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Disaster Management Plan

The Disaster Management Plan is one of the most important documents prepared at the Panchayat level. It serves as a blueprint of how prepared a Panchayat is to handle natural disasters or other emergencies.

As per the directives of the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), every Panchayat is mandatory to prepare and maintain this document. The key sections included in it are:

1. Resource Mapping

This contains a list of resources available within the Panchayat that can be utilized in the event of a disaster:

• Human Resources: Volunteers (Civil Defence, Aapda Mitra), swimmers, tree-cutters, nurses, etc.
• Machinery & Equipment: Contact numbers of owners of JCBs, chainsaws, boats, ambulances, and private vehicles.

2. Hazard Mapping

This identifies and marks the areas within the Panchayat that are vulnerable to risks:

• Low-lying areas prone to flooding.
• Hilly regions susceptible to landslides or soil erosion.
• Coastal areas prone to sea erosion (sea incursions).

3. Relief Camps

This lists buildings (such as schools and community halls) suitable for evacuating people during emergency situations, along with their available facilities (such as restrooms and drinking water).

4. Emergency Contact Directory

Important contact numbers to reach out to immediately during a disaster:
 

• District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
• Fire Force, Police, and Village Office

• Nearby hospitals

  KSEB (Kerala State Electricity Board) and Water Authority officials

5. Precautionary Measures

A precise plan detailing how to execute pre-monsoon activities, such as cleaning streams/drains, cutting down dangerous trees, and conducting awareness classes.