District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)

District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)

 The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), South West Khasi Hills District, Mawkyrwat was established under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner under Section 25 (1) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 by a Government Notification. No.RDG.32/2005/245, dated 1^st August 2013 for effective management of disasters.

At the Block Level, the Block Disaster Management Committees (BDMCs) have been constituted under the chairmanship of Block Development Officers for overall management of disasters. Similarly, at the Village Level, the Block Development Officers have been instructed to constitute Village Disaster Management Committees (VDMCs) to look after all matters related to Disaster Management in the village.

Powers of District Disaster Management Authority:

According to Section 26 (1) of Disaster Management Act, the Chairperson of the District Authority shall, in addition to presiding over the meetings of the District Authority, exercise and discharge such powers and functions of the District Authority as the District Authority may delegate to him.

(2) The Chairperson of the District Authority shall, in the case of an emergency, have power to exercise all or any of the powers of the District Authority but the exercise of such powers shall be subject to ex post facto ratification of the District Authority.

(3) The District Authority or the Chairperson of the District Authority may, by general or special order, in writing, delegate such of its or his powers and functions, under subsection (1) or (2), as the case may be, to the Chief Executive Officer of the District Authority, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as it or he deems fit.

Functions of District Disaster Management Authority:

According to Section 30 (1) of Disaster Management Act, the District Authority shall act as the district planning; coordinating and implementing body for disaster management and take all measures for the purposes of disaster management in the district in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the National Authority and the State Authority.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the District Authority may—

(i)  prepare a disaster management plan including district response plan for the district;

(ii) Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the National Policy, State Policy, National Plan, State Plan and District Plan;

(iii) ensure that the areas in the district vulnerable to disasters are identified and measures for the prevention of disasters and the mitigation of its effects are undertaken by the departments of the Government at the district level as well as by the local authorities;

(iv) ensure that the guidelines for prevention of disasters, mitigation of its effects, preparedness and response measures as laid down by the National Authority and the State Authority are followed by all departments of the Government at the district level and the local authorities in the district;

(v) give directions to different authorities at the district level and local authorities to take such other measures for the prevention or mitigation of disasters as may be necessary;

(vi) lay down guidelines for prevention of disaster management plans by the department of the Government at the districts level and local authorities in the district;

(vii) monitor the implementation of disaster management plans prepared by the Departments of the Government at the district level; Meetings.

(viii) lay down guidelines to be followed by the Departments of the Government at the district level for purposes of integration of measures for prevention of disasters and mitigation in their development plans and projects and provide necessary technical assistance therefore;

(ix) monitor the implementation of measures referred to in clause (viii);

(x) review the state of capabilities for responding to any disaster or threatening disaster situation in the district and give directions to the relevant departments or authorities at the district level for their upgradation as may be necessary;

(xi) review the preparedness measures and give directions to the concerned departments at the district level or other concerned authorities where necessary for bringing the preparedness measures to the levels required for responding effectively to any disaster or threatening disaster situation;

(xii) organise and coordinate specialized training programmes for different levels of officers, employees and voluntary rescue workers in the district;

(xiii) facilitate community training and awareness programmes for prevention of disaster or mitigation with the support of local authorities, governmental and nongovernmental organizations;

(xiv) set up, maintain, review and upgrade the mechanism for early warnings and dissemination of proper information to public;

(xv) prepare, review and update district level response plan and guidelines;

(xvi) coordinate response to any threatening disaster situation or disaster;

(xvii) ensure that the Departments of the Government at the district level and the local authorities prepare their response plans in accordance with the district response plan;

(xviii) lay down guidelines for, or give direction to, the concerned Department of the Government at the district level or any other authorities within the local limits of the district to take measures to respond effectively to any threatening disaster situation or disaster;

(xix) advise, assist and coordinate the activities of the Departments of the Government at the district level, statutory bodies and other governmental and nongovernmental organizations in the district engaged in the disaster management;

(xx) coordinate with, and give guidelines to, local authorities in the district to ensure that measures for the prevention or mitigation of threatening disaster situation or disaster in the district are carried out promptly and effectively;

(xxi) provide necessary technical assistance or give advice to the local authorities in the district for carrying out their functions;

(xxii) review development plans prepared by the Departments of the Government at the district level, statutory authorities or local authorities with a view to make necessary provisions therein for prevention of disaster or mitigation;

(xxiii) examine the construction in any area in the district and, if it is of the opinion that the standards for the prevention of disaster or mitigation laid down for such construction is not being or has not been followed, may direct the concerned authority to take such action as may be necessary to secure compliance of such standards;

(xxiv) identify buildings and places which could, in the event of any threatening disaster situation or disaster, be used as relief centers or camps and make arrangements for water supply and sanitation in such buildings or places;

(xxv) establish stockpiles of relief and rescue materials or ensure preparedness to make such materials available at a short notice;

(xxvi) provide information to the State Authority relating to different aspects of disaster management;

(xxvii) encourage the involvement of non-governmental organisations and voluntary social-welfare institutions working at the grassroots level in the district for disaster management;

(xxviii) ensure communication systems are in order, and disaster management drills are carried out periodically;

(xxix) perform such other functions as the State Government or State Authority may assign to it or as it deems necessary for disaster management in the District.

Powers and Functions of District Disaster Management Authority in the event of any threatening disaster situation and disaster:

According to Section 34 of Disaster Management Act, for the purpose of assisting, protecting or providing relief to the community, in response to any threatening disaster situation or disaster, the District Authority may-

(a) Give directions for the release and use of resources available with any Department of the Government and the local authority in the district;

(b) Control and restrict vehicular traffic to, from and within, the vulnerable or affected area;

(c) Control and restrict the entry of any person into, his movement within and departure from, a vulnerable or affected area;

(d) Remove debris, conduct search and carry out rescue operations;

(e) Provide shelter, food, drinking water and essential provisions, healthcare and services;

(f) Establish emergency communication systems in the affected area;

(g) Make arrangements for the disposal of the unclaimed dead bodies;

(h) Recommend to any Department of the Government of the State or any authority or body under that Government at the district level to take such measures as are necessary in its opinion;

(i) Require experts and consultants in the relevant fields to advise and assist as it may deem necessary;

(j) Procure exclusive or preferential use of amenities from any authority or person;

(k) Construct temporary bridges or other necessary structures and demolish structures which may be hazardous to public or aggravate the effects of the disaster;

(l) Ensure that the non-governmental organizations carry out their activities in an equitable and non-discriminatory manner;

(m) Take such other steps as may be required or warranted to be taken in such a situation.

 Activities

The DDMA is implementing different activities like awareness generation, trainings, mock drills etc to all stakeholders -Government, Non-Governmental Organizations & community as a whole sanctioned under the Annual Allocation of State Disaster Response Fund for Capacity Building.

Relief

Relief matter is looked after by Relief Branch/DDMA, DC’s Office, Mawkyrwat as per the guidelines and norms of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)/State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) of the Government of India.

Nodal Departments for various Hazards

Co-opted members of DDMA

1. SDO Civil Sub-Division Ranikor
2. Block Development Officers of all blocks
3. Joint Director of School Education & Literacy
4. District School Education Officer
5. District Mission Coordinator (SSA)
6. Sub—Divisional School Education Officer

UPDATED LIST OF DISTRICT OFFICERS/ COLLECTORS/ DISTRICT MAGISTRATE AND SPS/ SSPS IN THE DISTRICT

DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE

Publication/Notification

1. DDMP 2023-24
2. Best Practice 2020(PDF  4MB). 
3. COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan (PDF 9.25 MB). 
4. SDRF Norms and Assistance.
5. Basic First Aid Manual( English |Khasi |Garo )
6. Village Disaster Management Plan(English |Khasi |Garo )
7. District Incident Response Team (IRT) SWKH.
8. District Resources and Phone Directory.
9. Emergency Support Functions SWKH.
10. Dos and Don’ts on Thunderstorm and Lightning.
11. Earthquake Matrix.
12. Advisory on Fire Incident.
13. Jumai.
14. Ka ‘Eriong’
15. Ka Jingpluh Ding.
16. Ka Jingshlei Um.
17. Ka Jingtwa Khyndew.
18. Ka Leiliehbad U Pyrthat.
19. Preparedness and Mitigation for Earthquakes Are We Ready.
20. Responsibility Matrix for emergency response functions.
21. Minutes south west monsoon.
22. School Mock Drill.
23. Village Mock Drill.
24. SOP .
25. Disaster Management Plan 2023.
26. School Disaster Management Plan 2023.
27. Advisory for Strong wind.
28. Advisory during Thunderstorm/Lightning/Gusty Wind/Heavy Rainfall and Hailstorm.