DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR Planned Beach Resort in Village Sagarthirth, Taluka Vengurla, District Sindhudurg, State Maharashtra

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1 Project No.: AESPL/EIA/13/CON/020 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR Planned Beach Resort in Village Sagarthirth, Taluka Vengurla, District Sindhudurg, State Maharashtra Sponsored by Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. Prepared by ADITYA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PVT. LTD., 107, Hiren Light Industrial Estate, Mogul Lane, Mahim, Mumbai , Tel: (022)

2 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR Planned Beach Resort in Village Sagarthirth, Taluka Vengurla, District Sindhudurg, State Maharashtra Sponsored by Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. Project No.: AESPL/EIA/13/CON/020 Project Team: Project Director: Mr. Ulhas H. Joglekar Project Scientist: Mr. Ranjit Varma 2

3 1 INTRODUCTION Background Objectives SITE DESCRIPTION Project Background Site Selection Criteria Nature and Size of the Project project Site Location Site Connectivity site and Site Surroundings project site and site surrounding photographs Environmental characteristics Climate Rainfall Physiography & Geology Ecology IDENTIFICATION OF LIKELY HAZARDS & POSSIBLE DISASTERS Definitions of terms used Likely Hazards Earthquakes Lightning strike Marine Hazards b) Tidal Waves Fire & Explosions Sabotage Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) Standard operating procedures Precautionary measures Earthquake Floods Cyclones Tsunamis Lightning Strikes Fire & Explosions Sabotage

4 4.1.8 Drowning Other Disasters Disaster Preparedness Onsite Fire Alarms/Other Measures Onsite DMP Team Emergency Equipments Disaster Emergency Kit Medical and Related Resources Drills Disaster Preparedness Offsite Emergency Response in the Event of Disaster Action in the event of Fire Response Sequence during Event of Fire Actions in case of Flood/Tsunami Lightning strike Relief and Rehabilitation Evacuation Plan for the Beach Resort Guidelines for Evacuation In-charge Evacuation & Exit Routes Planning Guide for Assembly (Emergency Shelter) Place: Evacuation Preparedness and Assessment Annexure 1: List of Emergency Services Annexure 2: Evacuation Preparedness and Assessment Checklist Annexure 3: License rules for LPG storage Annexure 4: List of Applicable Environmental Legislations

5 LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT SITE ON DISTRICT MAP... 9 FIGURE 2.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT SITE ON VENGURLA TOURISM MAP FIGURE 2.3 LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE ON GOOGLE IMAGE FIGURE 2.4 PHOTOGRAPHS - SITE AND SURROUNDING FEATURES FIGURE 3.1 MAP SHOWING VARIOUS SEISMIC ZONES IN INDIA FIGURE 3.2 CYCLONE FREQUENCY AND WIND HAZARD MAP OF COASTAL INDIA FIGURE 3.3 CYCLONE HAZARD AND PROBABLE MAXIMUM STORM SURGE MAP FOR COASTAL INDIA FIGURE 4.1 STRUCTURE OF THE DMP TEAM LIST OF TABLES TABLE 2.1 REVENUE DETAILS... 8 TABLE 3.1 WIND SPEED CATEGORIES AND RELATED EVENTS TABLE 3.2 CYCLONE CATEGORIES TABLE 3.3 MULTIPLE HAZARD DATA FOR WEST COAST OF INDIA TABLE 3.4 HAZARDS, RISKS AND VULNERABILITY TABLE 4.1 EMERGENCY KIT AND ITEMS AND NUMBERS

6 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND M/s. Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. desires to set up a beach resort in Sagartirth Village, Vengurla Taluka, Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra state comprising of hotel guest rooms, suites, hotel villas, public areas and associated amenities. Occupancy of the resort at most times will be dominated by visitors, who will not be familiar with the plans of the site. Hence, it becomes important that an Emergency Response Plan is prepared that allows visitors to easily identify measures to be taken in case of possible disasters that may occur at site. Hence, the project proponent approached M/s. Aditya Environmental Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, a NABET accredited Environmental Consultancy with vast experience in preparation of Disaster Management Plans for various sectors to prepare a suitable plan. 1.2 OBJECTIVES The overall objective of a disaster management plan is to make use of the combined resources created or available at the site and/or off-site services to achieve the following: To minimize the effects the accident on people and property; Effect the rescue and medical treatment of casualties; Safeguard other people, outside the project boundary Evacuate people to safe areas with utmost care and with minimum casualties; Inform and collaborate with statutory local and state authorities; Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control; Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent enquiry into the cause and circumstances of the emergency; Investigate and take steps to prevent recurrence of similar incidents 6

7 2 SITE DESCRIPTION 2.1 Project Background The total plot area of the proposed development is Acres ( 2,19,084 sqm). The total built-up area is approximately 61, sq.m. 2.2 SITE SELECTION CRITERIA The siting of developmental projects in India is managed by Siting Guidelines for activities and projects delineated by the MoEF and the CPCB. The overall purpose of the guideline is to aid proponents in judiciously selecting project sites, keeping in mind various environmental sensitivities. However, the guidelines for siting are not legally enforceable except for areas which are ecologically fragile (as notified by certain specific notifications) or are located in the Coastal Regulation Zone as demarcated by the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 and subsequent amendments. Additionally, State Governments sometimes formulate State wide Siting Guidelines for development planning. The proposed site is selected as per the Siting Guidelines. The design brief places a strong emphasis on achieving a high level of environmental performance, durability, and healthy indoor air quality through integrated design, best practices and emerging technologies. Sustainability is integrated into all phases of the design process using an integrated approach which balances social, economic, and environmental factors. 2.3 NATURE AND SIZE OF THE PROJECT The proposed project will be comprising of 164 Hotel Rooms, 17 Rooms Hotel Suites (1BR), Hotel Suites (2BR-3)- 7 rooms, Hotel Villas (3BR-3) -37 rooms, Hotel Villas (2 BR) 5 rooms, banquet halls, restaurants, spa. It will also have facility for parking. Landscaping will also be done. The project will also involve internal development of basic infrastructure such as internal roads, power supply, water supply, sewer and storm water pipe network, waste management system and fire fighting system. 2.4 PROJECT SITE LOCATION Project site is located at Village Sagartirath in Aravali -Tak, Vengurla, Taluka, Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra. The proposed project site is strategically located near the seashore & falls under CRZ-III Category. Proposed development also comes under the T-2 category as per notification of Urban Development Department Mantralaya, Mumbai dated 9 th July The project site adjoins Arabian 7

8 Sea, being approximately at a distance of 70 m from shoreline. Site is also approachable from SH 4 Vengurla-Shiroda coastal highway on the east. Revenue Details for the proposed development is given in Table 2.1 Table 2.1 Revenue Details S.N. Village Survey No. Areas in Survey Nos. 1. Sagartirth 2, HISSA no. 3 B 45 Acres 0 Guntha 4, HISSA no. 1 & 3 3 Acres 22.3 Guntha 2. Tank 16, HISSA no. 1/1 & 1/4 2 Acres 6.64 Guntha 27, HISSA no. 1/2 0 Acre 29.0 Guntha 3. Temb 15, HISSA no. 1/1 A & HISSA no. 1/2 Total Area 3 Acres 12.9 Guntha 54 Acres Guntha The location of the proposed site on District Map, Vengurla Tourism Map, and Google Map is given in Figure 1.1, Figure 1.2 and Figure 1.3 respectively. 8

9 Figure 2.1 Location of the Project Site on District Map 9

10 Figure 2.2 Location of the Project Site on Vengurla Tourism Map 10

11 Figure 2.3 Location of Project Site on Google Image 2.5 SITE CONNECTIVITY The connectivity of the site by air, roads and railway as follows: Road The site is accessible by SH 4 Vengurla-Shiroda Road (Coastal Highway). The site is located approximately 10.6 km from Vengurla town and 38.3 km Sawantwadi village. Rail The site is well connected to the Konkan Railway and the nearest railway station is Sawantwadi at a distance of about 17 Km to the northeastern side of the site. Air The nearest airport is Goa Airport which is ~48 Km from the site. A new airport is proposed at Mopa, Goa around 10 kms south of the proposed site. 2.6 SITE AND SITE SURROUNDINGS The proposed site is in the coastal plains and is slightly undulating. Slopes are towards the Western side with variation (5 m) in the highest and lowest point. The site surroundings comprise of rural setup and the land use in the surrounding area comprises of villages with residential set up. No industrial area is observed in nearby vicinity. Many small scale hotels and resorts are seen adjoining 11

12 the coastal areas. The details of the site surrounding have been given below and shown in Figure 1.4: North: On the northern side of the project site, Vetobha Hills and Bhakarwadi village falls. 2.7 PROJECT SITE AND SITE SURROUNDING PHOTOGRAPHS The photographs for site surrounding features are shown in Figure 2.4 (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) Southern border of site (b) Coconut plantations in the project site (c) Seawall in the project site (d) Sand-dunes in the adjoining beach 12

13 (e) (f) (g) (e) Dense vegetation in project site (f) School along the eastern border and (g) Habitation along the north-eastern border. Figure 2.4 Photographs - Site and Surrounding Features 2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Climate Usually the climatic condition at Sagartirth is temperate except during monsoon, which lasts from June to September. The weather of Sagartirth is generally pleasant and sunny, except during monsoons. There are no extremes in temperature and no clear demarcations from one season to the other except for the monsoon. The average temperature varies between 25 C to 36 C. The average daily hours of sunshine are nine to ten hours in summer and three to five hours during monsoon. 13

14 2.8.2 Rainfall Sagartirth falls in the path of southwest monsoon. Consequently, the site receives rainfall from June to September every year due to southwest monsoon winds. The average annual rainfall is 2750 mm (DMP, Sindhudurg). The remaining eight months are dry and the premonsoon months of March, April and May are characterised by water scarcity Physiography & Geology The site is in the coastal plains and slightly undulating with slopes towards the western side. The surface soils are typically alluvium and can be classified as beach sands. Greywacke rock conglomerate are exposed in the area. The site is dotted by frequent exposures of the underlying rocks of Archaean to lower Proterozoic Age Ecology The project site is characterised by natural vegetations and plantations, mostly of coconut trees and cashew nuts. 14

15 3 IDENTIFICATION OF LIKELY HAZARDS & POSSIBLE DISASTERS 3.1 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED Hazards Dangerous conditions or events that threaten or have the potential for causing injury to life or damage to property or the environment is called hazard. Hazards can be categorized in various ways, but based on the origin, they worldwide are basically grouped in two broad headings:- 1. Natural Hazards (hazards with meteorological, geological or even biological origin) e.g. Earthquake, Tsunamis, Storms, Lightning strikes etc. 2. Manmade Hazards (hazards with human-caused or technological origin) e.g. Fire & Explosions, Drowning, Sabotage etc. Vulnerability Vulnerability may be defined as the probability of exposure of a village, city or a community to a hazard. A society or project may be vulnerable to various hazards to different extents depending upon various reasons including environmental, geographical, social, economic etc. Disaster A disaster occurs when a hazard such as earthquake, flood or windstorm coincides with a vulnerable situation. It is hence the product of are two main components: Hazard and Vulnerability. A disaster seriously disrupts the normal functioning of a society, causing widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses that exceed the society's capability to cope without external relief. The Indian subcontinent is highly vulnerable to floods, cyclones, droughts, earthquakes, tsunamis, etc. Twenty five states in the country are disaster prone. 3.2 LIKELY HAZARDS On the basis of project details and plans, site contours and geographical and environmental setting of the site, the following Hazards have been identified which may possibly lead to disaster Earthquakes There are five seismic zones in India named as I to V as details given below: Zone V: This is the most severe seismic zone and is referred here as Very High Damage Risk Zone. Zone IV: This, zone is second in severity to zone V. This is referred here as High Damage Risk Zone. Zone III: This is termed 15

16 here as Moderate Damage Risk Zone. Zone II: This zone is referred to as Low Damage Risk Zone. Zone I: Here the maximum intensity is estimated as MM V or less. This zone is termed here as Very Low Damage Risk Zone. The project site falls in Zone III i.e moderate seismic zone. Fig 3.1 shows the seismic zoning of India. The project site falls in the Zone III i.e moderate damage risk zone. Figure 3.1 Map showing various seismic zones in India During the last 15 years, the country has experienced 10 major earthquakes that have resulted in over 20,000 deaths. As per the current seismic zone map of the country (IS 1893: 2002), over 59% of India s land area is under threat of moderate to severe seismic hazard. Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 or more on the Richter scale usually results in a large number of casualties. 90% of casualties result directly from the collapse of buildings. Secondary events, such as landslides, floods, fires, and tsunamis, account for the remainder (10 per cent) of the casualties. Mortality increases with age, disability and degree of destruction of the structures. Many deaths can be prevented by early implementation of rescue services and medical aid. Though the Taluka of Vengurla does not have a 16

17 history of any loss due to earthquakes, but since it does fall in a moderate risk zone for earth quakes and considering the project life time to be around 100 years, it can be deemed as a potential Hazard with a need of comprehensive disaster management plan Lightning strike Lying in the path of tropical monsoon and abutting the Arabian Sea, lightning which often accompanies thunderstorms poses is a potential hazard for the proposed beach resort. Lightning strikes have the potential to kill or injure people and cause failure of electronic equipments. Quite a large number of injuries occur from electric shock received while using fixed telephones during thunderstorms Marine Hazards Since the proposed project lies in the coastal zone, marine related disasters may occur. It is essential to be prepared with a comprehensive disaster management plan taking into account the frequency of occurrence and magnitude of various types of disasters. At the project site, the following marine hazards may result in the inundation of the project site resulting in damage to property and possibly loss of life. a. Storms, cyclones and storm surge Table 3.1 Wind speed categories and related events Type of Disturbances Wind Speed in Km/h Wind Speed in Knots Low Pressure Less than 31 Less than 17 Depression Deep Depression Cyclonic Storm Serve Cyclonic Storm Very Server Cyclonic Storm Super Cyclone More than 221 More than 120 Where: 1 knot 1.85 km per hour 17

18 Cyclones are classified into five different levels on the basis of wind speed. They are further divided into the following categories according to their damage capacity. Table 3.2 Cyclone categories Cyclone Category Wind Speed in Km/h Damage Capacity Minimal Moderate Extensive Extreme and above Catastrophic Storm surges are coastal phenomena which are inherently associated with storms and cyclones, when the strong winds push the water up against the coastline. The degree of disaster potential depends upon the storm surge amplitude associated with the storms or cyclones (Management of Storms, National Disaster Management Guidelines). Figures x and y indicate that the project site falls in moderate risk zone for cyclones. The frequency of cyclonic storms in Sindhudurg district is low compared to most of the coastal zones in the country with only 3 cyclonic storms being recorded during the period However storm surges from non-cyclonic storms, particularly during high-tide frequently cause erosion of land in coastal talukas including Vengurla. Howerver, Sagartirth, Tak and Temb villages do not fall in the high-risk zone for inundation due to storm surge. But, considering the site topography (Annexure 2), frequency of cyclones and probable maximum storm surge of 4.0 m, it is advisable to have a comprehensive disaster management plan for cyclones and stormsurge considering lifetime of the project to be~100 years. b) Tidal Waves Extreme tidal waves are generated in deep waters due to various reasons including long fetches and resonance. After generation of such waves, when they travel from the deep sea to coast, they undergo various processes, such as shoaling, breaking, reformation, refraction, diffraction etc as the case may be. This process reduces the wave height considerably as it travels in shallow waters. It is necessary to compute the maximum possible wave height at the shore to estimate the inundation at the project site. This will enable planning for disaster due to such extreme waves. 18

19 c) Tsunamis The multi hazard situation on the West coast of India is presented in the following table Table 3.3 Multiple Hazard Data for West Coast of India Source: National Disaster Management Guidelines: Management of Tsunamis, A tsunami is a series of tidal waves (called a "wave train") generated in a body of water by a pulsating or abrupt disturbance that vertically displaces the water column. Earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, explosions, and the impact of extraterrestrial bodies such as meteorites, can generate tsunamis. Tsunamis can savagely attack coastlines, causing devastating property damage, injuries, and loss of life due to injuries or drowning. According to existing records, the seismic activity in and around the Arabian Sea is non-existent and hence the possibility of a tsunami hitting the west coast of India is negligible, (ref.: Dr Satish Shetye, Director, National Institute of Oceanography) The last documented Tsunami activity on west coast of India was in the year 1945 during which a 12m tsunami was felt at Kandla. The maximum height due to this Tsunami observed in Mumbai was around 2.0 m. However, since the experience of Tsunami in 2004 on the east coast, it is better to be prepared for such an eventuality by way of a Disaster Management Plan. 19

20 Figure 3.2 Cyclone Frequency and Wind Hazard Map of Coastal India 20

21 Figure 3.3 Cyclone Hazard and Probable Maximum Storm Surge Map for Coastal India d) Drowning 21

22 One of the major attractions of a beach resort is the beach itself. Most often, the idea of swimming in the open seas while enjoying luxuries and world-class hospitality is the primary driving force that draws people to beach resorts. However, capable swimmers are not the only ones to venture into the seas. Very often, many people not knowing swimming, including children, venture out into the seas. Precaution is seldom at the top of people s minds in the mood for enjoyment. During such times, there is a danger of people, including children, who do not know to swim, venturing out into areas of unsafe depths, such that they cannot keep their heads above water level to breathe. At such times, there is a danger of drowning because even if these people are accompanied by capable swimmers, help may not reach them because of prevailing tides and currents, or they may just be missed in the prevailing chaos. It is essential to plan and prepare for such disasters, particularly in case of beach resorts Fire & Explosions Fire & Explosions can occur at the resort site. Sometimes they occur in circumstances that are unexpected or unpredictable. Fire incidences can be natural or human generated. Types of fires 1. Natural: Natural fires are generated by volcanic eruption, lightning and the like. Earthquake and storms can cause devastating fires due to short circuits in damaged houses, fallen power cables, ignition of spilled fuels, gas leakages, etc. Proper insulation, meticulous wiring, leak proof storage etc. should form a part of disaster preparedness. 2. Manmade: Faulty electrical circuits, defective electrical wiring, poor maintenance of boilers/electrical equipment, cooking gas leakages, etc can cause fires. Similarly, accidental leakage of flammable liquids (LPG & HSD) and careless disposal of lighted cigarette buts can also cause devastating fires. List of Major Fire Hazards: Flammable chemicals: Paints, Aerosols (in stores), Fuels (LPG &HSD), etc. Flammable substances: Furniture, Upholstery, Dry Grass, etc. Processes involving open flame: Cooking, Smoking, etc. Heat producing devices: Dryers, Heaters, Hot Plates, etc. Electrical equipment: Short circuits and malfunctioning equipment Sabotage Sabotage is a deliberate action aimed at weakening another entity through subversion, obstruction, disruption, or destruction. In the absence of adequate measures to secure the resort, probability of occurrence of acts of sabotage like setting fire or causing explosions using bombs, will become high. 22

23 3.3 PRELIMINARY HAZARD ANALYSIS (PHA) A preliminary hazard analysis of project and site components has been carried out to identify major hazards associated with the functioning of the proposed project (Table 8.4) Hazard Component D.G. Sets Power Transformers Electrical Control room LPG Cylinders storage Potential Risk Mechanical hazards and fire hazards in: Lube oil system Cable galleries Short circuits Fire and explosion Fire in cable galleries and switches. Static electricity due to improper earthing and bonding. Fire, in earthing and bonding may result in Power failure. Fire and explosion due to leakage Table 3.4 Hazards, Risks and Vulnerability Vulnerability/ Probability Low: The DG sets are used only in case of power failures, which are rare. The lubrication oil and diesel are stored in small quantities. Low: Transformers are always kept in the open, with proper fencing, and isolated from buildings. Medium: The risk may arise from low quality of insulation material bad maintenance or alterations by untrained manpower. It may also arise from voltage fluctuations. Low: Probability of cylinder related fire and explosion is low. HSD Storage Fire due to leakage Low: Probability of fire due to Diesel leakage is low Natural Disasters Topography and Drainage Others Earthquakes and cyclones may damage the electrical system, lifts, and water/sewerage lines. It may also damage the external envelop of structures. Flooding/Water logging may curtail access to daily needs and transports facilities. Power failure, Water shortage, traffic congestion, communication failure, etc. Low: Site falls in Seismic Zone III which is one of the least vulnerable zones. Sindhudurg does not have history of severe earthquakes. Sindhudurg lies on the West coast of India which is less prone to severe atmospheric changes resulting in cyclones, hurricanes, storms etc. Medium: The risk may arise only in the rare event of choking of natural and manmade storm water drainage system coupled with high tide and storm surge. The site is located around 2 m above MSL. Inundation of land is a possibility in case of coincidence of storm surges with High Tides Low: Such types of risks are rarely prevalent in rural setting where the project is proposed. As remedial response is very quick and services are immediate, no problems of difficult nature are likely. Power failure will not affect the project seriously as stand by DG sets are provided for all essential services. 23

24 4 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Standard Operating Procedures have been laid down to guide project authorities and staff to be prepared for disasters and act positively in times of disasters. As disasters can be of various types, separate standard operating procedures have been developed for each kind. These procedures have been prepared with the aim to guide the authorities and staff through the following stages with regards to disaster: 1) Precautionary measures 2) Disaster Preparedness Onsite 3) Disaster Preparedness Offsite 4) Emergency response in the event of disaster 5) Relief and Rehabilitation 6) Evacuation 4.1 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Precautionary measures for any disaster are to be taken by all the users/visitors of the proposed resort. Hence the measures mentioned below are to be meticulously followed by occupants of the Resort. To be well informed about such precautions a printed booklet will be kept in each resort villa/room Earthquake BIS codes relevant to the project site shall be adopted for building standards Fasten shelves securely to walls. All the occupiers should be made aware to place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. Information would be provided to store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches. Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, settees, and anywhere people sit. Brace overhead light and fan fixtures. Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks. Secure a water heater, LPG cylinder etc., by strapping it to the wall studs and bolting it to the floor. Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shaves. Identify safe places indoors and outdoors for occupiers: a) Under strong dining table or bed 24

25 b) Against an inside wall. c) Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcase or other heavy furniture could fall over. d) In the open, away from building, trees, telephone and electrical lines, flyovers, bridges. Emergency telephone number (doctor, hospital, police, etc) would be displayed on both floors and booklet of the same should be available/ displayed prominently in all rooms Floods Sewerage and storm water systems to be checked at regular intervals for their proper functioning. Provision will be made to harvest most of the rain water from the proposed site. This will reduce the water shortage as well as runoff water on the site Cyclones Periodical checking of all resort buildings for structural faults, to secure loose tiles, and to carry out timely repairs, will be resorted to. Keep some wooden boards ready so that glass windows can be boarded if needed. Periodical removal of dead wood or dying trees close to the villas to be undertaken. Hurricane lanterns filled with kerosene, battery operated torches and enough dry cells will always be made available during emergencies. Keep some extra batteries for transistors. Keep some dry non-perishable food always ready for emergency use Tsunamis An earthquake that lasts 20 seconds or longer in a coastal area, may cause tsunamis. When the shaking stops, people will be moved quickly to higher ground away from the coast. A tsunami may be coming within minutes Lightning Strikes If Outdoors Seek shelter in a hardtop (metal-bodied) vehicle or solid building but not open structures or tents Do not take shelter under trees Fishing rods, Umbrellas and other metal rods to be avoided Distance should be maintained from fences, metal poles, clotheslines etc. If on boat or swimming, one should aim to reach the shore as soon as possible If Indoors 25

26 Disconnect external aerial and power leads to radios and television sets. Disconnect computer s and power leads. Draw all curtains and keep clear of windows, electrical appliances, pipes and fixtures (e.g. avoid using bath, shower and electrical equipments) Avoid using telephones, in case of emergency, calls should be brief. Avoid touching metal, brick or concrete or tiled floors Fire & Explosions Good house-keeping. Compulsory use of ashtrays while smoking. Welding /Cutting jobs to be carried out under strict supervision. Fire Rescue drills to be carried out at regular intervals. Since fires of different classes require specific precautionary measures to be taken in each case, precautionary measures to be taken for different classes of fires are listed below. a) Electrical Fires The following basic precautions are recommended: Install only appliances that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory. Switches and fuses to conform to correct rating of circuit. Use only surge protectors or power strips that have internal overload protection and have ISI or BEE label Use light bulbs that match the recommended wattage on the lamp or fixture. High voltage points and instruments to be secured and labeled prominently. Avoid putting cords where they can be damaged or pinched by furniture, under rugs and carpets, or across doorways. Replace any electrical tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out or gives off smoke or sparks. Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately. Do not try to repair them. Electrical work should be done only by a qualified electrician. Call an electrician if you have any of the following: o o o o Recurring problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers A tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance Discolored or warm wall outlets or switches A burning smell or rubbery odor coming from an appliance 26

27 o o o Flickering lights Sparks from a wall outlet Cracked or broken wall outlets Keep clothes, curtains, and other items that can catch fire at least three feet from all portable electric space heaters. b) Earthquake Fires Never place a container with water such as a flower vase or water tank near an electrical appliance. Spilt water on a plug in a socket is likely to cause fire. Avoid keeping anything easily inflammable from falling from shelves around a gas cookers in the kitchens and villas, wherever LPG cylinder is used for cooking c) LPG storage Fire & Explosion Since the project envisages storage of more than 100 kgs of LPG in bulk storage, i.e. upto 8 industrial LPG cylinders, each weighing upto 19 kgs, license for storge of cylinders is mandatory under Gas Rules, Applicable rules for LPG storage as per the license are given in Annexure 4. d) HSD storage Fire & Explosion Sabotage The resort will be fully secured all around the periphery and there will be only one entry and one exit to the entire facility. The entry and exit points will be manned for 24 hours with specially trained security staff fully equipped with latest security gadgets including closed circuit electronic surveillance cameras/cctvs monitoring all sensitive areas within the Resort Complex. A log book will be maintained to record the identities of all vehicles/staff/guests/visitors entering and leaving the Resort. All persons/vehicles entering the resort will be fully checked for explosives and weapons Drowning Signages should be placed on the beach indicating depth at every 0.5 metre till 2.5 metre depth from low tide line, upto a distance of 100 m from low-tide line. Bathymetry chart for the seafront of the proposed resort is attached as Annexure 5. Daily tide timings should be prominently displayed near the beachfront and should be proactively updated daily. Lifeguards should be employed to keep a watch on visitors swimming in the beach. 27

28 4.1.9 Other Disasters Other disasters are rare and have not occurred in the region or their occurrence can easily be mitigated with routine precautions. Nevertheless the following precautions will be taken: Sufficient water will be stored, in excess of actual requirement, as a buffer stock to tackle the eventuality of temporary water supply shortage. Multiple communication channels will be maintained to tide over the situation of failure of telephone link and/or malfunction of main server. 4.2 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ONSITE The plan will include alarm equipments and other measures and the budget for capital and running cost of the plan. Onsite preparedness for all the disasters would include a disaster preparedness plan which includes an On-site team of DMP that will be responsible for majority of action taken during a disaster. The plans also consist of emergency equipment and disaster emergency kits. It also includes emergency communication plan for each household, an awareness programs for each occupant and drills frequency and formats Fire Alarms/Other Measures Given the rural location of the resort, it is important to have a proper fire management system. Fire could take place from various accidents; one of them being faulty electrical materials. Hence all electrical wiring of the proposed building would be made as per Government standards. Also maintenance of the wiring should be carried out at regular intervals through a professional electrician. Fire and smoke alarm must be installed in every room. An alarm system will be developed so that visitors are informed and all the staff will be informed and trained with regard to the actions taken and operations necessary to efficiently use the system. Appropriate measures would be taken for their proper functioning. To meet the requirements, the following measures will be taken: Posters indicating evacuation routes will be displayed in all rooms/villas/kitchens etc. of the resort clearly indicating the position of the poster with You are here mark. Route of evacuation should be indicated by way of arrows, leading to the assembly point. Evacuation routes and assembly points are presented in Annexure 6. Fire and smoke alarms will be installed in all covered places such as rooms, lobbies, halls, kitchens, offices, etc. The functioning of these fire alarms will be checked every week by the resort security staff. 28

29 Courtyard will be paved suitably to bear the load of fire engines. Electrical meter room will be sealed with non-combustible materials. The lighting in all fire escape routes will be based on independent circuits backed by DG sets. Underground and overhead water storage tanks having appropriate capacity will be provided for fire fighting. Automatic water sprinklers will be installed in all internal covered spaces. Fire Hydrants, Fire Hoses and Fire Extinguishers will be installed throughout the resort as mandated by the Fire Department. Details of fire-fighting equipments are as per statutory requirements and presented as Annexure 7 Portable fire extinguishers of dry chemical powder will be provided in the electric meter rooms and basements. Lightning conductors and other equipments mandatory as per existing Government Rules will be installed Onsite DMP Team The structure of the team is given below. During the operational phase of the resort, name of the authority and their contact details will be included in the following chart given in Figure 4.1. This will be part of DMP kit which should prominently placed and accessible to all. General Manager at Site Head, Security Manager, Maintenance Manager, Administration 29

30 Security Staff Plumber, Electrician Kitchen and other staff Figure 4.1 Structure of the DMP team Emergency Equipments The site security officer will maintain a list of emergency handling equipment including details of fire extinguishers their validity and potency, protective clothing, and personal protective equipment for emergency handlers etc. Details of fire management services available at Vengurla and details of nearby hospitals will be available with site security officer in his operating checklist. The major hospitals, clinics, emergency services shall be kept in the knowledge of all concerned. Fire fighting related water tank with adequate water quantity and system with fire hoses will be kept readily available. All the location of fire extinguisher will be displayed by a notice board Disaster Emergency Kit An emergency kit will be prepared which will have following items: Table 4.1 Emergency Kit and Items and Numbers Sr. No. Emergency kit items Numbers 1. First Aid Kit, and Whistle 1 for each Room/villa/ Restaurant/Kitchen/ Spa 2. Portable Fire Extinguishers 4 on each floor of each building 3. Safety Ropes 5 The emergency kit will be augmented frequently after its check regularly. The project proponent will provide a disaster emergency kit which would consist of: 1. Battery operated torch 2. Extra batteries 3. Battery operated radio 4. First aid kit and manual 5. Candles and matches in a waterproof container 6. Knife 7. Chlorine tablets or powdered water purifiers. 8. Can opener 9. Essential medicines 10. Thick ropes and cords 11. Sturdy shoes 30

31 4.2.5 Medical and Related Resources The medical managements for the possible emergency situation essentially consist of First Aid facility. The Security manager must maintain the staff including sweepers, security persons, etc. so that during medico emergency equal weight age would be given to all the members of the society. Also Security manager should keep the numbers of emergency. Hospitals, so that doctors could be connected at the earliest at the time of medical emergency. These numbers must be prominently displayed on the notice board and can be accessed by the members in absence of Security manager Drills Mock drills activating the Disaster Preparedness Plan will be conducted periodically for ensuring its efficiency during emergency as well as refinement and updation. These drills based on the plan will help achieve its objectives. Head, Security shall be the main coordinator for making people aware of the situation and emergency condition response. Fire extinguishers would be placed in all floors of all villas and hotel rooms. Every member of staff would be given training on how to use these fire extinguishers. Working of these fire extinguishers would be evaluated every year by a qualified and trained person. If any faulty equipment is observed or any further improvement is needed then it would be repaired. Proper evacuation plan would be chalked for the resort. The map for the evacuation plan for each hotel/ villa/ restaurant/ kitchen/ spa would be displayed in the respective places. A mock demonstration for evacuation of guests/visitors would be carried out at interval of every six months. These mock drills would be performed in presence of qualified professional. Information would be given to all the members of staff on how react in case of disaster. 4.3 Disaster Preparedness Offsite The Disaster Management Plan of the proposed resort will be integrated with plan prepared for the region by Revenue authorities. 4.4 Emergency Response in the Event of Disaster In case of emergency due to any type of disaster a quick and immediate response is essential. This response depends on the actions taken by individuals to avoid or mitigate the adverse effects of a disaster and to undertake search and rescue operations. Following are the actions which will be taken in various emergent situations Action in the event of Fire Extinguishing fires: A small fire at the point of leakage will be extinguished by enveloping it with a water spray or a suitable smothering agent such as CO 2 or DCP (Dry Chemical Power). Trained staff 31

32 will be engaged in combating fire. Fire fighting personnel working close to un-ignited vapour clouds or close to fire, will be protected continuously by water sprays Response Sequence during Event of Fire Any person noticing the fire will attempt to isolate and extinguish the fire with readily available equipment and inform or arrange to inform the Security Head in-charge regarding the: Location of fire Type of material burning Extent of fire Caller s name and phone number Security Personnel will: Sound the siren as per the Siren Code. Will cordon off the area and call the local fire fighting Department. Will direct all occupiers/guests to evacuate and assemble in designated fire shelter spaces Actions in case of Flood/Tsunami As stated earlier, such eventualities are not expected considering the past weather records of the entire Konkan coast encompassing the project site. However, the resort management shall take all necessary precautions in consultation with the State weather and disaster management authorities Lightning strike Apply immediate heart massage and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to lightening victims until medical help arrives. 4.5 Relief and Rehabilitation Relief authorities at the site will: Encourage self-help in every activity of their day-to-day living. Provide assistance for identification/assessment of human and material loss. Provide assistance in maintenance of law and order. Provide assistance in maintaining sanitation standards and in disposal of waste. Promote cultural and recreational activities for mental health. Measures during Earthquake Relief authorities will: Conduct a week-long survey to locate quake related hazards/damages in the resort. Work with local emergency services and officials to help affected people and those likely to be affected. Provide tips for conducting earthquake drills. 32

33 Actions to be taken to prevent impact of Cyclone Residents/visitors will be advised to stay tuned to weather advisories broadcast on radio or TV. Radios and TVs in Resort lobbies/restaurants etc. will also be activated for the benefit of residents/guests. All windows and external doors of the resort complex will be shut and appropriately secured to withstand high wind speeds. Extra food, which can be eaten without cooking, and surplus drinking water will be stocked for the benefit of residents/guests to tide over long power failures and damage to F&B infrastructure. Hurricane lanterns, torches and other emergency lights will be made available. All loose and unsecured materials which can fly and cause damage due to strong winds, will be removed to safe locations and/or securely fastened. Electrical mains will be switched off except for emergency utilities. The management will be continuously in touch with the State Disaster Management Authority and scrupulously follow its instructions with respect to the need for evacuation of the resort or any other eventuality. 4.6 Evacuation Plan for the Beach Resort A standard response plan that is to be following by any personal that comes across an emergency situation such as fire needs to follow RACE. RACE method of Evacuation Plan: R Remove All Persons In Danger! A Always Pull The Alarm and Call the Emergency Services. C Contain The Fire By Closing the Windows and Doors. E Extinguish the Fire Only if You Are Trained and Confident. Followed by this primary response, the evacuation of public vulnerable to fire hazard is the most important step during any emergency fire. Proper co-ordination, prior basic knowledge on how to act is a situation is also essential. The guidelines given below are for the local evacuators and evacuees as well as planners and designers of the emergency response. Guidelines for Evacuation In-charge Evacuation and Exit Routes for each villa, Hotel room, Kitchen, Restaurant & spa Planning Guide For Assembly (Temporary Shelter) Place 33

34 Evacuation Preparedness and Assessment Checklist (Annex I) An assigned on-duty employee will be evacuation in-charge who will command and coordinate the situation Guidelines for Evacuation In-charge The General Manager (or Manager nominated by him) will act as the Evacuation In-charge. Has to designate one evacuation supervisor per 20 persons. Will possess evacuation route maps, primary and secondary assembly points clearly marked AND if possible, location of key systems and control panels. Ensure a headcount at every assembly point. Safeguard sensitive or hazardous material. Will carry Disaster emergency Kit. IMPORTANT: Ensure evacuation notification systems, plans, and equipment incorporates the evacuation of persons with special needs or disabilities Evacuation & Exit Routes A continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel from any point within a workplace to a place of safety Will have at least 2 evacuation exits from every location inside the facility. Consists of three parts: o Exit access o Exit o Exit discharge An exit will be separated by fire resistant materials. Openings into an exit will be limited to those necessary to allow access to the exit or to the exit discharge. An opening into an exit will be protected by an approved self-closing fire door that remains closed or automatically closes in an emergency. o the size of the building, o its occupancy, or o The arrangement of the structure. The number of exit routes will be adequate, normally two or more depending on: Exit discharge will lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside and the area will be large enough. 34

35 Exit stairs that continue beyond the level on which the exit discharge is located will be interrupted at that level by doors, partitions, or other effective means that clearly indicate the direction of travel leading to the exit discharge. Exit doors will be able to open from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. Exit route will support the maximum permitted occupant load for each floor served. Capacity must not decrease in the direction of exit route travel to the exit discharge. Ceiling will be at least 7-1/2 ft. high with no projection reaching a point less than 6 ft. - 8 in. from floor. An exit access will be at least 28 in. wide at all points. Objects that project into the exit route will not reduce the width of the exit route to less than the minimum width requirements for exit routes. The assembly point has sufficient area to accommodate persons (0.3 m3/person) The plans given below shows the refuge area that can be preferred and the service area that can be useful as a junction for escape route. The terrace area shown in the plan is open to sky that can accommodate sizable people in case of disaster, also the fire escape passage is provided as an exit route Planning Guide for Assembly (Emergency Shelter) Place: An assembly point was critically chosen taking into consideration the following points: It should be an open to sky area. It should be away from the main structure but not too far to be inaccessible. It should be easily accessible to all the occupants. It should be easily visible from maximum locations. From the assembly point, the outside main roads should be accessible. The assembly place should have water source in place. The place should not be congested and should be spacious enough to accommodate maximum occupants possible. An Assembly Place is a room/place that can act as a barrier between people and potential danger and/or contamination in case of any emergency. Assembly points have been clearly marked in the fire escape plans and are presented as Annexure. The evacuation In-charge should assign responsibilities considering following points. Maintain up-to-date record of visitors/guests in the resort Evacuation In-charge should account for personnel. Must have assembly point map with identified shelter location(s) and: 35

36 o Identify key utility systems o Identify control panels Establish procedures for assembly point notification system. Notification system should allow for communication with hearing-impaired and for those who do not speak Location/Regional/Common Language. Evacuation In-charge will designate persons responsible for: o Shutting down utility systems and control panels o Locking exterior doors, air vents, and closing all windows, window blinds, shades and curtains. o Checking offices, bathrooms and other spaces. o Coordinating personnel with special needs or disabilities and movement of visitors and customers. Ensure a headcount at Assembly point. Safeguard sensitive or classified material. IMPORTANT: Ensure evacuation notification systems, plans, and equipment incorporates the evacuation of persons with special needs or disabilities Evacuation Preparedness and Assessment A timely assessment of all the involved aspects in case of fire is essential. If not maintained for evaluated, may cause extremities and convert a small situation in to a dangerous situation resulting in more than expected casualties. A checklist is prepared that needs regular inspection (Annexure III). 36

37 Annexure 1 LIST OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Category Institution/ Authority/ Emergency Services Contact Details Collector s office Tehsildar s Office Panchayat Samiti District Collector (Tel.) (Mob.) Tehsildar Block Development Officer Police Superintendent of Police (Tel.) Medical Emergency Local Police Station (Vengurla) Hospitals District General Hospital, Oras, Sindhudurg (100 beds) Rural Hospital (30 beds)/ Ambulance Service, Vengurla Primary Health Care Centre: Tal. Med Officer, Vengurla Dispensaries Private Hospitals: Zilla Parishad Dispensary, Dr. S.S. Shinde, Ubhadanda, Vengurla Dr. Manoj Aroskar, Vengurla (Pvt.) Dr. Pradip Joshi, Vengurla (Pvt.) Arawali Vaidyakiya Sewa Kendra, Arawali, Vengurla (Tel.); (Mob. of PI) (Tel.); (Mob) cssindhudurg@ yahoomail.com (Tel.) (Tel.) (Mob) (Mob) (Tel.-Res.) (Tel. - Res.) (Tel.-Clinic) (Tel.) St. Luke s Hospital Emergency Medical Team Dr A. S. Manikar (Doctor) K. S. Sontakke & S.S. Anusarkar (Health Workers) Medical Shops Yatin Medical Stores, A/P. Vengurla Prashant Medical Stores, Br. Nath, Pai Road, A/P. Vengurla Vaibhav Medical Stores, A/P,Phondaghat, Tal. Kankavli (Tel.) (Mob.) (Mob.) (Tel.) (Tel.) (Tel.) 37