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Disaster Management Plan 2021-22
Govt. College Seraj,
Lambathach, Mandi (HP)
Prepared
By
Disaster Management Cell
Govt. College Seraj at Lambathach
Mandi (H.P.) 175048
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Content
S. Chapters
No. Page No.
Principal Massage
2
Acknowledgements
3
1 Introduction
5-10
2 Hazard, Disaster, Vulnerability and Risk
Analysis 11-24
3 Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction and
& Evacuation Plan 25-28
4 Preparedness and Response
29-32
5. Maintaining, Monitoring and Updating the
Plan 33-34
References
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E-mail: gcseraj-hp@nic.in
Tel. No. 01907-257681
Web site:gclambathach.in
Fax. No. 01907-257681
Govt. College Seraj at Lambathach
Distt. Mandi (H.P.)
Principal Message
On 23rd December, 2005, the Government of India took a defining step by enacting the
Disaster Management Act, 2005, which envisaged creation of the National Disaster
Management Authority (NDMA) headed by the Prime Minister, State Disaster Management
Authorities (SDMA) headed by the Chief Ministers, and District Disaster Management
Authorities (DDMA) headed by the District Magistrates or Deputy Commissioners as the
case may be, to spearhead and adopt a holistic and integrated approach to Disaster
Management (DM). There will be a paradigm shift, from the erstwhile relief-centric
response to a proactive prevention, mitigation and preparedness-driven approach for
conserving development gains and to minimize loss of life, livelihood and property.
I congratulate the Disaster Management Cell of our college for coming out with a
comprehensive Institutional Disaster Management Plan (IDMP) with some new relevant
features to cover more disasters and adding new dimensions to it. I am sure that this will
help in making our institution more resilient to disasters and it will help in refining the
disaster management skills of students in the field of disaster management.
The plan will enhance the understanding of stakeholders on disaster risks and will further
strengthen our capacity to recover in the wake of natural as well as human induced
disasters.
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E-mail: gcseraj-hp@nic.in
Tel. No. 01907-257681
Web site:gclambathach.in
Fax. No. 01907-257681
Govt. College Seraj at Lambathach
Distt. Mandi (H.P.)
Acknowledgements
On the behalf of govt. college Seraj at Lambathach, I am pleased to present the
Institutions Disaster Management Plan, (IDMP) 2021-22. The Disaster Management Cell
(DMC), Lambathach has envisaged a Disaster Management Plan that is formulated through
participatory approach and is precise and user friendly. I owe my sincere gratitude to
Directorate of Higher Education, Shimla (H.P.) and Principal Dr. Rakesh Sharma to provide
me this opportunity. I appreciate the efforts of Mr. Dev Raj, Mr. Suresh Kumar, Dr. Ravinder
and Mr.Sanjay Chauhan members of college disaster management cell and different
stakeholders in preparation of the IDMP of this College. The Plan not only provides quick
guidelines to the emergency responders but also shifts the emphasis of the practitioners
from the reactive to the proactive approach of Disaster Management. I applaud the SDMA’s
commitment of the protection of the vulnerable section of society, which has been reflected
through this plan and hope that the plan succeeds in bringing a culture of disaster
preparedness and prevention in our institution and society.
Mr. Khyal Chand
(Convener)
Disaster management cell
Govt. College Seraj at Lambathach
Mandi (H.P.) 175048
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Chapter -1
Introduction
Rationale of the plan:
Every department of the State Government is legally mandated under Section 40 of Disaster
Management Act 2005 to prepare its disaster management plan in accordance with the guidelines
laid down by the State Disaster Management Authority. The basic purpose of the plan is to provide
guidance to all the agencies within the department to manage the risks of disasters with a multi-
hazard approach. These include assessing the sectoral and departmental risks of disasters,
mitigating the existing risks, preventing the creation of new risks, presenting the status of its
preparedness to perform its role and responsibilities. The purpose of disaster management plan for
the Govt. College Seraj at Lambathach is:
To identify hazards and vulnerability present in the department.
To strengthening of EOCs within the department.
Strengthening of Early Warning System.
To organize awareness generation programme and activities.
Capacity building of stakeholders and Staff.
To coordinate with relevant departments regarding enforcement of Building Codes, Fire
Safety Rules and Certification of Building etc.
To provide support to departments in preparing prevention, mitigation & preparedness
measures.
To supervise and monitor the implementation of the programme and activities for disaster
management.
Scope of the plan:
In accordance with the Disaster Management Act 2005 and Himachal Pradesh Disaster
Management Plan 2012, the scope of the plan is to handle certain hazard in the state, which affects
the department and the sector as a whole. The plan aims to help the Department to assess its own
capacity in terms of available resources and get ready to mitigate and unexpected disaster
effectively and to prevent the loss of human lives and property through preparedness, prevention &
mitigation of disasters. The DM plan will facilitate the department:
To identify the different forms of hazards in the institution.
To take measures for prevention and multi-hazards mitigation by the College.
The mitigation measures shall be integrated with the development plan and projects.
The capacity-building and preparedness measures to be taken to deal with disaster
management related issues of the institution.
To incorporate disaster management related inputs in the developmental projects of the
College.
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Figure 1 National Disaster Management Mechanism
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, and State Disaster
Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed by respective Chief Ministers, to spearhead and
implement a holistic and integrated approach to Disaster Management in India.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister of India, is the
apex body for Disaster Management in India. Setting up of NDMA and the creation of an enabling
environment for institutional mechanisms at the State and District levels is mandated by the
Disaster Management Act, 2005.
India envisions the development of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness. The
Indian government strives to promote a national resolve to mitigate the damage and destruction
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caused by natural and man-made disasters, through sustained and collective efforts of all
Government agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations and People’s participation. This is planned
to be accomplished by adopting a Technology-Driven, Pro-Active, Multi-Hazard and Multi-Sectoral
strategy for building a Safer, Disaster Resilient and Dynamic India.
Figure 2 State Disaster Management Mechanism
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Institutional arrangements for disaster management:
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
CELL
SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM
FIRST AID FIRE SAFETY EVACUATION SITE
AWARENESS , & INFORMATION SECURITY
TEAM TEAM TEAM DISSEMINATION TEAM TEAM
Figure 3 Institutional Disaster Management Mechanism
About the College:
The beautiful hilly terrain of Lambathach-Seraj(Latitude 31.5580 degree N, Longitude
77.1912 degree E) is located in the middle of snow-capped mountains, amidst dense pine & deodar
trees on the confluence of Bhakhli and Chetali rivulets at an elevation of 2150 m above the sea level.
It is about 25 km away from famous Shikari Devi Temple which is believed to be in existence from
the time of the Pandvas as per mythology. Moreover, college is accessible from all the major feeding
areas i.e.Janjehli, Cheuni, Baga-Chanougi, Thunag, Bagsiad, etc. The college was established in July
2007, vide Government of Himachal Pradesh notification no EDN-A (Kha)(16)-10/95 dated
27thJune 2007 and is affiliated to HPU letter no 1-390/200/-HPU (Acad)-2197 dated 15th May
2008 as a co-educational institution. The college is bestowed with approximately 20 bighas of land.
The college has grown over the last one decade despite presence of difficult topographic
and weather constraints. At present, the college has 397 students on its roll. The college has
succeeded in bringing global awareness among local people. It motivates them for innovation by
considering unique socio-cultural environment of the village. The college has special facilities for
girls and has been attempting in improving the status of women of the region. The college offers
courses in 15 programs in the faculties of Humanities, Commerce, and Sciences. Moreover, The
college aims at the overall development of the personality of the students by encouraging them to
participate in the activities of Sports, Culture, NSS, Rovers and Rangers, Eco Club, Red Cross, and
Red Ribbon Club. The college emphasizes on integrating tradition and values with pragmatic life
concerns
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Catering to the needs of rural youth of remote area and providing an access to their
education in tune with competitive environment around. Maintaining the gender equity,
particularly the girl students get a platform to showcase their talent and get higher education. The
college has a significant role in decreasing the dropout ratio of students, particularly girls in the
region. The college ensures regular teaching throughout the academic session, notwithstanding the
inclement weather, particularly in winters when the college faces acute problem with no sun
around. This institution takes due care of the aspiration of the students hailing from quite remote
surrounding where the possibility of higher education is very low. The institution imparts
education to the students of the area where people are not aware of the value of education. The
institution provides educational facilities in the area where most of the students have to cover
distance of 10-20 km on foot daily
Location of the College:
The beautiful hilly terrain of Lambathach-Seraj (Latitude 31.5580 degree N, Longitude 77.1912
degree E) is located in the middle of snow-capped mountains, amidst dense pine & deodar trees on
the confluence of Bhakhli and Chetali rivulets at an elevation of 2150 m above the sea level.
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Details of Govt. College Seraj at Lambathach:
Name of College and code number provided by Department of Education. – Govt.
College Seraj at Lambathach, AISHE Code-C-11464
Postal address with pin code. Govt. College Seraj at Lambathach, PO Lambathach,
Teh- Thunag, Distt. Mandi HP-175048
Contact number—01907-257681
Number of Teacher-Male…14….Female……1…
1. Number of Students-Male 147 Female 250
2. Number of differentially able students: Male…Nil….female…Nil……..
3. Specify the type of disability---NA
Date of Construction of college building—September 2016 academic block
Number of buildings in the College compound- 01
Number of classrooms-12
o Number of chemistry Laboratory---01
o Number of Physics Laboratory------01
o Number of biology Laboratory------01
o Number of Geography Lab—--------01
o Number of Library----------------------01
o Number of floors- 03
o Number of Staircase- 04
Do you have a kitchen? Yes/No- No, Canteen – No
If yes do you have gas stove or open fire kitchen or use cooking gas
connection- Yes, with NSS
Do you have toilets separate of - Boys-Yes , Girls- Yes
Number of drinking water points- 03
Playground size and open are-Field-1=120 x 40 meters,field-
2=77mx34m,
Field-3=75mx20m
Fire extinguisher installed---yes
If yes number of fire extinguisher—24
Number of Sand Buckets installed—06
Evacuation drill organized—Yes/No— YES
If yes, last date when drill conducted and number of student who participated- 19-04-2018
(80)
10Chapter- 2
Hazard, Disaster, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
What is Hazard?
A potentially damaging physical event, phenomenon or human activity that may cause the loss of
life or injury, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation.
Hazards can include latent conditions that may represent future threats and can have different
origins: natural (geological, hydro, meteorological and biological) or induced by human processes
(environmental degradation and technological hazards). Hazards can be single, sequential or
combined in their origin and effects. Each hazard is characterized by its location, intensity,
frequency and probability. (UN/ISDR, 2004).
What is Disaster?
A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale due to hazardous
events interacting with conditions of exposure, vulnerability and capacity, leading to one or more of
the following: human, material, economic and environmental losses and impacts. The effect of the
disaster can be immediate and localized, but is often widespread and could last for a long period of
time. The effect may test or exceed the capacity of a community or society to cope using its own
resources, and therefore may require assistance from external sources, which could include
neighbouring jurisdictions, or those at the national or international levels.
Figure 4 Classification of Disaster
11What is Vulnerability?
Vulnerability in this context can be defined as the diminished capacity of an individual or group to
anticipate, cope with, resist and recover from the impact of a natural or man-made hazard. The
concept is relative and dynamic. Vulnerability is most often associated with poverty but it can also
arise when people are isolated, insecure and defenseless in the face of risk, shock or stress.
People differ in their exposure to risk as a result of their social group, gender, ethnic or other
identity, age and other factors. Vulnerability may also vary in its forms: poverty, for example, may
mean that housing is unable to withstand an earthquake or lack of preparedness may result in a
slower response to a disaster, leading to greater loss of life or prolonged suffering.
Figure 5 Classification of Vulnerability
What is Risk?
The definition of disaster risk reflects the concept of hazardous events and disaster as the outcome
of continuously present conditions of risk (UNDRR Terminology (2017)) Disaster risk is widely
recognized as the consequence of the interaction between a hazard and the characteristics that
make people and places vulnerable and exposed.
Figure 6 Components of risk
12Hazard in Himachal Pradesh:
Himachal Pradesh is a mountainous state situated in the western Himalayas with an
elevation ranging from 350 meters to 6000 meters. Thus, there is a great variation in the geo-
climatic conditions of the state due to the extreme variation in the elevation. The climate varies
from hot and sub-humid tropical in the southern tracts to cold, alpine and glacial in the northern
and eastern mountain ranges with increasing elevation. These conditions make the state prone to
various hazards both natural and manmade. Main hazards consist of earthquakes, landslides, flash
floods, cloudburst, snowstorms and avalanches, droughts, dam failures, fires – domestic and wild,
accidents – road, rail, air, stampedes, boat capsizing, biological, industrial and hazardous chemicals
etc.
Frequency and Intensity of Major Hazards
Figure 7 Frequency and Intensity of Major Hazards
13Figure 8 Hazard Vulnerability of Himachal Pradesh
14Hazard in Mandi:
In order to have a sub divisional wise understanding of the hazards to which Mandi is prone to, and
thus help the local administration to better address them.. The methodology adopted was
comprised of an individual assessment, in which the participants were asked to rank the blocks in
four categories against specific hazards, followed by a group discussion. The categories of
vulnerability set for the exercise were: very high, high, medium, and low.
The assessment and discussion were on the basis of four indicators:
Frequency of hazard,
Probability of occurrence,
Area of impact
Pattern of impact (i.e. Intensity, severity)
15Figure 9 Hazard Vulnerability map of Mandi
16Figure 10. Earthquake Vulnerability Maps of H.P.
Himachal Pradesh is seismic sensitive state as over the years a
large number of the damaging earthquake has struck the state and
its adjoining areas. Large earthquakes have occurred in all parts of
Himachal Pradesh, the biggest being the Kangra earthquake of
1905. Figure 2: Overall Vulnerability Map of Himachal Pradesh
10| P a g e deposition of the state. Chamba, Kullu, Kangra, Una,
Hamirpur, Mandi and Bilaspur Districts lie in Zone V i.e. very high
damage risk zone and the area falling in this zone may expect
earthquake intensity maximum of MSK IX or more. The remaining
districts of Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Shimla, Solan and Sirmour
lie in Zone lV i.e. the areas in this zone are in high damage risk
with expected intensity of MSK VIII or more.
17Landslides are one of the key hazards in the mountain regions
particularly in the state of HP which cause damage to
infrastructure i.e. roads, railways, bridges, dams, bio-
engineering structures, and houses but also lead to loss of life,
livelihood and environment. According to the analysis carried
by TARU in 2015, 6824 villages of the state falls under high
landslide risk zone whereas 11061 villages are in the medium
risk zone. 824 villages are in low-risk zone of landslides.
It is evident from the maps that location of college is situated in
the highly vulnerable landslide region
Figure 11 Landslide Vulnerability Maps of H.P.
18Figure 12 Flood Vulnerability Maps of H.P.
In Himachal Pradesh, flash flood due to cloudburst is common Forest fires are an annual and widespread phenomenon in the state.
phenomena. The state experiences riverine flooding of varied Most fires are witnessed during summers when the forests become
magnitude almost every year and Sutlej and Beas are most littered with dry senescent leaves and twinges thereby increasing
vulnerable rivers. All the villages and property inside the the probability of starting and spreading of fire. According to
floodplain and near close vicinity are in the vulnerable zone. TARU 11| P a g e report (2015), 11720 sq. Km area of the state
According to TARU report (2015), about 59 villages in Beas comes under very high vulnerability for forest fires. 9891 sq. Km
basin and 280 villages in Sutlej basin are potentially at risk due of falls under high-risk zone of a forest fire.
to inundation caused by river flooding.
19Hazard Vulnerability and Risk in Govt. College Seraj at Lambathach:
Building of govt. college Seraj is constructed in a location which is highly vulnerable for
flash flood and landslide. It is evident from the mentioned photographs that institutions can face
disaster any point of time. While Flood and landslide are the most obvious types of disasters that
can hurt the govt. college Seraj at Lambathach, many other risks can occur like Earthquake, Fire and
road accidents can all also cause serious problems. While it’s impossible to know the future, there
are some measures needed to take to ensure they are prepared for potential risks that could hit
their areas.
Huaman induced
Natural Disaster
Disaters
Earthquake Fire
Flash Flood Accidents
Cloud Brust Chemical disaster
Electrical burn
Landslide
accidents
Biological Disaster
Figure 13 Classification of Disasters (College)
1. Earthquake Vulnerability at GC Seraj:
The Earthquake Hazard Map shows that 97.4 % area of the Mandi district is situated in
Zone V and rest 2.6% of area falls in Zone IV. As per the recorded history of earthquakes
this district has been hit many times by earthquakes having magnitude of more than 4.0and
above. The institution is also situated at high earthquake vulnerability zone. It is evident
from the photos that particularly old buildings were highly vulnerable for the earthquake.
However, these buildings have been dismantled this year.
20Figure 14 Old Buildings of College Highly vulnerable to
earthquake
212. Cloud Burst and Flood Vulnerability:
Although Mandi is a drought prone district, but flood like situation can arise during the rainy
season. The river Beas flows in this district. There are 5 big rivulets (small rivers have less water
generally and very high in rainy seasons) namely Suketi, Khad flowing through different parts of the
district. Never the less, major threat of floods remains from Beas River. However, Bhakhli khad is
very dangerous for the institution.
Cloudburst is a devastating weather phenomenon representing highly concentrated rainfall
over a small area lasting a short term. It leads to flashfloods, landslides, uprooting of trees, house
collapse, dislocation of traffic & bridges, and human casualties on large scale over the area. The
topography of the district enhances the devastation caused by cloudbursts, as the water flowing
down the steep slopes brings debris, District Disaster Management Plan - Mandi 15 boulders and
uprooted trees with great velocity damaging any structure which comes in the way leading to a
significant loss of life, property and natural habitat.
Figure 15 Flood Vulnerability to College
3. Landslide Vulnerability:
Landslide is a common phenomenon in the highland regions of the district especially During
Monsoon season. Heavy casualty to human beings, properties e.g. roads, buildings and agricultural
land crops have also been reported in recent years.
Landslide along hilly region is a real problem to engineers and society. The landslides can be man-
made and natural. Almost every year they affect the habitat of every creature terribly, leading to
massive loss of life and property. During the monsoon season in India, hilly regions of Himachal
Pradesh face problem of landslides every year. Urbanization of the region has led to significant
climatic and topographical changes. Consequently, excessive rainfall occurs in the region, thus
creating a large number of landslide prone zones. On August 13, 2017, a massive landslide occurred
in one such zone near the village of Kotropi in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh, India. The
landslide occurred on National Highway (NH)-154, running between Mandi and Pathankot.
However, a steep slope of a mountain if faceing the college campus and it can be very harmfull in
the near futrute.
22Figure 16 Landslide Vulnerability
4. Fire in the College Vicinity:
The kind of disaster happen normally in summer and mostly in the forest of the district 395 Sq.
K.M. area of the district is forest which contains Devdaar & Chile types of tree in it. In the summer
season, forest fires occur frequently in the low and middle hills of the state, where forests of Chir
Pine are common. The dry summer season from March to June coincides with the shedding of
highly-combustible needles by Chir Pine trees. Once the fallen dry needles catch fire, it can spread
quickly over the entire forest due to the action of the wind. However, due to their thick bark, the
Chir Pine trees are themselves relatively unharmed by these fires, and can spring back to life during
the monsoon season.
During the post-monsoon season and in winters, forest fires are also reported in higher areas,
including parts of Shimla, Kullu, Chamba, Kangra and Mandi districts, where they usually occur in
grasslands.
23Figure 17 College students Participation in Extinguishing Fire in a nearby village
24Chapter-3
Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction and Evacuation Plan
Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into Development and Disaster Management Plans
is an important mandate of the Disaster Management Act 2005. Already there is an emerging
consensus that the key to achieve sustained reduction in disaster loses lies in factoring risk
considerations into development activities. Risk sensitive land-use planning, building regulations
with provisions for structural safety against natural hazards, construction of hazard resistant
infrastructures including housing, mechanism for disaster risk audit, catastrophic risk insurance
etc. could reduce future disaster risks. Mainstreaming disaster management into the development
planning process essentially means looking critically at each activity that is being planned, not only
from the perspective of reducing the disaster vulnerability of that activity, but also from the
perspective of minimizing that activity's potential contribution to hazard specific vulnerability. In
order to mainstream DRR appropriate policy interventions and adequate financial allocation would
be required.
The following committees have been formulated to achieve the desired goals regarding disaster risk
reduction and preparedness plan:
Committee Members Designation Contact Number
A. Disaster Management Cell
1. Dr. Rakesh Sharma (Chairman) Principal 94181 44405
2. Mr. Khyal Chand Assistant Professor 8894930726
3. Mr. Suresh Kumar Assistant Professor 94598 38375
4. Mr. Dev Raj Assistant Professor 88949 67092
5. Dr. Ravinder Kumar Assistant Professor 98174 69347
6. Mr. Sanjay Chauhan Assistant Professor 88943 82237
B. Search and rescue team
1. Mr. Omkar Sharan Vareshwar Assistant Professor 9882204456
Singh
2. Mr. Vinod Kumar Assistant Professor 981691004
3. Sh. Lalit Kumar Home Guard Company Commander 82192-57399
4. NSS, NCC , Scout & Guide Members
C. First aid team
1. Dr. Ravinder Kumar Assistant Professor 98174 69347
2. Anupma Sharma Assistant Professor 9805187232
3. Mr. Bodh Raj Assistant Professor 8219550833
4. Sanjay Chauhan Assistant Professor 88943 82237
3 Red Ribbon Club Members
D. Fire safety team
1. Mr. Lomeshwar Assistant Professor 9569799340
2. Dr. Munish kumar Assistant Professor 7018315506
3. Sh. Khem Singh Fire Station officer 98057-58745
254. Mr. Vijay Kumar Clerk 8679316047
E. Evacuation team
1. Mr. Vinod Kumar Assistant Professor 981691004
2. Mr. Omkar Sharan Vareshwar Assistant Professor 9882204456
Singh
3. Mr. Bodh Raj Assistant Professor 8219550833
4. NSS, NCC , Scout & Guide Members
F. Awareness , warning &
information dissemination
team
1. Ms. Anupuma Sharma Assistant Professor 9805187232
2. Mr. Lomeshwar Assistant Professor 9569799340
3. Mr. Sanjay Chauhan Assistant Professor 88943 82237
G. Site security team
1. Mr. Suresh Kumar Assistant Professor 94598 38375
2. Mr. Dev Raj Assistant Professor 88949 67092
3. Dr. Ravinder Kumar Assistant Professor 98174 69347
4. NSS, NCC , Scout & Guide Members Students
There are two suggested approaches of mainstreaming disaster management into the development
process and disaster management.
There are:
I. Structural Measures
II. Non Structural Measures
Structural measures:
Old college buildings have been dismantled.
Construction work of boundary wall to check the flood or cloud burst have started.
In the structural measures to build in DM concerns one could look at new projects, ongoing
projects and existing structures. All new projects/programmes should be reviewed to see
whether Disaster management concerns have been incorporated.
This would entail: Ensuring that all new critical infrastructure projects like power, water,
and communication etc., compulsorily comply with the safety standards of disaster
reduction. Strengthening of techno-legal regime like implementation of provisions of BIS
code.
Ongoing Projects/Programmes will also need to be audited to ensure that the completed
structures such as infrastructure installations have structural alternatives added on to
ensure resilience, to specific disasters to which the concerned locations are vulnerable.
Non Structural Measures:
Awareness programmes.
Capacity building, Community based DRM projects.
Upgrading early warning systems and developing fail proof communication networks.
Micro-zoning, levels
Mock Drills.
26Challenge of mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in development initiatives with
special reference to GC Seraj.
The challenges of mainstreaming DRR in development identified in the institution are the following:
Poorly planned and managed site selection.
There is a clear lack of research on disaster estimates in the institutions of rural areas.
The government grants are not to ensure proper allocation of fund to disaster management.
Incorporation and integration of traditional knowledge in long-term sustainability are very
poorly emphasized.
Insufficient resources to cope with disaster.
Resource Inventory of the college:
Items Available To be purchased
Stretcher Nil 01
Ladders Nil 02
Thick ropes 01 02
Torch Nil 02
First-aid-box 02 01
Temporary Shelter /Tents and Tarpaulins) Nil 01
Fire Extinguishers 24 10
Alert Alarm Nil 01
Wheel Chairs Nil 01
Reflectors Nil 01
Evacuation plan of Govt. College Seraj at lambathach
Evacuation Warning must be structured to provide timely and effective information. The warning
should be clear and target specific. The warning statement issued to the community should be
conveyed in a simple language and the statement should mention about:
27 The issuing authority, date and time of issue
An accurate description of likely hazard and what is expected
Possible impact on population, area to be in undated or affected due to earthquake
Need to activate evacuation plan
Do’s and Don’ts to ensure appropriate response
Advise to the people about further warnings to be issued, if any
Nearest and Health Centre, Police Station & Fire Station to Institutions:
S.No. Name of the Institutions Distance (Km)
1. Dispensary Lambathach 100 meters
2. PHC Thunag 5
3. Civil Hospital 8
4. Police Station Janjehli 8
5. Fire Station 5
Awareness and sensitization during Covid-19:
During Covid-19 Pandemic, a college level covid care committee was constituted to
implement the entire SOP of Covid-19 and to sanitize the college campus and for the
thermal scanning of students, staff and visitors at the main gate.
NSS promoted JANTA CURFEW through a VIRTUAL PLEDGE where nearly 50 volunteers
turned up along with few students.
Our campaign to promote health and safety included multiple posts to keep audience up to
date with all required information on COVID-19.
Pandemic is hitting hard to all classes of the community but most affected once needed help,
hence NSS promoted PM CARES relief fund and asked people to DONATE, we also supported
two more organizations collecting donations to help daily wage workers and street animals.
NSS Volunteers donated free masks in rural area.
Volunteers of R & R and NSS aware people regarding vaccination
28Chapter –4
Preparedness and Response
Preparedness, as defined by UNISDR, consist of “the knowledge and capacities developed by
governments, professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals
to effectively anticipate, respond to, and recover from, the impacts of likely, imminent or
current hazard events or conditions.” Based on the preparedness, the response process begins
as soon as it becomes apparent that a disastrous event is imminent and lasts until the disaster is
declared to be over. Preparedness focuses on plans to respond to a disaster threat or
occurrence. It takes into account an estimation of emergency needs and identifies the resources
to meet these needs. It also involves preparation of well-designed plans to structure the entire
post-disaster response, and familiarizing the stakeholders, particularly the communities
through training and simulation exercises. Preparedness has to be supported by the necessary
legislation means a readiness to cope with disasters or similar emergencies which cannot be
avoided.
Principal and Disaster management cell of Govt. College Seraj shall ensure that
preparedness checklist is duly followed by each front line department and status of the
same is discussed in monthly meetings.
Head of department shall ensure that the departments are prepared to meet the challenges
of any emergency/ disaster by duly following the preparedness checklists.
Nodal officers of each of the all committees shall ensure quarterly updation of Disaster
Management Resource Inventory and submission of the same to core committee of the
college.
Adding to it any changes in the human resources of their department along with their
updated contact numbers, if any.
Disaster Management Cell shall ensure that the same has been updated and uploaded on
website of college on quarterly basis.
Institutional capacity-building will be structured upon a level-system that will be designed
to bring officials and professionals from multiple fields and skill-sets at the department
level.
The Institutional Disaster Management Authority will utilize the abilities and expertise of
representatives from following areas, structured in the form of levels on the basis of
priority.
Health Department
Home Guards
29 District Red Cross Society
Electricity Department
Forest Department
Himachal Roadways
Police Department
Fire Services Department
Establishment of
the Control
Rooms
Community
Communication
Awareness on
System
Various Disasters
General
preparedness
measures
Organization of Training for
Mock Drills Team Members
Plan Updation:
Figure 18 General preparedness measures
Early warning system:
Early Warning System is the crux of disaster preparedness and response. Since, its objective is risk
reduction by taking necessary precaution and action, earlier the warning is received, the better it is.
For the EWS to be efficient and timely, it requires equally efficient backward linkages with
instruments that become the basis for providing early warning.
30Figure 19 Early warning system in India
Search & Rescue:
The Prime Nodal Agency for Search and Rescue within District is Police along with Home Guards. In
case the incident is beyond the capacity of the district and state NDRF. In the event of any disaster
the two departments form teams to locate injured and dead along with rescuing the ones in need.
The secondary departments supporting SAR work, are PWD, Health department, Fire department
31and also the people that voluntarily form teams to help the ones in need. Proper training for search
and rescue process needs to be undertaken so as to minimize the time taken in rescuing someone.
The Task team for Search & Rescue is formed as and when required. The members & equipment
depend on the nature of the disaster and intensity and their availability.
Police Officers
Fire Brigade
Medical team
Home guards
Swimmers (In case of flood)
Officials from PWD
Electricity Driver (For vehicles like ambulances, fire brigade,
Volunteers trained in search and rescue
32Chapter- 7
Maintaining, Monitoring and Updating the Plan
This chapter talks about the monitoring, evaluation, updation and implementation of the
institutional Disaster Management Plan of the Govt. College Seraj at Lambathach. The Disaster
management cell of the college will have to ensure the planning, coordination, monitoring and
implementation of the IDMP. The principal is the overall in charge of all the activities related to
disaster management.
Implementation:
The nodal authority for the task of implementation during and after disasters will be the
Disaster Management Cell of the college. For the process of implementation, the most important
component of testing the IDMP 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.
Disaster management cell must ensure the following:-
i. Implementation of IDMP within institution, its updation and quarterly mock-drill ii.
ii. Implementation of all policies and plans of state govt.
iii. Implementation of all NDMA guidelines
iv. Implementation of all instructions of Revenue & Disaster Management department
v. Department should ensure that all schemes based on the parameters of mitigation, relief
and rehabilitation to be identified and implemented
Monitoring and Evaluation
The Disaster Management Cell will be responsible for the proper monitoring and evaluation of
the DDMP. The purpose of monitoring and evaluation of IDMP is to determine
i. Adequacy of resources
ii. Co-ordination between various departments/ agencies
iii. Community participation
iv. Partnership with NGOs
33v. Partnership with insurance companies
Review and Update
The Disaster Management Cell will be responsible for the review of the IDMP. 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 102 h) Changes in
regulatory requirements
H. Updation of databases using GIS
I. Change in demography of surrounding population
34References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7123175/
https://www.undrr.org/terminology/disaster
https://ndmindia.mha.gov.in/images/pdf/MainstreamingDisasterRiskReduction(DRR)andClimate
ChangeAdaptation(CCA)inDevelopmentPrograms.pdf
https://ndma.gov.in/about-us/introduction
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