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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL
Dakshina Kannada District is located in the southern Indian State of Karnataka along the
western coast of the peninsular India. The district is situated between Arabian Sea on
one side and the Western Ghats on the other. The following surround the district:
• North - Udupi district
• East - Chikmagalur and Hassan districts
• South - Kodagu and Kasargod (Kerala) district
• West - Arabian Sea
The Dakshina Kannada District comprises of five talukas for administrative purpose.
They are:
• Mangalore
• Bantwal
• Belthangady
• Puttur
• Sullia
The maps of the district and talukas are shown in Fig 1.1., 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 & 1.6.
Administrative Headquarters of Dakshina Kannada is located at Mangalore city. The
major rivers of the district, that are Netravati and Gurpur rivers, flow through Mangalore
Taluka. Mangalore in particular and the district in general is well connected by road, rail,
sea and air.
• The national highway NH 17 (Kanyakumari – Mumbai) as well as the Konkan
Railways passes through the length of the district from south to north along the
coast. The NH 48 from Mangalore to Bangalore passes through breadth of the
district from west to east.
Recently, one of the state highways has been upgraded to National Highway No.
13, which extends from Mangalore to Solapur. This passes between Mangalore
and Moodbidri in the district.
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• Apart from Konkan railways, there are two major rail lines namely Mangalore –
Bangalore (presently under gauge conversion) and Mangalore – Calicut.
• The Mangalore airport is located at Bajpe about 17km from the city. There are
proposals to upgrade this into an international airport.
Mangalore has a modern all weather port 10 km. north of the town at Panambur, which is
gateway to the state of Karnataka.
Considering the ideal location of the district and presence of good infrastructure facilities
like port, industrialisation has crept in and many major industries like Mangalore
Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd (MCF), Mangalore Refineries and Petrochemicals Ltd.
(MRPL) and few Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling plants as well as Petroleum Oil
Products (POL) Depots have come up in the district during last few decades. In addition
to these, number of other hazardous chemicals, both toxic and flammable are imported
at New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) and distributed to various places both within and
outside the district. This phenomenal growth of the district has brought with it the
possibility of a disaster affecting large area if not controlled immediately.
Besides these hazardous industries in Mangalore Taluka, The Karnataka Forest
Development Corporation has set up a company in Sullia taluka for production of
centrifuged concentrated rubber latex and crepe from rubber latex and scrap. The
process is non-hazardous in nature.
Puttur Products Pvt. Ltd., located in Bantwal taluka, stores LPG in two bullets, each of
30T capacity. In the factory, LPG received by road tankers is bottled in small cylinders.
Proposed Mangalore - Bangalore POL pipeline originates from MRPL and passes
through Mangalore, Bantwal and Belthangady talukas in the district.
The District Disaster Management Plan (DMP) for Dakshina Kannada District has been
prepared for implementation by the Government and other non-Government agencies
who would be involved in execution of the Plan during any disaster in the district. The
plan indicates emergency action plans, roles and responsibilities of key personnel and
suggests mitigation measures during any natural or man made disaster, taking into
consideration the available resources with various agencies involved. The plan evolves
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systems to make the plan an effective response mechanism. In short, the plan brings
under one roof, various agencies and departments to control any type of disaster.
No plan is complete without practising it. Therefore periodic mock drills for the DMP
should be conducted at least once in two years involving various agencies mentioned in
the plan. The desktop exercise for the plan may be carried out more frequently say once
in a year to check the flow of information. The DMP needs to be updated every year
based on experience of mock drills as well as to make changes in view of any change in
hazardous potential like commissioning of a new chemical plant in the district etc.
Regular updating of DMP also ensures correct contact details of key persons due to
change in organisation structure of the district, transfer of officials and change in
telephone numbers etc.
1.2 ELEMENTS OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN The DMP for Dakshina Kannada has basically three main elements:
1.1.2.1 Hazard Analysis
The Hazard Analysis comprises of
• Study and identification of various possible hazards in the district.
• Identification of possible failure scenarios having off-site implications.
• Consequence Analysis of the failure scenarios using computer models
2.1.2.2 Emergency Response Planning
The preparation of the Response Plan involves the following:
• Development of Emergency Organisation Structure.
• Fixing the duties and responsibilities of all-key personnel to face any disaster with
the available means.
3.1.2.3 Suggestion of Mitigative Measures
This involves suggestion of various mitigative measures in the aftermath of a disaster
to keep the impact minimal and to normalise the condition in shortest possible time.
This also involves suggestion of various recommendations, both hardware and
software, to improve the preparedness of the district to meet any major disaster.
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1.3 METEOROLOGICAL / CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA
Meteorological factors, which govern the dispersion of leaked hazardous chemicals are
temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed and wind direction. Since these factors
fluctuate largely with time, it becomes essential to obtain long term data while depicting
the overall meteorological pattern. Climatological data for Dakshina Kannada is included
in this document.
All these meteorological factors are elaborated in the following sub-sections :
1.3.1 Temperature
Table I shows observations over 30 years on meteorology recorded at IMD
station, Mangalore for the period of 1951-80. The table shows that monthly mean
of daily maximum temperature ranges from 28.5 to 32.5oC and monthly mean
daily minimum varies from 21.7 to 24.5oC. Extreme highest temperature observed
in different months varies from 31.7oC in September to 37.8oC in February while
the monthly extreme lowest varies from 16.7oC in December, January and
February to 20.6oC in July and August.
1.3.2 Humidity
Table I shows that the annual mean of relative humidity is 80% in the morning
and 74% in the evening. Monthly mean humidity varies from 69% in December to
91% in July and August both in the morning whereas in the evening it ranges
from 61% in January to 88% in July.
1.3.3 Rainfall
Monthly rainfall data over 10 years (1986 to 1995) for the Panambur station
shows that the average annual rainfall was 3774 mm over 10 years period. The
maximum rainfall was observed in the month of July followed by June and
August. 78% of the total annual rainfall occur in the months of June to August,
16% in September to November and remaining 6% in the months of December to
May. Maximum annual rainfall of 4820 mm was observed in 1992 while a
minimum of 2419 mm in 1987.
1.3.4 Wind Velocity
Table II shows that the wind speed ranges from 0 to 19 kmph. However, wind
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speed from 20 to 61 kmph is also reported in the months of March, April, June
and July for a few days.
1.3.5 Wind Direction
The predominant morning and evening wind directions during different months of
the year for the period of 1951-80 has been given under table II. The directions
have been classified as Primary and Secondary depending on the percentage
prevalence.
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Table I - Temperature and Humidity
Observations on meteorological data recorded by IMD at Mangalore station (1951-80)
Mean of temperature Extremes Humidity Month Daily
max. deg C
Daily min. deg C
Highest in the month deg C
Lowest in the month deg C
Highest deg C
Lowest deg C
Relative humidity %
Vapour pressure mb
January I 31.4 21.7 34.1 19.5 36.1 16.7 71 21.2 II 61 23.9 February I 31.1 22.8 33.9 20.9 37.8 16.7 75 24.1 II 66 26.0 March I 31.7 24.5 33.7 22.2 37.3 18.3 75 27.2 II 67 27.5 April I 32.4 26.1 33.6 22.9 36.1 20.0 73 28.9 II 69 29.4 May I 32.1 26.0 33.6 22.4 36.7 18.9 77 30.1 II 72 29.9 June I 29.4 23.9 32.1 22. 0 34.4 20.0 89 29.8 II 85 30.5 July I 28.5 23.5 30.7 21.9 35.6 20.6 91 29.6 II 88 30.4 August I 28.5 23.6 30.1 22.1 32.2 20.6 91 29.7 II 87 29.8 September I 28.7 23.5 30.1 22.1 31.7 21.1 89 29.0 II 83 29.6 October I 29.8 23.8 32.0 21.9 34.4 20.0 85 28.7 II 79 29.5 November I 31.1 23.2 33.5 20.7 35.6 18.3 77 25.8 II 69 25.8 December I 31.7 21.9 33.6 9.2 35.6 16.7 69 21.5 II 62 23.7 Annual total or mean I 30.5 23.7 34.9 8.6 37.8 16.7 80 27.1
II 74 28.1
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Table II - Wind Speed and Direction
Observations on meteorological data recorded by IMD at Mangalore station (1951-80)
No. of days with wind speed
(km per hour) Percentage number of days with wind from Month 62 or more 20-61 1-19 0 N NE E SE S SW W NW CALM January I 0 0 29 2 2 10 68 18 0 1 0 1 0 II 0 0 29 2 5 0 1 4 0 17 33 39 1 February I 0 0 27 1 2 18 60 14 0 1 0 2 3 II 0 1 27 0 3 1 0 2 0 18 38 38 0 March I 0 0 30 1 5 19 54 13 0 1 2 2 4 II 0 1 30 0 3 0 0 4 0 12 41 39 1 April I 0 0 26 4 10 21 38 11 1 3 3 6 7 II 0 0 29 1 3 1 1 2 1 17 37 38 0 May I 0 0 28 3 12 14 28 13 2 4 5 14 8 II 0 1 29 1 4 1 1 3 3 18 29 41 0 June I 0 0 26 4 3 6 27 21 4 14 13 6 6 II 0 1 27 2 4 2 4 6 5 31 29 17 2 July I 0 0 29 2 4 5 18 13 2 17 23 10 8 II 0 1 29 1 3 1 2 3 2 25 38 21 5 August I 0 0 27 4 8 5 13 10 2 17 21 14 10 II 0 0 29 2 4 1 1 1 1 23 38 29 2 September I 0 0 28 2 8 10 31 19 3 8 6 9 6 II 0 0 30 0 4 1 1 1 3 28 29 33 0 October I 0 0 30 1 8 13 45 20 2 3 2 4 3 II 0 0 31 0 3 1 0 2 4 28 31 28 3 November I 0 0 29 1 2 12 62 19 1 2 0 1 1 II 0 0 29 1 5 2 1 3 3 24 30 32 0 December I 0 0 29 2 1 9 70 18 0 1 0 0 1 II 0 0 30 1 7 1 2 3 0 15 30 42 0 Annual total or mean I 0 0 338 27 5 12 43 16 1 6 6 6 5
II 0 5 349 11 4 1 1 3 2 21 34 33 1
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Table III - Predominant Wind Direction during various months
Month Morning Evening
January P E → W NW → SE S SE → NW W → E
February P E → W NW → SE S NE → SW W → E
March P E → W W → E S NE → SW NW → SE
April P E → W NW → SE S NE → SW W → E
May S E → W NW → SE P NE → SW W → E
June S E → W W → E P SE → NW SW → NE
July S W → E W → E P E → W SW → NE
August S W → E W → E P SW → NE NW → SE
September S E → W NW → SE P SE → NW W → E
October S E → W W → E P SE → NW NW → SE
November S E → W W → E S SE → NW NW → SE
December P E → W NW → SE S SE → NW W → E
P – Primary
S - Secondary
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MANGALORE
SULLIA
PUTTUR
BELTHANGADY
BANTWAL
UDUPI
KARKALA
UDUPI DISTRICT
KERALA
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MADIKERIKODAGU DISTRICT
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FIG 1.2 MANGALORE TALUKA
UC
SASIHITHLU
UC
PAVANJE
KULAI
HOSABETTU
UC
UCMADYA
CHELAIRU
KILPADIUC
KOIKUDE
HALEYANGADIKEMRAL
THOKUR[10]PADUPANAMBUR
BELLAIRU
ATIKARIBETTU
KARNIRE
KATIPALLA
BAIKAMPADI
TALIPADY
ELATHURUSHIMANTHURU
THOKUR[62]
BALA
KUTTETURU
SURINJE
PANJA
ATTURU
BALKUNJE
KAVATHARU
ELINJE
ULEPADI
KOLLURU
KILENJARU
AIKALA
NADUGODU
MENNABETTU
DELANTHABETTU
KENJARU
KALAVARUBAJPE
PERMUDE
MALAVURU
ADYAPADI
BADAGAYEKKURU
KONDEMULA
TENKAYEKKURU
NIDDODI
KOMPADAVU
MOODUPERAR
KOLAMBE
KALLAMUNDKUR
PADUKODY
PANAMBUR
UC
UC
BOLOOR[B]
TANNIRIBHAVI
BANGRAKULUR
PANJIMOGRU
UC
MAROLI
CASBA BAZAR
UC
UC
PANCHANADY
MARAKADAPADUSHEDDE
KUNJATHBAILU
UC
UC
JEPPINAMOGRUMUNNURU
KADRI[B]
BAJAL
URBANCENTRE
TALAPADI
MOODUSHEDDE
TIRUVAIL
KANNURU
MANGALORE THOTA
KUDUPU
ADYARU
KINYA
MANJANADI
KONAJEBELMA
ARKULA
NEERUMARGA
CHELLAIRU
PAVURU
BOLIYARUAMBLAMOGRU
HAREKALA
ADDURU
MULURU
MALLUR
ULAIBETTU
MUCHURU
PUTHIGE
BADAGAMIJAR
TENKAMIJAR
TENKAULEPADY
MOGARUBADAGAULEPADY
MOODUPERAR
KANDAVARA
KADANDALEPALADKA
BELVAI
TENKAYEDAPADAV
MUTTURUKOLAVURU
KILENJAR
HOSABETTU
BADAGAYEDAPADAV
THODARU
IRUVAIL
MOODUBIDRI
PADUMARNADU
KARANJE
KALLABETTU
PUCHAMOGRU
MOODUMARNADU
KELAPUTHIGE
PADUKONAJE
MAROOR
MANTRADI
DAREGUDDE
VALPADY
SHIRTHADY
MOODUKONAJE
PANAPILA NELLIKARU
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FIG 1.3 BANTWAL TALUKA
PAJEERU
NARINGANA
MEERAMAJALU
AMMUNJE
KODMAN
PUDU
SAJIPAPADU
BALEPUNI
KURNADU
KARIANGALA
CHELURU
KARIYANGALA
THUMBE
KALLIGE
SAJIPANADU
KARPE
BADAGABELLURU
ARALA
TENKABELLURUKURIYALA
KAROPADI
SALETHURU
MANCHI
ERA
KOLNADU
MUNNUR
SAJIPAMOODA
BHANTWAL
AMTADI
SANGEBETTU
RAYEE
KOILA
PANJIKALLU
KUKKIPADI
MANILA
PERUVAI
ALIKE
KANYANA
AMTOORU
BALTILA
GOLTHAMAJALU
BOLANTHURU
VITTALPADNURU
SHAMBURU
NAVURU
NARIKOMBU
VEERAKAMBA
ANANTADI
MANI
BUDOLI
ELIYANADUGODU
CHENNAITHODY
PILIMOGRU
KADABETTU
MOODANADUGODI
AJJIBETTU
KAVALAPADURU
SARAPADI
BARIMARU
PUNACHA
VITTAL MUDNURU
KEPU
VITTAL
MOODAPADUKODI
KAVALAMUDURU
KUDAMBETTU
DEVASHYAPADURDEVASHYAMUDUR
EDKIDU
KULA
NETTLAMUDNURU
PERAJE
ERVATHURU
PILATHABETTU
MANINALKURU
ULI
TENKAKAJEKARU
BADAGAKAJEKARU
KEDILA
BILIYURUKADESHAWLYA
PERNE
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FIG 1.4 BELTHANGADY TALUKA
HOSANGADI
ARAMBODI
BADAIKODI
KASHIPATNA
MARODI
BAJIRE
GUNDURI
PERADI
KARIMANELU
VENOOR
MOODUKODI
ANDINJE
KUKKALA
THEKKAR
PUTHILA
PARENKEY
MALADI
SULKERI
KUTLURU
NARAVI
SAVYA
KOKRADI
PILYAKUDYADI
BALANJA
GARDADI
NALKURU
KUKKEDI
NITTADE
URUVALUBARYA
ELANTHILA
KARAYA
TANNIRUPANTA
MELANTHABETTU
KUVETTUPADANGADI
TENKAKARANDURUMUDNURU
KARAMBARU
BADAGAKARANADU
UC
LAILA
SHIRLALUNAVARA
SULKERIMOGRU
SAVANALU
NAVOOR
SONANDURUVODINALA
MACHINA NYATERF
KALIYA
KANIYURU
BELALU
KOYYURU
NADAKANYADI
UJIREKALMANJACHIBIDRE
CHARMADI
KADIRUDYAVARA
MALAVAMTHIGE
MITTABAGILU
NERIYATHOTATHADI
MUNDAJE
INDABETTU
MOGRU
BANDARUPATRAME
KOKKADA
NIDDLE
HATYADKASHIBAJE
REKYA
SHISHILA
PUDUVETTUDHARMASTALA
KALANJE
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FIG 1.5 PUTTUR TALUKA
KABAKA
KUDIPADI
PADNURU
BALNADU
PUTTUR
NIDPALLI
ERDEBETTAMPADI
PANAJE
KEMMINJE
ARYAPU
BANNURU
41 KODIMBADI
CHIKKAMUDNURU
42BELLIPADI
NARIMOGRU
KURIYA
MUNDURU
PADUVANNURU
VOLAMOGRU
BADAGANNURU
34 NEKKILADI
SHANTHIGODU
HIREBANDADI
UPPINANGADI
KOILA
ARIYADKA
NETTANIGEMUDNA
MODNURU
KEDAMBADI
KEYYURU
SARVE
SAVANOORU
KOLTHIGE
PUNCHAPADI
PALTADI
RAMAKUNJA
BAJATHUR
GOLITHOTTU
HALENERANKI
KAIVANA
BELANDURU
KUDMAR
ALANKARU
PERRABE
KANIYORU
CHARVAKA
KONALU
ALANTAYANELYADI
KUNTURU
DOLPADI
KOWRADI
NOJIBALTHILA
ECHALAMPADI
BALYA
KADABA
KUTRUPADI
RENJILADI
KODIMBALA
BANTRA
102 NEKKILADI
SHIRADI
KONAJE
BILINELE
KOMBARU
SHIRIVAGILU
AITURU
Map of Puttur Taluk
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FIG 1.6 SULLIA TALUKA
MANDEKOLU
PERUVAJE
KANAKAMAJALU
ALETTY
JALSUR
AJJAVARA
SULLIA
BALILABELLARE
AIVARNAD
KODIYALAMURULYA
KALANJA
YENMUR
AMARAPADNUR
KALMADKA
YEDAMANGALA
MUPPIRYA
DEVACHALLANELLURKEMRAJE
UBARADAKAMITHUL
AMARAMUNUR
MARKANA
THODIKANA
ARANTHODU
SAMPAJE
BALPAAIVATHOKLU
KENYA
KUTHKUNJAPAMBETHADY
SUBRAMANYA
GUTHIGAR
YENEKAL
HARIHARAPALATHI
AINAKIDU
NALKUR
BALGODU
KALMAKAR
MADAPADY
KOLLAMOGRU
Sullia Taluk
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1
1.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 ELEMENTS OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................................ 3
1.2.1 HAZARD ANALYSIS ................................................................................................ 3
1.2.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING ...................................................................... 3
1.2.3 SUGGESTION OF MITIGATIVE MEASURES ............................................................... 3
1.3 METEOROLOGICAL / CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA ............................................................ 4
1.3.1 TEMPERATURE ...................................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 HUMIDITY .............................................................................................................. 4
1.3.3 RAINFALL .............................................................................................................. 4
1.3.4 WIND VELOCITY .................................................................................................... 4
1.3.5 WIND DIRECTION .................................................................................................. 5
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2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Dakshina Kannada is a highly industrialised district of Karnataka State and is
exposed to multiple hazards, which may result in disaster if they are not
controlled properly. In this section, effort has been made to identify all possible
hazards in the district. These hazards have been studied further in subsequent
chapters to know their possible impact during any disaster.
The various hazards that are possible in the Dakshina Kannada have been
broadly categorised as follows and the mitigative measures for each of these
have been discussed under Chapter 6.
NATURAL DISASTERS
Cyclones / storm
Flood
Earthquake
Forest Fire
Land Slide
INDUSTRIAL DISASTERS
Toxic Release
Fire / Explosion
Oil Spill
TRANSPORTATION DISASTERS
Road Tanker Accident
Rail Accident
Air craft crash
Pipeline failure
MISCELLANEOUS DISASTERS
Building collapse
Stampede
Boat capsize
Epidemic
Cattle disease
Food Poisoning
Bomb Threat
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2.2 NATURAL DISASTERS
Dakshina Kannada is located on the western coast of Karnataka and two major
rivers pass through the district namely Netravathi and Gurpur. The district falls
just outside the earthquake fault line along the Sahyadri ranges in neighbouring
state of Maharashtra. Historically the district has been fortunate and has not
encountered any major earthquake disaster so far. However, a natural disaster
striking the district can not be totally ruled out. Following are the possible natural
disasters in Dakshina Kannada.
2.2.1 Cyclones
Cyclone is a vast violent whirl or vortex in the atmosphere following formation of
an intense low-pressure area. The district falls within the cyclone area of storms originating in the Arabian Sea
and those that enter across the Indian Peninsula from the Bay of Bengal.
However, historically it is seen that cyclones are not as severe as and as frequent
as in the Bay of Bengal along the eastern coast of India. Historically, the worst
cyclone to hit the district was during the year 1979. No major damage was
reported during that period. (Refer Fig. 2.1 on page no. 2.4). Mitigative actions are discussed under section 6.2.1 of this report.
2.2.2 Earthquake
Earthquakes are result of tectonic displacement of plates.
The entire Dakshina Kannada falls under the Zone I of the earthquake
classification as per Indian Standards, which is relatively safe. Historically there
has been no incident of earthquake during last one hundred years. However,
there are moves to upgraded the region to Zone II in view of changing geological
patterns, as the possibility of an earthquake in the district can not be totally ruled
out. (Refer Fig. 2.2 on page no. 2.5) Mitigative actions are discussed under section 6.2.3 of this report.
2.2.3 Floods
There are two major rivers flowing in the district namely Netravathi and Gurpur
Rivers. Netravathi river flows through Belthangady, Puttur and Bantwal talukas
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before joining the Arabian Sea at Ullal in Mangalore Taluka. Similarly the Gurpur
River flows through Belthangady and Bantwal talukas before joining the Arabian
Sea at Thannirbhavi in Mangalore Taluka. In addition to these, there are other
smaller rivers like Mulki River, Pavanje River etc flowing through the district.
Mitigative actions are discussed under section 6.2.2 of this report.
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Fig. 2.1 TROPICAL STORM AND TSUNAMI RISK
Zone 1: Less Risk
Zone 2: Moderate Risk
Zone 3: High Risk
Zone 4: Severe Risk
The figure indicates that Mangalore is in Zone 1 which is safe zone. (Please note that Zones 3,4 5 in the Bay of Bengal are high risk zones).
The figure indicates that cyclones do not directly hit Mangalore Port or Dakshina Kannada District but pass over the Arabian Sea and move towards Gujarat. (Severe activity can be seen in the Bay of Bengal which is a high risk cyclone zone). The passing of the cyclone towards Gujarat could cause strong winds to hit Dakshina Kannada.
The figure indicates that cyclones do not directly hit Mangalore Port or Dakshina Kannada District but pass over the Arabian Sea and move towards Gujarat. (Severe
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Fig. 2.2 EARTHQUAKE RISK
The above figure indicates that Mangalore and Dakshina Kannada District lies in Zone 1 (IS code) which is a low earthquake risk zone. But reclassification of earthquake zones in future could change the earthquake rating of Dakshina Kannada to Zone 3.
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Historically there have been incidences of floods in the low-lying areas along the
major rivers especially Netravathi and Gurpur. A separate flood disaster
committee formed in the district under the aegis of the Dy. Commissioner have
identified the areas vulnerable to flood.
The list of the flood prone areas in the district along with the population figures is
as given below. (The population figures have been based on 1991 census)
TABLE 2.1 FLOOD PRONE AREAS TALUKA – MANGALORE
Hobli Flood prone areas Total affected population (as per 1991 census)
Mangalore A Jappinamogaru 7077*
Bajal 8145
Boloor 6626
Kasaba Bazar 6197
Mangalore Thota 7027*
Kasaba Bengre 7857
Mangalore B Ullal 31181
Permunnur 9744
Munnur 6690
Harekala 5214
Boliyar 4133
Pavoor 5105
Talapadi 5972
Belman 4245
Kannur 6220
Padukodi 1612
Surathkal Chelaiyur 1788
Madya 1092
Surinje 2010
Delantabettu 1333
Badagayekkaru 2322
Thokur (10) 2315
Thokur (62) 5089
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Hobli Flood prone areas Total affected population (as per 1991 census)
Kenjaru 4312
Malaur 5776
Panjimogaru 3591*
Kunjathbail 2812
Tannirbhavi 909
Marakada 1819
Padushedde 674
Mudushedde 5269
Baikampadi 4441
Panambur 4800
Gurupura Thiruvelu 4420
Ullaibettu 3527
Kandavara 3180
Mallur 2664
Mulur 4490
Adyapadi 2131
Addur 4240
Mogaru 2380
Tankaulipadi 1877
Muthur 1487
Kilenjaru 2607
Kolavur 2455
Mulki Sasihithilu 2192
Pavanje 1695
Haleyangadi 3499
Koyikude 2084
Padupanambur 1316
Panja 514
Attur 873
Kilenjaru -1 658
Chitrapur 988
Nadugodu 1319
Manampadi 1925
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Hobli Flood prone areas Total affected population (as per 1991 census)
Atikaribettu 2532
Balkunje 1668
Ulipadi 1877
Elanje 2232
Iruvailu 2677
Puchchemogaru 1957
Maruru 2345
Shirthadi 2092
Mantradi 1426
Kadandale 3666
Kallamundkur 4031
* Approximate figures. TALUKA - BANTWAL
Hobli Flood prone areas Total affected population(as per 1991 census)
Bantwal Kasba 6197
Jakribatti Not available
Pane Mangalore
Nandavara Not available
Kallige 3450
Brahmarakutla Not available
TALUKA - BELTHANGADY
Hobli Flood prone areas Total affected population
- None - Not applicable
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TALUKA - PUTTUR
Hobli Flood prone areas Total affected population(as per 1991 census)
Uppinangady 6151
Hirebandadi 4504
Nekkiladi 3287
Balya 2216
Kutrupadi 3605
TALUKA - SULLIA
Hobli Flood prone areas Total affected population
Kasba Not available
Koiculi Not available
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2.2.4 Forest Fire
Dakshina Kannada has dense forests along its eastern border in Belthangady
and Sullia Talukas. Historically there has been no incidence of forest fires in the
district. However, chances of a forest fire or a bush fire in the district can not be
totally ruled out. These types of fire have a devastating effect not only on the
environment but also on the people living in and around the affected area. The
forest areas in the district are identified in attached Figure 2.3.
Mitigative actions are discussed under section 6.2.4.
2.2.5 Landslide Landslide is a natural disaster whose effects are mostly localised. Landslides are
likely especially in the ghat section beyond Shiradi in Belthangady taluka along
the NH 48. This can be attributed to de-forestation in the region. There could be
blockage of traffic and / or a few causalities during any landslide in the district.
Mitigative actions are discussed under section 6.2.5.
2.3 INDUSTRIAL DISASTERS Dakshina Kannada is one of the highly industrialised districts of Karnataka with
12 MAH (Major Accident Hazard) units and 6 Hazardous Industrial units (refer
table 2.2). Most of these units are concentrated around the New Mangalore Port
area at Panambur in the Mangalore Taluka. These units import, store, handle
and export various hazardous chemicals, both flammable and toxic. Any major
accident within the premises of these units may result in a disaster having off-site
implications. These industries fall under the purview of Inspectorate of Factories
and Boilers. These industries have their own On-site Emergency Plans to meet
any disasters, which are confined to their premises.
These industries have been considered in the Consequences Analysis under
Chapter 3 wherein representative failure cases involving these hazardous
chemicals with off-site implications have been considered to know the maximum
impact distances under worst weather conditions. This would ensure proper
planning for mitigating any disaster arising from these industrial units having off-
site implication.
List of various hazardous installations in the district has been given under Table
2.4.
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Fig 2.3 forest fire
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2.3.1 Toxic Release
Ammonia and Chlorine are the major toxic chemicals handled in the district.
Ammonia is handled in large quantities in the Port and MCF in Panambur area.
MCF has ammonia storage tanks within their premises as well as in Imported
Ammonia Terminal beside NMPT. There is a 1.2 km long pipeline connecting the
two storages, which crosses the NH 17 over a pipe rack. Ammonia is also
transported to Goa by road tankers.
Chlorine is handled in various major industries in small quantities for water
treatment. The chlorine is handled only in tonners, which are transported by truck
from Uttara Kannada district where there is a manufacturing facility for chlorine.
Any release of these chemicals could result in toxic effect on general public over
a large area.
Mitigative actions are discussed under section 6.3.1 and annexure III.
2.3.2 Fire / Explosion
LPG and various POL products are handled in large quantities through out the
district, and their storages are mostly concentrated in and around Panambur
area. LPG is imported at NMPT as well as manufactured by MRPL. The
transportation from the port to various storage tanks at Bala is done through
pipelines. From there LPG is mostly transported to various parts of the state by
road tankers. There are chances of Fire / Explosion involving these hazardous
chemicals whose effects would be localised or widespread depending on various
factors as discussed later in the report.
Mitigative actions are discussed under section 6.3.2.
2.3.3 Oil Spill
Large quantities of petroleum products are handled mostly in the NMPT where
there are chances of oil spill on sea in the region. The port is equipped to handle
any oil spill in their jurisdiction. The chances of oil spill on land or other water
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bodies is remote and even if there is one, the effects would be mostly localised.
The oil spill could also take place on high seas affecting the district along the
coastline during which the district administration may take help of Coast Guard to
take corrective steps.
Mitigative actions are discussed under section 6.3.3.
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TABLE 2.2 LIST OF MAH UNITS
Sr. no.
Name of unit Activity carried out Contact persons Hazardous Chemicals stored / handled
Type of disaster likely
1 M/s Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited, Panambur, Mangalore
Manufacture of Ammonia and other fertilisers like Urea and DAP
General Manager (Production) 24 hrs.no: 2405073 2220602 9845081603 Ammonia Urea Control Room-2220614 (after office hrs.) Shift Co-ordinator- 2220613 Security Gate- 2220676
Ammonia, chlorine, naphtha
• Toxic release of ammonia • Toxic release of chlorine • Fire involving flammable
materials like naphtha.
2. M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (LPG) Bykampady, Industrial area, Mangalore
Storage and Bottling of LPG
Plant Manager 2407793/2407794 2407930(O) 211553 (R)
LPG • Fire / Explosion involving LPG • Release of toxic gases like
Mercaptans
3 M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited Panambur, Mangalore
Import, Storage and dispatch of various POL products
Sr. Depot Manager 2406178 /2406179 9448286653 (M)
POL products • Fire / Explosion involving petroleum products
4 M/s Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited Kuthethur Post, via Katipalla, Mangalore
Refining of crude into various POL products
Vice President (P&A) – 2219112/2236112 24 hrs:2270279
POL products, LPG
• Fire / Explosion involving hydrocarbons
• Releasing of toxic gases
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Sr. no.
Name of unit Activity carried out Contact persons Hazardous Chemicals stored / handled
Type of disaster likely
5. M/s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (POL Terminal) Bala Village Mangalore
Import, Storage and dispatch of various POL products
Sr. Installation Manager 2270365/2270835 (O) 24 hrs:2270060
POL products • Fire / Explosion involving petroleum products
6 M/s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (M’lore LPG Import Facilities) Bala Village Mangalore
Import of LPG from the New Mangalore port by pipeline and its storage
Sr. Installation Manager 24 hrs no:2710832 (O) 2270832 (O) 459883 (R)
LPG, Mercaptan • Fire / Explosion involving LPG
7 M/s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited(LPG Bottling Plant) Bala Village Mangalore
Bottling of LPG Sr. Regional Manager Plant Manager – 2453118 /2270836 (O)9448143118
LPG • Fire / Explosion involving LPG
8 M/s ELF Gas India Limited Thokur Village, Baikmapady
Import, storage and bottling of LPG cylinders
General Manager 2292505 9845970830 Asst.Operation,Mgr
LPG, Mercaptan • Fire / Explosion involving LPG
9 M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Near APMC Yard Baikmapady Mangalore
POL product storage Plant Manager 2406467 (O) 24 hrs.no2406309(O)
POL products • Fire / Explosion involving petroleum products
10 M/S Tanir Bavi Power project Tanir Bavi Village Mangalore
Barge mounted power plant on Gurpur river
Plant Manager 2400830 (O) 9980137400 24 hrs.no: 2400831(O)
Naphtha, Chlorine
• Fire / Explosion, Toxic
11 M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited near Tannir bhavi Power Corporation Site Tannirbhavi Village
Storage of Naphtha for the power plant
Dy. Manager 2408169 (O)
Naphtha, HSD • Fire / Explosion
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Sr. no.
Name of unit Activity carried out Contact persons Hazardous Chemicals stored / handled
Type of disaster likely
BANTWAL TALUKA 12 M/s Puttur Petro
Products Private Limited Mitur, Idkidu Village Bantwal Tq.
Storage and bottling of LPG cylinders
Factory Manager 911-41500 (O) 911-48232 (R)
LPG • Fire / Explosion involving LPG
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TABLE 2.3 LIST OF MAIN HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIES Sr. no.
Name of unit Activity carried out Contact persons Hazardous Chemicals stored / handled
Type of disaster likely
1. BASF India Ltd., Surathkal-Bajpe Road, Bala, Katipalla, Mangalore –575 030
Manufacture of chemicals
Factory Manager 2270045 (O) 9845085751 24 hrs.no. 2270045(O) 24 hrs.no 2270046(O) 9448278046
Styrene, Butyl Acetate, Acrylic Acid, Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Toxic release, Fire, Explosion
2. KISCO (Kudremukh Iron and Steel Co), Panambur
Manufacture of various grades of steel
Factory Manager 2400276 (O) 24 hrs.no.9845720287
Blast furnace gas containing 20% Carbon Monoxide
Toxic release, Fire
3. KFDC (Karnataka Forest Develop. Corp), Alletti, Sulia
Manufacture of rubber Dy. Manager 08257-22414 (O) 08257-20231 (R)
Ammonia Toxic release
4. Petronet MHB PL Ltd
(HPCL - Projects)
Transport of POL products through cross country pipeline (to be commissioned)
Manager - Project (HPCL) 2270730 (o) 459902 (R)
POL products (MS, HSD, SKO, Naphtha)
Fire and Explosion
5. Petronet MHB PL Ltd
Mangalore Pumping Station, Bala, Mangalore
Pumping of POL products through cross country pipeline (to be commissioned)
Manager Terminal 2270365 24 hrs:2270833
Same as above Same as above
6. Petronet MHB PL Ltd Boosting of pressure in cross country pipeline
Manager Works Same as above Same as above
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Sr. no.
Name of unit Activity carried out Contact persons Hazardous Chemicals stored / handled
Type of disaster likely
Nerriya Booster Pumping station, Belthangady Tq
(to be commissioned)
7. Municipal Water Works at Bendoor
Water treatment including chlorine dosing
Jr. Engineer 2443183 Executive engineer 2456700
Chlorine One tonner
Toxic release
8. Municipal Water Works at Thumbe
Water treatment including chlorine dosing
Jr. Engineer 232551/232051 Executive engineer
Chlorine One tonner
Toxic release
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In addition to the list of industries mentioned above, the New Mangalore Port handles
various hazardous chemicals like LPG, ammonia etc. There are few tank farm terminals
within the port premises which import and store substantial quantities of hazardous
chemicals. Following is the list of various terminals and chemicals normally stored.
NMPT has prepared a detailed DMP after carrying out Risk Analysis Study for controlling
any disaster within the port. The IAT (Imported Ammonia Terminal) of MCF and the IOCL
Terminals which are just adjacent to NMPT have been considered separately and not
along with the port.
TABLE 2.4 LIST OF HAZARDOUS INSTALLATIONS INSIDE NMPT PREMISES
S. No. Owner/ Operator
No. of tanks
Total Capacity
Liquid Stored Remarks
1. I.M.C. 19 50,000 KL Chemicals In side the port limits
2. I.P.W.C. 7 44,000 KL Kerosene In side the port limits
Besides this, coastal terminals of HPCL and MRPL, which have LPG/POL pipeline
manifolds and monitoring stations, are located within the port.
2.4 TRANSPORT DISASTERS
In Dakshina Kannada, two modes of transport are employed for transfer of
hazardous chemicals in and out of the district. They are by road tankers and
through cross country pipelines which originate mostly from New Mangalore Port
area.
2.4.1 Road Tanker Accident
Dakshina Kannada is located at the strategic location along the western coast.
The location of the New Mangalore Port at Panambur in the district along with
concentration of MAH units around it and passing of three national highways
namely, NH 17, NH 13 and NH 48 through length and breadth of the district has
made it the hub of movement of various hazardous chemicals. Apart from these
national highways, there are other State highways and district roads where there
are tanker movements but to lesser extent as compared to national highways.
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Various POL products that are produced at Mangalore Refineries and
Petrochemicals Ltd. are transported to other parts of Karnataka as well as to
neighbouring states by road tankers. Similarly various other hazardous chemicals
imported at NMPT are also transported by road tankers. These tankers mostly ply
on the national highways NH 17, NH 13 and NH 48. As MRPL is not located on
the national highway, the tankers take other district roads to approach the
national highway. Similarly, the tankers may take detour from the national
highway to other roads to reach their final destination in far-flung areas in the
district.
For the purpose of this study, the various major roads in the district have been
divided into different segments to study the traffic pattern as well as the general
road conditions, which would be very useful during emergency.
Mitigative actions are indicated at 6.4.1 and transportation routes in Table 2.5
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TABLE 2.5 ROUTES FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS TRANSPORTATION
Sr.
no.
Road
no
Segment
from - to
Important towns /
junctions en route
Details of Hazardous
chemicals movement
Limits of
police station
Chemical Tankers
/ day
1 NH
17
Surathkal – Mulki river
(district border)
Surathkal,
Srinivasnagar,
Mukka, Haleangadi
Ammonia
LPG
POL
Styrene
Monomer
products
Chlorine
Butadiene
15
18
45
Panambur /
Mulki
2 NH
17
Surathkal - Pumpwell
circle
Baikampadi, Kulai,
Hosabettu, Kulur,
Kottara, KPT
LPG
POL
products
48
72
Panambur /
Mangalore
Rural
3 NH
17
Pumpwell - Thalapady
(state border)
Ullala, Paramunur,
Kotekar
LPG
POL
products
3
12
Ullal / Konaje
/ Mangalore
Rural
4 NH
48
Pumpwell - Mani junction BC road,
Panemangalore
LPG
POL
products
45
60
Mangalore
Rural /
Bantwal
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Comment [UDS2]: Observations on the infrastructure / facilities availability en-route in next column
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Sr.
no.
Road
no
Segment
from - to
Important towns /
junctions en route
Details of Hazardous
chemicals movement
Limits of
police station
Chemical Tankers
/ day
5 NH
48
Mani junction –
Uppinangady
-- LPG
POL
products
43
54
Bantwal /
Uppinangady
6 NH
48
Uppinangady – Shiradi –
district border
Golitattu, Yera,
Gundia,
LPG
POL
products
43
54
Uppinangady
/ Shiradi
7 SH Mani Junction - Puttur NerlaKatta, Kadaba LPG
POL
products
2
6
Puttur /
Kadaba
8 SH Puttur–Sullia upto district
border
Valamegru,
Kaniyamale, Muchil
LPG
POL
products
2
6
Sullia /
Subramanya /
Bellare
In addition to details given above, there are other chemicals imported by various Terminals at NMPT and distributed to various places
by using various routes in the districts. The data on such transfers are not available.
Comment [TVN1]: Put a length in km in next column
Comment [UDS2]: Observations on the infrastructure / facilities availability en-route in next column
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2.4.2 Rail Accident
There could be two types of rail accident namely the one involving rail tankers
carrying LPG or POL where the consequential impact could be wide spread and
the other being an accident involving passenger train where there could be large
casualties. In either case the district administration would have to play a crucial
role in meeting such emergency.
Mitigative actions are indicated at 6.4.2.
2.4.3 Aircraft Crash
There is only one airport at Bajpe in Mangalore in the district and there are about
5 flights a day. The Mangalore airport is being upgraded as an international
airport and hence, the air traffic may increase in coming years. Any air crash
outside the airport limits would be treated as an off-site emergency and hence
calling for activation of the District Disaster Management Plan.
MRPL is located along the flight path of the aircraft (both during landing and take
off) and any air crash over MRPL could have disastrous consequences.
Mitigative actions are indicated at 6.4.3.
2.4.4 Pipeline Failure
With advent of industrialisation of Dakshina Kannada, various cross- country
pipelines have been laid, mostly of them link to New Mangalore Port. These
pipelines mainly handle LPG and other petroleum products including crude oil.
More recently, a new pipeline has been laid from Mangalore to Bangalore for
transportation of POL product, which is being commissioned (refer Fig 2.3). There
would be drastic drop in the movement of road tankers along this route once the
pipeline becomes functional.
As the pipelines pass through public domain, any major accident involving a
pipeline would call for activation of the Disaster Management Plan. However
majority of the pipelines are laid below the ground level and suitably protected
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against all possible damages. All the underground pipelines have been provided
with cathodic Protection system as protection against corrosion.
The 3.5 km long naphtha and FO pipelines of MCF from NMPT to MCF premises
is laid above ground except at the highway crossing where it is laid underground.
Similarly the 1.6 km long Ammonia pipeline from IAT which is adjacent to NMPT
to MCF is also laid above ground and the line at highway crossing is also laid
over a pipe rack. This pipe rack is properly guarded against possible vehicle
impact. Patrolling of these pipelines is done on a continuous basis whenever
there is transfer operation.
Dakshina Kannada is fairly peaceful and no terrorist activity is reported in the
region so far. Hence, the probability of failure of a cross-country pipeline due to
terrorist activity is remote.
Table 2.6 gives the information about the various pipelines in the district.
Mitigative actions are indicated at 6.4.4.
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TABLE 2.6 LIST OF PIPELINES CARRYING HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
Sr.
no
Pipeline
From - to Length
diameter
Routing and vulnerable points Chemical
Handled
Operating conditions Comments on routing and safety
features provided Temp -0C Pr – kg/cm2
Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd, Panambur
1 NMPT - MCF 3.5 km,
8” dia
These lines are above ground
run parallel to compound
walls of NMPT and KIOCL on
the southern side crosses NH
17 (below ground) before
entering MCF premises.
Naphtha Ambient 3 kg/cm2 As the lines are above ground
except at the highway crossing,
MCF authorities carry out regular
patrolling during transfer
operation. Protections are given
at the highway crossing.
2 NMPT - MCF 2.6 km
6” dia
Fuel Oil 500C 9 kg/cm2
3 IAT - MCF 8” dia
1.2 km
The above ground pipeline
connects Ammonia import
Terminal adjacent to NMPT
on the northern side. The
pipeline crosses the NH 17
through piperack which is 5 m
high.
Ammonia 0 0C 4 kg/cm2 Surveillance of the line is done
during transfer operation.
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Sr.
no
Pipeline
From - to Length
diameter
Routing and vulnerable points Chemical
Handled
Operating conditions Comments on routing and safety
features provided Temp -0C Pr – kg/cm2
Mangalore Refineries and Petrochemicals Ltd, Bala
1 NMPT –
MRPL
12.5 km
36” dia
These pipelines run parallel
to each other originating from
the MRPL terminal within the
port premises and terminate
at MRPL. There are several
road crossings and one rail
crossing enroute.
Crude oil Ambient 7 kg/cm2 All these lines run parallel to each
other as well as other pipelines of
HPCL and ELF. The road and rail
crossings are provided with
protective sleeves. All the lines
are protected by CP system.
2 20” dia FO / LSHS 650C 25 kg/cm2
3 18” dia
( 2 lines )
MS/SKO/
ATF/
HSD
Ambient 25 kg/cm2
4 18” / 12”
dia
Ambient 25 kg/cm2
HPCL MLIF (Mangalore LPG Import Facility), Bala
1 NMPT –
HPCL MLIF
9.8 km
12” dia
The pipeline runs parallel to
MRPL lines for major portion
and terminates at the MLIF
terminal which is adjacent to
MRPL complex at Bala
LPG Ambient 8 kg/cm2 The line is protected by CP
system and road/river crossings
are provided with protective
sleeves.
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Sr.
no
Pipeline
From - to Length
diameter
Routing and vulnerable points Chemical
Handled
Operating conditions Comments on routing and safety
features provided Temp -0C Pr – kg/cm2
BPCL Coastal Terminal, Baikampady
1 NMPT - BPCL, Coastal Terminal
24",
7.6 km
There are 3 pipelines from
the NMPT to BPCL Coastal
Terminal at Baikampadi. The
lines run parallel to other
pipelines along the MMPT
compound crosses NH 17
and then turns right and
passes in front of MCF along
the NH upto Baikampadi.
MS Ambient 8 - 10 All these lines are laid
underground and are protected by
CP system. PSVs are provided at
various required locations as per
the standards. Casings are
provided at two railway crossings
and 4 road crossing en route.
2 24",
7.6 km
HSD / SKO Ambient 8 - 10
3 24",
7.6 km
Naphtha Ambient 8 - 10
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Sr.
no
Pipeline
From - to Length
diameter
Routing and vulnerable points Chemical
Handled
Operating conditions Comments on routing and safety
features provided Temp -0C Pr – kg/cm2
4 NMPT -
TBPC
16"
2 km
A tapping is taken from the
above mentioned Naphtha
line and goes to BPCL
terminal with in TBPC at Tanir
Bhavi.
Naphtha Ambient 8 - 10 Same as above.
Elf LPG, Thokur
1 NMPT – Elf 6 km,
12” dia
This runs parallel to the
MRPL / HPCL lines before it
takes detour to Elf terminal at
Thokur. The line is
underground except at the
river crossing where it runs
below the private bridge close
to the Elf terminal.
LPG Ambient 12 kg/cm2
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Sr.
no
Pipeline
From - to Length
diameter
Routing and vulnerable points Chemical
Handled
Operating conditions Comments on routing and safety
features provided Temp -0C Pr – kg/cm2
Petronet - MHB PL Company
1 Mangalore -
Bangalore
(under
construction)
365 km
20" / 24"
The line extends from Bala
upto Nerriya estate in
Dakshina Kannada dist
before it enters the next
district. Total length of the line
in the dist. 94 Km. The main
pumping station is at
Mangalore and the booster
station is at Nerriya.
POL
products like
MS, HSD,
SKO,
Naphtha
Ambient 60 kg/cm2
(Mangalore)
99 kg/cm2
(Nerriya )
Cathodic Protection Against
Corrosion, SCADA System for
communication/ control/ leak
detection system. Sectionalising
valves at every 15 kms as well as
on either sides at river crossing
(Gurpur and Netravati in DK).
Special casings for protection at
road and rail crossings.
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In case of a leak from the pipeline, the control system may not be sophisticated
enough to detect the same. Hence the leak has to be notified by the eyewitness
to the owner who would immediately shut down the pumping operation. This may
not necessarily result in declaration of the disaster. In absence of an eyewitness,
the leak may go undetected in the incipient stages and may result in a major
disaster requiring activation of District Disaster Management Plan. (In case of
Mangalore - Bangalore POL pipeline cathodic protection and SCADA system for
communication and leak detection has been provided).
2.5 MISCELLANEOUS DISASTERS
Emergencies involving building collapse, stampede, food poisoning, epidemic
etc. are categorised as Miscellaneous Disasters.
2.5.1 Building Collapse
During recent years, many multi-storied structures have come up in the district
especially in Mangalore city area. There are chances of these structures collapse
either due to earthquake or due to poor quality of construction leading to large-
scale loss of human life. This may require rescue operation on war footing with
available means and constraints like narrow roads, poor approach etc.
Mitigative actions are indicated at 6.5.1.
2.5.2 Stampede
The district has many places of worships where there will be large congregation
of people during annual festivals. There could also be a large gathering on other
occasions like election meetings, field dramas or during a sporting event etc.
There are chances of stampede during this period due to failure of crowd control
measures leading to loss of human life mostly of women, children and
handicapped.
Mitigative actions are indicated at 6.5.2.
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2.5.3 Boat Capsize
Boat capsize is normally caused by overcrowding.
In Dakshina Kannada, public transport by waterways is minimal. Fishing is an
important profession in the district and fishing boats venture mostly into the sea.
The effects of a boat capsize would be localised and the district administration
may require help from Navy, Coast Guard or other professional divers to rescue
the people.
Mitigative actions are indicated at 6.5.3.
2.5.4 Epidemic
The epidemic could be due to water- borne diseases like cholera, hepatitis and
others like malaria which could affect large number of people and calls for a plan
of action by the district administration. The administration would ensure that
necessary steps are taken to control the spreading of disease, and provide
medical help to affected persons.
Mitigative actions are indicated at 6.5.4.
2.5.5 Cattle Disease
In the event of an outbreak of cattle diseases like foot and mouth disease, large
population of cattle can get affected. Such emergencies will require help of
veterinary doctors and possible disposal of large quantity of milk, milk products
and meat.
Mitigative actions are indicated at 6.5.5.
2.5.6 Food poisoning
Food poisoning is a phenomenon where a large number of people could get
affected after consuming contaminated food. This happens mostly during
religious and social functions during which food is prepared in make shift kitchen
on mass scale. This calls for immediate action by the district administration to
provide medical attention, identify the source of poisoning and take corrective
actions.
Mitigative actions are indicated at 6.5.6.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................... 1
2.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 1 2.2 NATURAL DISASTERS ........................................................................................... 2 2.2.1 CYCLONES ............................................................................................................ 2
2.2.2 EARTHQUAKE ........................................................................................................ 2
2.2.3 FLOODS ................................................................................................................ 2
2.2.4 FOREST FIRE ...................................................................................................... 10
2.2.5 LANDSLIDE .......................................................................................................... 10
2.3 INDUSTRIAL DISASTERS ..................................................................................... 10 2.3.1 TOXIC RELEASE .................................................................................................. 12
2.3.2 FIRE / EXPLOSION ............................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 OIL SPILL ............................................................................................................ 12
2.4 TRANSPORT DISASTERS .................................................................................... 19 2.4.1 ROAD TANKER ACCIDENT .................................................................................... 19
2.4.2 RAIL ACCIDENT ................................................................................................... 23
2.4.3 AIRCRAFT CRASH ............................................................................................... 23
2.4.4 PIPELINE FAILURE ............................................................................................... 23
2.5 MISCELLANEOUS DISASTERS ........................................................................... 30 2.5.1 BUILDING COLLAPSE ........................................................................................... 30
2.5.2 STAMPEDE .......................................................................................................... 30
2.5.3 BOAT CAPSIZE .................................................................................................... 31
2.5.4 EPIDEMIC ............................................................................................................ 31
2.5.5 CATTLE DISEASE ................................................................................................ 31
2.5.6 FOOD POISONING ................................................................................................ 31
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3. CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The industrial and transport hazards in the Dakshina Kannada as discussed
under the Chapter 2 have been studied in greater detail under this chapter for
their consequences. Only representative worst case failure scenarios whose
effects could go beyond the limits of the particular industrial unit have been
considered for preparation of this Disaster Management Plan. For other minor
disasters, the on-site emergency plan of the concerned industrial unit is expected
to take control of the situation. However, in case of transportation, hazard would
normally result in an off-site disaster as the failure could take place in the public
area.
The scenarios so selected for both Industrial and Transportation hazards are the
worst case scenarios, probability of occurrence of which is very low. This is to
ensure proper planning during any worst possible industrial disaster. 3.2 RANKING OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
Various chemicals handled in Dakshina Kannada have been listed in table 3.1
along with their NFPA rating and various industries handling these chemicals.
The explanation of NFPA classification is given in table 3.2
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TABLE 3.1
NFPA RATING OF CHEMICALS HANDLED
Chemical Nf Nh Nr Industries Concerned
HIGH SPEED DIESEL 2 0 0 MRPL, BPCL, HPCL. IOCL
CRUDE OIL 3 1 0 MRPL
SKO 2 0 0 MRPL, BPCL, HPCL, IOC
NAPHTHA 3 1 0 MRPL, BPCL, HPCL, TBPC,
MCF, IOC
MOTOR SPIRIT 3 1 0 MRPL, BPCL, HPCL, IOCL
SULPHUR 1 1 0 NMPT, MRPL
PHOSPHORIC ACID 0 2 0 MCF
AMMONIA 1 3 0 MCF
CHLORINE 0 3 0 MCF, MRPL, Municipal Water
Works
LPG 4 1 0 MRPL, HPCL, ELF, Puttur Petro
COAL 1 0 0 NMPT
BENZENE 3 2 0 IMC
XYLENE 3 1 0 IMC
ACETONE 3 1 0 IMC
METHANOL 3 1 0 IMC
ETHANOL 3 0 0 IMC
CYCLOHEXANE 3 1 0 IMC
STYRENE 3 2 2 IMC / BASF
TOLUENE 3 2 0 IMC
PHENOL 2 3 0 IMC
CUMENE 3 0 0 IMC
BUTADIENE 4 2 2 BASF
ACRYLONITRILE 3 4 2 BASF
ACRYLIC ACID 2 3 2 BASF
Nf = Number of flammability Nh = Number of health hazard
Nr = Number of reactivity
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TABLE 3.2
EXPLANATION OF NFPA CLASSIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION DEFINITION
Health Hazard Nh
4 Materials which on very short exposure could cause death or major
residual injury even though medical treatment were given.
3 Materials which on short exposure could cause serious temporary or
residual injury even though medical treatment were given.
2 Materials which on intense or continued exposure could cause
temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury unless medical
treatment is given.
1 Materials which on exposure would cause irritation but only minor
residual injury even if no treatment is given.
0 Materials which on exposure under fire conditions would offer no
hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material.
Flammability Hazard Nf
4 Materials which will rapidly or completely vapourise at atmospheric
pressure and normal ambient temperature, or which are readily
dispersed in air and which will burn readily.
3 Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient
temperature conditions.
2 Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high
ambient temperatures before ignition can occur.
1 Material that must be preheated before ignition can occur.
0 Materials that will not burn.
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TABLE 3.2 (CONTD.)
EXPLANATION OF NFPA CLASSIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION DEFINITION
Reactivity Hazard Nr
4
Materials which in themselves are readily capable of detonation or of
explosive decomposition or reaction at normal temperature and
pressures.
3 Materials which in themselves are capable of detonation or explosive
reaction but require a strong initiating source or which must be heated
under confinement before initiation or which react explosively with
water.
2 Materials which in themselves are normally unstable and readily
undergo violent chemical change but do not detonate. Also materials
which may react violently with water or which may form potentially
explosive mixtures with water.
1 Materials which in themselves are normally stable, but which can
become unstable at elevated temperature and pressures or which may
react with water with some release of energy but not violently.
0 Materials which in themselves are normally stable, even under fire
exposure conditions, and which are not reactive with water.
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3.3 CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS - THEORY
The Risk Analysis Study for some of the MAH units have already been carried out
by different agencies using different software packages. To ensure uniformity in
the results of various units, consequence analysis of selected failure cases for
various industrial units and installations have been carried out again using
PHAST Professional software developed by DNV Technica of UK.
3.3.1 PHAST Professional Software Package
PHAST Professional provides the most advanced collection of consequence
models for hazard analysis. This software calculates the consequences of
accidental or emergency releases of toxic or flammable chemicals into
atmosphere. It uses mathematical models for discharge, dispersion, fire and
explosion to predict extent of toxic and flammable effects. The results are
presented in a tabular as well as graphical form.
The software takes into all the aspects like nature of chemical stored/handled,
conditions under which they are stored/handled and the possible weather
conditions at the time of release.
3.3.2 Data Requirements
Following data are collected and used for Consequence Analysis:
1 Data of hazardous chemicals in each industrial unit:
i. Quantity stored and storage details like type of tank, dyke
arrangement
ii. Conditions under which the chemical is stored or handled
iii. Safety features provided in the system like on line detection
system, control system and interlock details
2 Data for various Pipelines transporting hazardous chemicals in the district:
i. Physical data about the pipeline like length, diameter, design
pressure and temperature etc.
ii. Various chemicals transferred through the pipeline
iii. Operating conditions under which the chemical is transferred like
flow rate, temperature and pressure.
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iv. Operating philosophy of the pipeline and details of in built safety
features like leak detection and remote isolation facilities etc
v. Safety features like control system and interlock details
3 Meteorological data for Dakshina Kannada based on the historical data
for 30 years published by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD):
i. Wind velocity and direction
ii. Relative humidity
iii. Ambient temperature and pressure
3.3.3 Stages in Consequence Analysis
The main components of Consequence Analysis study are:
1. Failure case identification and definition
2. Simulation of identified scenarios using Simulation software (PHAST-
professional)
3. Analysis of results from consequences calculation
3.3.4 Failure Case Identification and Definition
The first stage in any risk assessment study is to identify the potential accidents
that could result in the release of the hazardous material from its normal
containment. This is achieved by a systematic review of the facilities together with
an effective screening process.
Chemical hazards are generally considered to be of three types:
• Flammable
• Reactive
• Toxic
Where there is the potential for confined gas releases, there is also the potential
for explosions. These often produce overpressures, which can cause fatalities,
both through direct action on the body or through building damage.
The range of possible releases for a given failure case covers a wide spectrum,
from a pinhole leak up to a catastrophic rupture (of a vessel) or full bore rupture
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(of a pipeline). However for preparation of the Disaster Management Plan, the
Worst Case Scenarios have been considered for the consequence analysis. This
is to ensure preparedness for worst possible disaster.
For each identified failure case, the appropriate data required to define that case
is input into the PHAST software for consequence modelling.
3.3.5 Dispersion Modelling
Dispersion modelling aims at estimating the distances likely to be affected due to
release of certain quantity of toxic or flammable gas. After release of hazardous
chemical, it mixes with air and forms a flammable or toxic cloud, which could drift
away from the source of release. The flammable cloud could ignite or explode if it
encounters source of ignition. The toxic cloud could affect the site as well as
population in the vicinity. The parameters influencing dispersion are:
1. Density of cloud
In hazard analysis the clouds, which are denser than air are usually of
most concern. Clouds, which are lighter than air will rise upwards and are
therefore likely to disperse faster than denser cloud. Denser cloud would
settle at ground level and travel greater distance before diluting to safe
limits affecting the population in the vicinity.
2. Atmospheric Stability
Atmospheric stability is important with regard to the extent to which it
suppresses or enhances the vertical movement of the cloud in the
atmosphere. Stability is defined in terms of the vertical temperature
gradient in the atmosphere. It is usually described using the system of
categories developed by Pasquill. This system uses 6 categories to cover
unstable, neutral and stable conditions; identified by the letters A - F.
Neutral stability occurs typically when there is total cloud cover and is
designated category D (the temperature gradient = adiabatic lapse rate).
Unstable conditions occur when the sun is shining because the warming
of the ground increases connective turbulence; unstable conditions are
designated by the letters A - C, with A as the least stable condition.
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Stable conditions occur on clear, calm nights when the air near the
ground is stratified and free from turbulence, and are designated by the
letters E and F.
For the present study D stability class have been considered.
3. Wind speed and Surface roughness parameter
These factors are discussed together because they combine to influence
local turbulence. The wind usually increases atmospheric turbulence and
accelerates dispersion. The surface roughness of the ground induces
turbulence in the wind, which flows over it, and therefore affects
dispersion.
Since the site is located in industrial zone, but close to coastal area 0.1
Surface Roughness Parameter has been considered for the study.
3.3.6 Flammable consequence Modelling
Consequence modelling for flammable chemicals provides impact distance for
radiation due to pool fire and jet fire.
1. Pool fires & Jet fires
Pool fires and jet fires are common fire types resulting from fires over
pools of liquid of a pressurised release of gas and/or liquid. These
generally tend to be localised in effect and are of concern mainly in
establishing the potential for domino effects and employee safety zones.
Issues relating to spacing of critical equipment, etc. can be addressed on
the basis of specific consequence analysis for a range of possible pool
fires. The effects of a pool fire depend upon factors such as flammability,
combustibility, the amount of material released, temperature, humidity,
the pool size, flame height and tilt of the flame.
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2. Flash fire
A Flash fire is a non explosive combustion of a flammable gas-air mixture.
In determining the affected distance for flash fire the ½ LEL dispersion
distance of the flammable cloud is considered.
3.3.7 Consequences of Exposure
Consequential risk zones show the geographical distribution of affected area. The
damage criteria for radiation in case of fire and overpressure effect in case of
explosion have been given in Table 3.3 and Table 3.4 respectively.
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TABLE 3.3
DAMAGE DUE TO INCIDENT RADIATION INTENSITY
INCIDENT RADIATION
INTENSITY (kW/m2)
TYPE OF DAMAGE
37.5
25
12.5
4.5
1.6
0.7
Sufficient to cause damage to process equipments unless the equipment is fully thermally fire protected (insulation, fire proofing, sprinkler protection etc.). Minimum energy required to ignite wood at infinitely long exposure (non-piloted) and would damage thermally unprotected tanks, equipment, etc. Minimum energy required for piloted ignition of wood, melting plastic tubing, etc. Sufficient to cause pain to personnel if unable to reach cover within 20 seconds, blistering of skin (1st degree burns) is likely. Will cause no discomfort to long exposure. Equivalent to solar radiation.
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TABLE 3.4 OVERPRESSURE EFFECT OF EXPLOSION
Pressure
(psig) Damage
0.02 Annoying noise (137 dB if of low frequency 10-15 Hz)
0.03 Occasional breaking of large glass windows already under strain
0.04 Loud noise (143 dB), sonic boom glass failure
0.1 Breakage of small windows under strain
0.15 Typical pressure for glass breakage
0.3 “Safe distance” (probability 0.95 no serious damage beyond this value); projectile limit; some damage to house ceiling; 10% window glass broken
0.4 Limited minor structural damage
0.5-1.0 Large and small windows usually shattered; occasional damage to window frames
0.7 Minor damage to house structures
1.0 Partial demolition of houses, made uninhabitable
1-2 Corrugated asbestos shattered; corrugated steel or aluminium panels, fastenings fail followed by buckling wood panels (standard housing) fastening fail, panels blown in
1.3 Steel frame of clad building slightly distorted
2 Partial collapse of walls and roofs of houses
2-3 Concrete or cinder black walls, not reinforced, shattered
2.3 Lower limit of serious structural damage
2.5 50% destruction of brickwork of houses
3 Heavy machines (3000lb) in industrial building suffered little damage; steel frame building distorted and pulled away from foundations
3-4 Frameless, self-framing steel panel building demolished; rupture of oil storage tanks
4 Cladding of light industrial buildings ruptured
5 Wooden utility poles snapped; tall hydraulic press (40,000lb) in building slightly damaged
5-7 Nearly complete destruction of houses
7 Loaded train wagons overturned
7-8 Brick panels, 8-12 in. thick, not reinforced, fail by shearing or flexure
9 Loaded train boxcars completely demolished
10 Probable total destruction of buildings, heavy machines tools (7000lb) moved and badly damaged, very heavy machine tools (12,000lb) survived
300 Limit of crater lip
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3.4 CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS
The release of hazardous chemical poses fire, explosion or/and toxic hazard.
Chemical release may be due to leakage from gaskets/flange joint, rupture of
pipeline due to over pressure, corrosion or external mechanical impact or liquid
hammer, malfunctioning of equipment or isolation valves, failure of pressure relief
system, failure of unloading hose, etc. These basic causes of failures may be due
to human error, lapse in control system, design error, poor/wrong material of
construction, poor maintenance, wrong operating procedure etc.
The magnitude of consequence depends upon following parameters:
a) Inherent flammable/toxic properties of chemical; for example, propane is
highly flammable but it is relatively non-toxic.
b) Physical state; for example, gaseous chemical releases are more
dangerous than liquid chemical releases (except saturated liquids).
c) Chemicals released at high temperature and pressure could pose severe
risk. For example, consequences arising from release of ammonia from a
storage vessel under pressure and at atmospheric temperature are more
severe than the same release from a storage tank under refrigerated
condition and at atmospheric pressure.
d) The rate of release is proportional to the area of leakage.
e) Inventory of the chemicals; high inventory will pose high risk.
3.4.1 Worst Case Scenarios
Worst Case Scenarios (WCS), which can result into off-site emergencies, were
developed based on the nature and quantity of hazardous chemicals handled in
various industrial units and transported in Dakshina Kannada. The WCS are
listed below with the industries / location handling these chemicals.
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TABLE 3.5 – LIST OF WORST CASE SCENARIOS (INDUSTRIAL)
SR.
NAME OF
WORST CASE FAILURE HAZARDOUS
NO. INDUSTRY SCENARIO CHEMICAL 1 NMPT Major LPG leakage at NMPT LPG
2 NMPT Major Ammonia leakage at NMPT Ammonia
3 NMPT/ IOCL
POL fire at IOCL terminal in NMPT Naphtha
4 NMPT/MCF
Ammonia leakage from the storage tank in MCF terminal
Ammonia
5 MCF Failure of Horton sphere of ammonia in MCF Ammonia
6 MCF/ TBPC
Leakage of chlorine tonner in MCF/TBPC Chlorine
7 MCF Naphtha tank fire in MCF Naphtha
8 MRPL Failure of Horton sphere of LPG in MRPL LPG
9 MRPL Multiple failure of Horton spheres of LPG in MRPL
LPG
10 BASF Failure of butadiene storage tank of BASF Butadiene
11 BASF Failure of styrene monomers tank of BASF Styrene
12 KISCO Failure of Blast Furnace Gas pipeline in KISCO
Carbon Monoxide
13 HPCL Failure of MS (petrol) tank in POL terminal of HPCL
Motor Spirit (Petrol)
14 HPCL Failure of HPCL LPG bullet in LPG bottling plant
LPG
15 HPCL Failure of Horton sphere of LPG in MLIF terminal
LPG
16 BPCL Failure of MS (petrol) tank in POL terminal of BPCL
Motor Spirit (Petrol)
17 BPCL Failure of Horton sphere of LPG in BPCL bottling plant
LPG
18 ELF Failure of Horton sphere of LPG in ELF terminal
LPG
19 Puttur Petro products
Failure of LPG bullet at Puttur Petro Products Pvt. Ltd.
LPG
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TABLE 3.5 (CONTD.) – LIST OF WORST CASE SCENARIOS (ROAD / RAIL TRANSPORTATION)
SR.
PROBABLE
WORST CASE FAILURE HAZARDOUS
NO. LOCATION SCENARIO CHEMICAL
1 NH-17 / NH-48
LPG tanker failure LPG
2 NH-17 Ammonia road tanker failure Ammonia
3 All major roads
MS (Petrol) road tanker failure Motor Spirit (Petrol)
4 NH-17 Butadiene tanker failure Butadiene
5 NH-17 Styrene monomer tanker failure Styrene
6 NH-17 Chlorine tonner failure Chlorine
7 Erode line LPG rail tanker failure LPG
8 Selam line MS (Petrol) rail tanker failure Motor Spirit (Petrol)
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3.4.2 Consequence Analysis Results
TABLE 3.6 – LIST OF WORST CASE SCENARIOS (INDUSTRIAL)
SR.
NAME OF
WORST CASE FAILURE
HAZARDOUS EFFECTS WIND SPEED /
POOL FIRE / FIRE BALL DIST. IN M
FLASH
FIRE
EXPLOSION EFFECT IN M
IDLH POPUL-ATION
NO. INDUSTRY SCENARIO CHEMICAL CONSIDERED WEATHER CLASS
4 Kw/m2
12.5 kW/m2
37.5 kW/m2
DIST. IN M
0.0207 bar(g)
0.1379 bar(g)
0.2068 bar(g)
DIST IN M
1 NMPT Major LPG leakage at NMPT
LPG Flammable 5 / D 275 159 79 661 571 564 - 563
2 NMPT Ammonia leakage at NMPT
Ammonia Toxic 5 / D - - - - - - - 1872 4136
3 NMPT/ IOCL
POL fire at IOCL terminal in NMPT
Naphtha Flammable 5 / D 58 18 15 - - - - - 30
4 NMPT/MCF
Ammonia leakage from the storage tank in MCF terminal
Ammonia Toxic 5 / D - - - - - - - 6598 51337
5 MCF Failure of Horton sphere of ammonia in MCF
Ammonia Toxic 5 / D - - - - - - - 9990 239529
6 MCF/ TBPC
Leakage of chlorine tonner in MCF/TBPC
Chlorine Toxic 5 / D - - - - - - - 1200 5833
7 MCF/ TBPC
Naphtha tank fire in MCF/TBPC
Naphtha Flammable 5 / D 242 137 79 - - - - - 10
8 MRPL Failure of Horton sphere of LPG in MRPL
LPG Flammable 5 / D 747 427 235 368 840 420 286 - 11854
9 MRPL Multiple failure of Horton sphere of LPG in MRPL
LPG Flammable 5 / D 1086 669 413 462 1082 880 541 - 11854
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TABLE 3.6 (CONTD.) – LIST OF WORST CASE SCENARIOS (INDUSTRIAL)
SR.
NAME OF
WORST CASE FAILURE HAZARDOUS EFFECTS WIND
SPEED / POOL FIRE / FIRE BALL
DIST. IN M FLASH FIRE
EXPLOSION EFFECT IN M
IDLH POPUL-ATION
NO. INDUSTRY SCENARIO CHEMICAL CONSIDERED
WEATHER CLASS
4Kw/m2
12.5 kW/m2
37.5 kW/m2
DIST. IN M
0.0207bar(g)
0.1379 bar(g)
0.2068bar(g)
DIST IN M
10 BASF Failure of butadiene storage tank of BASF
Butadiene Flammable 5 / D 52 35 23 54 - - - 47 NA
11 BASF Failure of styrene monomers tank of
BASF
Styrene Flammable 5 / D 22 16 6 - - - - - NA
12 KISCO Failure of carbon monoxide pipeline in
KISCO
Carbon Monoxide
Toxic 5 / D -- - - - - - - 237 500
13 HPCL Failure of MS (petrol) tank in POL terminal
of HPCL
Motor Spirit (Petrol)
Flammable 5 / D 65 22 NR 55 - - - - NA
N.A. = Not Applicable (Within the industry premises) The population figures given in the table indicate the total population in the possible affected zone. Actual affected population during any disaster would be only a fraction of this due to following : 1. Only the population in prevailing wind direction would be affected. 2. The actual failure during any disaster may be less severe although worst case scenarios have been considered for arriving at these figures. 3. It is presumed that none of the mitigative measures work during any disaster. However in practise, these mitigative measures help in reducing the
impact
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TABLE 3.6 (CONTD.) – LIST OF WORST CASE SCENARIOS (INDUSTRIAL)
SR.
NAME OF
WORST CASE FAILURE HAZARDOUS EFFECTS WIND
SPEED / POOL FIRE / FIRE
BALL/BLEVE DIST. IN M
FLASH FIRE
EXPLOSION EFFECT IN M
IDLH POPUL-ATION
NO. INDUSTRY SCENARIO CHEMICAL CONSIDERED WEATHER CLASS
4Kw/m2
12.5 kW/m2
37.5 kW/m2
DIST. IN M
0.0207bar(g)
0.1379 bar(g)
0.2068bar(g)
DIST IN M
14 HPCL Failure of HPCL LPG bullet in LPG bottling
plant
LPG Flammable 5 / D 525 298 163 243 928 291 225 - 2511
15 HPCL Failure of Horton sphere of LPG in
MLIF terminal
LPG Flammable 5 / D 987 612 402 465 1023 850 413 - 9915
16 BPCL Failure of MS (petrol) tank in POL terminal
of BPCL
Motor Spirit (Petrol)
Flammable 5 / D 58 42 31 - - - - - NA
17 BPCL Failure of Horton sphere of LPG in
BPCL bottling plant
LPG Flammable 5 / D 623 410 213 504 1180 302 232 - 6341
18 ELF Failure of Horton sphere of LPG in ELF
terminal
LPG Flammable 5 / D 1023 612 386 694 1270 312 256 - 10216
19 Puttur Petro products
Failure of LPG bullet at Puttur Petro
Products Pvt. Ltd.
LPG Flammable 5 / D 440 298 163 153 720 126 118 - NA
20 Water Works Bendoor
Chlorine tonner failure
Chlorine Toxic 5 / D - - - - - - - 1200 6000
Thumbe Chlorine tonner failure
Chlorine Toxic 5 / D - - - - - - - 1200 2000
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TABLE 3.6 (CONTD.) – LIST OF WORST CASE SCENARIOS (TRANSPORTATION)
SR.
PROBABLE
WORST CASE FAILURE HAZARDOUS EFFECTS WIND
SPEED / POOL FIRE / FIRE BALL
DIST. IN M FLASH FIRE
EXPLOSION EFFECT IN M
IDLH
NO. LOCATION SCENARIO CHEMICAL CONSIDERED WEATHER CLASS
4 Kw/m2
12.5 kW/m2
37.5 kW/m2
DIST. IN M
0.0207 bar(g)
0.1379 bar(g)
0.2068 bar(g)
DIST IN M
1 NH-17 / NH-48
LPG tanker failure LPG Flammable 5 / D 410 232 126 125 861 223 173
2 NH-17 Ammonia road tanker failure
Ammonia Toxic 5 / D 169 93 42 37 374 96 74 329
3 All major roads
MS (Petrol) road tanker failure
Motor Spirit (Petrol)
Flammable 5 / D 76 28 22 55 - - - -
4 NH-17 Butadiene tanker failure
Butadiene Flammable 5 / D 210 117 62 292 570 184 153 864
5 NH-17 Styrene monomer tanker failure
Styrene Flammable 5 / D - - - - 41 20 19 -
6 NH-17 Chlorine tonner failure
Chlorine Toxic 5 / D - - - - - - - 1200
7 Erode line LPG rail tanker failure LPG Flammable 5 / D 478 272 148 142 1021 264 204 -
8 Selam line MS (Petrol) rail tanker failure
Motor Spirit (Petrol)
Flammable 5 / D 98 36 30 73 - - - -
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3.4.3 Discussion on Consequence Analysis
The results of the Consequence Analysis study have been summarised in the
tables given above. This gives the impact distances under worst weather
conditions. The actual impact distances during any emergency would be lesser
depending on the weather conditions prevailing at that time. These impact
distances give an idea to the district administration the extent to which the
evacuation of the general public is required during any toxic gas release. In case
of flammable gas release like LPG, the district authorities should ensure the wind
direction which may keep changing on a continuos basis. This aspect should be
taken into consideration during the evacuation operation.
Attached below is the Mangalore taluka map depicting location and impact
distances for worst case scenario of various MAH units which are concentrated
around Panambur area in the district.
For detailed information on each of the MAH unit, villages that are likely to get
affected during emergency along with exposed population are given under
ANNEXURE – 1 of this report.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS ..................................................................................... 1
3.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1
3.2 RANKING OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS ........................................................... 1
3.3 CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS - THEORY .............................................................. 5
3.3.1 PHAST PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE PACKAGE .................................................... 5
3.3.2 DATA REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 5
3.3.3 STAGES IN CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS .................................................................. 6
3.3.4 FAILURE CASE IDENTIFICATION AND DEFINITION .................................................. 6
3.3.5 DISPERSION MODELLING .................................................................................... 7
3.3.6 FLAMMABLE CONSEQUENCE MODELLING ............................................................. 8
3.3.7 CONSEQUENCES OF EXPOSURE .......................................................................... 9
3.4 CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS .............................................................................. 12
3.4.1 WORST CASE SCENARIOS ................................................................................ 12
3.4.2 CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS RESULTS .................................................................. 15
3.4.3 DISCUSSION ON CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS ........................................................ 19
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4. AGENCIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
4.1 INTRODUCTION
The revenue administration for Dakshina Kannada District is headed by the
Dy. Commissioner (D.C.) whose office is based at Mangalore. He is assisted by
the Additional District Magistrate (ADM), also called the Head Quarter Assistant
(HQA) of D.C., stationed at Mangalore. There are two Assistant Commissioners
for the district – one for Mangalore and Bantwal talukas, the other for Puttur,
Sullia and Belthangady talukas.
The talukas are headed by the Tahshildars who are based at the taluka head
quarters and report to respective Assistant Commissioners. Each taluka is further
divided into number of Nadakacheris, which are headed by Dy. Tahshildars.
4.2 AGENCIES INVOLVED IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
The Dy. Commissioner has the overall responsibility in handling any disaster in
the district and is assisted by his team as described above. However, during any
disaster, many activities have to be carried out at a short notice. Hence, the Dy.
Commissioner needs to be ably assisted by other departments in the district.
Keeping this in view, a District Crisis Management Group has been formed under
the provisions of Environment Protection Act 1986 & Chemical Accidents-
Emergency Planning Preparedness and Response.
The District Crisis Management Group for Dakshina Kannada comprises of
members from various government departments, major industries and institutions
in the district.
The members of District Crisis Management Group are as follows :
1. Sri. V.Ponnuraj., I.A.S
Deputy Commissioner D.K. District, Mangalore
: Chairman 2220588
2. Head Quarters Asst. to Deputy Commissioner Dakshina Kannada, Mangalore
: Emergency Officer 2420550
3. Sri. A.S.Rao., I.P.S : Member 2220503
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Superintendent of Police Dakshina Kannada, Mangalore
4. District Commandant Home guards and civil Defence Maidan Road, Mangalore
: Member 2220562
5. Div. Fire Officer Telecom Road, Mangalore
: Member 2441561
6. District Health Officer Maidan Road, Mangalore
: Member 2423168
7. Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives Hampankatta, Mangalore
: Member 2441588
8. Regional Environmental Officer, Baikampady Industrial Area, Mangalore -575011
: Member 2406586/ 2408239
9. Commissioner, Mangalore City Corporation, Lalbagh, Mangalore
: Member 2456557
10. Regional Transport Officer, Maidan Road, Mangalore
: Member 2423476
11. Executive Engineer Public Health Engg. Dept. Maidan Road, Mangalore
: Member 2423168 2425080
12. Information and Publicity Officer, Maidan Road, Mangalore
: Member 2424254
13. Joint Director of Agriculture Maidan Road, Mangalore
: Member 2424003 2423601
14. Trade Union Leader
: Member
15. Vice President MRPL. Kuthethoor, Katipalla
: Member 3955890
16. Professor NITK, Surathkal
: Member 2474000 Exn:3601 9448858691
17. Medical Supdt. KMC. Attavar, Mangalore
: Member 2445851
18. Vice President (Mfg.),
MCF, Panambur, Mangalore
: Member 2220602
19. General Manager, MRPL . Kuthethoor, Katipalla.
: Member 2219101
20. Assistant Commissioner Puttur
: Member 08251-620357
21. Dy.Director of Factories Mangalore
: Member Secretary 2451716
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In addition to the above the following authorities have been included as permanent invitees:
1. Asst. Commissioner Mangalore Sub. Dn.
2420187
2. Dist. Surgeon Govt. Wenlock Hospital Mangalore
2445664
3. Executive Engineer National Highways
4. Inspector of Dock Safety Panambur
2407781
5. Supdt. Engineer Public Works Dept.
2423516
6. Supdt. Engineer KEB
2443549
7. Asst. Executive Engineer, KEB 2424149
During any disaster, apart from the above member agencies, help may need to
be mobilised from a number of non-governmental agencies like voluntary
organisations, social service organisations, private hospitals and private transport
operators.
The departments and agencies, which will be involved in execution of the
Disaster Management Plan are:
1. DC Office / Taluka offices.
2. City Corporation
3. Police Department
4. Inspectorate of Factories
5. District Fire Services
6. Home Guard (Civil defence services)
7. Health Department
8. Public Works Department
9. Irrigation Department
10. Food Department
11. Drug Controller
12. Meteorological Department
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13. Pollution Control Board
14. Forest Department
15. New Mangalore Port Trust
16. Coast Guard
17. Airport Authority
18. Regional Transport Office
19. Southern Railways
20. KSRTC
21. All Industries – MCF/MRPL/BASF etc.
4.3 INFRASTRUCTURE OF VARIOUS AGENCIES
Under this section, the set up of various agencies involved is elaborated along
with the infrastructure facilities available for facing any disaster. Observations
have also been made about shortcomings or deficiencies under each
department, which may be considered by the district administration. The
information given in this chapter has been collected by the study team during
their visit to various departments and observations made by them.
4.3.1 DC Office / Taluka Offices
(Refer the organisation chart on page no. 4-5)
4.3.2 City Corporation
Mangalore city has a separate corporation headed by the Commissioner. The
elected officials are Mayor/ Dy. Mayor etc.. The contact details of the key
members of the city corporation are as follows.
Sr No. Name Telephone No.
1. Commissioner 2456557 (O)
2457279
2. Mayor 2456457 (O)
5553653 (R)
3. Dy. Mayor 2456567 (O)
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DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (DC) OFFICE ORGANISATION CHART
Dy. Commissioner (DC)
Dakshina Kannada 2420140 (0) / 2441944 (R)
Additional District Magistrate (HQ Assistant to DC)
2420550
Asst. Commissioner (AC) Mangalore 2420108
Asst. Commissioner (AC) Puttur
08251-230357
Tahsildar Puttur
08251-230349
Tahsildar Sulia
08257-600330
Tahsildar Beltangady ,08256-302047
Tahsildar Mangalore 2420187
Dy. Tahsildar Office
(2 nos.)
Dy. Tahsildar Mulki
Dy. Tahsildar Pane Mangalore
Dy. Tahsildar Vittla
Dy. Tahsildar Kadaba
Dy. Tahsildar Uppinangudy
Tahsildar Bantwal 232120
Dy. Tahsildar Gurpur
Dy. Tahsildar Moodabidri
Dy. Tahsildar Panja
Dy. Tahsildar Office (3 nos.)
Dy. Tahsildar Venur
Dy. Tahsildar Kokkada
Dy. Tahsildar Office (3 nos.)
Dy. Tahsildar Office (4 nos.)
Dy. Tahsildar Office (3 nos.)
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The city corporation has following infrastructure which may be useful for the
district administration in handling any emergency.
Sr
No. Type of Infrastructure No. Location
1. Earth moving equipment. 1 Travellers Bungalow,
Pandeshwar
2. Water Tankers 2 Treatment Plant,
Bendoor Well
In addition to above there are following medical dispensaries where medical
attention to affected people may be provided during any emergency.
Sr no Location Doctors Contact no
1. Lady hill 1
2. Attavar 1
3. Urva stores 1
4. Bejai 1
5. Jeppu (Maternity) 1
6. Bunder (Unani) 1
4.3.3 Police Department
The police department in the district is headed by Superintendent of Police (SP),
Dakshina Kannada. The SP is assisted by one Additional SP who is also
stationed at Mangalore. Under him there are three SDPOs who are based at
Panambur, Mangalore City and Puttur.
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Following are the contact numbers of key police personnel in the district
Designation Telephone - Office Telephone – Res.
1. SP 2220503 2220504
2. ASP 2220505 2220506
3. SDPO,
Mangalore Sub-div
2220514 2220515
4. SDPO, Panambur 2220526 2220527
5. SDPO, Puttur 08251-230500 08251-230606
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ORGANISATION CHART - DAKSHINA KANNADA DISTRICT - POLICE FORCE Control Room:2220500
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE Office : 2220503 Resi : 2220504
SDPO .DCRB (O) 2220513
PI.DCIB O: 2220558
PI.DSB Tel. :2220511
PI.FPB Tel.:
RPI.DAR Tel.:2220512
PSI.DSA Tel.:
EXCISE SUPDT
Tel.:2457665
SDPO MANGALORE SUB-DIVISION Office :2220514
Mangalore North PS O: 2220516
BARKE PS Tel.:2220522
Mangalore South PS. O: 2220518
Mangalore Port PS. Tel. :
Mangalore East PS. Tel. : 2220520
Urva PS Tel.: 2220521
Women PS O: 2220525
CPI.Traffic Circle Tel.:2220523
Traffic West.PS Tel.: 2220524
Traffic East PS. Tel.: 2220523
SDPO PANAMBUR SUB-DIVISION O: 2220526 R:2220527
CPI. Mangalore Rural O:2220535 R:2426221
Mangalore Rural PS Tel.:2220535
Ullal PS Tel.: 2466269
Konaje PS Tel.: 2220536
Panambur PS Tel.: 2220530
Bajpe PS Tel.: 220531
CPI.Panambur O:2220528R:2220509
CPI.MulkyCircle O:2290560R:2293133
Mulky PS Tel.: 2290533
Moodabidri PS Tel.: 0858-236333(o) 238743 (R)
Surathkal PS. Tel.:2220540
SDPO PUTTUR SUB-DIVISION 08251-230500
PI. Puttur Town PS. Tel.: 08251-230555
CPI Puttur Rural Circle Tel.: 08251-251055
CPI. Sulia Circle Tel.: 08257-305051
CPI. Bantwal Circle Tel.: 0855-235000
CPI. Belthangady Circle Tel.: 08256-232093
Puttur Rural PS. Tel.:08251-232102
Kadaba PS. Tel.:260044
Uppinangady PS. Tel.: 251055
Nellyadi O.P. Tel.:254101
Subramanya PS. Tel.: 08257-281250
Sulia PS. Tel.:230337
Bellare O.P. Tel.:271995
Bantwal Town PS Tel. :08255-232111
Bantwal Rural PS Tel.: 31000
Vittala P.S. Tel.: 239233
Venoor PS. Tel.: 286232
Belthangady PS. Tel.: 232093
Dhrmasthala O.P. Tel.: 277253
Punjalakatte O.P. Tel.: 259375
ADDITIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICEOffice : 2220505 Resi : 2220506
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The List of Police Stations in the district along with manning details and vehicle availability is as per the list below.
Tel. No. PI SI ASI HC PC No. of Vehicles Jeep Tempo 2 wheeler
Mangalore Taluka Mangalore City Bunder (Mangalore North).
2220516 1 2 5 14 33 1 1 3
Pandeshwar (Mangalore South)
2220518 1 2 6 16 38 1 1 2
Kadri (Mangalore East)
2220520 1 2 4 13 30 1 1 -
Mangalore Port 420496 - 2 2 10 30 - - 1 Urva 2220521 - 2 2 10 34 1 - 1 Kulshekhar (Mangalore Rural)
2220535 - 2 2 7 21 1 - -
Women P.S. 2220525 1 1 2 6 24 1 - 1 Traffic (E) 2220523 - 2 4 10 46 - - 2 Traffic (W) 2220524 - 2 4 10 46 - - 2Barke 2220522 - 2 2 10 30 1 - 1 Panambur 2220526
/220536 - 1 2 7 21 - 1 -
Surathkal 2220540 - 1 2 6 24 1 - 1 Mulky 2220539
2290560- 1 2 7 21 1 - -
Bajpe 2220531 - 1 2 7 21 1 - - Moodabidri 236333 - 1 2 7 21 1 - - Konaje 2220536 - 1 2 6 24 - - 1 Ullal 2466269 - 2 2 10 30 1 - 1 Tel. No. PI SI ASI HC PC No. of Vehicles Jeep Tempo 2
Wheeler Bantwal Taluka Bantwal 232111 - 2 2 10 30 1 - 1 Bantwal Rural 235000 - 1 2 7 21 1 - - Bantwal Vittal 239233 - 1 2 7 21 1 - - Belthangady Taluka Belthangady 232093 - 1 2 9 33 1 - 1 Veneer 286232 - 1 2 7 21 - - 1 Puttur Taluka Puttur Town 230555 1 2 3 11 34 1 - 2 Sampya (Puttur Rural)
232102 251055
- 1 2 7 21 1 - -
Uppinangady 251055 - 1 2 8 25 1 - - Sullia Taluka Sullia 230337 - 2 4 10 29 1 - - Subramaaya 281250 1 2 7 21 1 - - Kadaba 260044 - 1 2 7 21 - - -
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Location of Police Stations / Chowkis along the National / State Highways
N.H. 17 1. Mulky P.S. 2290560
2. Surathkal P.S. 2220540
3. Panambur P.S. 2220536 N.H.48 1. Bantwal Town P.S. 232111
2. Uppinangady P.S. 251055
3. Shirady Out post at Udane N.H. 13 1. Mangalore Rural P.S. 2220535
2. Moodabidri P.S. 236333 State Highway to Mysore 1. Puttur Town P.S. 230555
2. Puttur Rural P.S. 232102
251055
3. Sulia P.S. 230337
4. Bantwal Rural P.S. 235000
5. Belthangady P.S. 232093
4.3.4 Inspectorate of Factories & Boilers
This department is headed by Dy. Chief Inspector of factories assisted by
Sr. Factory Inspector and Boiler Inspector. Their primary function is to ensure
safe running of all the industries by ensuring compliance to various applicable
rules and regulations. They also ensure that the MAH units are well prepared to
face any on-site emergency. This is achieved by preparation of On-site
emergency Plan for each of these units and conducting regular mock drills.
The role of Factory Inspector during any emergency would be advisory in nature
and he will help the district administration in co-ordination with various industries
and other experts during any emergency for its effective handling.
Following are the contact details of this department:
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. Dy. Director of Factories 2451716 (O)
2. Sr.Asst. Director of Factories 2451716 (O),
3. Sr. Asst. Director of Boiler 2451716(O)
2458828 (R )
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4.3.5 District Fire Services
Divisional Fire Officer heads the District Fire Services Department who reports to
Director - Fire Services based at Bangalore. The Div. Fire Officer for Dakshina
Kannada is stationed at Fire Services Office located at Pandeshwara in
Mangalore and is assisted by one Station Officer who is also the in-charge of the
Pandeshwar fire station.
In all there are five municipal fire stations in the district. The main fire station for
Dakshina Kannada is located at Pandeshwar and other four are located at Kadri
(in Mangalore city), Mudabidri (in Mangalore Taluka), Puttur and Belthangady.
There are no fire stations in Bantwal and Sullia talukas.
Following are the contact details of this department
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. Divisional Fire Officer, Pandeshwar 2441561
2. Fire Station, Mangalore (Pandeshwar) 101, 2423333
3. Fire Station, Mangalore (Kadri) 2213192
4. Fire Station, Moodbidri 08258 - 237021
5. Fire Station, Belthangady 08256 - 232621
6. Fire Station, Puttur 08251- 232101
Manpower
Following are the details of manpower availability at each of the fire station.
1. Mangalore – Pandeshwara Fire Station
Designation No.
Station Officer 1
Sub Officer 1
Asst. Sub Officer 1
Leading Fire Man 8
Driver Mechanic 2
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Drivers 13
Fire Men 40
Total 66
2. At each of the other fire stations at Kadri, Moodbidri, Belthangady and
Puttur the man power is
Designation No.
Sub Officer 1
Asst. Sub Officer 1
Leading Fire Man 4
Driver Mechanic 1
Drivers 4
Fire Men 16
Total 27
Facilities Available
The infrastructure available at each of the fire stations are as given below:
Location No. fire
tenders
Other vehicle Water availability
Pandeshwar -
Mangalore
4 Rescue van – 1
Water tankers – 2
Jeep -
Lalbaug,
Netravathi and Gurpur rivers
Kadri - Mangalore 2 Water tankers – 2
Jeep -
MCF Hydrant points
Moodbidri 1 Water tankers – 1
Jeep -
Borewell at Kamchal Katte
and
Hosangady River
Belthangady 1 Water tankers – 1
Jeep -
Layla and
Guruvayankere Rivers
Puttur 2 Water tankers – 1
Jeep -
Well near Arun talkies
Mahalingeswara lake temple
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Rescue Vehicle provided at Pandeshwar is equipped with:
1. D. G. Set
2. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (3 no)
3. Power operated saw
4. Chain saw
5. Ropes
6. Gas Mask
7. Explosive meter
8. Smoke Extractor
9. Power operated towing machine
Communication
Following are the Communication facilities available at various fire stations :
- The fire station at Pandeshwar, Mangalore is connected to the
Pandeshwar telephone exchange and the Airport through hot lines.
- VHF base station is located at respective fire station and the fire tenders
are equipped with wireless sets.
- All the fire stations are connected by telephone system (EPABX)
4.3.6 Civil Defence - Home Guards
Dakshina Kannada District has 8 units of home guards for the district. The
District Commandant heads the Home Guards Department and is supported by
Dy. Commandant, instructors (two) and about 600 home guards, some of whom
are specially trained in rescue and various other emergency fields of civil
defence.
Following are the contact details of this department:
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. Commandant 2220562 (O), 2220563 (R)
2. Dy. Commandant 2220562 (O), 2420335 (R)
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The number of home guards Taluka-wise break-up is as follows:
Taluka M F Total
Mangalore 243 44 287
Bantwal 44 - 44
Belthangady 60 - 60
Puttur 104 - 104
Sullia 104 - 104
Total 599
Communication and Transport
The homeguards depend on police for communication and transportation
requirements.
Roles and Duties
District Commandant/Dy. Commandant will position themselves in the Control
Room and keep themselves in continuous contact with the field officer/units.
Any additional help required would be mobilised from the control room. This help
could be mobilised from the neighbouring districts depending on their proximity to
the site of emergency.
Field Officers
Field Officers would handle the emergency along with their guards, keeping in
mind the safety of persons, property and environment.
Evacuated areas would need to be guarded against looting.
Training
As the home guards form an important wing during any emergency operation,
regular refresher training and mock drills need to be conducted on an annual
basis when the full force compliment should attend compulsorily.
Selected Officers should be sent as observers to other districts and states during
mock drills.
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MCF has about 300 persons trained in height rescue, but, this resource may not
be available at the disposal of the Commandant.
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The details of trained Personnel are give below :
Statement showing the Homeguard personnel trained in different aspects of Civil
Defence
1. First-Aid Training 37
2. Rescue Course 46
3. Flood Rescue Course 64
4. Fire Fighting Course 28
5. Traffic Control and Crowd Control 26
6. Weapon Training 89
7. Unarmed combat Training 24
8. Wireless Operators Course 26
9. Civil Defence Course 14
10. Leadership Course 27
11. Disaster Management Course 02
12. Camouflage and concealment Course 01
13. Unexploded Bomb detection and disposal Course 01
14. Nuclear, Chemical and Biological warfare Course 01
15. Radiological Monitoring and sheltering course 01
16. Civil Defence Planner’s Course 02
17. Maintenance of Essential Service Course 02
18. Communication Course 02
19. Civil Defence Wardens Course 02
The rescue equipments available with the homeguards are :
Two boats with rescue equipment
one at Head Quarters
one at Bantwal Taluka
Life lines
Life jackets 20 Nos.
Jerseys
Equipment for handling house collapse Crowbars.
Private boats identified for
hire during flood emergency
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The rescue equipment for handling an emergency should include:
1. Self contained breathing apparatus 8 sets (one hour
capacity along with
spare cylinders).
2. Aluminised fire suits 8 sets
3. Canister gas mask for carbon
monoxide gas, Ammonia gas,
Chlorine gas, Acidic/Organic vapours.
25 Nos. with spare
canisters for each type
of chemical.
4. Dust mask 100 Nos.
5. Ambulance 2 fully equipped with
driver
6. Chemical suits 8 Nos.
7. Search light assembly. 8 sets
8. Portable DG sets 8 sets
9. Aluminium boats with OBMs 8
10. Compact vehicles (12-15 seaters) 8
11. VHF/Mobile telephone sets 8
12. Two wheelers 8
4.3.7 Health Department
Health department plays a very crucial following the aftermath of a disaster as
specialised health care needs to be provided to large number of affected persons
with out wasting valuable time. Hence help may have to be taken from all
hospitals in the District, both government and private, during any emergency.
Following are the contact details of this department
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. District Health Officer 2423168 (O)/2445644
2455216 (R)
2. District Family Welfare Officer 2423632 (O)
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Following are the list of Government Hospitals in the district with contact details
Sr. No.
Taluka Hospital Telephone
Mangalore 1. Kateel 2200097 2. Bajpe 2252620 3. Surathkal 2475720 4. Ganjimata 732315 5. Ullal 2466709 6. Ketekar 740426 7. Mulki 722562 8. Moodabidri 60536
Bantwal 1. Bantwal CHC 233332 2. Punjalkatte 279264 3. Vamadapadav 282253 4. Kurnad 5. Manchi 276221 6. Mani 274264 7. Vittal 239366 8. Adyanadka 270308 9. Peruvai 237260
Puttur
1. Puttur G.H. 230338 2. Kadaba 260022 3. Nelyadi 254262 4. Uppinanafgady 251104 5. Keila 258383 6. Thingalady 276214
Sullia
1. Bellare 271096 2. Subramanye 281302 3. Sullia 230479 4. Kellamogaru 232116
Belthangady 1. Naravi 2. Belthangady 232116 3. Dharmasthala 277288 4. Ujire 236350 5. Kekkada
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Following is the list of availability of specialists at various government hospitals
Tel. No. Specialist Ambulance X Ray Unit
Mangalore Bajpe Govt. Hospital 2252620 - 1 - Suratkal Govt. Hospital 2475720 1 (Ortho) - - Mulki Govt. Hospital 2922562 - 1 1 Moodabadri Govt. Hospital - 1 - Bantwal Bantwal CHC 233332 1 (Ortho) 1 1 Vamadapadav CHC - 1 - Puttur Puttur G.H. 1 (Ortho) 1 1 Sullia Sullia G.H. - 1 1
Proposed Belthangady Belthangady G.H. - 1 1
Following are the list of Blood Banks in the district
Sr no Blood Bank Telephone Nos.
Mangalore Taluka
1. Wenlock Dist. Hospital, Mangalore 2425038, 2424522 (RMO),
2425038,2410701,2445664
2. University Medical Centre, Jyothi Circle, Mangalore (KMC)
2444590
3. Athena Hospital, Falneer Road, Mangalore
2442834/ 36
4. Father Mullers Hospital, Karkanady 2436301/2434774
5. Mangalore Nursing Home, Balmatta, Mangalore 1
2218568, 2221354
6. City Hospital & Diagnostic and Research Centre, Mangalore 3
2217901 – 06
7. Kshema, Deralakatte, Mangalore Taluk, DK Dist. (attached to Justice K.S. Hegde Memorial Hospital)
2204471
Puttur Taluka
8. Rotary-cum-Blood Bank, Radhakrishna Building. Puttur
234242
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Facilities available with Hospitals attached to Medical Colleges :
University Medical Centre K.M.C. Attavar Yenapoya Hospital
Fr. Muller Hospital, Kankanady
Hegde Memorial
1. No. of beds 120 450 220 950 400
2. Number of Doctors/specialists
95 (specialist) 320 support staff
62 200 280
3. Trauma Centre Emergency Section 5 (includes operation theatre)
- 1 -
4. Number of X ray machines
3 8 2 9 2
5. Burn ward Proposed 09 beds. Additionally 03 more beds.
- Available 10 beds
6. Blood Bank Zonal blood testing Centre. - Available -
7. No. of ICUs 26 beds 03 Post operative beds
10 beds 3 2 8 beds
8. Number of Ambulances
Two 1 4 2
9. Laboratory Integrated Lab facility (Pathology, micro biology
and Bio chemistry)
1 Available 1
10. Phone Numbers 444590 to 599 496851 (8 lines) 0824-436301 /432688 704471 - 75
11. Operation Theatres 06 (Total) 4 5 (Total) 9 7 (Total)
12. Scanning Available at sister unit KMC Hospital, Attavar
Yes - Available
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Following are the list of Trauma Centres in the district with details
Sr no Trauma Centre Beds Telephone No.
1. Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore
15 2425038
2. Unity Health Complex, Highland, Mangalore
15 2432771/2/3
3. Highland Hospital, Highland, Mangalore
5 2431025
2437374
4. SCS Hospital, Bendoor, Mangalore 10 2225201/02/03
5. City Hospital, Kadri, Mangalore 4 2217901/02/03
6. Indira Hospital, Falneer, Mangalore 1 2431333, 2431444
7. Vijaya Clinic, Near Bunts Hostel, Mangalore
5
2217978, 2216406
8. Mangalore Nursing Home, Mangalore
3 2218617, 2218568
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Following are the list of Private Hospitals / Nursing homes in the district
Sr no Name Doctors Contact no
MANGALORE TALUKA 1. Dr. T.M.A. Pai Rotary Hospital, Bijai 2212744
2. Dr. Boloors Nursing Home, Urva Stores 2459013
3. Mangalore Nursing Home, Balmata 2218316 221354
4. City Hospital, Kadri 2217904/05
5. Kadri Maternity Hospital, Mallikatte
6. Vijaya Clinic, Kadri 2219877
7. Vinaya Clinic, Karangalpady 2494150
8. Krishna Nursing Home, Pinto lane 2494499
2493344
9. Suvarna Nursing Home, Kulshekar 2211651
10. Padmashri Hospital, Nanthur 2211555
11. S.C.S. Hospital, Bendoor 2225201/02/03
12. Sri Sai Nursing Home, Bendoor 2218662
13. Gadiyar Nursing Home, Ballalbaug
14. Devi Nursing Home, Karangalpady 2495660
15. Glen View Nursing Home, Light House Hill, Balmata
16. Jayashree Nursing Home K S Rao Road, Hampankatta 2440263
17. Srinivas Nursing Home, Alake 2495459
18. Bhats Nursing Home, Gandhinagar 2457646
19. Manorama Nursing Home, Alake
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Sr no Name Doctors Contact no
20. Dr. Navinchandra Nursing Home, BEM School Street 2492535
21. Surgical Nursing Home, A.B. Shetty Circle 2426699
22. Dr. Adappa Nursing Home, Telecom Hse Road 2441644
23. Mangala Nursing Home, Kadri 2443088/2443446,
24. Vijaya Clinic and Nursing Home, Bunts Hostel Road 2217978/ 2216406
25. Madani Hospital, Ullal
26. J.S. Hospital, Kotekar 2466272/2466548
27. Niyacha Nursing Home, Talapadi
Sr no Name Doctors Contact no
BELTHANGADY TALUKA
1. Raghavendra Nursing Home, Belthangady 302061
2. St. Joseph Health Center, Kakkinji
3. TB Sanatorium, Laila
BANTWAL TALUKA 1. Saraswathi Nursing Home, Bantwal 233247
2. Lavanya Nursing Home, BC Road 233222
3. Parlia Nursing Home, BC Road 233284
4. Somayaji Nursing Home, BC Road 232268
5. Pragathi Nursing Home, Panemangalur
6. Radha Nursing Home, Phirangipet
7. Padma Clinic, Siddakatte
8. Krishna Clinic, Panemangalur
9. Janatha Clinic, Panemangalur
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PUTTUR TALUKA 1. St. Martin D Pauras Hospital, Shiradi
2. Bhats Nursing Home, Uppinangady
3. Shenoy Nursing Home, Uppinangady
4. Nisarga Health Center, Puttur
5. Srinivas Nursing Home, Puttur 230985
6. Prathima Nursing Home, Puttur
7. Dhanvantary Clinic, Puttur 230327/238727
8. Girija Clinic, Puttur 230499/236326
9. Satya Sai Hospital, Puttur 230935
10. Patravo Hospital, Puttur 233183
11. Chetna Hospital (08251) 231901/02/03
Sr no Name Doctors Contact no
SULLIA TALUKA 1. Bharadwaj Clinic, Bellare
2. Kurunjanskar Hospital, Sullia
3. N N M Hospital, Sullia
4. Jyothis Hospital, Sullia 230411
5. Dr. Venkappayya Clinic, Navur
6. Kurunjikars General Hospital
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4.3.8 Public Works Department (PWD)
Public Works Department have an important role both during handling of an
emergency as well as during restoration phase once the emergency is over.
PWD is responsible for maintaining roads and other infrastructure in the district,
which are very crucial for effective handling of any emergency. PWD would
mobilise earth-moving equipment to help in mitigation of any emergency.
Following are the contact details
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. Supt. Engineer 2423516 (O),
2455626 (R)
2. Executive Engineer 2423169 (O),
2455753 (R)
Following are the contact details of Registered Contractors (Class III and IV)
Sr. no Name & Address of the Contractor Special Equipment Contact No.
1. Sri K. Mahabala, Suvarna, Yeyyadi, Mangalore 575 008
Drilling rig 2211587 9448142587
2. Shri M.G. Hussain, 'Munna Cottage", Chockkabettu, Surathkal
Drilling rig 2476446 9845108446
3. Sri M. Mohammed, Kabaka, Puttur J.C.B.
9448012168
4. Sri Shekar Shetty, 'Devi Prasad', Kinnigoli, Mangalore Tq.
J.C.B., Drilling rig 9448477242
5. Sri G. Balraj, N.G.Road, Attavara, Mangalore
J.C.B., Drilling rig
6. M/s Lof Constructions, Kasaragod J.C.B.
7. Sri T.K. Mahin Haji, Chettanchal, Kasaragod
J.C.B., Drilling rig
8. Sri T.K. Rajan, Surathkal J.C.B., Drilling rig 2407958
4.3.9 Irrigation Department
During the flood emergency in the district, irrigation department monitors the level
in the various rivers and reservoirs and pass on the information to the district
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administration for precautionary operations like evacuation of people living in low-
lying area. During the normal times, the irrigation department takes various
preventive steps especially just before the onset of monsoon to minimise the
effects of the flood.
Following are the contact details
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. Executive Engineer
2440720 (O),
2453945 (R)
2442265 (fax)
4.3.10 Food Department
During any major natural disaster like cyclone or earthquake, many people may
be displaced from their homes and the district administration would rehabilitate
these persons in the temporary shelters as identified by the district
administration. The food Department ensures proper supply of various food
commodities to the affected people. The department may have to mobilise ration
from go-downs in neighbouring districts if sufficient stocks are not available or the
go-down themselves are damaged or destroyed.
Following are the contact details
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. Deputy Director 2420101 (O),
2459336 (R)
4.3.11 Drug Controller
During any epidemic in the district or during aftermath of any disasters, there is
requirement of life saving medicines, vaccines in large quantities to prevent
spreading to larger areas. The Drug controller of the district in coordination with
the DHO is responsible for maintaining the stock of medicines and make them
available during the time of need.
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Following are the contact details
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. Drug Controller 2218451
2. DHO 2423168(O),2455216 (R)
Following is list of 24 hours Medical Stores
Sr. No. Name and address Telephone No.
1 Fr. Muller’s Hospital & Medical Stores,
Kankanady, Mangalore – 2
2436301
2434774/2435156
2 M/s. High Land Hospital
Research and Diagnostic Centre, Mangalore – 2
2433953 / 2431025
2437347/2437374
3 M/s. Omega Hospital Pharmacy
Omega Hospital Premises, Pumpwell, Mangalore –2
2430000 / 2430188
4 University Medical Centre,
Jyothi Circle, Mangalore-1
2444590
5 Vijaya Clinic Pharmacy
Bunts Hospel Road, Mangalore
2444677 / 2217978
2216406
6 Mangalore Nursing Home
Bendoorwell, Balmatta Road, Mangalore –1
2218316
7 S.C.S Hospital Pharmacy
Near Collectors Gate, Bendoorwell,
Mangalore-2
2225201/02/03
8 M/s KMC Hospital Pharmacy
Attavara, Mangalore-1
2445858 / 2445850
9 Unity Hospital & Research Centre,
Highlands, Felnir, Mangalore.
2432771/72/73
2431025 / 2437374
4.3.12 Pollution Control Board
The pollution control board is responsible for prevention of any damage to
environment during any large-scale release of hazardous chemical from industrial
or other installations. The officials of this department should ensure proper
actions are taken to minimise the effects during any emergency.
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Following are the contact details
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. Executive officer 2406586 (O), 2491579(R)
4.3.13 Forest Department
The District Forest Officer heads the forest department in the district. The district
is divided into 3 sub divisions namely Mangalore, Puttur and Subramanya, which
are headed by an ` Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF). Under each ACF
there are Range Forest Officers in each sub division. The Forest department may
play an important role during any emergency especially in the forest areas like
forest fires, landslide, earthquake or any road accident in the forest area. The
department has a very good communication net work, which may be very useful
during any emergency.
Following are the contact details :
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. District Forest Officer 2423913(O),2411242 2455648 (R)
2. Assistant Conservator of Forest 2423913 (O)
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Following are the various communication facilities available with the forest
department.
Taluka No. of wireless sets Mobile
Wireless sets
Vehicles Static Walki-
Talkie Mangalore - 2 2 3
Bantwal - - - -
Belthangady 2 1 - 1
Puttur 1 1 1 3
Sullia - 2 - 3
Total 3 6 3 10
4.3.14 Coast Guard
Coast Guard is based inside NMPT premises and their primary function is to
protect the coastal area against enemy activities in the territorial waters of the
country. However, Coast guard could be of assistance to district administration
during emergency like large-scale oil spill or a boat capsize etc. in the district.
Following are the contact details
Sr. no Designation Contact no
1. Executive Officer 2405261
2. Commanding officer 2405260
3. Assistant Commander 2405262
4.3.15 Airport Authority
The Mangalore airport is under the administrative control of Airport Authority of
India (AAI) and they play an important role in assisting the district administration
during any emergency as they have good infrastructure facilities. These facilities
could be availed by the district administration in mitigating any emergency. The
airport is located very close to the industrial area and hence could function as a
mutual aid member for the industrial emergency in the area.
Following are the contact details of AAI
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Sr. no Designation Contact no
1. Airport director 2253996/ 2254119 (O), 2485367 (R)
Duties and Responsibility of Airport Director
As soon as the District Disaster Management Plan is activated, the Airport
Director will place the Airport fire services and Security Personnel on full alert.
It may be necessary to move one or two crash fire tenders to the site of
emergency depending on the Air Operational timings.
Depending on the site of emergency i.e. at MRPL the Airport Director may
redirect incoming flights to Bangalore / Kochi / Goa, etc. (Incoming flights fly
directly over MRPL)
Outgoing flights may be suspended if necessary. The ultimate decision lies with
the Airport Director.
Airport Fire Services
The Airport Fire Services is in the ultimate control of Airport Director,
AAI – Mangalore Airport. The equipments available with the Airport Fire Services
are:
Crash fire tenders fully equipped - 3 Nos.
Ambulances - 2 Nos.
First Aid Centre - 3 Cots
Communication
The following mode of communication is available at the Airport:
1. Dedicated Teleprinter Circuit with Bangalore and Trivandrum Airports.
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2. Dedicated Speech Circuits with Chennai, Mumbai and Calicut Airports.
3. Wireless sets – (Being of Civil Aviation Frequencies may not be useful
during Disaster).
4. Hot line is provided between Airport and Pandeshwara Fire Station.
Constraints
V-sat terminal facility is not available.
(Proposed to be procured in about one year.)
The Airport Director may not be able to provide active help in case of an
emergency in the form of Fire Engines due to the need for the fire engines to be
at site during air operational timings.
The Airport director may require assistance from the City Fire Services in an
emergency at the Airport. For this purpose, the Airport is linked with the
Pandeshwara Fire Station.
4.3.16 RTO
Regional Transport Officer (RTO) would be responsible for making arrangement
for vehicles required by the district administration during any emergency. The
vehicles may be required for mass evacuation of affected people to safer area or
for movement of men and relief materials to affected area. The vehicles could be
mobilised both from the public transport companies and from private parties.
Following are the contact details of RTO
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. RTO 2423476
2. ARTO 2426778
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Following are the contact details of Suppliers of Special Equipment
Nos. Telephone No. Stationed Address
Earth-Moving Equipment 1 Travellers Bungalow, Pandeshwara (City Corporation).
Drilling Rig 9448142587 Sri K. Mahabala Suvarna Yoyyadi, Mangalore 575008
Drilling Rig 9845108446 Sri M. G. Hussain Munna Cottage, Chockkabettu Surathkal
JCB 9448012168 Sri M. Mohamed Kabaka-Puttur
JCB/Drilling Rigs 9448477242
Sri Shekar Shetty, Devi Prasad, Kinnigoli,Mangalore Tq
JCB/Drilling Rigs Sri. Balraj M. G. Road, Attavara-Mangalore
JCB 922-485385 M/s. Lof Constructions Kasaragod
JCB/Drilling Rigs 4338029 (MR) Sri T.K. Mahin Haji Chettanchal, Kasaragod
JCB/Drilling Rigs 2407958 Sri T. K. Rajan Surathkal
List of Privately owned Crane Operators
Sr. No. Name and Address of the owner Regn. No. Tel. No.
1. M/s Associated Co. of Engineers, Industrial Area, Baikampady, Mangalore
KA-19/M-8559 2408214
2. Mr. Denzil Fernandes, Cottage Akashbhavan, Post Kavoor, Mangalore
KA-19/N-2267
3. Manager (Administrative), MRPL, Mangalore
KA-19/N-2292
4. Dix Shipping Company, Beach Road, Panambur, Mangalore
KA-19/N-2586
5. M/s B.B.C.C. Sri Nilayam, 2-140/2, Regent Park Lay-out, Hosabettu, Mangalore
KA-19/ N-2792
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Sr. No. Name and Address of the owner Regn. No. Tel. No.
6. Shilpa Rathan, Twilight, Opp. Britta Bagh, Heige Bazar, Mangalore
HR38/D-1367
7. Construction Ltd., MRPL, Mangalore
HR-38/9893
8. Roopa Eng. Corpn. Jyothi Bldg, Maidan Road, Mangalore
KA-19/M-9201 426976/425662
9. Roopa Eng. Coprn., Jyothi Bldg., Maidan Road, Mangalore
KA-19/M-9202 426976/ 425662
10. M/s Ashraya Construction Services, Ashraya, Kulai, Hosabettu, Mangalore
KA-19/M-9361 2407170
11. M/s Simla Trading Establishment, New Mangalore Port, Trust Sprt, Panambur, Mangalore
KA-19/N-189 (91-324) 407711
12. Export Trade Link Agencies, Punja Bldg., Lalbagh, Mangalore
KA-19/N-390 -
13. Nivas Structures, 13-4-408, 1st Floor, Nivas Bldg., Opp. Govt. College, Mangalore
KA-19/N-5290
14. M/s Arabian Shopping No.3, Prema Sagar Aprt., Mannugudda, Mangalore
KA-19/N-5951
15. M/s Arabina, No.3, Prema Sagar Aprt, Mannugudda, Mangalore
KA-19/N-5952
16. Export Tradelinks, Lalbagh, Mangalore
CRX-490
17. Export Tradelinks, Lalbagh, Mangalore
CRX-491
18. M/s Kutteis, Behind Post Office, Surathkal, Mangalore
CRX-695
19. M/s P.G. Play Wood Co., N.M.P.T. Yard, Panambur, Mangalore
CRX-696
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Sr. No. Name and Address of the owner Regn. No. Tel. No.
20. Smt. Prafulla N. Bhandary, No.5-5-280/19, May Flower, Kodialguthi (West), Kodialbail, Mangalore
CRX-1121
21. M/s Karnataka Motors, Dheerajlal Vithalji Building, Bunder, Mangalore
CRX-1798
22. M/s Cargolinks, New Mangala Complex, Kottara Chowki, Mangalore
CTA-6013
23. Export Tradelinks Agencies, Lalbagh, Mangalore
CTA-6740
24. M/s Mohiddin Sawmills, Thumbe, Mangalore
CTA-8814
25. M/s Mohiddin Sawmills, Thumbe, Mangalore
CTA-8815
26. Ocean Crafts Services, Lalbagh, Mangalore
CRX-2653
27. Vijay Industry, Kottara Chowki, Mangalore
KA-19/M-3956
28. Sri B. Kunhi Ahamed, Near Old Municipal Office, Bunder, Mangalore
KA-21/M-3178
29. Engineering Construction, Ananda Griha Kana, Surathkal, Mangalore
KA21-M-2327
30. Smt. Anjaya Y. Suvarna, 21-4-478, Hoige Bazar, Mangalore
KA-21/M-1968
4.3.17 Southern Railways
Railways are an integral part of the district and may assist the district
administration in meeting any emergency. On the other hand there could be a
railway disaster in the district, which could call for activation of District Disaster
Management Plan.
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Following are the contact details of the Railways
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. Railway Station (Mangalore) 2423137
2. Railway Station Announcer Circuit 2423606, 2423608, 2427609
3. Chief Station Master - Mangalore 2427359
4. Divisional Manager (signal) 2428779
5. Supt. Of Railway Police 2220559
The Railways have four stations on the Konkan Railway line in the district
namely, Mangalore, Kankanady, Thokur and Suratkal. The other major line
namely Mangalore - Hassan line is presently undergoing gauge conversion.
The infrastructure available with railway includes a Breakdown cum Accident
Relief Train comprising of a mini operation theatre. The Railways also have a
team of medical experts available round the clock to meet any emergency.
4.3.18 KSRTC
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) would be the main
source of vehicles for movement of public during or immediately after any
emergency in the district. There should be good communication between the
KSRTC authorities and the district administration during any emergency to
ensure prompt mobilisation of vehicles to ensure quick evacuation of the general
public who are affected or likely to get affected during any emergency.
Following are the contact details of the KSRTC
Sr no Designation Contact no
1. Divisional Controller 2212251(O), 2214726 (R)
In addition to KSRTC, the buses may also be mobilised from private bus
operators.
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Following is the list of Major Private Bus Operators:
Sr. no Name & Address of Owner Contact no
1. Sri Rajavansa Ballal, Kuntikan, Swayarjith, Bojaj, Mangalore 438077 / 212359
2. Sri Devappa Manai, Jayashree Bajaj, Mairogunte, Mangalore 430585 / 437485
3. Mr. Narayana Shetty, Vijayalaxmi Motors, Kottar Cross, Mangalore 458355 / 212443
4. Mr. P.M. Narayana, Prop. Nishmita Motors, Moodabidri 66395
5. Mr. U.B. Balakrishna Rai, Sri, Navadurga Prasad, M.B. Road, Kannoor, Mangalore
775219 / 33819
6. Mr. U.B. Vittal Rai, S/o U. Bhandary Rai, Vijayalaxmi Nivas, Kadri Kabla, Mangalore
214793 / 212163
7. Mr. Jeevanhar Nazarath, Vishal Travels, Karangalpady, Mangalore 423917
8. Mr. Madhava Nayak, S/o A. Ramayya Nayak, Rajmal, Adayar, Mangalore
427469 / 775109(R) / 775159
9. Mr. Ramoya Saldana, St. Anthony Motors, Mangalore 438976
10. Mr. Jaya Govinda Bhat, S/o Gopal Krishna Bhat, Kakkanjala House, Kadri, Mangalore
438452
11. Mr. Haneef Lobo S/o Simon Lobo, Lobo Road Lines, Vamanjeer, Mangalore
762134
4.3.19 All Hazardous Industries
All MAH units have developed their own on-site emergency plan to enable them
in meeting any major emergency. District administration could mobilise additional
resources from these industries to meet any emergency, which is not directly
related to industries. (Refer Annexure 1 for Fact Sheets for major industries).
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4.3.20 Voluntary Organisation
The district administration has to depend on the local voluntary organisations to
effectively meet any emergency. This is because of the less response time
required for mobilisation and also because of the familiarity of the place which is
very important factor.
Following is the list of recognised Voluntary organisations in the district :
Name of the organisation Address Telephone No.
Mangalore Taluka
Dharmajyothi Samsthe ® Vamanjooru Post 574508
0824-762180
Janashikshana Trust ® Field View, C.J.D. Sitla Compound, Pumpwell-575002
Harekala bhoohitha badavara mattu sanna raithara abhivride Society ®
Kisan Nagara, Harekala Village and Post 574181
742393
Vedha
Sri Raj, Munnuru Kuttarapadavu Post, Ranipura Mangalore 574183
465455
Centre for development studies and education
Vamanjoor Post 574508
Rusenf Pakshikere, Kemral Post Via Halengadi
725203
Bantwal Taluka
Sasya Shamala ® Aramane Road Vitla-574243 08255-52221
Belthangady Taluka
Shri Kehethra Dharmasthala Grama Abhivriddi
Dharmasthala Post –574216
08256-77121
Malenadu Vilasa Samithi ® Kakkinje Post-574291 75135
Dakshina Kannada Parisarasaktha Okkuta
C/o.Nagarika Seva Trust Guruvayanakere Post 574217
08256-22019 / 70
D.K. Zilla Krishikarmikara Sangha
Near Belthangady Church Church Road Belthangady Post 574214
08256-72207
Kapuchin Krishi Seva Kendra
Bayalbagh Post Bag No. 1
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Name of the organisation Address Telephone No.
Ujjire-574240
Nagarika Seva Trust ® Post Guruvayanakere-574217
08256-22070
Puttur Taluka
Sudan Gramina Abhivriddi and Vidya Samsthe
Nehru Nagar Puttur-574203 08251-21391
Sullia Taluka
Bhantmale Academy of Natural Science
Post Guthigaru-574218 Sullia Taluk
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4.4 EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM (ECR)
To respond to any disaster in the district effectively, the ECR should be located at a
strategic location and should be well equipped. An inventory of certain facilities must
be maintained in the ECR.
4.4.1 LOCATION AND MANNING
The ECR is proposed to be set up in the DC’s Office building located in Mangalore
city so that it is easily approachable during any emergency.
The ECR is normally not manned but the district administration may consider
manning the same with skeleton staff during monsoon period when there are
chances of floods / cyclone in the district. However, during an emergency, members
of Emergency organisation and other supporting staff would man the ECR.
Only a limited and prearranged number of people would be admitted to the ECR
when in use, which would eliminate unnecessary interference and reduce confusion.
Security would be put in-charge of limiting access to the ECR.
There should be an alternate ECR at different location, which could be mobilised in
case the main ECR is directly affected by the accident or too risky to operate. The
Alternate ECR could be Superintendent of Police office building.
4.4.2 FACILITIES TO BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE ECR
The Emergency Control Centres would be equipped with the following facilities:
1. Maps of the district and individual talukas depicting MAH and hazardous
Industries, village map surrounding the Hazardous Industries
2. Extra copies of the maps to be used for spot marking of affected areas,
movement of vehicles, evacuated areas, etc.
3. Communication facilities consisting of dedicated telephones (STD / ISD),
mobile telephone, satellite telephone, fax machine, wire less sets, radios,
tape recorder and televisions.
4. Personal computer, printer with Internet connection.
5. Backup power generator for lighting and communication system
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6. Tel. Nos. of all the co-ordinators (both office and residence), voluntary
organisations, Hospitals, Ambulance services, Blood Banks etc.
7. Telephone directory both local as well as of the surrounding districts.
8. Telephone Nos. of emergency co-ordinators from the MAH and hazardous
Industries
9. Contact details of Transport (both public and private) facility.
10. List of designated Safe Assembly Points along with escape routes to be
highlighted on district map.
11. Details of hazardous substances along with the material safety data sheets.
12. General stationery like paper, pencil, foot rulers, erasure etc.
13. Details on meteorological information during different seasons such as wind
speed, direction, temperature, humidity etc.
4.5 SAFE SHELTERS During aftermath of a natural disaster, large number of general public needs to be
evacuated and provided temporary shelters till the conditions are normalised. Typically
various public buildings like educational institutes with basic civic amenities where large
number of people could be accommodated have been identified as Safe shelters. In
addition to the schools, various religious places could also be used as Safe Shelters
during any emergency.
MANGALORE TALUKA
Village No. of Govt. Govt. Govt. Name Schools LPS HPS HS
Talapadi 1 Kinya 2 Manjanadi 3 Konaje 2 Pavuru 3 Boliyaru 2 Arkula 1 Neerumarga 1 Adduru 1 Tenkaulepady 2 Mutturu 1 Kolavuru 2 Kilenjar 4 Tenkayedapadavu 3 Badagayedapadav 3 Kompadavu 1
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MANGALORE TALUKA (Cont’d.)
Village No. of Govt. Govt. Govt. Name Schools LPS HPS HS
Muchuru 1 Badagayekkaru 2 Ulepadi 2 Sashihitlu 1 Amblamogru 2 Munnuru 1 Kudupu 1 Kenjaru 3 Thokur(62) 6 Moodushedde 4 Malavuru 3 Badagaulepady 2 Kolambe 1 Adyapadi 2 Paduuperara 4 Bala 1 Kutteturu 2 Madya 2 Surinje 1 Chelairu 3 Haleyangadi 2 Koikude 1 Panja 1 Kilenjuru 1 Nadugodu 2 Kemral 2 Talipady 1 Padupanamburu 2 Mennabettu 1 Kolluru 1 Kavatharu 1 LPS – Lower Primary School HPS – Higher Primary School HS - High School
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MANGALORE TALUKA (Cont’d.)
Village No. of Govt. Govt. Govt. Name Schools LPS HPS HS
Karnire 1 Kilpadi 3 Bellairu 1 Atikaribettu 1 Delantabettu 1 Aikala 1 Kondemula 1 Harekala 1 Belma 2 Tenkayekkaru 3 Muluru 3 Mallur 1 Ulaibettu 1 Tiruvail 1 Mantradi 2 Nellikaru 3 Kadandale 3 Paladka 2 Puthige 4 Padumarnadu 2 Panapila 1 Moodumarnadu 5 Kelaputhige 2 Daregudde 2 Valpady 1 Shirthady 1 Moodukonaje 2 Padukonaje 2 Kallabettu 1 Maroor 2 Hosabettu 2 Puchamogru 1 Badagamijar 2 Thenkamijar 1 Thodaru 1 Iruvail 3 Kallamundkur 3 Belvai 3 LPS – Lower Primary School HPS – Higher Primary School HS - High School
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Following are the list giving details of Government schools in the district with details
BANTWAL TALUKA
Village
No. of schools
Govt. LPS
Govt. HPS
Govt. HS
Naringana 5 2 2 1 Balepuni 3 0 3 0 Manila 2 1 0 1 Punacha 4 0 4 0 Vittalmudnuru 2 1 1 0 Kula 1 1 0 0 Edkidu 3 1 2 0 Kedila 3 1 2 0 Biliyuru 3 1 2 0 Kadeshawlya 4 1 2 1 Maninalkuru 5 0 4 1 Uli 3 1 2 0 Tenkakajekaru 1 0 1 0 Badakajekaru 2 0 2 0 Kavalamuduru 3 1 2 0 Moodapadukodi 2 1 1 0 Pilathabettu 1 0 0 1 Ajjibettu 4 1 2 1 Eliyanadugodu 1 1 0 0 Kurnadu 1 0 0 1 Kanyana 7 3 3 1 Karopadi 4 2 2 0 Salethuru 3 0 3 0 Vittalpadnuru 7 2 4 1 Alike 1 1 0 0 Kepu 5 1 3 1 Vittal 8 0 8 0 Nettlamudnuru 3 2 1 0 Anantadi 2 0 2 0 Perne 1 1 0 0 Peraje 1 1 0 0 Barimaru 1 0 1 0 Mani 1 0 1 0 Pajeeru 2 2 0 0 Era 2 1 1 0 Kolnadu 10 4 5 1 Manchi 4 2 1 1
LPS – Lower Primary School HPS – Higher Primary School HS - High School
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BANTWAL TALUKA (Cont’d.)
Village No. of Govt. Govt. Govt. Name schools LPS HPS HS
Bolanthuru 2 0 2 0 Veerakamba 3 1 2 0 Karpe 2 1 0 1 Arala 2 1 1 0 Sangabettu 0 0 0 0 Rayee 1 0 1 0 Kukkipadi 1 1 0 0 Koila 2 0 1 1 Chennaithody 3 0 2 1 Kudambettu 1 1 0 0 Pilimogru 1 0 1 0 Ervathuru 1 1 0 0 Kariyangala 1 0 1 0 Ammunje 1 0 0 1 Kodman 1 0 1 0 Meeramajalu 1 1 0 0 Pudu 3 0 3 0 Sajipanadu 1 0 1 0 Thumbe 2 1 1 0 Amtadi 2 0 2 0 Panjikallu 2 0 2 0 Moodanadugodu 1 0 1 0 Kadabettu 1 0 1 0 Navuru 2 0 1 1 Narikombu 4 2 2 0 Shamburu 1 0 1 0 Kavalapaduru 3 1 1 1 Devashyapaduru 1 0 1 0 Devashya muduru 1 0 1 0 Sarapadi 3 2 1 0 Baltila 3 2 1 0 Sajipamooda 3 1 1 1 Munnur 3 1 2 0 Sajipapadu 2 1 1 0 Golthamajalu 4 0 3 1 Kallige 2 0 2 0 Bantwal 7 3 4 0 LPS – Lower Primary School HPS – Higher Primary School HS - High School
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BELTHANGADY TALUKA
Village No. of Govt. Govt. Govt. Name schools LPS HPS HS
Kutluru 1 0 1 0 Sulkerimogru 2 1 1 0 Shirlalu 1 0 1 0 Savanuru 1 0 0 1 Malavamthige 4 3 1 0 Charmadi 2 1 1 0 Neriya 4 0 4 0 Puduvettu 4 2 2 0 Shishila 3 2 1 0 Shibaje 3 1 2 0 Rekya 1 0 1 0 Niddle 5 2 2 1 Kokkada 5 2 2 1 Bandaru 4 0 3 1 Mogru 5 1 3 1 Elantila 3 0 3 0 Hatyadka 2 0 1 1 Kalanja 3 0 2 1 Chibidre 3 0 2 1 Thotathadi 2 1 1 0 Dharmastala 2 1 1 0 Patrame 4 3 1 0 Belalu 2 1 1 0 Ujire 5 3 2 0 Koyyuru 6 2 3 1 Kaniyuru 4 1 2 1 Uruvalu 2 1 1 0 Tannirupanta 4 2 2 0 Karaya 3 1 1 1 Barya 4 2 2 0 Puthila 3 1 1 1 Thekkar 2 0 2 0 Kukkala 3 1 1 1 Maladi 1 0 1 0 Machhina 3 1 2 0 Sonanduru 1 0 1 0 Kaliya 3 1 1 1 Nyaterf 3 1 2 0 Vodilnala 2 0 2 0 Kuvettu 4 1 2 1 Laila 4 0 3 1 Urban centre 4 1 2 1 Melanthabettu 1 0 1 0 Munduru 1 1 0 0 LPS – Lower Primary School HPS – Higher Primary School HS - High School
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BELTHANGADY TALUKA (Cont’d.)
Village No. of Govt. Govt. Govt. Name Schools LPS HPS HS
Karambaru 1 0 1 0 Tenkakaranduru 1 0 1 0 Kalmanja 4 1 3 0 Mundaje 3 1 2 0 Kukkedi 2 0 2 0 Gardadi 1 1 0 0 Venoor 1 0 0 1 Bajire 2 1 1 0 Karimanelu 1 1 0 0 Arambodi 4 2 2 0 Hosangadi 2 0 2 0 Badakodi 1 0 1 0 Kashipatna 2 0 2 0 Marodi 1 0 1 0 Peradi 1 0 0 0 Moodukodi 1 0 1 0 Nittade 3 1 2 0 Nalkuru 2 2 0 0 Padangadi 2 0 1 1 Balanja 2 1 1 0 Badagakaranduru 2 0 1 1 Naravi 1 0 1 0 Savya 1 0 1 0 Pilya 1 0 1 0 Navoor 2 1 1 0 Nada 4 1 2 1 Mittabagilu 3 1 2 0 Indabettu 4 1 2 1 Kanyadi 2 1 1 0 Kadirudyavara 2 0 2 0 Andinje 2 1 1 0 Kokradi 1 1 0 1 Kudyadi 1 1 0 0 Navara 1 1 0 0 LPS – Lower Primary School HPS – Higher Primary School HS - High School
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PUTTUR TALUKA
Village No. of Govt. Govt. Govt. Name Schools LPS HPS HS
Bilinele 3 1 1 1 Kombaru 4 1 1 2 Shirivagilu 4 1 1 2 Shiradi 3 1 1 1 Kowkradi 4 1 1 2 Nelyadi 3 1 1 1 Konalu 3 1 1 1 Kabaka 3 1 1 1 Nidpalli 4 1 1 2 Nettanigemudnur 3 1 1 1 Kolthige 3 1 1 1 Kaniyoru 3 1 1 1 Dolpadi 3 1 1 1 Kutrupadi 4 1 1 2 Aituru 4 1 1 2 Paduvannuru 3 1 1 1 Badagannuru 4 1 1 2 Modnuru 4 1 1 2 Ariyadka 3 1 1 1 Keyyuru 4 1 1 2 Kedambadi 3 1 1 1 Sarve 3 1 1 1 Volamogru 3 1 1 1 Erde 4 1 1 2 Aryapu 4 1 1 2 Bettampadi 3 1 1 1 Balnadu 3 1 1 1 Kudipadi 4 1 1 2 Konaje 4 1 1 2 Nojibaltila 3 1 1 1 Renjiladi 4 1 1 2 Balya 4 1 1 2 Charvaka 4 1 1 2 Kunturu 3 1 1 1 Kodimbala 4 1 1 2 Bantra 3 1 1 1 Kadaba 3 1 1 1 Bajathur 3 1 1 1 Golithottu 4 1 1 2 Perrabe 4 1 1 2 Alantaya 4 1 1 2 Haleneranki 4 1 1 2 34 Nekkiladi 4 1 1 2 LPS – Lower Primary School HPS – Higher Primary School HS - High School
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PUTTUR TALUKA (Cont’d.)
Village No. of Govt. Govt. Govt. Name Schools LPS HPS HS
Hirebandadi 4 1 1 2 Uppinangadi 3 1 1 1 Ramakunja 3 1 1 1 Koila 4 1 1 2 Shanthigodu 4 1 1 2 42 Bellipadi 4 1 1 2 Savanooru 3 1 1 1 Kudmar 4 1 1 2 Alankaru 3 1 1 1 41 Kodimbadi 3 1 1 1 Chikkamudnuru 3 1 1 1 Bannuru 4 1 1 2 Padnuru 6 2 2 2 Puttur 3 1 1 1 Kemminje 6 2 2 2 Kuriya 4 1 1 2 Narimogru 4 1 1 2 Munduru 4 1 1 2 Kaivana 5 1 2 2 Echalampadi 4 1 1 2 Punchapadi 4 1 1 2 Paltadi 4 1 1 2 Belanduru 4 1 1 2 Panaje 3 1 1 1 LPS – Lower Primary School HPS – Higher Primary School HS - High School
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SULLIA TALUKA
Village No. of Govt. Govt. Govt. Name schools LPS HPS HS
Aletty 7 3 3 1 Mandekolu 8 7 1 0 Jalsur 5 2 3 0 Aivarnad 6 2 3 1 Bellare 5 1 3 1 Peruvaje 1 0 1 0 Kodiyala 3 2 1 0 Murulya 4 2 2 0 Yedamangala 6 3 2 1 Yenmur 2 1 1 0 Aivathoklu 4 1 2 1 Kenya 3 2 1 0 Balpa 3 2 1 0 Subramanya 2 1 1 0 Ainakidu 2 1 1 0 Balgodu 2 1 1 0 Kalmakar 1 0 1 0 Madapady 3 2 1 0 Sampaje 2 1 1 0 Thodikana 2 1 1 0 Aranthodu 5 3 2 0 Markanja 3 0 2 1 Kollamogru 4 3 1 0 Hariharapalathd 2 0 1 1 Ajjavara 8 3 4 1 Ubaradkamithur 3 1 2 0 Nellurkemraje 2 1 1 0 Balila 0 0 0 0 Muppirya 1 0 1 0 Amarapadnur 2 1 1 0 Kalanja 3 1 2 0 Kalmadka 2 0 2 0 Nalkur 3 2 1 0 Devachalla 9 5 3 1 Guthigar 8 4 3 1 Kuthkunja 1 0 1 0 Pambethady 3 2 1 0 Kanakamajalu 2 1 1 0 Yenekal 4 1 2 1 Sullia 10 0 7 3 Amaramudnur 4 1 3 0 LPS – Lower Primary School HPS – Higher Primary School HS - High School
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Following are the list of some of the major private educational institutes in and around Mangalore, which may be used as Safe Shelters during any major disasters in the City.
INSTITUTIONS IN MANGALORE
Sr No
Name Address Phone
1. Mangalore University [email protected] 2287276/ 2287347.
2. Alva's Education Foundation
Moodubidri-08258 – 238104 574227;[email protected]
(08258) 261240
3. A.B Shetty Dental College Kadri Road, Karangalpady, Mangalore 2204963/2204572 4. A B Shetty Nursing
Sciences A B Shetty , Mangalore-1 2202175
5. Beasant Women's College M G Road, Mangalore-3 2492206/5271049 6. Bharthiya Vidya Bhawan Pandeshwar,Mangalore 2427618/ 2429136 7. Canara College M G Road,Mangalore-3 2492366 8. College OF Fisheries Kankandy,Mangalore-575002 2249257/2249258/2249103 9. Islamic Academy Of
Education Kodialbail,Mangalore-575003 2496851
10. Yenopoya Medical College Mangalore 2204668/69/70 11. Yenopoya Dental College Mangalore 2204668/69/70 12. Yenopoya Institute of
Nursing Sciences Mangalore 2204437/2447729
13. K S Hegde Medical Academy
Medical Science Complex, Deralakatte-574160
2441025/2441026/2441029
14. Kasturba Medical College Light House Hill Road,Mangalore-1 2422271 15. Karnathaka Regional
Engineering College Surathkal , Mangalore 2474000
16. Manipal academy Of Higher Education
University Building, Manipal-576119 2571201/2570064/2570224
17. Nitte Education Trust 7th Floor Ram Bhavan Complex Kodialbail, Mangalore
2441025/26, 2440129 2441875
18. Sapthagiri College Of Hotel Management
Kavoor Mangalore-575015 2481672/2481686/2482464,
19. School of Social Work P.O.521 Roshni Nilaya Mangalore-575002
2435791
20. Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College
Ballal Bagh Mangalore-1 2494186
21. Srinivasa College Of Physiotherapy
G.H.S Road Mangalore-1 2425966/2421566/2444891
22. St. Agnes College Lower Bendoor,Mangalore-1 2218414/2222181/2222527 23. St. Aloysius Day College Light House Hill Road,Mangalore-1 2426143 24. St. Ann's College Of
Education Pandeshwar,Mangalore-1 2444047
25. Unit Academy of Education Post Box No 535,Highlands Mangalore-575002
2432771
26. University College Hampankatta, Mangalore-1 2424760
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4.6 PARKING YARDS
During any major industrial disaster having off-site implication, the reserve and
mitigative measures involve operation of various heavy equipment which have to
be parked at a safe location away from the scene of accident. Hence parking
yard has been identified for each of the major industries for the purpose.
PROPOSED PARKING YARDS FOR VARIOUS INDUSTRIES
Sr. no.
Name of unit Suggested Parking yard
1. M/s Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited Panambur Mangalore
The vast open area in the NMPT area adjacent to the Custom House or the football ground adjacent to the NMPT Colony to may be used as or as the Parking yard during the emergency.
2. M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (LPG) Bykampady, industrial area Mangalore
The open area with in the industrial area close to this unit may be used as the parking yard. Or the Parking yard for MCF mentioned above could also be used.
3. M/S Indian Oil Corporation Limited Panambur, Mangalore
The open area in the Thanirbhavi close to the beach or the NMPT Guest House may be used as Parking yard.
4. M/s Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited Kuthethur Post, via Katipalla, Mangalore
The open area in front of the factory gate could be used as the parking area. The alternate would be the open area in the residential colony.
5. M/s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (POL Terminal) Bala Village Mangalore
Open area opposite the main gate of the terminal or the open area on either side of the approach road from could be used as the parking yard during any emergency.
6. M/s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (M’lore LPG Import Facilities) Bala Village Mangalore
The open area in front of the administrative building may be used as parking yard.
7. M/s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited(LPG Bottling Plant) Bala Village Mangalore
The parking area for the tankers could be used as the parking yard after sending away all the tankers during any emergency.
8. M/s ELF Gas India Limited Thokur Village, Baikampady
Open area in the Thokur village could be used as parking yard during any emergency.
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Sr. no.
Name of unit Suggested Parking yard
9. M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Near APMC Yard Baikmapady Mangalore
The open area in front of the main gate or the tanker parking area could be used as parking yard during any emergency.
10. M/S Tannirubhavi Power project Tannibavi Village Mangalore
The open area on the either side of the main approach road to the facility could be used as the parking yard.
11. M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited near Tannibhave Power Project Same as above.
12. KISCO (Kudremukh Iron and Steel Co), Panambur
Open area in front of the Administration building could be used as parking yard during any emergency.
13. BASF, Bala
The parking lot for employee / visitors parking area could be used as Parking yard during any emergency in the facility.
BANTWAL TALUKA 14. M/s Puttur Petro Products Private
Limited Mitur, Idkidu Village Bantwal Tq.
The open area near the railway crossing on the main approach road could be used as parking yard.
SULIA TALUKA 15. KFDC (Karnataka Forest Develop.
Corp), Alletti, Sulia
Open area outside the main gate could be used as parking yard during any emergency.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. AGENCIES & INFRASTRUCTURE ...............................................................................1
4.1 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................1 4.2 AGENCIES INVOLVED IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT ............................................1 4.3 INFRASTRUCTURE OF VARIOUS AGENCIES ..........................................................4 4.3.1 DC OFFICE / TALUKA OFFICES ....................................................................................4 4.3.2 CITY CORPORATION ....................................................................................................4 4.3.3 POLICE DEPARTMENT..................................................................................................7 4.3.4 INSPECTORATE OF FACTORIES & BOILERS .................................................................12 4.3.5 DISTRICT FIRE SERVICES ..........................................................................................13 4.3.6 CIVIL DEFENCE - HOME GUARDS ...............................................................................16 4.3.7 HEALTH DEPARTMENT ...............................................................................................20 4.3.8 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (PWD) ........................................................................30 4.3.9 IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT .........................................................................................31 4.3.10 FOOD DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................31 4.3.11 DRUG CONTROLLER ................................................................................................32 4.3.12 POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ..................................................................................33 4.3.13 FOREST DEPARTMENT ............................................................................................33 4.3.14 COAST GUARD ........................................................................................................34 4.3.15 AIRPORT AUTHORITY ...............................................................................................34 4.3.16 RTO .......................................................................................................................36 4.3.17 SOUTHERN RAILWAYS .............................................................................................39 4.3.18 KSRTC ..................................................................................................................40 4.3.19 ALL HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIES ..................................................................................42 4.3.20 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION ....................................................................................42 4.4 EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM (ECR) ...................................................................44 4.4.1 LOCATION AND MANNING ...................................................................................44 4.4.2 FACILITIES TO BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE ECR .............................................44 4.5 SAFE SHELTERS ......................................................................................................45 4.6 PARKING YARDS .....................................................................................................51
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5. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 OVERVIEW OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Various aspects of the District Disaster Management Plan have been discussed
below to define the emergency organisation and the duties / responsibilities of
various key personnel and agencies involved in handing any emergency in the
district.
5.1.1 Purpose
A. To provide for the protection of persons and property in Dakshina
Kannada District, in the event of a natural or manmade emergency like
industrial or transportation disaster, in accordance with the Chemical
Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules
1996.
B. To establish procedures to alert the public and provide information and
appropriate protective action instructions, if necessary. To ensure better
co-ordination for best use of available resources during an emergency.
C. To define the roles and responsibilities of government officials during any
disaster. To define emergency functions of various agencies involved.
D. To assure co-ordination and co-operation with State and Central
Government efforts in meeting any state / national level disaster.
5.1.2 Situations Covered by Plan
A. Hazards that pose the potential threats to Dakshina Kannnada districts
are either natural disasters like flooding, cyclone, earthquake etc.,
industrial / transport emergency resulting in fire, explosion or toxic gas
release. There could be other miscellaneous disasters like food poisoning,
boat capsize, etc where effects are mostly localised.
B. District Disaster Management Plan covers a wide range of possibilities,
from slowly developing emergencies to disaster without warning. It is
intended to cover disasters resulting from any hazard, whether of great
magnitude or localised in their impact.
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5.1.3 Direction and Co-ordination
A. District Administration headed by Dy. Commissioner is responsible for the
protection and safety of the public life, property and environment in
Dakshina Kannada district and will exercise direction and control of
various governmental and non- governmental agencies.
B. The DC would be advised by the Crisis Management Group comprising of
experts from various agencies on the matters of chemical disasters in
district.
C. Various emergency procedures and provision of infrastructure facilities
and resources would be controlled from the Emergency Control Room
proposed to be set up at DC’s office.
5.1.4 Concept Of Operations
A. In a disaster emergency, the district administration will stop all other
activities and continue only those functions and services necessary to
protect life and property till normalcy is restored.
B. Emphasis will be to meet basic human needs such as food, shelter, and
medical care, and to resume basic services such as water, electricity, and
sanitation as soon as possible.
C. The Dy. Commissioner will activate the Emergency Control Room (ECR)
at DC’s office at Mangalore when an emergency situation requires it.
D. The Emergency Management Organisation members will follow
prescribed procedures (as given later in the Chapter), which describe in
detail how their functions are co-ordinated, and utilise checklists as
necessary.
E. An alternate ECR should be thought of in case the main ECR is affected
by any disaster or is necessary in case MAH units are involved.
F. During the recovery or normalisation phase, provide generally the same
services as those provided by staff members and forces during the
evacuation. Damage assessment will be expedited and a report forwarded
to Dy. Commissioner.
5.1.5 Emergency Management Organisation
The normal organisation for the district is attached. Three types of emergency
organisation have been defined based on the type of emergency. They are
Emergency Organisation for
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i) Natural / Miscellaneous Disaster
ii) Industrial Disaster
iii) Transport Disaster
(Refer organisation charts on page no. 5-4, 5-5, 5-6)
5.1.6 Training and Exercises
A. Dy. Commissioner will ensure proper training program for all the members
of the emergency organisation on their duties and responsibilities in the
District Disaster Management Plan.
B. The above training may be augmented by participating in mock drills
including those for review of plans and procedures. The mock drills serve
as a good learning experience
The training and mock drill aspect of the District Disaster Management
Plan has been discussed in greater detail under Chapter 8.
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EMERGENCY ORGANISATION FOR NATURAL / MISCELLANEOUS DISASTER
DIST. DISASTER MANAGER
DY. COMMISSIONER/ ADDITIONAL DISTRICT
MAGISTRATE
LAW AND ORDER
S.P.
FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE
DIV. FIRE OFFICER
MEDICAL FUNCTION
D.H.O.
INFORMATION
PWD/ IRRIGATION
COMMUNICATION
DIO / DTO
LOGISTICS
RTO
FOOD & CIVIL
SUPPLIES
DFO
LOCAL DISASTER MANAGER
ASST. COMMISSIONER/ TAHSILDAR
COMMANDANT COAST GUARD
COMMANDANT CIVIL DEFENCE
TALUKA HEADQUARTERS
MUTUAL AID MEMBERS
SITE CONTROLLER
TAHSILDAR/ DY. TAHSILDAR
VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION
POLICE/HOMEGUARD
LOCAL POLICE STATION
FIRE
NEAREST FIRE STATION
MEDICAL/ PARAMEDICAL
NEAREST HOSPITAL
SCENE OF ACCIDENT
DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS
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EMERGENCY ORGANISATION FOR INDUSTRIAL DISASTER
DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGER
DY. COMMISSIONER/ ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE
HEALTH
DHO
LAW AND RESCUE POLICE
FACTORY INSPECTOR
DY. CH. I. F
DISASTER MANAGER
ASSISTANT
COMMISSIONER
MUTUAL
AID MEMBERS
AFFECTED INDUSTRY
ADVISORY GROUP KREC
MET OFFICE
COMMUNICATION
DTO
TRANSPORT
RTO
VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
FIRE
DIV.FIRE OFFICER
CIVIL DEFENCE
AFFECTED AREA
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EMERGENCY ORGANISATION FOR TRANSPORT DISASTER
DY.COMMISSIONER/ ADDITIONAL DISTRICT
MAGISTRATE
ASSISTANT
COMMISSIONER
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE
MITIGATION
RELATED INDUSTRY
RAILWAY DIVISION, MANGALORE
AIRPORT DIVISION,
MANGALORE
MEDICAL
HOSPITAL
RTO CIVIL DEFENCE
LAW AND ORDER
POLICE (NEAREST POLICE)
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5.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The emergency responsibilities of key persons in the district are listed below.
These duties and responsibilities are common to all types of major emergencies
or disasters, (i.e. Natural or Manmade). The Emergency Organisation Members
will prepare, maintain, and be guided by these during any major disaster in the
district. Individuals assigned to these functions are expected to co-ordinate their
actions with the Dy. Commissioner, who is the District Disaster Manager will co-
ordinate the overall action with all other agencies involved including the district
administration.
It may be noted that depending on the type of emergency and also availability of
staff and resources, functions of various agencies may vary. At times, each
person may be required to assume additional responsibilities in addition to their
normal duties. This would be the prerogative of the Dy. Commissioner to assign
the additonal responsibilities to the members of the emergency organisation.
It may be necessary to develop agreements with neighbouring districts or other
organisations if resources are not available within the district for some of these
functions.
Following are the duties and responsibilities of the members of the emergency
organisation. These are general in nature and applicable to all types of
emergencies.
5.2.1 District Disaster Manager (Deputy Commissioner)
Alternate : HQ. Asst. to D.C.
It is the responsibility of the Dy. Commissioner to prepare, maintain and keep
current the District Disaster Management Plan for the prevention and
minimisation of injury and damage caused by a major emergency or disaster.
Prompt and effective response to a major emergency or disaster, and emergency
relief and recovery, in consonance with the District Disaster Management Plan.
The responsibility also include initiating and maintaining co-ordination and co-
operation with various agencies involved and provide prompt information,
decisions and infrastructure facilities as requested. He should also mobilise,
direct, and co-ordinate the emergency management staff during emergency.
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Following are the main functions during any emergency
- Declaration of emergency after confirming the magnitude of the disaster.
- Activate the Emergency Control Room (ECR) at DC’s office and make it
functional.
- Co-ordinate and establish contact with all agency involved in the
emergency actions.
- Ensure setting up of Local Emergency Control Room (LECR) close to the
scene of accident or at Taluka headquarters where the disaster has
struck.
- Ensure actions have been initiated to contain the emergency.
- Have overall supervision of all the emergency relief operations.
- Initiate evacuation of people from affected area with the assistance of
police, fire and other agencies.
- Depending on type of emergency, mobilise additional resources like
heavy lifting gears line cranes, bulldozers for rescue and mitigation
operation.
- Ensure transport vehicles in required numbers have been mobilised for
evacuation of the affected population.
- Set-up safe shelters for evacuated people and ensure they are provided
with food and medical attention as the need be.
- Monitor progress of disaster especially in case of natural disasters like
cyclone or floods by getting information from various agencies involved
and mobilise additional support to mitigate the effects of disaster.
- Keep the state administration informed regarding the disaster and the
steps taken to contain the same.
- Issue statement to the press (both print and electronic media) on the
prevailing conditions and the steps being taken by the district
administration to mitigate effects of the disaster.
- Get mutual aid from neighbouring districts the Major Hazard Industries or
seek the assistance of voluntary organisation.
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- If required, set-up mobile first aid centre or temporary health centres in the
affected area or in the safe shelters.
- Visit the scene of the disaster to have first hand information about the
rescue or mitigative operation that are being carried out.
- In case of floods, carry out aerial survey of the affected area to have
preliminary estimates of the extent of damage caused.
- To co-ordinate with the state government through Principal Secretary,
Dept. of Labour, Govt. of Karnataka and mobilise the help of army / navy
/ Air force or other agencies as required.
- Call off emergency after confirming that all the actions have been taken to
normalise the conditions and it is safe for people to re-enter the affected
areas.
5.2.2 DISASTER MANAGER (Assistant Commissioner)
Alternate : Tehsildar
The concerned Assistant Commissioner is the Disaster Manager and he would
rush to the Local Emergency Control Room (LECR) which is set up at the taluka
headquarter of the affected taluka. He would function as the link between the
affected area and the District Disaster Manager based at the main ECR located in
the Dy. Commissioners office at Mangalore.
Following are the main functions during any emergency
- Set up the LECR at the concerned Taluka headquarters or at a safe place close
to the scene of the disaster
- Depending on the nature of emergency, co-ordinate with the various agencies at
local level.
- Initiate the rescue operation with the help of local police, fire or other voluntary
organisations and mutual aid members.
- Have close interaction with the Site Controller to ensure proper actions have
been taken.
- Visit the affected area to gain first hand information of various steps being taken
to mitigate the effects of the disaster.
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- Keep the main Emergency Control Room at district headquarters informed about
the developments on a regular basis and request for additional help by way of
resources or specialised manpower or equipment.
5.2.3 SITE CONTROLLER (Tehsildar of affected Taluka)
Alternate : Deputy Tehsildar
The Site Controller would be at the scene of the disaster or accident and would
be reporting to the Disaster Manager located in the Local Emergency Control
Room (LECR). He is the person who is dealing with the disaster directly in
association with the various other emergency services. He would be in direct
contact with the Disaster Manager based at the Local Emergency Control Room
(LECR).
His responsibilities vary widely depending on the type of emergency. It could be a
natural disaster like flood the effects are wide spread where rescue work would
be of main concern. It could be a road accident involving a tanker carrying
hazardous chemical where quick action has to be taken to arrest the leakage, if
any, followed by evacuation of people if required.
Following are the main functions during any emergency
- Take measures to mitigate the emergency in association with various emergency
services like fire and police.
- Keep in constant touch with the Local Emergency Control Room at Taluka
headquarters with available means of communication and keep Disaster Manager
informed about the developments on a regular basis
- Request for additional help like specialised manpower or equipment to effectively
handle the emergency.
- Rescue and evacuate the people from affected area and shift them to safe
shelters.
- Ensure setting up of safe shelters with basic amenities for food and sanitation.
- Mobilise medical professionals with the help of ECR or LECR and ensure the
affected persons are given medical attentions.
- Arrange to shift the injured or sick to specialised hospitals if need be.
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5.2.4 LAW AND ORDER FUNCTION ( Superintendent of Police (SP))
Alternate : Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO).
It is observed that the police are the first agency to reach the site during any
emergency. The local police initiates the emergency action even before the
declaration of emergency and setting up of the ECR at Dy. Commissioners Office
at Mangalore. Even though the main function of the Police is to maintain law and
order, it is observed that most of the rescue and relief operation is initiated by the
police before arrival of full-fledged rescue teams.
Following are the main functions of the Police (at various levels) during any
emergency
Superintendent of Police (SP):
After receiving instructions from Deputy Commissioner, the Superintendent of
Police will rush to the ECR and establish contact with the local police station. He
would then direct implementation of the action plan through the police station
nearest to the scene of disaster.
- Depending on the type of disaster, ensure cordoning off the affected area by the
local police
- Mobilise additional police force from various sources depending on the
requirement.
- Ensure co-ordination with various police and other agencies involved in handling
the disaster.
- If necessary mobilise the home guards.
SDPO of the concerned Sub Division: The SDPO of the sub-division where the disaster has struck would get in touch
with the nearest police station and ensure the police team is rushed to the scene
of the emergency. His main function would be to act as link between scene of the
accident and the Emergency Control Room at Mangalore.
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- On receiving information from the ECR, he would rush to the site, assess
the situation, obtain first hand information, take control of the overall
situation.
- Alert district administration to mobilise Reserve Police personnel for
deployment for traffic regulations, supervision of evacuation and security
duties.
- Alert area District Commandant of Home guards to mobilise homeguards,
as necessary (and keep the SP informed).
- Arrange for necessary transportation vehicles for rescue operation in
consultation with the RTO.
- Arrange for necessary Ambulances and other medical facilities for the
affected persons in co-ordination with various government and non-
governmental agencies.
- Arrange for removal of the dead bodies, identifications and proper
preservation.
- Prepare list of missing persons and take immediate steps to trace them.
- Communicate the information to other agencies through police control
room.
- Keep in constant touch with ECR to ascertain latest status and intimate
police personnel with upto date information regarding response actions
and further instructions.
- Arrange for relief to policemen handling the emergency situation.
Circle Inspector
The Circle Inspector of the concerned area would also rush to the scene of the
accident and direct the various operations like maintaining law and order,
barricading and diversion of traffic away from the scene of accident. His main
functions would include
- Maintain direct contact with the local police station through the police
mobile van.
- Keep monitoring the progress of various mitigative and rescue measures
being undertaken.
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- Ensure police personnel are given updated information for announcement
during the emergency.
- Mobilise government and private buses through RTO for evacuation.
- Ensure that the bus / vehicle drivers are properly instructed regarding
areas to be visited and routes to be taken during evacuation.
- Ensure security duty personnel are at their posts and that only authorised
personnel/vehicles are allowed to enter the emergency / affected area
with proper identity cards.
Police Inspector of nearest Police Station
The local police station plays an important role during any Industrial disaster in
the industrial area around Panambur area as well as during any road accident in
the district involving a tanker carrying hazardous chemicals.
- Divert traffic away from the scene of accident on major roads. Set up
barricades and regulate crowd in affected area.
- Warn and advice people about emergency using vehicle mounted with
Public Address system in the affected area.
- Evacuate people and livestock in affected areas using rescue routes
identified in advance (depending on wind direction in case of gas leak)
- Provide relief to victims till arrival of rescue team.
- Maintenance of law and order at the scene of emergency and prevention
of anti social elements from taking advantage of the situation.
- Ensure law and order and maintain security in evacuated areas.
- Assist in rendering first aid Medical help to those in need.
- Ensure police personnel on emergency duty receive proper briefing about
possible hazardous effects and are provided with personal protective
equipment.
Traffic Police
Depending on the type of disaster, the traffic police would take control of the
traffic movement in the district. During a natural disaster like cyclone or floods the
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roads may be cut off for a longer period and hence traffic police play a very
important role in handling any such emergencies. Their duties would include
- Stop traffic approaching the affected area and advise the crew regarding
the impending danger.
- Ensure tankers containing hazardous chemicals are parked in safe
places.
- Check for alternate routes and divert the traffic in a controlled manner to
prevent congestion in diversions.
- Keep close liaison with other police agencies and assist in crowd control
around the affected area.
- Make way for emergency and relief vehicles on priority basis.
- Monitor the condition of the blocked road and resume normal traffic only
when the affected area is declared safe.
5.2.5 FACTORY INSPECTORATE ( Dy. Chief Inspector of Factories)
Alternate : Sr. Inspector of Factories
Factory inspectorate plays an important role during any industrial and
transportation disaster in which there is large-scale release of hazardous
chemicals. In case of such disaster, the Dy. Chief Inspector of Factories or Sr.
Inspector of Factories would position themselves in the ECR and help the district
administration by providing expert advice for minimising the effect of such a
disaster.
Main functions
- Ensure the on-site emergency management plan of the affected industry
(in case of an industrial disaster) has been activated and the mitigative
measures are taken to safeguard the people present in the premises.
- Visit the site of accident to ensure proper measures are taken to control
the situation
- Speed up help from mutual aid members, if required to contain the
emergency
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- Mobilise the technical experts for advice if required.
- Inspect the area along with the tech. Co-ordinators and report to D.C. for
giving all clear signal.
5.2.6 FIRE FIGHTING FUNCTION (Divisional Fire Officer)
Alternate : Station Fire Officer, Pandeshwar
The Divisional fire Officer/Station Officer will place himself in the main Emergency
Control Centre and maintain continuous contact on VHF with the Station Officer
at the Site. Depending on the need, the Divisional Fire Officer will place himself at
the site and maintain contact with the Dy. Commissioner in the Main Emergency
Control Centre.
The Station Officer/Sub-Officer/Asst. Sub-Officer of the fire station closest to the
scene of disaster will direct fire fighting operations at the site and keep the
Divisional fire officer/station officer informed of the developments at the site.
Main functions
- Initiate rescue and fire fighting operation with available means. Ensure
that all fire fighters use proper personnel protective equipment while
fighting a fire or controlling gas leak.
- Help the district administration in evacuation of people from affected
zones using escape routes decided in advance depending on the wind
direction.
- Continuously evaluate the situation and decide the necessity to call in
additional Fire Engines from neighbouring Talukas / Districts.
- Mobilise the services of the Home guards for fire fighting through the
Police.
- Additional help may also be summoned from the Airport fire brigade
depending on the location of the disaster / accident.
- He will advice the Dy. Commissioner on the extent of evacuation
necessary.
- Preserve valuable evidences, which may be useful for investigation later
on.
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- Ensure availability of water and make arrangement for private water
tanker carriers.
- When the emergency is over, carry out joint inspection of affected areas
along with site controller and Technical experts to ensure that emergency
is under control.
- Send the message of "SAFE" to DC/SP etc to enable him to officially call
off the emergency.
5.2.7 CIVIL DEFENCE FUNCTION - Homeguards (District Commandant)
Alternate :Dy. District Commandant
District Commandant/Dy. Commandant will position themselves in the
Emergency Control Room and assist the district administration in mitigating the
emergency. They would be continuous in contact with the field officer/units.
Main functions
- Assist the Police or Fire personnel in carrying out their duties.
- Carry out rescue and evacuation operation in close association with other
emergency agencies.
- Evacuated areas would need to be guarded against looting.
5.2.8 PUBLIC WORKS / HIGHWAY FUNCTION (Superintendent Engineer)
Alternate : Executive Engineer
Depending on type and location of the disaster, the in-charge of the PWD /
Highway or Irrigation department representatives would make themselves
available at the ECR and maintain close contact with their engineers who would
be at the scene of the disaster.
Main Functions
- Help the police to divert traffic away from the scene of accident along all
the major roads
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- Ensure diversion routes are in good condition and traffic does not get
jammed.
- Exhibit proper diversion signs conspicuously at suitable places.
- Provide the mobile crane / heavy earthmoving equipment for the purpose
of salvage operation.
- Provide necessary assistance as required and directed by Dy.
Commissioner / Superintendent of police.
5.2.9 TRANSPORTATION FUNCTION (RTO)
Alternate : ARTO
The transportation department plays an important role during any type of disaster
as it would involve large-scale evacuation of people in the affected area. RTO /
ARTO would be based at ECR and assist the district administration in mitigating
the emergency.
Main Functions
- Deploy required number of buses with drivers to evacuate people to Safe
Shelters.
- Mobilise various earth moving equipment and other heavy machinery from
different sources required for rescue operation.
- Provide mobile workshop if required for urgent repairs/breakdowns.
- Provide assistance as required and directed by Superintendent of Police /
Dy. Commissioner.
5.2.10 HEALTH FUNCTION (District Health Officer)
Alternate : Assistant Health Officer
The DHO / AHO would be based in the ECR and assist the district administration
in ensuring prompt health care to all affected people through their network in
affected areas.
Main Functions
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- On receiving the information about the emergency DHO will mobilise all
the available Medical & Paramedical Staff for handling emergency.
- Rush medical teams from the nearby hospitals to the scene of the disaster
or safe shelters nearby.
- Set up first aid centre at the affected area and rescue shelters.
- Mobilise all the available ambulances and assist in shifting the
injured/affected persons requiring additional attention to hospitals.
- Alert all government & private Hospitals to meet any emergency and line
of treatment to be followed.
- Alert blood banks to maximise their stock.
- Set-up temporary emergency wards with medical facilities to receive the
affected victims.
- Inform all the doctors / paramedicals regarding the nature of emergency
as per the message received from the ECR and also inform about the line
of treatment to be followed.
- Ensure sufficient stock of drugs and other medical facilities are available.
- Keep in touch with the district Emergency Control Centre and Deputy
Commissioner and appraise him of the situation and advice him on
additional help required from outside agencies.
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5.2.11 WELFARE FUNCTION (Dy. Director (Food and Civil supply)
Alternate : Assistant Director (Food and Civil supply)
The DFO / AFO would be based in the ECR and assist the district administration
in running the Safe Shelters and Relief Centres set up during the disaster.
Main Functions
- Will be overall in-charge of Relief and Rehabilitation activities.
- Identify the rehabilitation centre in advance and establish them in shortest
possible time.
- Arrange for orderly transportation of population from the emergency zone
and adjacent villages in case evacuation has been ordered by Deputy
Commissioner.
- Co-ordinate with other departments connected with relief measures.
- Provide basic amenities such as food, drinking water and sanitation at the
re-habilitation centres.
- Distribute food packets at the affected areas to the people, emergency
services agencies such as police, fire fighting personnel and others.
- Exercise any other powers to seek any assistance from the local
authorities in achieving this objective.
- Establish contact with the voluntary organisations for assistance.
- To ensure that necessary arrangements are made for the orderly return of
all villagers to their respective places once the Deputy Commissioner
informs about the termination of the emergency.
5.2.12 INFORMATION FUNCTION (District Information Officer)
Alternate : Assistant Information Officer
The District Information Officer would be based in the ECR during any disaster
and assist the district authorities in smooth operation.
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Main functions - Upon receiving the information from district administration, the information officer
should co-ordinate with media for giving information regarding emergency.
- Co-ordinate with the affected victims' families for giving information of their dear
ones if missing / dead / injured.
5.2.13 POLLUTION CONTROL FUNCTION (Dy.Environment Officer)
Alternate : Assistant Dy. Environment Officer
The representative of the Pollution Control Board would be based in the ECR
during any disaster and ensure the environmental damage is kept minimum.
- Mobilise all possible resources at his disposal and keep the laboratory functioning
for analysis of pollutants and emissions.
- Rush the team to the affected area for collection of samples and analyse the
same.
- Keep the ECR informed about the possible effect on human life as well as
environment and corrective actions taken to minimise the same.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
5. EMERGENCY ORGANISATION - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 1
5.1 OVERVIEW OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN .............................................. 1 5.1.1 PURPOSE............................................................................................................ 1 5.1.2 SITUATIONS COVERED BY PLAN ........................................................................... 1 5.1.3 DIRECTION AND CO-ORDINATION ......................................................................... 2 5.1.4 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS ................................................................................. 2 5.1.5 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION ......................................................... 2 5.1.6 TRAINING AND EXERCISES ................................................................................... 3 5.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................ 7 5.2.1 DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGER (DEPUTY COMMISSIONER) .................................... 7 5.2.2 DISASTER MANAGER (ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER) ........................................ 9 5.2.3 SITE CONTROLLER (TEHSILDAR OF AFFECTED TALUKA) ............................... 10 5.2.4 LAW AND ORDER FUNCTION ( SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE (SP)) ............... 11 5.2.5 FACTORY INSPECTORATE ( DY. CHIEF INSPECTOR OF FACTORIES) ............. 14 5.2.6 FIRE FIGHTING FUNCTION (DIVISIONAL FIRE OFFICER) ................................ 15 5.2.7 CIVIL DEFENCE FUNCTION - HOMEGUARDS (DISTRICT COMMANDANT) ........ 16 5.2.8 PUBLIC WORKS / HIGHWAY FUNCTION (SUPERINTENDENT ENGINEER) ....... 16 5.2.9 TRANSPORTATION FUNCTION (RTO) ........................................................ 17 5.2.10 HEALTH FUNCTION (DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER) ....................................... 17 5.2.11 WELFARE FUNCTION (DY. DIRECTOR (FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLY) ................. 19 5.2.12 INFORMATION FUNCTION (DISTRICT INFORMATION OFFICER) .................... 19 5.2.13 POLLUTION CONTROL FUNCTION (DY.ENVIRONMENT OFFICER) ............... 20
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6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND MITIGATIVE MEASURES
6.1 INTRODUCTION
The district administration would take prompt action in case of any emergency striking
the district to keep the situation under control. The emergency organisation for handling
any emergency is expected to remain same but the procedures for handling different
type of emergency differ substantially.
In this chapter, the emergency procedures for handling various types of emergencies (as
identified in Chapter 2 have been listed.
The District Emergency Control Centre is activated during any emergency and all the
emergency organisation members are notified to take up their position. The
communication plays an important role in initiating the actions to control / mitigate any
emergency without losing valuable time.
6.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE - NATURAL DISASTERS
The natural disasters have widespread damage potential and may or may not come with
pre-warning. Hence the District Disaster Management Plan should be immediately
activated to ensure minimum loss of life and property.
6.2.1 Cyclones
Preliminary Actions on alert signal from meteorological department:
- Identification of likely affected areas:
- Map of Dakshina Kannada District showing areas that are likely to be affected by
cyclone are identified and divided into three zones, Zone 1, 2 and 3 as shown in
attached map with the population affected1). Evacuation route by rail/road for the
likely affected areas is also shown in the diagram attached.
1) Source: 1991 Census
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LIKELY AFFECTED AREA (ZONE 1)
Sr. no. TALUKA VILLAGE POPULATION1 Mangalore Balkunje 5142 Mangalore Paladka 24113 Mangalore Mulki 20104 Mangalore Kallamundkuru 13855 Mangalore Kinnigoli 32986 Mangalore Haleyangadi 44567 Mangalore Mukka8 Mangalore Puthige 49379 Mangalore Hosabettu 3666
10 Mangalore Kateel 232211 Mangalore Yekkar 121212 Mangalore Suruthkal TMC&OG 2263813 Mangalore Katipalla OG 1848314 Mangalore Bala ba jape 665915 Mangalore Kulai OG 960416 Mangalore Kandavara 55017 Mangalore Gurupura 43618 Mangalore Pilukula 55819 Mangalore Panambur 9320 Mangalore Tannirubhavi 90921 Mangalore Neerumarga 188122 Mangalore Kannuru NMCT 622023 Mangalore Mogaru 123524 Bantwal Pudu NMCT&TMC 1024125 Mangalore Pavooru 510526 Mangalore Harekala 521427 Mangalore Ullal Peramunnuru 3118128 Bantwal Kurnadu 152229 Mangalore Someshwara NMCT 1530230 Mangalore Kotekar nmct 971931 Mangalore Konaje 564532 Bantwal Balepuni 253233 Bantwal Kolnadu 1030334 Bantwal Kanyana 660135 Bantwal Peruvai 284836 Bantwal Kepu 487337 Bantwal Manchi 580238 Bantwal Thumbe 203339 Bantwal Amtadi 532440 Bantwal Kariangala 222241 Bantwal Tenkayedapadavu 515842 Bantwal Polali 102543 Bantwal Kariangala 106344 bantwal Bantwal TMC 3431345 Mangalore Mangalore MC,OG, 234436
Total 497939
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LIKELY AFFECTED AREA (ZONE 2)
Sr. no. Taluka Village Population. 1 Mangalore Shirthady 14922 Mangalore mantrady 24763 Mangalore Kodangikalu 15504 Mangalore Moodbidri nmct 158685 Belthangady Naravi 7046 Belthangady Andinje 10677 Belthangady Hosangadi colony 21178 Belthangady Venooru 28009 Belthangady Balanja 1881
10 Belthangady Sangabettu 386011 Belthangady Chennaithodi 158112 Belthangady Badagakaranadur 138413 Belthangady Madanthayaru 212614 Bantwal Karanje 420215 Belthangady Kavalamuduru 374516 Belthangady Thannirpantha 408217 Belthangady Narikombu 632718 Belthangady Sarapady 328919 Belthangady Panemangalore 655520 Belthangady Narahari Betta 235521 Belthangady Golthamajalu 537622 Bantwala Vittal 1419623 Belthangady Coladu 154824 Bantwal Idkidu 366425 Bantwala Kepu 487326 Belthangady Notal 223527 Belthangady baikampady 444128 Bantwal Perne 199029 Puttur Kodimbala 212630 Puttur Uppinangadi 652131 Puttur Kabakka 122832 Puttur Mitpuri 199533 Puttur Narimogaru 178834 Puttur Belanduru 508235 Puttur Bettampaduru 258036 Puttur Kolthige 570837 Sulia Ajjavara 331838 Sulia Alletty 197939 Puttur NMCT Puttur NMCT 1007140 Malpe NMCT 10446
total 141808
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LIKELY AFFECTED AREA (ZONE 3)
Sr. no. Taluka Village Population. 1 Belthangady Mithabagilu 23312 Belthangady Balanja 18813 Belthangady Guruvayanakere 15054 Belthangady Padangadi 8985 Belthangady Shishila 26445 Belthangady Ujire 34766 Belthangady Laila 15637 Belthangady Jamalabad Fort 16558 Belthangady Indabettu 27159 Belthangady Charmadi 2709
10 Belthangady Mundaje 280311 Belthangady Neriya 995412 Belthangady Madanthyaru 444113 Belthangady Dharmasthala 111114 Belthangady Kaniyooru 382115 Belthangady Kokkada 445116 Puttur Shiradi 152217 Puttur Nellyadi 276318 Puttur Alankar 245619 Puttur Bantra 337920 Puttur Kadaba 178521 Sulia Bellare 108422 Sulia Kalanja 178923 Sulia aivaranadu 126224 Sulia Jalsuru 188525 Sulia Sulia 1120726 Sulia Ajjavara 331827 Sulia Nellurukemraje 231128 Sulia Aranthodu 175429 Sulia Guthigaru 109430 Sulia Subrahmanya 433231 Sulia Kumaraparvatha 321232 Sulia Emmuru 145533 Sulia Panja 327434 Sulia Hariharapalathadka 5178
Total 103018
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Evacuation Route for likely affected population
MANGALORE
SULLIA
PUTTURU
BELTHANGADY
BANTWALA
SURUTHKAL
KULAI
PANAMBUR
MULKI
HALEYANGADI
BALKUNJE
KINNIGOLI
MUKKA
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BAJAPE
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KATEEL
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PUTHIGE
KURNADU
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POLALI
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BALEPUNI
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SHIRTHADY
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- After receiving alert from meteorological department, broadcast the information
about cyclone strike on Radio, TV channels and loud speakers mounted on
police jeeps.
- Contact Police department and instruct them to inform general public in their
respective areas (beats).
- Move people from high risk areas to identified assembly points in lower risk areas
preferably zone 3 (or zone likely to be least affected).
- Arrange food, water and medicine at designated assembly points.
- Contact NMPT and fishermen association and inform them about the possible
cyclone strike.
- Fishermen should be advised not to go into high sea.
- Ask port authorities to raise the appropriate signal in the port.
Monitoring action during cyclone
- Contact fire brigade control room and collect details of phone calls received
during the cyclone. This will help in assessing the magnitude of damage.
- Contact electricity department and instruct them to cut-off electric supply
wherever there are overhead wires. (Especially in Zone 1 & Zone 2), to prevent
short-circuiting and causalities due to electrocution.
- Contact state telecommunication department to assess any disruption in the
network
- Contact Police to ensure that all roads in zone 1 & 2 are free from obstruction as
far as possible.
- Contact NMPT to assess situation at the port.
Calling off emergency
- Contact Meteorological Department and confirm that cyclone risk is over.
- Have teleconferencing / meeting with Head of fire dept, Head of the District
Electric Supply Board, and take stock of the situation.
- Instruct the Electric Supply Board to resume power supply safely region by region
and give feed back.
- Broadcast/telecast "all clear" on radio/ TV respectively.
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6.2.2 Floods
Floods are natural calamities that have the potential to cause widespread
damage to human beings and property. Flood planning is perhaps the best
protection against flood damage. Floods occur after a pre-warning, enabling
advance action.
Some of the important pre-actions are:
- On receiving the flood alert information, the D. C. should issue a flood alert to all
the police thanas (stations).
- The tehsildars should be asked to immediately appraise the people living in the
low level areas about the possibility of flood.
- Notify and inform general public about flood situation through radio broadcast or
over local cable TV network.
- Assistant District Magistrate should co-ordinate with the Chief Medical Officer,
DHO, Chief Medical Superintendent-District Hospital, as well as Rural
Development Block Officer alongwith the District Inspector of Schools.
- Ensure that the complete evacuation of the locality / village in low-lying areas has
taken place.
- The tehsildar to ensure that the relief centres have the basic amenities to prevent
spread of diseases as well as give first aid to the injured at the relief centre.
Main actions during flood should be:
- In the event of a flood / inundation due to incessant rains it should be ensured
that the roads leading to the areas where the water accumulation is possible are
completely cordoned off.
- All the entry points i.e. road entry points from the National Highway, should have
names of villages and the areas which are inundated.
- In the event of flood or damage due to heavy rains the traffic suspension signal
should be passed on to the neighbouring districts.
- The information should be relayed well in advance in order to prevent jamming of
the road in any section of the National Highway / District Road.
- Apart from the road network being affected it is also likely that the train traffic
could also get affected. In the event of the same, it should be ensured that
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information pertaining to the flood or damage to the bridge or inundation on the
tracks alert should be relayed to the Divisional Railway Manager.
- Cut off electrical supply to prevent electrocution
- Establish contact with the ECR for up-to-date status.
Post Flood actions include:
- Clearing of debris and carcasses of animals and dispose suitably, to prevent
outbreak of epidemic.
- Re-establish communication link and other services like electricity, transport.
- Vaccination to persons against water borne disease.
- Inspect all road and rail bridges for worthiness before opening the same for
general public.
- The railways should inspect the railway lines for their worthiness and for the relief
trains to pass.
6.2.3 Earthquake
Earthquakes present unique problems as they upset the complete infrastructure
necessary for rescue and restoration of normalcy. For example, it could prevent
emergency personnel from reaching victims, it increases the risk of fire and
electrical shock, could result in complete failure of the telephone and other
communication systems, disruption of water supply for fire fighting / other
reasons, and increases the possibility of burst pipelines carrying petroleum oils. It
could, in addition, prevent ambulances from evacuating victims, fire personnel
from reaching the fire affected areas, result in major structural debris causing
secondary damage and most importantly, could affect the entire emergency
organisation that is geared up for handling emergencies.
The main actions for earthquake incidents include preventive (pre-incident),
during incident and post incident actions. Each earthquake, depending upon its
intensity (as measured on the Richer/ modified Mercalli Scale) would have
different extent of damage.
Some of the pre-actions that are important include:
- Basic earthquake related training to staff (behaviour during earthquake, how to
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recognise, dos and don’ts)
- As blackout is possible, a kit containing flashlights, portable radio, basic tools,
should be available for emergency.
- Basic precautions such as sitting away from wall hanging items, bolting of
almirahs to the wall rather than loosely lying cupboards, pasting tape to the
glasses to avoid excessive shattering.
Actions immediately after tremors
Actions during an earthquake would depend upon the severity of the quake and the
extent of damage-however, the basic steps for safeguarding life safety (top most
criterion) include:
Activation of the fire orders, for fires are likely in case of major earthquakes. Pipelines
would be expected to rupture as also storage tanks - this would result in a large-scale
spillage and possible fires. The fire fighting system is likely to be incapacitated. In
addition, power supply may be (most likely) cut off.
The main action would involve:
- Stopping any pumping of oil from ship tankers say in NMPT, if in progress
- Stopping oil pumping through the Mangalore-Bangalore pipeline from the main
control room.
- Cutting off the power supply (if not cut off on its own already) to avoid electrical
shocks, fires, etc.
- Halting any road / rail tanker filling operations, if in progress.
- Sending away road tankers to safe zones.
- Any major oil spillage could also overflow the dyke walls and spread around. Halting
or minimising this flow of oil may be attempted where practical and without
endangering human life.
- Set up a call-receiving centre in addition to the DECR.
- Flash the telephone number over the local cable TV as well as the Doordarshan
Channel.
- Issue a warning over the Radio regarding the earthquake and the future possibility of
after shocks.
- Rush rescue team to affected area to retrieve entrapped persons with the means
available.
- Rush the injured to hospitals
- Get feedback from the Municipal Corporation regarding the affected areas and
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Colonies.
- Get a feed back from the District Education Officer on the conditions of the schools
- Call all the doctors and put them on Standby alert.
- Recall all the vehicle of the district and use them for reaching the various affected
areas.
- Interact with the Red Cross organisation for mobilising the doctors in Dakshina Kannada and neighbouring district like Udupi.
- Contact the DG set operators and ask them to be on Standby for supplying the
generators.
- Dispatch the Police units to the worst affected areas.
- Request the Army to help in the relief operations.
- Get the searchlight operators to supply the searchlights.
- Tents and Plastic sheets suppliers should be contacted to keep the same ready.
- Medical Outpost should be set up near the affected area with
- First Aid facility
- Splints
- Neck Collars
- Immobilising stretcher - The Triage area should be marked clearly so as to enable the ambulance staging
- The fire tender approach area as well as the other relief material vehicle area should
also be identified
- All the approach roads to the major collapsed structures should be kept / made free.
- Crack teams should be identified which have probe Cameras for locating the dead
and the injured in the rubble
- Sniffer dogs should also be called from the neighbouring district to locate the injured
- Concrete cutters should be brought for cutting through the concrete rubble to reach
the injured in the collapsed building
- The highway should be sealed.
- The neighbouring district administration should be told about the disaster
- The power supply should be immediately cut-off in the affected area
- The water mains should be blocked to ensure that the collapsed structures do not get
flooded as a result of breakage of water pipeline.
- Information should be gathered from the Civil Hospital about whether it has suffered
any structural damage or weakening.
- All the private clinics / hospitals should be asked to keep the beds empty so as to
ensure that the patients can be received for medical treatment.
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For general public, important instructions should include:
• Get under a heavy table or desk and hold on, or sit or stand against an inside wall if
inside the building and if unable to come out. If possible to come out without
difficulty, assemble outside the building to avoid fatality due to structural collapse.
• Keep away from windows as these may shatter/crack resulting in possible injury.
• If outdoors, stay away from tall objects (lighting poles, pipe racks, structural roofs)
falling debris, trees and power lines.
• Tanker Trucks drivers should drive to a clear spot and stay in the vehicle.
Post earthquake actions
Post earthquake actions are extremely important and these include:
- Cleanup of the debris and rescue of people who are alive
- Making arrangement for the Morgue
- Siting in the open area where the tents can be put up
- Expect aftershocks. They are just as serious as the main earthquake.
- Put on shoes to protect from broken glass, chappals are to be avoided at any cost.
- Check for causalities and fires (secondary fires could be raging).
- Use a flash light to inspect for damage.
- Do not go into damaged areas unless specifically trained to do so.
- Do not use telephones except in emergencies.
- Do not use vehicles except in emergencies.
- Use a portable radio for obtaining information
- Assist in rescue of co-workers and other persons who could be present at the
installation as per the Fire Orders.
6.2.4 Forest Fire
Historically there has been no major forest fires in the district except for few bush
fires in the densely forested areas of Belthangady, Puttur and Sullia talukas.
Precautionary measures are taken during summer months by appointment of
temporary fire watches in vulnerable areas. All the roads through forests are
maintained with a clearance of 4 metres on either side. In an unlikely event of a
forest fire in Dakshina Kannada District, following broad guidelines is to be
followed :
• On an intimation of forest fire, an aerial survey should be carried out.
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• Estimate burning / fire spread and evacuate people dwelling in the vicinity.
• After aerial surveillance, identify the area for creating fire breaks. Spread of
fire can be controlled by cutting /eliminating vegetation and spreading with
mud/sand.
• Cool the fire break area with water.
• Take necessary assistance from home guard, army, airforce depending upon
the intensity of the fire.
6.2.5 Land Slide
Over the past few decades, an array of techniques and practices has evolved to
reduce and cope with losses from landslide hazards. Careful development can
reduce losses by avoiding the hazards or by reducing the damage potential.
Following approaches can be used individually or in combination to reduce
landslide risk or eliminate losses.
• Restricting Development in Landslide Prone Areas – Land use planning is
one of the most effective and economical ways to reduce landslide losses by
avoiding the hazard and minimising the risk. This is accomplished by
removing or converting existing development or discouraging or regulating
new development in unstable areas.
• Excavation, Construction, and Grading Codes - Excavation, construction,
and grading codes should be developed for construction in landslide-prone
areas (National Building code).
• Protecting Existing Development - Control of surface water and
groundwater drainage is the most widely used and generally the most
successful slope-stabilisation method. Stability of a slope can be increased by
removing all or part of a landslide mass, or by adding earth supports placed at
the toes of potential slope failures. Restraining walls, piles or rock anchors
are commonly used to prevent or control slope movement. In most cases,
combinations of these measures are used.
• Monitoring and Warning Systems - Monitoring and warning systems are
utilised to protect lives and property, not to prevent landslides. However,
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these systems often provide warning of slope movement in time to allow the
construction of physical measures that will reduce the immediate or long-term
hazard. Site-specific monitoring techniques include field observation and the
use of various ground motion instruments.
6.3 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE - INDUSTRIAL DISASTERS
In Dakshina Kannada District most of MAH units are concentrated around the New
Mangalore Port at Panambur. Following are the emergency response plan for various
type of industrial disasters as identified in Chapter 2.
6.3.1 Toxic Release
The emergency procedures address to large-scale release of toxic chemical like
ammonia having widespread impact.
• Assess the situation in consultation with industries handling toxic chemicals
like ammonia, Cl2, H2S. Depending on the situation, determine the action to be
taken.
• Inform general public with the help of police, Radio broadcast or TV channel
about required precaution to be taken.
• In case of ammonia leakage, instruct general public to cover their nose with
wet cloth and move towards safe location notified (crosswind direction).
• Ask them to evacuate or remain indoors as per the situation.
• Instruct the villagers to free all the live-stocks to enable them escape. They will
move out to safe place by their natural instinct.
• If evacuation is required, determine the area to be evacuated in downwind
direction to designated Safe Assembly points.
6.3.2 Fire / Explosion
Leakage of LPG from storages or tankers and subsequent fire / explosion can
cause widespread damage. Emergency response action for tackling LPG leaks
are given below.
• Leaks from LPG storages, tankers, LPG pump glands, pipes flanges or
pipeline ruptures or from vent emissions due to cargo tank over-pressure or
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relief valve failure will initiate a vapour cloud. Therefore, in case of release of
large quantity of flammable vapour, immediate effort should be directed to
eliminate source of ignition. In such event, eliminate all sources of ignition i.e.
open flames, welding, cutting, operation etc.
• If possible, isolate the vessel involved in the incident.
• Direct or disperse the vapour cloud away from such sources by means of fixed
and/or mobile water sprays or by water fog arrangement.
• If ignition does occur, there are chances of flash back to the source of leak.
Leaks from pipelines are likely to be under pressure and these, if ignited, will
give rise to a jet flame.
• In such a case it may be safer to allow the fire to burn out while protecting
surroundings by copious cooling water rather than to extinguish the fire and
risk a further vapour cloud which may result in explosion or flash back on
encountering ignition source again.
Spillage of POL products in the industry will generally be contained in dyke
resulting in confined pool. Leakages from road/rail tankers will result into
unconfined pool. Emergency response actions for tackling such leaks are given
below.
• A liquid spillage on land from tank or pipeline ruptures may be in large
quantities and will generally be contained in bunded areas or culverts. The
ignition of the ensuing vapour cloud would then result in a pool fire.
• If possible, isolate the vessel involved in the incident.
• Fire fighting operation should be carried from upwind direction.
• The hydrocarbon liquids like POL burn with a production of soot. Hence fire
fighting operation should be carried out using respiratory personal protective
equipment and / or fire proximity suits.
• Cool surrounding area exposed to heat radiation or flame impingement, with
water in order to prevent secondary fire. It is suggested that fire fighters
should maintain safe distances from fire (4 kW/m2 distances given in
chapter 3).
• The bunds or dykes are provided around the storage tanks storing flammable
materials to limit the size of any pool fires. The storage tanks containing Class
'A' products are normally provided high expansion foam pouring arrangement
to control the rate of burning. This is to be activated in the event of a fire.
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• If there is no fire, arrangement should be made to pump out / transfer spilled
material to safer place e.g. into another tank or tankers.
6.3.3 Oil Spill
Large quantity of petroleum products and other hazardous chemicals are handled
in the district. Any spillage of these materials will result into large pool of chemical
on land and water bodies. This section addresses contingency plan for dealing
with such potential large-scale oil spills.
• Establish type of oil spilled so that its fate can be predicted and the
appropriate clean-up techniques employed. Data on the types of oil handled
can enable predictions to be made regarding the lifetime of slicks and the
quantity and nature of the residue, which may require a clean-up response. It
will also assist in the selection of appropriate clean-up equipment to be held
in readiness for spills.
• Having determined priorities for protection, attention can be given to
designating appropriate clean-up measures. Assess employing various
techniques for containing and cleaning of oil spills.
• The containment of floating oil for subsequent recovery or its diversion away
from sensitive areas is most important task to reduce the impact. This calls for
the use of some form of barrier for spill containment. Many different types of
oil barriers like commercially available floating booms, netting systems,
sorbent booms, improvised booms and barriers, bubble barriers and chemical
barriers can be utilised. Commercially available floating booms are the most
common form of barrier used in oil spill control.
• Floating booms can be made out of wood, bamboo, oil drums, hoses and
rubber tyres, and sorbent booms constructed from fishing nets or wire mesh
filled with straw, coconut husks or other indigenous materials.
• In shallow waters, stakes may be driven into the bottom to support screens or
mats made from sacking, reeds, straw bales, bamboo or other such material.
• On long sandy beaches bulldozers can be used to construct sand bunds out
into shallow water to intercept oil moving along the shoreline. A similar
approach can sometimes be used to block off narrow estuaries or lagoons to
prevent the ingress of oil although the ecological consequences of such
temporary measures should be considered carefully.
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• The rapid recovery of contained oil is vital to prevent its escape and the
contamination of other areas. Recovery can be achieved using skimmers,
pumps, sorbents, manual techniques and non-specialised mechanical
equipment, such as vacuum trucks.
6.4 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE - TRANSPORTATION DISASTERS
6.4.1 Road Tanker Accident
Various hazardous chemicals are transported along the major roads in the
district. Any accidents involving these tankers may or may not result in release of
hazardous chemicals.
Following procedures is formulated to deal with such emergencies
• It should be the endeavour of the first observer to immediately inform the
nearest Police Station clearly indicating the location of the accident and the
number of vehicles affected.
While talking to the caller the following information should be sought from him:
- Where has the accident occurred?
- Where is the accident location i.e. nearest village / town etc?
- How many people are hurt?
- Is the driver alive and is he around?
- What is material involved in the accident, is it hazardous? And has
he initiated any action? (if driver is calling)
- How many vehicles are involved in the accident?
- Is the road blocked due to accident?
- Is it a tanker or trailer?
- Can you sight any fire?
- Is any leakage observed from tanker?
- Do you feel any irritation in your throat or eyes?
Instructions by Police to be given immediately to the caller / Informer are:
- Ask no one to go near the tanker.
- Do not try to plug the leak.
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- Try to instruct people to move away from the downwind direction
of the leak (in the direction of wind).
- Stay clear from the road
• The Police should immediately rush to the site and cordon off the accident
site from either side of the State Highway/District road and stop the traffic on
either side.
• Request for ambulance and heavy equipment like crane for rescue operation
and normalisation.
• Police should ascertain the chemical in the tanker based on HAZCHEM code
on the tanker or from the tremcard. The information may also be obtained
from tanker crew, if not seriously injured.
• Inform the District Administration, fire brigade and nearby industry who are
supplier / user of these chemicals, if information available. Industry to be
contacted for specific chemicals is given below. The table also gives the
distance to be barricaded on either side of the scene of accident.
Sr.
No.
Chemical
Involved
Distances to
be barricaded
Industry to be
contacted
Contact Telephone
no.
1. Ammonia 400 m MCF 2220602
2. Chlorine 1200 m MCF
MRPL
220602 / 2710400
3. LPG 800 m HPCL
MRPL
ELF
2710832
2270832/2292505
4. POL (e.g. Petrol,
diesel)
100 m HPCL
IOCL
BPCL
2270365/2270835
2406178
2407930
5. Styrene,
Butadiene,
Acrylonitrile
200 m BASF 2270045/46
6. Benzene, Xylene,
Toluene, Phenol,
Cumene, Ethanol
200 m IMC
IPWC
(in NMPT)
2420496
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• Depending on nature of chemicals, action should be initiated to evacuate the
persons in downwind direction. If chemical is flammable like LPG, Petrol or
others, effort should be made to put-off all ignition sources like open flame,
bidis, cigarettes etc.
• All the vehicles in vicinity should be asked to stay put and with their ignition
off.
• Using proper personal protective equipment, rescue of affected persons
should be initiated. Proper medical attention should be provided.
• On arrival of expert help and depending on the situation, efforts should be
made to contain the leak or transfer into another tanker or to neutralise the
leak.
6.4.2 Rail Accident
Rail Tanker Accident
LPG and POL products are transported to Erode in Tamil Nadu by rail tankers.
Accidents or leakage involving these tankers may result in large-scale release of
flammable materials. The actions to be taken are slightly different from the road
tanker accident but the basic actions are the same.
Following procedure is formulated to deal with such emergencies
• It should be the endeavour of the first observer to immediately inform the
nearest Railway Station clearly indicating the location of the accident site.
• Railway authority should suspend the rail traffic on the route and inform the
District Administration and police.
• The Police should immediately rush to the site and cordon off the accident
site. (The observer may also call the nearest police station, in which case the
police should try to get maximum information in the pattern mentioned above
under Road tanker accident.)
• Police should barricade the area (dependent on the chemical involved) and
try to evacuate people living in the down wind direction.
• The Station Master in turn should inform the other stations located both at the
downstream as well as upstream of the accident site.
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• The police should preventing the crowd moving very close to the scene of
accident and ensure there is proper access to the fire fighting and other
rescue vehicles to the scene of accident.
• Depending on the chemical involved, inform the nearby industry or agencies
as listed above and ask for specialised help for arresting the leak if any.
• Action should be taken to put-off all ignition sources like open flame, bidis,
cigarettes etc in the prevalent wind direction.
• Using proper personal protective equipments, rescue of affected persons
should be carried out. Proper medical attention should be provided.
• On arrival of expert help and depending on the situation, efforts should be
made to contain the leak or transfer into another tanker.
Passenger train derailment:
Derailment can take place at any place in the district along the main trunk rail
line.
It is important for the observer to immediately inform the nearest Railway Station.
The Station Master of the nearest railway station to inform the Railway Divisional
Controller and District Emergency Control Centre about the accident location as
well as the extent of damage.
The DC will :
• Alert all hospitals and doctors in Mangalore city / affected Talukas and ask
them to proceed to the scene of accident for rendering medical help.
• Take charge of dead bodies for post-mortem and necessary legal procedures.
• Arrange to provide police protection at the accident site.
The train on either side should be stopped at least one station prior to the
accident site, so that the track is kept free for the Accident Relief train to reach
the accident area.
The Accident Relief train should be given priority clearance to reach the accident
site for rescue operation.
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In addition to the gas cutters in the Accident Relief train, the Station Master
should be asked to keep a list of the gas cutters who can be called up on short
notice.
Initiate rescue operation and shift injured persons to nearest hospitals for
immediate medical attention. Temporary morgue arrangements should be made
for keeping the dead.
The information of train accident should be relayed to all the stations where the
train was to pass through and a "call centre" telephone number should be
arranged so that information can be given to the passenger's next of kin about
the accident.
On hearing about the derailment the Station Master should set up a call receiving
centre. The telephone numbers as designated should be flashed on the
Television Sets i.e. by using the Doordarshan as well as the other private
Channels and the radio.
6.4.3 Air craft Crash
Mangalore has an airport at Bajpe at around 20 kms from the city centre.
Presently there are around 5 flights daily from here to various parts of the
country. There is a proposal to upgrade this airport to international level and the
air traffic is expected to increase there after.
The Mangalore Airport is located just adjacent to MRPL and the aircrafts fly over
the refinery both during take off and landing.
Procedures to deal with emergency related to aircraft crash:
Action by Airport Authority
• Initiate airport emergency response by using the alarm communications
system
• Immediately provide information to the DC and District Emergency Control
Centre on the possible location of the accident
• Notify the regulatory authorities like the Ministry for Civil Aviation.
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• Subsequent calls may elaborate this information by providing details on the
number of passengers, aircraft operator and any dangerous goods
(hazardous materials) on board, including quantity and location.
• Alert the airport rescue and fire fighting service, police and security services,
airport authority, and medical services in accordance with the procedure in
the airport emergency plan and mutual aid agreements.
• Inform the concerned airline operator
• Inform the Administrative department for initiating setting up of a press
information room.
• Ensure that bulletin boards are put up at the entrance with the Flash news
about the accident.
• The Airport authority is to ensure that the damaged aircraft and the debris are
secured for pending investigations.
• Extend as much emergency aid as requested by the jurisdiction agency in
command of the off-airport accident/incident
According to the mutual aid emergency agreement, the airport authority may
provide, if requested and if available, a part of its medical equipment (i.e. first aid
equipment, stretcher, body bags mobile shelters, etc) and the assistance at the
accident site of doctors and personnel teams qualified in emergency first aid
Action by District Emergency Control Centre
• Establish the location of accident site with the help of police
• Inform the Police department to ensure that the roads leading to the accident
site are kept free from traffic.
• The accident site should be completely sealed off to ensure no person other
than the rescue, fire or paramedics are allowed near the aeroplane.
• Establish communication between the Mutual Aid parties once the Air Traffic
Controller (ATC) has notified the accident.
• If possible suggest the route to be taken to reach the site to all Mutual Aid
parties.
• Notify the Hospitals of the anticipated casualty.
• Co-ordinate with the Airport authority to ensure that they have the following
services made available for the staff attending to the emergencies.
Portable emergency shelters
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Lavatories
Drinking water
Ropes, barrier tapes, road markers
Food services
Mobile or portable lighting
Cones stakes flags and sign boards
Machinery, heavy equipment and extraction tools
Communication equipment like megaphone and portable
telephones, FM sets and VHF sets.
Fuel removal/containment equipment like surface boom
Action by Medical Services
The medical co-ordinators should co-ordinate with the medical services to :
• Verify that mutual aid medical and ambulance services have been alerted and
verify their subsequent arrival at the rendezvous point or staging area and
that a medical communication network is established.
• Provide control and dispatch of the casualties to the appropriate hospitals by
land, sea or air.
• Maintain an accurate list of the casualties including their names and their
destination for treatment
• Arrange for the restocking of the medical supplies, if necessary
Action by Hospitals Hospitals listed in the emergency plan should:
• Ensure that the doctors are on standby to receive various types of injured /
casualty.
• Provide doctors and trauma teams in accordance with the emergency plan
Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services
• A call for an aircraft accident off the airport normally is received from the air
traffic control services, local police, or local fire departments. Designated
vehicles should be sent in accordance with the existing mutual aid
department agreements.
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• They should be in touch with the police department in order to ascertain
which route should be taken to reach the aircraft should the accident take
place outside the airport boundary.
• Proceed to the incident site
• They should be in touch with the local fire station and tell them of the exact
nature of requirement i.e. if it is Foam or Water or any cutting tool.
• The senior airport fire officer should report to the senior fire officer of the fire
department having jurisdiction over the area and request orders.
Prior agreement should be achieved between the on-airport rescue and fire
fighting service and the local fire department in command and mutual aid fire
departments as to who is best equipped to fight fires involving aircraft.
Additionally, there should be prior agreement as to which agency will act in
command when an accident involves an aircraft.
Action by Police/Security Services
• Establish exact location of accident site. Notify District Emergency control
centre about the location and routes to reach the accident site.
• Ensure cordoning off the accident site
• Mark out the traffic lanes on ingress and egress roads for emergency
vehicles.
• The security personnel and police would have to direct the traffic in the
vicinity of the accident site to prevent the disturbance of material scattered
over the accident site.
• Markings depicting the possible hazards like fire should be displayed to
advise all people not to encroach the area.
• All security staff and personnel should be provided identification arm bands
and issue site passes by the controlling authority.
• Special security provisions are necessary to protect the flight data and cockpit
voice recorders, any mail involved, or dangerous goods (hazardous materials)
that may be present.
• It would be the responsibility of the maintenance crew as well as the
communication team to extricate the flight data recorder as well as the cockpit
voice recorder.
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Action by Aircraft Operators
• The Senior aircraft operator representative should provide information
regarding passenger load, flight crew complement, and dangerous goods
(hazardous materials) on the aircraft.
• Where necessary, the aircraft operator should provide notification of the
aircraft accident to :
- Health and welfare agencies
- Customs, where applicable
- Immigration, where applicable
- International Airport Authority of India (IAAI)
• The aircraft operator official should be responsible for the initial notification of
relatives and friends.
• News releases by aircraft operators should be prepared in conjunction with
the Agencies from District Emergency control and airport public information
officer.
• The aircraft operator is responsible for the removal of the wrecked or disabled
aircraft, as soon as authorised by the aircraft accident investigation authority.
• Give support and comfort to relatives and friends of person on board the
aircraft involved
• Register relatives and friends waiting at the airport for information about
persons on board
• Assist in the provision and serving of refreshments to waiting relatives and
friends.
6.4.4 Pipeline Failure
Dakshina Kannada District has many pipelines for carrying various hazardous
chemicals likes like LPG, Naphtha, POL products, Ammonia etc. The details
about these pipelines have been identified in a table in Chapter 2. Most of the
pipelines are laid underground in public domain and are protected against
corrosion by cathodic protection system. The failures of the pipelines are possible
if there is abnormal activity like sabotage or attempt to pilferage.
Any emergency involving pipeline results in an off-site emergency. It should be
ensured by the district administration that the following actions are taken during
any emergency involving a cross-country pipeline.
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• First information is normally from the witness who informs the owner of the
pipeline regarding the leakage. It is therefore essential to educate the general
public regarding the routing of the pipeline and nature of chemicals that are
being transported.
• There are number of pipelines running parallel to each other from NMPT to
MRPL. It is therefore essential to keep the contact numbers of all the pipeline
owners at key locations in each village like Panchayat offices, schools etc
along the lines. This is in addition to the warning sign posts provided along
the pipeline.
• It should be ensured that there is continuos monitoring / communication
between both ends whenever there is transfer operation in progress. On
detection of any abnormality, the pumping operation should be stopped
immediately and valves on both sides should be closed immediately. In case
of LPG pipeline, efforts may be made to depressurise the line safely before
isolating the line.
• Next step would be identification of point of leak. If the information is received
from the witness to the leak, then the point of leak could be easily located.
Other wise a line- walk may be required to locate the point of leak.
• The area around the leak should be barricaded and the curious onlookers
should be kept at a distance.
• Efforts should be made to contain the spillage by providing temporary bunds.
This would ensure prevention of chemicals entering into water bodies like
rivers or nalas.
• The people living in down wind area around the leak should be evacuated
and all sources of ignition should be put off.
• Efforts should be made to cover the hazardous chemicals using suitable foam
to prevent formation of flammable vapour cloud which could travel to long
distance and explode on getting a source of ignition in the down wind
direction.
• In case of a leak on the proposed Mangalore - Bangalore POL pipeline the
SCADA system will indicate the leak, then the pumping should be stopped
and all valves closed.
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6.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE - MISCELLANEOUS DISASTERS
6.5.1 Building Collapse
Rescue guidelines for building collapse are as under:
• As one might expect, immediately after a collapse, the debris of the building is
very unstable and prone to additional movement. Rescuers must assess the
nature of the scene and the pattern of the collapse before entering onto a pile
of rubble to ensure their own safety and that of those potentially buried in it.
Shoring may be necessary to prevent movement, before attempting rescues.
• Gather as much information as is possible at the onset of the incident. ".
Concentrate preliminary efforts on areas where people were last seen or
known to be. It is suggested that a "Command" person be designated to
interview those that may have escaped the collapse, were eyewitnesses, or
were in the building and rescued early in the effort. Obtain a list of the people
normally in the building, if one is available.
• After ensuring rescuer safety and minimal movement of the debris, send
small organised teams to the top of the pile and systematically search the
surface in specific grids. Use barricade tape and markers to visually
demonstrate the areas that have been searched and those that could
potentially contain victims. Concentrate efforts on those areas that are
believed to be the last known locations of people, when the collapse
occurred.
• Activate District Disaster Management Plan to have full-fledged rescue
operation. This type of rescue is very manpower intensive and may require
large numbers of extrication and medical personnel. The rescue operation
may call for specialised equipment like cranes / earth moving equipment and
gas cutting and concrete cutting equipment. The Rescue Vehicle available at
Pandeshwar Fire Station in Mangalore comprises of some of these critical
equipment.
• During rescue operations, sound detection devices can be used to "listen" for
movement or sounds deep within the debris. Call for "Search Dogs" and
handlers from nearest available source.
• Once it is confirmed there is nobody trapped below is alive, continue to
remove debris carefully and vertically, searching each "void" or entrance to a
"void" as it becomes available to the rescuer. People have continually and
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historically been found alive many hours and days into the rescue. Have
command, media relations, and logistics officers plan for a multiple day
operation when people are still suspected of being missing and their bodies
have not been recovered.
• Help from external agencies like Army or other professional bodies should be
mobilised at shortest possible notice to ensure saving of human life.
• Great care must be taken when a person is located, either dead or alive, to
ensure that additional collapse doesn't occur in the area of their entrapment.
Rescuers should use their hands and small tools to remove the remaining
debris surrounding a person. The victims condition may dictate the speed with
which rescue efforts progress. Consideration should be given to early
application of Military Anti-Shock Trousers for viable persons that have
"crushing" injuries.
• Be prepared for the emotional and psychological implications of the incident.
Prepare early for Critical Incident Stress debriefing sessions for rescuers,
victims and families. It is strongly suggested that mental health professionals
and crisis intervention be made available to the families of those believed
trapped, at the earliest opportunity. The stress of protracted digging,
discovery of disfigured remains, odd smells and sights can affect even the
most hardened of rescue professionals. Supervisory personnel may want to
set aside a special place for families and psychological care near to, but, off
of the rescue site. To do otherwise will invite charges of insensitively, and
probably prompt the families to attempt to enter or stay in the rescue area.
• Relief for both supervisory and field rescue personnel must be forthcoming.
Even though most rescuers will insist in continuing their efforts for many
hours, they lose a large part of their effectiveness after 18-24 hours or less.
Ensure that all rescuers eat and rest at frequent intervals, as circumstances
permit. Prepare to (and do) call in off-duty or mutual aid personnel as they are
needed. Stage all extraneous units in a planned way and avoid having more
personnel on-site than can effectively work at one time.
• Anticipate the need for additional resources that you haven't thought of prior
to this event. Be prepared to obtain architectural drawings of the building(s)
affected. How about gas lines, water pipes, or electrical services that are
disrupted? You may want an aerial perspective of the scene...do you know
where and how to get overhead photos of the collapse? How are you going to
feed "hundreds" of construction workers, rescue workers, families, and
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others, who may be there for days? Who's going to pay for what? Ensure that
you have planning and logistics officers who can anticipate these needs and
fulfil them within a moments notice. Often... the difference between what is
perceived as a completely successful rescue and a "disorganised" one is the
quality of your planning and the careful execution of your contingency plans.
• Particularly in multi-story buildings, be prepared for the possibility and
likelihood of underground or cave- type rescue procedures. This type of
specialised rescues requires those experienced with climbing (ascending and
descending) manoeuvres and the use of technical rappelling methods. Each
rescue team (minimum of two rescuers) going "underground" should have a
safety rope attached and be in constant communications by radio with the
surface. They should also possess a minimum of three viable light sources.
Hose rollers and other types of "rope slip devices" must be used, as to avoid
the sharp edges of concrete that will abrade normal rescue ropes.
6.5.2 Stampede
In case of a stampede may people especially the children and aged get trampled
and may get badly injured which may even result in death if first-aid / medical
attention is not provided immediately. Like in any emergency planning, the
affected persons should be given immediate medical attention. Various
precautionary measures should be taken to prevent any stampede wherever there
is assembly of large crowd.
Following are various such measures for the consideration of the district
administration.
• Identify and list the events wherein a large group of people gathers at one
place.
• Survey the gathering site for confinement I.e. inside temple, auditorium, building, structure etc.
• Study the layout and identify stampede prone pockets i.e. staircases, entry /
exit point, narrow lobby etc.
• Estimate size of population going to gather. If the site area is not adequate to
control an expected number of people, do not allow them to gather at first
place. This can be achieved by informing people well in advance, staggering
the visitors by issuing passes / identity cards.
• Study the layout and maintain adequate space between two clusters of people.
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• Build temporary watchtowers for monitoring.
• Ascertain adequate ventilation in the area.
• Ascertain uninterrupted power supply in the area. Make arrangement for stand
by power supply. As far as possible allow event to be conducted in day time.
• Inform people by Public address System and Close circuit TV to avoid any
misunderstanding, rumour, panic situation.
• Post adequate staff to control mob.
• Segregation of male and female / children in the mob.
• Adequate arrangement for drinking water, food etc. As far as possible provide
such facilities on mobile van, trolley instead of fixed counter/ stall.
6.5.3 Boat capsize
In the event of boat capsize, following action plan is to be activated.
• On receipt of information on boat capsize incident, inform coast guard, home
guard or NMPT to mobilise their teams to carry out search operation. If
required, necessary help may be taken from NAVY for aerial search.
• Identify the spot of accident and direct rescue team there. This operation may
require under water cameras for locating drowned people.
• Rescue team of coast guard / NAVY should consist of divers, swimmers, and
should have rescue equipment I.e. life buoy, divers’ kit, medical first aid kit.
• Besides this, the rescue boat should be equipped with communication
equipment.
• Doctor /first-aiders should provide first aid to victims.
6.5.4 Epidemic
The District Health Officer is the overall in charge of prevention and control of out
break of any epidemic in the district in addition to his normal duties. District
Malaria Officer, District TB Officer (with additional charge of AIDS prevention and
control) assists him in the above task.
Malaria, Filaria, Laptophyrosis, Dengi fever are the common diseases in the
district which could assume epidemic levels if not controlled in time. However
outbreak of Cholera and other water borne diseases can not be ruled out
especially in the aftermath of a major flood in the district.
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On detection of out break of any epidemic in the district, the administration should
investigate the root cause of the epidemic and initiate the action to mitigate the
same as follows :
• The people affected should be immediately shifted to hospitals for medical attention and kept isolated to prevent spread of disease.
• Additional medical help/ medicines may be mobilised from neighbouring districts.
• Vaccination should be given to all unaffected persons and the general public should be educated about the precautionary steps to be taken against the prevailing epidemic.
• Steps should be taken to decontaminate the source of epidemic like water bodies (lake, wells etc.).
• There should be proper temporary morgue arrangement for safe preservation and disposal of corpses of persons died of epidemic.
• Clean up drive should be taken in the affected area as filth is the major source of contamination.
• Depending on prevailing situations, the administration should take action to close all the road side eateries/ food stalls and advise them to destroy all stale food. Strict control should be exercised on the licensed restaurants.
• Decision may be taken to close down all schools, colleges and other places of mass congregation like cinema halls etc.
Please refer Annexure-IV for medical emergency response
6.5.5 Cattle Disease
Cattle epidemic like foot and mouth disease is highly contagious and may affect
large cattle population. Hence effective emergency planing is required to control
such an event.
• On getting intimation, send a team of veterinary doctors and experts to the
affected area for investigation and assessment of the situation.
• Stop sale of milk and meat from all outlets. Instruct people to dispose off
unused stock of milk & meat at home.
• On investigation by the expert team, following may be considered:
Quarantining of the affected animals. Making arrangement for treating the affected animals.
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Vaccinating them, if applicable to the disease. Implementation of virus spread control program. Elimination of affected live stock. Disposal of carcasses.
6.5.6 Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a probable phenomenon in religious or social functions where
there is mass feeding of people by setting up of temporary or make shift
community kitchens. This problem is mainly due to use of sub-standard materials
and the unhygienic conditions in which the food is prepared.
On receipt of the information of the food poisoning in the district, the district
administration should take following actions to instil confidence in the people
• Rush the food inspectors to the place of food poisoning for collection of
sample and sealing of the kitchen.
• Identify the source of food poisoning and destroy the remaining stock of the
contaminated food.
• Rush the affected persons to nearest hospitals for first aid / medical
treatment.
• Additional medical / para-medical personnel and additional stock of essential
medicines may be mobilised from various hospitals to meet the increased
demand.
• Proper information should be passed on to general public using various
means of communication to prevent spread of rumours, which may result in
panic situation.
• Take preventive measures to avoid re-occurrence of such food poisoning in
future.
• There should be proper control over quality control (by way of sampling /
analysis or by tasting) of food samples before they are fed to masses.
6.5.7 Bomb Emergency Management
To-day industrial installations, sensitive sites, public gatherings are becoming
targets of the terrorist groups. Therefore the possibility of receiving bomb threats
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cannot be ruled out. The golden rule is consider all bomb threats as genuine and
act accordingly keeping in mind the safety of the people and the property.
The objective is:
a. To avoid/minimise any loss or damage to lives and property.
b. To eliminate panic and build up confidence.
c. To be prepared for proper handling of any critical situation.
Many of to-day's bombing incidents involve improvised explosive devices or
home made bombs.
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
a. Bomb threats may be received in writing or may be received on phone.
b. Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Request him to repeat the
message, listen carefully as every word spoken by the person has to be
recorded mentally or penned down.
c. If the caller does not indicate the location of the bomb or the time of
possible detonation, it is advisable to try to ask him for this information.
d. Inform the caller that the building is occupied and the detonation of a
bomb would result in death or serious injury to many innocent persons.
e. Pay particular attention to peculiar background noises such as motors
running, background music, traffic, aircraft, voices and any other noise
which may give a clue as to from where the call is being made.
f. Listen closely to the voice (male, female), voice quality (calm, excited),
accents and speech impediments. Immediately after the caller hangs up
report should be made to the immediate senior manager or security officer
on duty, nearest police station.
g. Fill up the bomb threat call details in the format as given below.
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BOMB THREAT REPORT
ACTIONS ON RECEIVING BOMB THREAT CALL
1. Do not put down receiver or cut off caller.
2. Put on tape-recorder, if available.
3. Alert nearest colleague.
4. Keep Form and pen ready to fill.
5. Note time and duration correctly.
6. Obtain as much information as possible.
7. Keep caller engaged in conversation as long as possible
(Apologise for bad line, ask him to speak up etc.)
Time of call......... Date............ Exact words of caller........................
Was any one called for by name or designation ()Yes ()No. If so, who?
QUESTIONS TO ASK CALLER 1. Who is calling, from where?
2. When is it set to go off?
3. Where is the bomb placed?
4. What kind of bomb is it?
5. How does it look like?
6. Why are you doing this?
7. Whom do you represent?
8. How do you know so much about the bomb?
9. How can we get rid of the bomb?
10. Do you know that the bomb will kill innocent people?
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DETAILS OF CALLER
* Sex: () Male () Female Approximate age: ......years.
* Origin of call: () inside plant, () outside local, () outside long
distance.
* Voice characteristic: () fast, () slow, () stutter, () distinct,
() disguised, () educated, () uneducated, () loud, () soft.
* Language used ..............., accent .............., manner: () calm,
() angry, () emotional, () laughing, () deliberate, () normal,
() abnormal, () other
* Is voice familiar? () yes, () no.
* Background sound: () street, () telephone booth, () airport,
() railway stn, () residence, () cannot identify, () others
Security Manager / Police station informed at :....................Name
of the person receiving call ............... signature.............
Keep this form with all Telephone Operators, Duty/ Security
Managers, General Manager, Manager Operations, Shift In-Charge and
all those with a direct line.
h. Call all identified personnel (On-site / Off-site).
i. As soon as an emergency is envisaged /occurs the Emergency chief or
his alternate shall promptly communicate the information by a telephone
or any other quickest mode of communication to the Police, highest
District administrative officer (DC) / fire brigade. The information should
include the location and the degree of emergency (anticipated, eminent or
actual).
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SECURITY OFFICER IN-CHARGE OF THE INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION (IF THE CALL IS MADE TO ANY OF THE INDUSTRIES):
a. Advise the Emergency chief and keep him appraised of the actions being
taken.
b. Immediately make elaborate preparations near the threatened area for
(i) Fire fighting
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(ii) Casualty handling
(iii) Rescue operations
(iv) Search operations
c. Prepare for partial/total evacuation if required. Also prepare for
evacuation if required. Emergency chief or his alternate will authorise
both these activities.
d. Designate the team for bomb search. Initiate search operations with
safety/security officers / police if time is available.
ACTION PLAN
Two situations are possible.
a. When no time limit is given.
b. When bomb threat call has time limit specified.
As soon as the call is received the concerned area-in-charge will make fire
fighting/first aid preparations immediately.
a. In the first case if there is no time limit specified for bomb explosion, as
soon as the Emergency chief gives a clearance the following action
should be initiated.
• Emergency shut down of the plant sections likely to be affected.
• Evacuation of the employees and visitors to safer locations.
• Bomb search taking all the precautions.
b. Action plan when time limit is specified:
In such case the concerned officers should search the area along with
safety and security officers.
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c. Search procedures:
• Search must be conducted by persons who live or work in the involved
area alongwith the police since they are familiar with the area and
would be in a better position to notice a foreign object faster.
• Two teams could be formed to search various parts of the room/area.
Stand quietly for some moments to listen for any clock work device
before starting the search.
• As far as practical do not cause any disturbance in the environment till
the search is over.
• Do not go into dark rooms and turn on lights. Use a flash light instead.
• If any foreign or suspicious object is located, do not move or touch it.
The removal/disarming of a bomb must be left to professionals.
Report the location and description of the object immediately to the
police.
• If possible place sand bags or mattresses around the bomb. Do not
cover it.
• Identify the danger area and block it off with clear zone of atleast
100 m.
• Check that all doors and windows are open.
• Evacuate the area.
6.5.8 Conducting a search (Industry / Police)
1. Rules to be followed
a. Never use Search more than Necessary.
b. Use maximum 2 men/room or an area up to 250 Sq.ft.
c. Use searches in alternative room.
d. Never assume only one device
e. Clearly Mark the area Searched.
f. Give rest every after 10 minutes.
g. Clearly mark and report area found.
h. Do not touch or handle suspicious object.
i. Trust nothing and assume nothing safe.
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2. What to look for
a. Recently disturbed area.
b. Saw dust, Brick dust and wood chips.
c. Greasy paper wrapping.
d. Objects out of place.
e. Disturbed Carpets.
f. Tin Foils.
g. Pantry door, window, drawers.
h. Fresh Plaster/cement.
i. Loose electric fitting.
j. Fish line wire hooks.
k. Cut vegetation.
l. Dusty foot prints.
m. Scratches or new points.
n. Containers, fridge, dust bin.
3. What to search
(outside the building)
a. All drainage pipes.
b. Mail boxes
c. Shrubs.
d. Trash cans.
e. Vehicles.
f. Gas connections.
g. Electricity boards.
h. DG sets.
i. Transformers.
j. Boiler rooms.
(In hotels & public places like halls)
a. Hallways.
b. Lobbies.
c. Rest rooms.
d. Trash containers.
e. Removable ceiling panels.
f. Under carpets, furniture.
g. Behind curtains.
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h. Window ledges.
(In searching vehicles)
a. Look under fenders and under vehicles.
b. Trip wires to a hood, door or trunk.
c. Latches on car parts can be opened remotely by taping open the latches and using rope to pull them open.
3. Points to Remember
a. Do not touch or remove the packet.
b. Do not touch or remove with hands.
c. Do not touch submerge in water the packet.
d. Do not accept identification mark at face value.
e. Do not bring suspicious bomb in the police station.
f. Evacuate the people to the safe area.
g. Do not use radio, mobile phone.
h. Open window and doors.
i. Do not tilt and roll the object.
j. Barricade to be made around the object.
k. Do not cut any wire/ strings.
l. Do not try to be dead hero.
4. Equipment for building search
a. Extension mirror.
b. Chalk piece.
c. Torch (Periscope).
d. Screw Driver Set.
e. Explosive Detector.
f. Metal detector.
g. Audio check detector.
h. Metallic and Non Metallic tools.
i. Fishing hooks tied to fishing line to open doors and drawers remotely.
Leave bomb disposal to the bomb disposal squad.
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6.5.9 In case of bomb explosion in industrial installations / general public area activate
the District Disaster Management Plan.
The bomb explosion could cause building collapse, leak of toxic gas, fires,
injuries to persons including fatalities.
The agencies on the scene would be :
a. Police (4.4.4).
b. Fire brigade (4.3.5).
c. First aiders / Homeguards (4.3.6).
The DC will be kept informed of all developments.
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6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND MITIGATIVE MEASURES ............................... 1
6.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1 6.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE - NATURAL DISASTERS .................. 1 6.2.1 CYCLONES ......................................................................................................... 1 6.2.2 FLOODS ............................................................................................................. 8 6.2.3 EARTHQUAKE ..................................................................................................... 9 6.2.4 FOREST FIRE ................................................................................................... 12 6.2.5 LAND SLIDE ...................................................................................................... 13 6.3 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE - INDUSTRIAL DISASTERS ............ 14 6.3.1 TOXIC RELEASE ............................................................................................... 14 6.3.2 FIRE / EXPLOSION ............................................................................................ 14 6.3.3 OIL SPILL ......................................................................................................... 16 6.4 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE - TRANSPORTATION DISASTERS 17 6.4.1 ROAD TANKER ACCIDENT ................................................................................. 17 6.4.2 RAIL ACCIDENT ................................................................................................ 19 6.4.3 AIR CRAFT CRASH ............................................................................................ 21 6.4.4 PIPELINE FAILURE ............................................................................................ 25 6.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE - MISCELLANEOUS DISASTERS .. 27 6.5.1 BUILDING COLLAPSE ......................................................................................... 27 6.5.2 STAMPEDE ....................................................................................................... 29 6.5.3 BOAT CAPSIZE .................................................................................................. 30 6.5.4 EPIDEMIC ......................................................................................................... 30 6.5.5 CATTLE DISEASE .............................................................................................. 31 6.5.6 FOOD POISONING ............................................................................................. 32 6.5.7 BOMB EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT .................................................................... 32 6.5.8 CONDUCTING A SEARCH (INDUSTRY / POLICE) ................................................... 37
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7. TERMINATION OF EMERGENCY
Calling off an emergency or recovery following aftermath of an emergency is a crucial
phase in emergency planning as the district administration has to make sure that
affected areas are safe to re-enter. The recovery and re-entry phase will begin after
the declaration of termination of emergency situation. This decision would be made
by the Dy. Commissioner who is the District Disaster Manager. The recovery plan
would be flexible enough to adapt to the prevailing conditions. The district
administration should instil confidence in the minds of people for restoration of
normal life. Following aspects need to be addressed in developing this:
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1. A detailed report from the Site Emergency Co-
ordinator at the Industry (in case of an industrial
disaster) or from local administration / police in
case of other type of disasters should be asked.
2. De-escalation for the emergency should be done
gradually and correct procedures should be
written for various activities to address following:
- Organising a re-entry team
- Inspecting the damaged area
- Assessing the damage to the facility
- Decontaminating the affected area
- Clearing up the debris
- Restoring services to the affected area
3. Public notification also needs to be done with
available means of communication.
Declaring the emergency concluded and making
the "all clear" known to the community may also
be done through media
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4. Dy. Commissioner is responsible for restoring
rehabilitation centres to their pre-emergency
condition.
5. Who will assess property damage? Is litigation a
possibility? Against whom and by whom?
6. How will the relief assistance be distributed?
7. Beginning an investigation into the causes of the
emergency
These are few areas that need to be addressed in planning for recovery. The
planning team may visit the community where an accident has previously occurred to
learn from them what recovery problems they faced, and how these were resolved.
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8. TRAINING AND MOCK DRILLS
8.1 TRAINING
8.1.1 Requirement for Training
The functional responsibilities of various key personnel as well as functions in the
emergency organisation has been defined in the earlier chapters which describe
the policies, procedures and roles before, during and after an emergency. They
should be sufficient to cope with any unforeseen emergency.
One of the main features of the District Disaster Management Plan is the training
to all the personnel identified in the emergency organisation as well as bringing
about awareness in the general public who may be affected by any disaster.
The following functional aspects have to be included in a training programme.
• Initial Notification
• Communication
• Public Alert and Warning
• Fire and Rescue Services
• Emergency Public Information
• Evacuation
• Protective Shelter
• Enforcement of Law and order (Police Services)
• Public Works and Resource Services
• Recovery / Re-entry
Detailed and user-friendly, checklist type instructions may be prepared for the
various agencies / segments of the emergency response organisation to execute
the functions during the training program.
8.1.2 Emergency Response Training
Extensive planning will be effective only if people are properly trained in all
aspects of the plan, the role in its implementation, and how the tasks are to be
co-ordinated. The development and conduct of a training program for the
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emergency organisation is vital to emergency preparedness. Emergency
response teams, and medical personnel must all be trained. Classroom type
lectures, demonstrations, and participation in exercises that test the adequacy of
the plan are essential to maintenance of a well-prepared team of emergency
response personnel.
To minimise the extent of the training needed, the emergency organisation
position has been developed so as to keep the emergency duties parallel to the
individual's day-to-day responsibilities wherever possible. Initially, the in charge of
emergency services like the Fire Chief or Police Chief would be the head of the
first responder organisation. However, as the full emergency response
organisation is deployed, the responsibility and function of the Emergency
Management Co-ordinator is transferred to the Deputy Commissioner of the
district.
It is the responsibility of the district administration to identify the training needs of
the various members of the emergency organisation. It is best achieved by
comparing the normal duty of the person and the duties he is expected to carry
out during any emergency.
One weakness common to many training programs is the inadequate attention
paid to personnel changes in the emergency organisation through local transfers
and new appointments and transfer of personnel. Training for volunteer
emergency responders like Homeguards and other social service organisation
also presents more difficulties than for paid full-time emergency workers, because
of the time restrictions and lack of funds.
The goals of any training program are to ensure that participants obtain a
thorough understanding of their plans and procedures, and develop the
leadership and communication skills necessary for confident decision making
during stressful situations.
A well-developed and coordinated training program is required. Co-ordination of
training programs conducted by corporate, plant, local, and possibly State
organisation is recommended, to avoid costly duplication of effort. The frequency
of emergency response personnel training greatly influences the capability to
respond during a test or actual emergency.
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The main elements of a good training program are :
• The development of training program goals. • The identification of target (common) training groups • The establishment of group-specific, task-oriented training objectives • The preparation of student training manuals and visual aids. • The preparation of individual lesson plans, including hands-on
experience, if appropriate. • The establishment of a training schedule. • The evaluation and correction of the training program.
A good training program provides initial training for all tasks, it should provide
periodic refresher training for those who have been given the initial training, and
also should provide for the training of new personnel who may be inducted from
time to time.
8.2 MOCK DRILLS 8.2.1 Provision for Mock Drills
By far the best training is received from participation in the enactment of mock
accident scenarios during drills and exercises. These serve as positive training
experiences and are also advantageous to public relations, once the appropriate
level of training and readiness is achieved. Their purpose is to give people
confidence that the contingency plan works, and to identify those areas of
improvement that, once corrected, will ensure that properly implemented plans
and procedures can adequately protect public health and safety.
There are two major considerations in the preparation and implementation of a
successful drill to test the ability of all personnel and resources to respond to an
emergency:
1) The formation of a competent, knowledgeable, and highly motivated planning
and co-ordination exercise committee, and
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2) The development of a scenario that induces drill participants - the "players" -
to fully demonstrate their knowledge and capabilities, and that demonstrates
the readiness level of emergency response facilities and equipment.
It is advisable to test small parts of the contingency plan frequently, through
tabletop exercises and minidrills, in such important areas as notification and
communication. Full-scale field exercises once in two yeas involving various
government agencies, industrial facilities and local responders are
recommended.
Whether the exercise is a limited or full-scale test of the contingency plan, the
development process is essentially the same, though the planning for (and
expense of) a full field exercise is considerably greater. In particular, as a part of
this process, one should :
• Define the goals and objectives :
The general objectives (overall, applicable to all).
The specific objectives - for each participating function/ group/
organisation.
• Identify the participants :
The players - key and alternate(s) for each function
The moderators/controllers to keep the scenario going
Evaluators
• Develop the scenario :
Prepare a draft scenario abstract for comment/approval
Draft a full scenario, with specific activities to test objectives
Obtain required comments/ approval of the draft scenario
Finalise the scenario.
• Develop supporting materials (Note : the following apply to a tabletop
exercise; the list would necessarily be expanded for a full field exercise)
Initial conditions
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Maps of :
a. affected areas
b. evacuation routes
c. vulnerable zones
Data tables :
a. meteorological
b. release/activity levels
c. doses (if appropriate)
Emergency organisation charts
Messages or questions to guide responses
Notification message forms
Exercise description :
a. purpose
b. agenda
c. scope
d. methodology
e. player "ground rules"
• Make logistic arrangements
Establish date, time, duration (include time for the critique session).
Arrange for the use of location facility(ies) and/or room(s) at a selected
time.
Invite participants
Establish a readily observable identification scheme (arm bands, caps,
jerseys, signs) for players, controllers, evaluators, and observers
• Prepare scenario packages and handouts
• Conduct the exercise and critique session
• Prepare a written critique - ensure that the identified improvement action
items are entered into a tracking system.
The post-exercise critique session is ideally held immediately following the drill or
exercise involving all participants. It provides feedback to those involved, while
events and their response actions are fresh in their minds. A follow-up written
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evaluation, summarising the carefully considered comments of the participants, is
also important, since an exercise of the plan uncovers it deficiencies. These may
be found, for example, in equipment (most important being the communications
equipment), operating procedures, protocol, or interagency relationships. Often,
they signify training program improvement areas. To correct the deficiencies, it is
important to establish an Action Item Tracking System, wherein identified problem
areas are defined, responsibility for and expected date of completion designated,
and accomplishment noted. This is all a part of plan maintenance.
8.3 PLAN MAINTENANCE
As emphasised earlier, an emergency preparedness program must be dynamic,
with the contingency plan maintained as a living document. This means continual
updating and revision. 8.3.1 Updating
Keeping a plan up-to-date is normally neglected, or at least is often assigned a
low priority. One organisation should be responsible for the co-ordination of this
task and overall stewardship of the plan.
Some of the important aspects are :
• regular review period
• record of amendments and changes
• "where to report changes" notice
• current distribution list of plan holders
The plan should contain easily replaceable sections accompanied by clear
directions for insertion into the plan and an acknowledgement form to be
returned. The use of electronic word processing and computer-developed tables
and figures is also recommended and has been provided with the plan.
Information given in the softcopy of the report / action
The Disaster Management Plan updation should be done at least annually, and
whenever applicable conditions change. This means reviewing the hazards
analysis process to see whether additions or deletions are appropriate, and
changing the contingency plan when they are, the incorporation of resolved
action items, and revisions to training programs, where needs are identified.
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Some data in the plan must be updated more often than annually. Telephone
numbers, for example, should be checked at least quarterly. When new
equipment is acquired or old equipment retired, these resource listings must be
changed. All changes must be distributed to holders and potential users of the
plan.
8.3.2 Public Information
Public information has two phases in contingency planning: education about the plan
itself and why it was developed, and notification of an emergency condition. The first
is a public relations function; the second, a necessary part of the plan itself.
1. Public Information Prior to an emergency
Residents of the district especially in industrial areas are aware of potential
threats to their well being from industrial and transportation accidents. They are
more concerned about major disasters than the host of minor incidents that
occur. The more information citizens have about environmental conditions in their
communities, the better equipped they are to participate in mitigation measures
for their own protection from unacceptable safety and health risks. The hazards in
a community, and what both industry and the administration are doing to
minimise the risks and manage emergency situation that may arise, must be
made known to them clearly and explicitly.
Perception and truth can be, sometimes, the same in the public eye, however
subjective, inconsistent, and irrational this may be. People may react differently to
the same risk, depending on their backgrounds and their level of risk acceptance.
Voluntary risks, such as smoking or road accident, are usually accepted, whereas
the involuntary risks of exposure to industrial hazards like contaminated drinking
water, or a toxic plume, are not. While risk comparison may be valid, it is better to
focus discussion on preventive measures, emergency preparedness, and
containment and remediation procedures.
The public gets most of its information through the media. Therefore, when
interacting with the media, the key is to present essential factual information
positively, in readily understood terms (i.e. without technical jargon or exponential
numbers). Unless this groundwork is laid, particularly with local media
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representatives (both print and electronic) It is unlikely that they will be friendly in
a crisis situation. Rapport should be built ahead of time, for fair treatment during
an emergency. Press releases and conferences during the planning process can
help to accomplish this goal.
2. Emergency Information
When an emergency does occur, prompt notification of the local emergency
response team is vital, as it the dissemination of the warning to the public who
may be affected. Initial notification of a problem to the emergency response team
may be by telephone. The Initial Notification and Public Alert may be done with
the help of vehicle mounted with Public Address system belonging to emergency
services like Fire or Police.
The notification could also be done with the help of emergency sirens of the
industry in and around which the emergency has struck. The meaning of varying
siren tones must be clearly defined and understood by general public to avoid
any confusion during an actual emergency. Periodic training and mock drills
involving general public could achieve this.
A standardised notification message form should be available to both the sender
and receiver of the initial information. Such notification should contain following
information
• The date and time of the call (24-hour clock).
• The exact location of the emergency with name and address
• The caller's name, title, and telephone number (for verification purposes).
• The current emergency classification (such as Alert, Site Emergency, or
General Emergency).
• The date and time of classification (24-hour clock).
• Whether or not a release has occurred. If yes, the name of the substance,
its CAS number, whether it is toxic or flammable, any anticipated health
hazards, what time it started, whether it is continuing or stopped, and
whether it is a gas or liquid release.
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• Whether any / what precautions should be taken when responding.
(SCBA, protective clothing, etc.).
• A brief description of the problem.
• The assistance requested for mitigation.
• The public protective actions recommended.
• The preparer's name, title, and telephone number.
3. Public Information during Emergency
During any natural disasters having wide spread damages, the public notification
could be achieved through radio broadcast or other electronic media like local
Cable TV etc. The media plays an important role in conveying the correct
information to the general public. This would prevent spread of rumours, which
may result in panic situation and may become difficult for district administration to
control.
The establishment of a media briefing centre or public information centre has
been described earlier in the report. Only the Dy. Commissioner or any
responsible spokesperson appointed by him is authorised to deal with the press
and provide accurate, detailed and meaningful information to media
representatives who, because they are familiar with the contingency plan through
advance preparation, will present the situation more fairly than if they had no prior
knowledge.
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8. TRAINING AND MOCK DRILLS ................................................................................ 1
8.1 TRAINING .............................................................................................................. 1 8.1.1 REQUIREMENT FOR TRAINING ............................................................................. 1 8.1.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING ..................................................................... 1 8.2 MOCK DRILLS ....................................................................................................... 3 8.2.1 PROVISION FOR MOCK DRILLS ............................................................................ 3 8.3 PLAN MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 6 8.3.1 UPDATING .......................................................................................................... 6 8.3.2 PUBLIC INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 7
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9. OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Following are the various observations and recommendations for the consideration of the
district administration to improve the emergency preparedness of the district machinery
to face any disaster in the district. These recommendations are based on the Risk
Analysis Study and extensive field survey carried out by the study team. The
recommendations have been categorised location wise and facility wise for clarity.
9.1 INFRASTRUCTURE
9.1.1 Dy. Commissioner’s Office
1. Presently there is a control room in the DC’s office, which will be manned round the
clock by one employee whenever there is threat of flood in the district. This room is
provided with a P&T telephone.
There should be full-fledged Control Room in the DC office, which should become
operational once any disaster has been declared in the district. The Control Room
should have following facilities and infrastructure to handle any emergency in the
district.
1. Maps of the district and individual talukas depicting MAH and hazardous
Industries, village map surrounding the Hazardous Industries
2. Copy of On-site emergency plan of all the industries
3. Extra copies of the maps to be used for spot marking of affected areas,
movement of vehicles, evacuated areas, etc.
4. Communication facilities consisting of dedicated telephones (STD / ISD),
mobile telephone, satellite telephone, fax machine, wire less sets, radios,
tape recorder and televisions.
5. Personal computer, printer with Internet connection.
6. Backup power generator for lighting and communication system
7. Tel. Nos. of all the co-ordinators (both office and residence), voluntary
organisations, Hospitals, Ambulance services, Blood Banks etc.
8. Telephone directory both local as well as of the surrounding districts.
9. Telephone Nos. of emergency co-ordinators from the MAH and hazardous
Industries
10. Contact details of Transport (both public and private) facility.
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11. List of designated Safe Assembly Points along with escape routes to be
highlighted on district map.
12. Details of hazardous substances along with the material safety data sheets.
13. General stationery like paper, pencil, foot rulers, erasure etc.
14. Details on meteorological information during different seasons such as wind
speed, direction, temperature, humidity etc.
2. The ECR at Dy. Commissioners office may become inoperative if the area itself is
affected by any disaster. Hence there is requirement for an alternate ECR which
should be made function during such an eventuality. All the infrastructure facility in
the Main ECR as mentioned above may also be made available in this alternate
ECR.
Alternate Emergency Control Centre proposed are: Circuit House / Karnataka Polytechnic and Training Centre (KPT) in Kadri area.
Advantages:
• Away from the shore
• At high elevation
• Good infrastructure
• The telecom office is nearby
• Good safe shelters like schools and colleges nearby
9.1.2 Proposed Industrial Disaster Control Centre (DCC) in Panambur Area
1. Various MAH units like Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd., Mangalore
Refineries Ltd., New Mangalore Port and the POL depots of IOCL, HPCL & BPCL as
well as other Hazardous units are located with in a radius of around 10 km from the
port area. The area is also densely populated with many residential colonies. The
busy national highway no. 17 passes through the area between the New Mangalore
Port and the Mangalore Chemicals and Fertillisers Ltd. and the Ammonia storage
tank is located just by the side of the highway.
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Considering these aspects, it is strongly recommended to set up a local Disaster
Control Centre at a suitable location near this cluster of industries. This centre could
be maintained by the DC with support and co-operation from all the industries.
Suggested Location for the Proposed Disaster Control Centre:
Option 1 The open area in front of the foot ball stadium of NMPT Advantages:
• Good approach as it is located right on the highway.
• Response time to all the industries would be minimum and it would be
uniform.
• Infrastructure of NMPT could be made use of.
• Good safe shelters nearby by way of schools auditorium etc.
• Up wind direction of MCF during most part of the year hence may not be
affected by an ammonia leak there.
Disadvantages:
• The facility has to be built from scratch hence higher cost implication.
• May get affected during any cyclone as very close to the seashore.
• Medical facilities nearby is minimum.
Option 2 Kadri fire station on NH - 17
Advantages:
• Good approach as it is located right on the highway.
• Basic infrastructure already in place.
• Good medical facilities nearby.
Disadvantages:
• Response time may be more as it is more than 6 km from NMPT and MCF.
2. The proposed Industrial Disaster Control Centre should have following infrastructure
to meet any emergency in the area without loosing time
• Hot line with all the major industries in the area as well as with the main and
alternate ECR.
• There should be pool of all critical PPEs, which may be required to meet any
emergency situation.
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• There should be list of all volunteers from various industries with contact
details to enable the DCC to summon them during any requirement.
• Area maps to be used for spot marking of affected areas, movement of vehicles,
evacuated areas, etc.
• Communication facilities consisting of dedicated telephones (STD / ISD), mobile
telephone, satellite telephone, fax machine, wire less sets, radios, tape recorder
and televisions.
• Personal computer, printer with Internet connection.
9.1.3 Fire Services
1. The increase in high rise buildings in Mangalore city reduces the fire fighting
capability of the city fire services. The fire services are not equipped to handle
emergencies in buildings above 40 feet. Hence two snorkels are to be provided for
Mangalore city. The existing fire hydrant system in Mangalore city needs to be
upgraded.
2. Fire hydrants and water storage need to be provided in Bikampadi Industrial Area to
meet the requirement of the industrial area..
3. Water source need to be provided in MRPL, HPCL area and also along the national
highway NH 17 between Surathkal and Kulur. Arrangements could also be made to
pump water from the river to fire water tanker for supply to fire tenders.
4. Bantwal and Sullia do not have fire fighting capabilities, which needs to be
considered urgently.
5. Hotline is suggested between Main Emergency Control Centre in DC’s Office,
Industrial Disaster Control Centre (Proposed) and Fire Stations.
6. Gas cutting set should be placed on the Rescue Vehicle at Pandeshwar fire station.
7. The fire services should have one ambulance each at the fire station.
9.1.4 Civil Defence - Homeguards
1. There are around 600 homeguards in the district and at any given time, 50% may be
mobilised for emergency action, which is inadequate. A total strength of about 1000
home guards is recommended for the district. The additional 400 guards could be
drawn from the industrial belt and trained for handling any Chemical/Fire/Explosion
Emergency.
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2. The homeguards depend solely on the police for communication and transport. It is
recommended to provide independent communication facility to the homeguards.
Each unit of the homeguard could be provided with VHF / Mobile telephones
3. Similarly, homeguards may be provided with few 12-15 seater vehicles for
transportation purpose. Smaller vehicles are suggested keeping the taluka roads in
mind. Smaller vehicles would have better mobility than huge trucks.
9.1.5 Municipal Water works
1. Chlorine kit should be provided at Bendoor and training to be given to the operators
for use of the kit.
2. SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) should be in good operating condition
which is essential during any chlorine leakage.
3. Chlorine tonners should be placed on rollers with ball bearing so that tonners can be
rotated to change liquid leak into gas leak.
4. Provide caustic pit near the tonner area for neutralisation of leaking chlorine. A hose
may be provided to route leaking chlorine to the caustic pit. The pit should have
barrier guard around it to prevent accidental fall of tonner into it.
9.2 ROADS AND BRIDGES 1. Following are the various vulnerable locations along the major roads where there
could be mishaps.
a. JUNCTION NEAR MCF/NMPT ON NH – 17 BEFORE THE KULUR BRIDGE
This is one of the most vulnerable areas for accident and roads from IOCL Terminal
(as well as other Terminals in the NMPT area) and the Elf Terminal having
substantial traffic of hazardous cargo join here. In addition to these, the various
pipelines cross the highway at this junction. All the pipelines are mostly underground
except those for Naphtha and Fuel oil for MCF which are above ground. These
vulnerable pipelines are suitably protected on either side of the road crossing by
provision of crash guards. The high-tension cables passing through the area pose
additional hazard, as this could be a possible source of ignition for a vapour cloud
escaping from a leak.
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Movement of traffic is haphazard at times and it is common to find many tankers
parked in the area resulting in further traffic congestion in the area. The overhead
conveyor of KIOCL passes over the area.
There is urgent need to regularise traffic in the area by suitable means say by having
suitable fly-overs or by providing a traffic island (like in Pump Well circle). Parking of
tankers in the region should be discouraged.
b. ROAD FROM MRPL TO NH – 17 ( AT SURATHKAL)
The LPG tanker traffic in this road is maximum as all the tankers from MRPL / HPCL
pass through this road before joining the NH – 17.
This stretch is around 6 km long and it is recommended to make this into a 4 lane
road with dividers to ensure smooth flow of traffic.
Other observation specific to this stretch of this road is the haphazard parking of
Tankers just by the side of the road at several locations especially in front of BASF.
Action may be initiated to discourage this practice and specify more parking areas in
isolated places away from the population pockets.
c. KOTTARA CROSS ON NH – 17
This is basically by-pass for Mangalore city just before Kottara. The point is
vulnerable, as the flow of traffic is not smooth. A traffic island may be provided in the
area to ensure smooth flow to traffic.
d. PUMP WELL CIRCLE ON NH – 17 / NH – 48
This is another point at the entry point of Mangalore city where there is heavy
movement of traffic including the tankers. This is the junction of two national
highways namely NH–17 and NH–48. The flow of traffic is relatively smooth in view
of traffic island provided.
e. BRIDGE OVER NETRAVATHI AT PANEMANGALORE
This is a very old bridge on the Netravathi River, which is single lane. There is police
manning on either sides of the bridge to ensure smooth movement of traffic by
ensuring unidirectional flow. The policemen manning the bridge are provided with
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wireless sets for communication, which are also connected to the police control
room.
Any accident involving a road tanker could result in blockage of the bridge there by
cutting off the Mangalore from rest of the state. The second bridge on the river is
under construction since long and it should be ensured that it is completed at the
earliest. Single lane approach to the bridge on either side of the bridge should be
strongly enforced by way of suitable road dividers or other deterrents.
f. NARROW BRIDGE AT THE ENTRY OF SULLIA TOWN ON STATE HIGHWAY
This could be another point of bottleneck on the state highway going towards
Madikeri. The bridge is in very bad shape and could be accident-prone. There
should be enough signboards and speed breakers on either side to prevent accident.
The single lane approach to the bridge should be enforced.
2. All police station to have detailed road map to enable them to decide alternate routes
during emergencies like bridge collapse or wash-off of roads during flood.
9.3 MAJOR INDUSTRIES 1. All industries to have public awareness program for people living in the vulnerable
area as given in Fact Sheets, which should cover the steps to be taken during
Industrial emergency.
2. Specialised training may be given to police, fire brigade etc to handle chemical
emergencies. This would very be very useful during transportation emergencies.
MRPL
1. The MRPL is located very close to the Airport at Bajpe and aircrafts do fly over the
Refinery complex during take off and landing, which is an unsafe condition. Even
though probability of an air crash is very low it can not be totally ruled out. In case of
such an eventuality i.e. an aircraft crashing on a refinery, the effect could be
disastrous.
It is recommended to make the refinery a no fly zone. This aspect should be taken
into consideration during design of proposed International Airport when the air traffic
to the city is expected to increase.
NMPT
District Disaster Management Authority, Dakshina Kannada
Disaster Management Plan for Dakshina Kannada 9-8
2. There are Chemical Terminals within the port area where number of hazardous
chemicals are received stored and dispatched in road tankers. These terminal
owners have been given permit for import of chemicals. Hence a wide range of
hazardous chemicals are imported depending on the prevailing market conditions.
NMPT should ensure that the MSDS of all these chemicals are available before
permitting the unloading of these hazardous chemicals. They should also ensure that
antidotes are available at the port dispensaries so that any person affected by the
chemical during handling is treated promptly with out any delay.
3. Wooden logs are stored/stacked in haphazard way without proper approach in large
quantities in open area belonging to port along the NH 17. This is a potential fire
hazard and some incidences of fire have been reported in the past.
In order to prevent recurrence of such incidences, following should be ensured
• The area should be barricaded and vigil maintained to prevent unauthorised
entry into the area.
• There should be proper stacking arrangement plan in place, which would
ensure segregation and maintenance of safe distances between stacks to
prevent spread of fire as well as to gain easy access during fire fighting.
• There should be sufficient storage of water in the vicinity and hydrant system,
which would be useful to fight any fire.
District Disaster Management Authority, Dakshina Kannada
Disaster Management Plan for Dakshina Kannada
TABLE OF CONTENTS
9. OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................. 1
9.1 INFRASTRUCTURE .............................................................................................. 1 9.1.1 DY. COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE ............................................................................. 1 9.1.2 PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DISASTER CONTROL CENTRE (DCC) IN PANAMBUR AREA 2 9.1.3 FIRE SERVICES .................................................................................................. 4 9.1.4 CIVIL DEFENCE - HOMEGUARDS .......................................................................... 4 9.1.5 MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS ................................................................................. 5 9.2 ROADS AND BRIDGES ......................................................................................... 5 9.3 MAJOR INDUSTRIES ............................................................................................ 7