ERDMP & RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT
Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) The scope of ERDMP is listed below (i) The identification of emergencies; (ii) The mitigation measures that attempt to reduce and eliminate the risk or disaster; (iii) The preparedness to develop plans for actions when disaster or emergencies occur; (iv) The responses that mobilize the necessary emergency services including responders(primary, secondary and tertiary) like fire service, police service, medical service including ambulance, government as well as non-governmental agencies; (v) The post disaster recovery with aim to restore the affected area to its original conditions; Successful disaster response requires a quick and organized response. The active participation of affected communities, NGOs, private sector and various Government Departments like Fire and Emergency Services, Home(Police), Health & family Welfare, etc. is thus critical to any response activity. Risk Assessment & vulnerability analysis of possible disaster Identification of potential structural and non- structural hazards existing in the area Structural safety of the building needs to be assessed with regards to its safety from hazards like earthquakes, cyclones, floods and fire. DMC plan should be in that position to identify the potential hazards that frequently occur in that area. For this a hazard assessment shall be conducted by taking into account the history of disasters that have occurred in that area for the last 20-25 years. Possible disasters Earthquake / Structural Problems / Flooding / Lightening / Fire /Fire Smoke /Electrical Fires / Manmade Emergency / Fall from Height. Emergency Response Team The Emergency Response Team organization chart for BBCC is given in Figure 1
Chief Incident Commander Chief Operation Manager Chief Security Officer Incident Response Team Security Manager Communication Team Administrator Logistics Team First Aid Team Ground Support Securities and Fire officers Informing Police, Fire force, Ambulance, District Disaster Management Control Room, Establishing a small message Control Centre Medical and Transport Supply Physicians and Trained Staff Figure 1: Emergency Response Team organization chart for BBCC Roles and Responsibilities of Emergency Response Team Look into the structural safety requirements of the building for various hazards (earthquake, fire, floods, cyclone, etc.) Get the buildings assessed for the hazards identified and take prompt remedial measures, as required The members of the ERT shall have an understanding of the disaster management policy and planning principles Evaluation of the Disaster Management plan Carrying out the mock drill twice a year Updating of the plans at regular intervals (at least once a year, and after any significant disaster) to ensure that the plan is workable Earmark fund arrangements for carrying out preparedness and mitigation measures in the building Declaring emergencies and implementing the emergency plan Implementing evacuation procedures Contacting emergency services (fire, police, ambulance) and utilities Establishing a command post, chain-of-command and reporting procedures Assessing and obtaining emergency services, supplies and equipment Ensuring the safety of staff and volunteers at all times during an emergency Arranging for off-site storage and work facilities Contacting, training and supervising volunteers Documenting all aspects of the response / recovery procedures Preparing post-emergency reports Roles and Responsibilities Chief Operation Manager Ensures that the appropriate outside emergency agencies have been notified Coordinates the activities of all building emergency staff and floor in-charge
Coordinates all occupant notification and makes sure that any necessary evacuation or relocation begins. Ensures adequate monitoring and control of all building life safety systems and equipment. Confirms that any investigation of the fire or source of the fire alarm, or initial suppression of a fire, is performed Arranges for responding emergency personnel to be met at the designated entrance of the building and give an up-to-date report on the incident (including its location and any reported injuries), the status of security and building fire life safety systems, and the location and status of all evacuees and building emergency staff addressing the incident (building information forms, notification of specific hazards, floor plans, essential keys and access cards, etc., also should be readily available) Ensures that every incident is thoroughly documented and that required notifications and reports to the appropriate authorities are carried out Emergency Contact Details Table 1: Emergency Contact details Official/Service Approximate distance Telephone Numbers Ohio Hospitals Hospitals 1.1 km SE 033 6602 6602 Glocal Healthcare Systems Private Limited 3.5 km NE 033 6608 1000 Calcutta Heart Clinic & Hospitals 7 km W 033 2358 5735 AMRI Hospitals Saltlake Annexe 8.2 km W 033 6606 3800 Renaissance Hospital 8.9 km 033 4014 4014 Lotus Hospital 9.1 km N 033 2573 1021 Apex General Hospital 10.3 km NW 033 4022 3200 Fire Stations Fire Brigade Sector 5 6.8 km SW 033 2357 5293 Fire Station Manicktala 10.7 km W 033 2320 7489 Fire Brigade, Dhum Dhum 11.7 km NW 033 2551 3017 Fire Brigade Headquarters 15.6 km W 033 2252 1165 Police Stations New Town Police Station 1.5 km S 033 2324 6077 Bidhannagar South Police station: 7.5 km SE 033 2335 1047 Bidhannagar North Police station 7.5 km S 033 2337 3343 Baguiati Police station 11.2 km NW 033 2559 8799
Mitigation and Preparedness Earthquake Floods Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. Thisudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. Buildingdevelops cracks, collapses when the intensity of earthquake is more and prolonged. Probability of Occurrence: As per the earthquake zonation of India, the proposed site fallsunder seismic zone III which is referred as moderate risk zone. Thus the possibility andseverity of the experiencing the earthquake apparently decreases. The structure is designed with due consideration of concrete design and durability, seismic action, imposed load and wind action as per prevalent IS Code 456-2000, 1893-2002 and IS 875 respectively. Provision of adequately sized storm water drains to discharge the storm water from the project area into the external storm water drainage system. Ensure that external storm water system is sufficient to cater to this additional discharge. Storm water system would be checked and cleaned periodically. Dewatering sump pumps or dewatering pumps shall be installed at vulnerable locations Cyclones Cyclones are caused by atmospheric disturbances around a low-pressure area distinguished by swift and often destructive air circulation. They are usually accompanied by violent storms and bad weather. The project site is vulnerable to high cyclonic winds. However in such an instance the occupants should be advised to stay in the shelter in tightly secured windows and doors. The glass of windows etc. should be covered with paper/cardboards to avoid glass breaking due to flying objects outside. Lightning Lightning is an atmospheric electrostatic discharge accompanied by thunder which typically occurs during thunderstorms and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or dust storms. It often leads to physical damage to the building and occupants. It can also lead to short circuits, failure of power supply and fire. Lightning arrestor systems shall be provided for entire project to abate the impact of lightning hazard. Fire Accidents Fire is a hazard which is caused mainly due to human negligence. There are other reasons like electrical short circuit, rain water seepage in electrical installations, gas cylinder
malfunctioning, domestic gas leakage which can cause fire disaster in a residential building. A full proof fire fighting system is designed for the buildings which meets all fire safety norms and has a mitigation plan to tackle the fire hazard. For the project Fire Consultant was appointed for drawing up an appropriate plan for control / management of any fire in the complex. Fire fighting system is designed in accordance with the WBFES norms. An adequate space has been provided to escape and access for fire-fighting equipment and vehicle. Fire alarm system has been provided at appropriate locations. Provision of underground water storage tank of adequate capacity Automatic Fire Hydrant System Automatic Sprinkler System Portable Fire Extinguishers Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm System with Emergency Voice Evacuation System