation center, triage, counseling

and psycho-social support

Need: stockpiles of essential food- FCB, tents, blankets, basic SAR equipment (shovel,

helmet, gloves, stretcher, battery operated lighting, safety boots, flash lights, goggles,

dust mask etc), generators, portable toilets

- Detailed inventory of stockpiles and resources and things that need to be procured

Concerned Person:

5. Planning/ Admin Desk

Responsible for making the incident action plan

Thromde Finance/ Procurement Team Leader:

Responsible for all the matters related to finance during the disaster

Maintain proper documentation, reporting and accounts

Provide financial directives to TEOCC

Team Leader:

Standard Operating Procedures for response to disaster:

In case of receiving early warning of an impending disaster situation, the TDMC Chairperson

shall immediately activate the Thromde Emergency Operation Centre and relay the early

warning to all the Thromde constituencies along with orders for evacuation, deployment of

Search and Rescue Teams or any other response as required.

Response Immediately after a disaster:

1. As soon as a disaster strikes the Contingency Plan is activated

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2. Rapid assessment teams to conduct rapid assessment and pass on the assessment

information to Operations Desk in TEOC

3. TDMC and all Thromde Teams to report to TEO Centre

4. Operations Desk to compile rapid assessment report and submit to Chairman

5. Formulate Incident Action Plan/ IAP (response strategy for a fixed duration)- Planning Desk

6. Based on the IAP initiate response actions -

a. Briefing of Team leaders by Desk leaders

b. Briefing of team members on their respective task by the team leaders

(including area, timings, shift system, communication, etc.).

c. Briefing to all teams by Ops Desk on safety issues

d. Deployment of teams.

7. Chairman of TDMC to submit rapid assessment report and IAP to National Emergency

Operation Centre through the Thromde Emergency Operation Centre

8. Logistics to mobilize resources as per the IAP

9. Outgoing team leaders to brief the incoming Team Leader and Chairman of TDMC on the

status of ongoing operations.

10. Debrief of the day’s response – At Team level, Desk level and EoC level

11. Planning Desk - based on de-brief information to plan for operations for the next day

(detailed roles and responsibilities to be worked out)

12. Liaison officer to submit list of resources required to the NEOC

13. Liaison officer to depute volunteers based on needs in the field

14. Public information officer to provide timely press releases and advisories

15. Thromde shall conduct detailed damage assessment along with insurance companies for

relief and early recovery and submit report to DDMC.

16. Thromde shall provide relief and early recovery support as per damage assessment using

available funds at Gewog/Thromde level and submit expenditure report and bills to DDMC

for further submission to Ministry of Finance, with a copy to DDM, for reimbursement.

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Chapter 5: Implementation Mechanism

Implementation Arrangements

Overall Coordination

Resource for implementation of the Plan (mention Financial arrangement as per the

Act 2013)

Monitoring and Evaluation

Reporting system

Link DM activities with sector plans

Link DM activities with Five Year Plan

Focus on mainstreaming for better implementation

As per the DM Act, the TDMC shall be responsible for the formulation, endorsement,

implementation, monitoring and updating of the Thromde DM and contingency plan. The

TDMC shall meet atleast twice a year to review the plan’s implementation progress and to

review and update the plan.

Thromde administration will be responsible for implementation of the prioritized plan activities

and for ensuring that the activities are incorporated into their annual and five year plans.

The DDM, as the national coordinating agency for disaster management and the executive arm

of the NDMA, shall ensure support of the NDMA and of concerned sectors and agencies. The

DDM will also provide technical and monitoring support and help in mobilizing resources for the

plan.

The Thromde Disaster Management Officer will facilitate incorporation of priority disaster risk

reduction, preparedness, awareness and capacity building activities in annual and five year

development plans of the Thromde. The TDMO shall facilitate implementation of the prioritized

activities. As member secretary, the TDMO will keep record, maintain data, and assist the

chairman of the TDMC in monitoring the DM plan activities. The TDMO shall present the plan’s

progress during TDMC meetings and update DM plan activities and budget annually. TDMO will

also ensure that reports are submitted to the DDM and the NDMA, as required.

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Annexes

1. Thromde DM Committee

Sl.No Members Designation Organization Contact No.

1. Uttar Kumar Rai Thrompon Thromde Office Chair 17410281

2. Wangchuk Thayey Executive

Secretary

Thromde Office Vice-chair 17760096

3. Rabgay Tobden Drungpa Dungkhag Member 17600072

4. Wangchukla SP RBP Member 17644913

5. Dorji Wangdi TEO Thromde Member 17761714

6. Sangay Dorji Regional

Secretary

BCCI Member

7. Tshering Phuntsho Chief Planning

Officer

Thromde Member 17305677

8. Tashi Dorji De-Suung

Coordinator

De-Suung Member 17

9. Nakchung Electrical Officer Thromde Member

10. NimaWangmo Environment

Officer

Thromde Member

Secretary/

TDMO

17504283

11. Sharmila Limbu Tshokpa Phuentsholing

Toed

Constituency

Member 17569994

12. Nar Bdr Rai Tshokpa Pasakha

Constituency

Member 17684381

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I.

II. Emergency Contact details of responsible Officers from Dzongkhag

Sr. Name Designation Contact No

1 Kencho Dorji District Engineer 17835790

2 Akey Dorji DzFO 17706790

3 Kaka Tshering CFO 17636285

4 Sangay Dorji Cultural Officer 17707815

5 Rinzin Wangchuk DAO 77624500

6 Rinzin Wangchuk AO 17608935

7 Sonam Peldon ADM 17844843

8 Dr. Chenga Tshering DLO 17120329

11 Deki Procurement 17886838

12 SharaLhamo HRO 17602095

13. Pravath Rai Tshokpa Nyedrak

Constituency

Member 17461726

14. Tshogpa Phuentsholing

Moedth

Constituency

15. Tshogpa Rinchending

Constituency

16. Tshogpa Perkarshing

Constituency

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III. Dzongkhag SAR team:

Sr. Name of Person Designation Phone Skills in SAR

1. Drupchu Accountant 17892497 Basic SAR skills

2. ChekiLengkong Junior Engineer 17764566 Basic SAR skills

3. Karpola Juglop 77741121 Basic SAR skills

4. Dorji Quilopgom 17832645 Basic SAR skills

5. Sangay Thinley Denkul 17882377 Basic SAR skills

6. Sangay Choden Denkul 17810108 Basic SAR skills

7. Tshering Yuden Gopa 16937918 Basic SAR skills

8. Jigme Khandu Gagpa 17967402 Basic SAR skills

9. Thinley Wangmo Gagpa 17922341 Basic SAR skills

10. Kencho Dema Gagpa 17530283 Basic SAR skills

IV. Fire fighting (trucks, equipment, location, capacity)

Sr. Facilities/equipments/ personnel

Location Capacity Contact person Phone

1. Fire Fighting Truck RBP, Paro 5500 l Yangyel Tshering 110

2. Fire Fighting Truck RBP, Paro 1500 l -Do- 17686334

3. Nissan pump RBP, Paro - -Do- -do-

V. Medical

Sr. Name of hospital/ BHU

Location Capacity/ number of patient that can be treated

Contact person Phone

1. District Hospital Paro 20-30 IPD District Health Officer 17720031

250-300 OPD Chief Medical Officer 17701525

Ambulance 112

2. BHU Dawakha 5-10 IPD In-charge 17170259

100 OPD

3. BHU Betikha 5-10 IPD In-charge 17170128

100 OPD

4. BHU Drugyel 5-10 IPD In-charge 271762

100 OPD

(Note: IPD= In-patient Department, OPD= Out-patient Department)

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VI. Contact details of Des-sups

Co-coordinator: Mr. Wangchuk, REC, Paro (Contact No:17615590)

Total Des-ups in paro Dzongkhag as of June, 2016 = 78

Sl.No Name Work Place Mobile Number

1 Wangchuk, REC, Paro 17615590

2 Choki Dorji Drukgyel LSS, Paro 17690622

3 Deki Tshomo Gauphel LSS, Paro 17641126

4 Yeshey Lham Taju PS, Paro 17626874

5 Gem Gyeltshen Drukgyel HSS, Paro 17625858

6 Pema Dema Woochu LSS, Paro 17757272

7 Tashi Phuntsho Khangkhu MSS, Paro 17810081

VII. Contact details of Principals of Paro Dzongkhag, 2014

Sl.No. Name Designation Name of schools Telephone No. (Office)

B-Mobile No.

1. Mr. Karma Tshering Principal Drugyel HSS 271388/271124 17984829

2. Mr. BakBir Rai Principal Shari HSS 271588/272588 17681283

3. Mr. Tenzin Phuntsho Principal Lango MSS 271332 17662538 17616177 (VP)

4. Mr. Sangay Tshewang Principal Bitekha MSS 77106227 17692193

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5. Mr. Dechen Tshering Principal Khangku MSS 272315 17600913

6. Ms. Wangmo

Principal Shaba MSS 272919 17617505

7. Mr. Nima Sherpa Principal Dawakha LSS 17170184 17640973

8. Mr. GyeltshenDukpa Principal Doteng LSS 272171 17549290

9. Mr. Khandu Principal Drugyel LSS 271546 17609013 17601902 (VP)

10. Mr. Kunzang Drukpa Principal Deaf Unit, Drukgyel 271548 17975205

11. Mr. Jambay Principal Gaupel LSS 271251 17645965

12. Mr. Phurpa Dorji Principal Gunitsawa PS - 77327152

13. Mr. KunzangChophel Principal Issuna CPS 240079 17119388

14. Mr. Taujay Principal Ramchetsekha CPS 240220 17671297/ 17111734

15. Mr. Sangay Pasang Principal Shaba PS 271381 17644186 17634147 (VP)

16. Mr. Thinley Wangchuk Principal Taju PS 272852 17633794

17. Mr. Kinley Jamtsho Principal Wanakha LSS - 77170700/ 77170701

18. Mr. Chencho Namgyel

Principal Woochu LSS 271338 17606792

19. Mr. Lhabu Principal Rashigang CPS 17657490

20. Mr.Sangay Dorji Principal Olathang PS 270275 17707164

21. Mrs. Karma Dema Principal K.Gangri PS 272311 17604677

22. Mr. Chogyal Tenzin Principal Kuenga HSS 240113 17646184

23. Mr. Kezang Norbu Principal Tenzin HSS 272075/272971 17607406 17622191 (VP)

24. Mr. Chencho Tshering Principal Yoezerling HSS 272139/272626 17690205

25. Mrs. Sangay Dema Principal Tshenden PS 17893599

26. Mrs. DawaChoden Principal Utpal Academy 271771/271111 17613356

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Disaster Management Terms

Capacity

The combination of all the strengths, attributes and resources available within a community, society or organization that can be used to achieve agreed goals. Capacity development

The process by which people, organizations and society systematically stimulate and develop

their capacities over time to achieve social and economic goals, including through improvement

of knowledge, skills, systems, and institutions.

Coping capacity

The ability of people, organizations and systems, using available skills and resources, to manage

a disaster.

Disaster

Subject to section 132 of the DM Act 2013, means a natural or man-made occurrence, which

causes environmental loss, increased mortality, illness or injury, and destroys or disrupts

livelihoods, affecting the people of an area as classified under Chapter 9 of this Act.

Disaster risk management

The systematic process of using administrative, directives, organizations, and operational skills

and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improved coping capacities in order to

lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster.

Disaster risk reduction

Means the conceptual framework of elements considered with the possibility to minimize

vulnerability and disaster risk throughout the society and to avoid or to limit the adverse impact

of hazard within the broad context of sustainable development.

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Disaster risk reduction plan

A document prepared by an authority, sector, organization or enterprise that sets out goals and

specific objectives for reducing disaster risks together with related actions to accomplish these

objectives.

Early warning system

Set of capacities needed to generate and disseminate timely and meaningful warning information to enable individuals, communities and organizations threatened by a hazard to prepare and to act appropriately and in sufficient time to reduce the possibility of harm or loss. Mitigation

Measures aimed at reducing risk, impact or effect of a disaster or an impending disaster

situation.

Preparedness

State of readiness to deal with a potential disaster situation or disaster and its effects thereof.

Prevention

Measures taken to avert a disaster from occurring or to impede a hazard so that it does not have any harmful effects.

Recovery and Reconstruction

Efforts, including development, aimed at: a) Restoring normalcy in condition caused by disaster;

b) Mitigating the effect of disaster; orc)Creating circumstances that will reduce the risk of

similar disasters from occurring.

Response

Measures taken during or immediately after a disaster in order to bring relief to people and

communities affected by the disaster and includes activities such as search and rescue,

evacuation, rapid assessment, relief distribution among others.

Retrofitting

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

damaging effects of hazards.

Risk

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The level of value of expected losses in the form of deaths, damage to property etc. caused by a hazard.

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