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BESCOM Disaster Management Plan
(BDMP)
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM)
August 2013
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Contents List of Figures ................................................................................. iii
List of Tables .................................................................................. iii
Abbreviations .................................................................................. iv
Chapter I: Introduction .................................................................... 1
Aims and Objectives of the BDMP ............................................................. 1
Authority for the BDMP ............................................................................. 1
Evolution of the Plan in brief .................................................................... 2
Stakeholders and their Responsibilities ................................................... 2
How to use the Plan .................................................................................. 2
Approval Mechanism of the Plan .............................................................. 2
Plan Review and Update ........................................................................... 2
Chapter II: About BESCOM .............................................................. 3
Introduction .............................................................................................. 3
Duty of Purchasing Power ......................................................................... 7
Unit Office ................................................................................................. 7
Sub-Divisional Office ................................................................................ 7
Divisional Office ........................................................................................ 8
Circle Office ............................................................................................... 8
Zonal Office ............................................................................................... 8
Summary Statistics about BESCOM ......................................................... 9
Chapter III: Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity and Risk Assessment . 10
Disaster Definition and Categories .......................................................... 11
Analysis of Past Disasters and Future Disaster Possibilities in BESCOM
Operational Areas ....................................................................................12
Chapter IV: Institutional Arrangements for Disaster Management . 18
BESCOM Disaster Management Cell (BDMC) ....................................... 18
Chapter V: Prevention and Mitigation............................................. 24
Prevention Measures ............................................................................... 24
Basic Mitigation Measures ...................................................................... 24
Chapter VI: Preparedness Measures ............................................... 26
Establishment of Disaster Response Teams ........................................... 26
Establishment of Disaster Response Assets ........................................... 27
Establishment Procedures for Checking and Certification of Assets ..... 27
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Establishment of Coordination and Communication Protocols ............ 27
Establishment of Disaster Preparedness Exercises ................................ 28
Chapter VII: Capacity Building and Training Measures .................. 29
Approach ................................................................................................. 29
Capacity Building Plan ............................................................................ 29
Disaster Management Education and Training Activities ..................... 29
Chapter VIII: Response and Relief Measures ................................. 30
Response Planning .................................................................................. 30
Procedure for Action during a Disaster ................................................... 31
Chapter IX: Reconstruction and Recovery Measures ...................... 35
Chapter X: Financial Resources for Implementation of BDMP........ 36
Chapter XI: Monitoring, Evaluating, Updating and Maintaining the
BDMP ............................................................................................. 37
Authority for Maintaining and Reviewing the BDMP ............................ 37
Proper Monitoring and Evaluation of BDMP ......................................... 37
Communication of BDMP to Stakeholders............................................. 37
Chapter XII: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Checklists
for Emergency and Disaster Management ...................................... 38
Administrative Procedure to be adopted at the time of Emergencies
(AP1) ........................................................................................................ 38
Annexure to AP1 ...................................................................................... 40
Operational Guidelines and Checklists for Emergencies ........................41
Standard Procedure for Preventive Maintenance (incl. Monsoon) ....... 42
Preparedness Measures .......................................................................... 42
Annexure I: Emergency Contact Information ................................. iii
Annexure-II: Disaster Management for Specific Threats................. xii
A) List of Vulnerable Areas with Risk Ranking (Hazard-wise) .............. xii
B) Preparedness and Response for Monsoon ........................................ xiii
C) Effect of CBRN incidents on the Electric Distribution Network ....... xv
Annexure-III: Disaster Management Activities Undertaken ........... xvi
Mitigation Projects Undertaken ............................................................ xvi
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List of Figures
Figure 1: BESCOM Geographical Areas of Operation ........................................... 4
Figure 2: BESCOM Operational Hierarchy ........................................................... 5
Figure 3: BESCOM Personnel Hierarchy............................................................... 5
Figure 4: BESCOM Organisational Hierarchy (Partial) ........................................ 6
Figure 5: BESCOM Operating Areas [Offices and Sub-Divisions] ...................... 10
Figure 6: Wind Damage Zones in Southern India ................................................12
Figure 7: Karnataka River Basins for Flood and Drought Assessment ................14
Figure 8: Drought Map of Karnataka ................................................................... 15
Figure 9: India Earthquake Zones ....................................................................... 16
Figure 10: Areas of some Industrial and Man-made incidents in Karnataka ...... 17
List of Tables
Table 1: Statistics for BESCOM .............................................................................. 9
Table 2: 2009 Karnataka Flood Details ................................................................ 13
Table 3: Occurrence of Seismic Activity (1974-1994) .......................................... 16
Table 4: Composition, Responsibilities and list of Functions of BDMC ............. 19
Table 5: Functions and Responsibilities of DMC3 personnel ............................. 22
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Abbreviations
DM Disaster Management NDMA National Disaster Management Authority DDMA District Disaster Management Authority BDMP BESCOM Disaster Management Plan BDMC BESCOM Disaster Management Cell DMC3 Disaster Management Command and Control Centre MD Managing Director D (T) Director (Technical) CGM (CA) Chief General Manager (Corporate Affairs) CGM (O) Chief General Manager (Operations) SE Superintending Engineer EE Executive Engineer AEE Assistant Executive Engineer
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Chapter I: Introduction
Aims and Objectives of the BDMP This document lays down the framework, puts forth guidelines and lists official rules
and directives to be followed by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited
(henceforth referred to as BESCOM) in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
The strategic objectives of this plan are to ensure that:
(1) BESCOM has the capability and resources to be prepared for and to respond to any
disaster or calamity,
(2) BESCOM can exceed expectations of service and quality as desired by the
designated authorities in the event of a disaster being declared in areas served by
BESCOM, and
(3) BESCOM is in complete and total compliance with the National Disaster
Management Act, 2005.
This document follows precisely the applicable portions of the structure and guidelines
laid down by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in the draft
framework for a District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP). It also considers salient
and applicable aspects from existing DDMPs (Hassan, Karnataka and Tumkur,
Karnataka), as well as best practices currently followed by electric distribution
companies.
As clearly stated in the National Disaster Management Act (DMA), 2005 [Chapter I,
Section 2 (d)]:
"disaster" means a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any
area, arising from natural or man-made causes, or by accident or negligence
which results in substantial loss of life or human suffering or damage to, and
destruction of, property, or damage to, or degradation of, environment, and is of
such a nature or magnitude as to be beyond the coping capacity of the
community of the affected area;
While this plan is NOT a document for routine, seasonal or severe emergency incidents
or accidents associated with BESCOM that do not conform to the definition of disaster
as stated above, salient features of this plan may be adopted in some emergency
situations if necessary.
Authority for the BDMP
The authority for the BDMP follows from the authority pertaining to disasters vested
with the district administration as per the DMA, 2005. It is noted that the BDMP will
always, unless approved by the relevant authority at district administration (or higher)
level, be superseded by the DDMP.
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Evolution of the Plan in brief
a) BESCOM was tasked by the state/district to develop a disaster management
plan
b) BESCOM awarded CSTEP, Bangalore for undertaking a Study and
Preparation of Disaster Management Plan for BESCOM on the terms
and conditions contained in its Work Award No BESCOM/CGM(CA)/BC-9/
01/2013-14 dated 08/05/2013
c) A first draft was presented to BESCOM on 24/05/2013
Stakeholders and their Responsibilities The following stakeholders are immediately affected by or directly responsible for the
accuracy, feasibility and implementation of the plan.
a) Deputy Commissioner (Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Kolar, Tumkur,
Chitradurga, Davangere, Ramnagaram, Chikballapura)
b) Managing Director(MD), BESCOM
c) BESCOM Disaster Management Cell (BDMC)
d) Representatives of General Public under BESCOM areas of operation
How to use the Plan In the event of declaration of a disaster by the district administration, this plan will be
in effect and all the directives, rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) it
refers to must be followed. The plan also describes the various Mitigation,
Preparedness and Training activities that may be performed during normal times for
effective response at time of disaster. Subsequent chapters detail the actions to be
taken for successful implementation of the plan. The Table of Contents provides
references to the appropriate sections.
Approval Mechanism of the Plan The plan is to be approved by a cell comprising of the Deputy Commissioner of the
District (or a representative thereof), by Managing Director, BESCOM, and by a team
appointed by MD, BESCOM. This approval team must be independent of all other
members of the BESCOM Disaster Management Cell to prevent bias, and should
include members of the public.
Plan Review and Update The Disaster Management Plan should be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect
current policies, assets and procedures. Details on how to review and update the plan
are provided in Chapter XI.
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Chapter II: About BESCOM
Introduction The transmission and distribution business managed by KPTCL were unbundled in June
2002. Five new distribution companies (BESCOM, CESCOM, HESCOM, MESCOM and
GESCOM) were formed to distribute power in Karnataka. BESCOM as a separate entity
commenced operations from 1st June 2002.
BESCOM is vested with the duty of distribution of power to consumers. The supplemental
duties which are incidental to the main function are:
1. Distribution of power to consumers at the rates as approved by KERC Tariff
Regulations.
2. Supply at specified voltage and frequency.
3. Maintenance of 11 kV lines, distribution of transformers and equipment to ensure
reliable and quality power supply.
4. Augmentation of infrastructure to meet the demand.
5. Ensuring safety of human and animal life by taking suitable actions to minimize risk
of accidents.
6. Prospective planning of activities in relation to demand and supply of power.
BESCOM is authorized to supply electricity to following districts of Karnataka:
1. Bangalore Urban
2. Bangalore Rural
3. Kolar
4. Tumkur
5. Chitradurga
6. Davangere
7. Ramnagaram
8. Chikballapur
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Figure 1: BESCOM Geographical Areas of Operation
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Figure 2: BESCOM Operational Hierarchy
Figure 3: BESCOM Personnel Hierarchy
Unit Office (Customer relation office)
Headed by officer of the rank of Assistant Engineer or a Junior Engineer
Sub Divisional Office (Customer relation office)
Headed by officer of the rank of Assistant Executive Engineer
Assistant Accounts Officer for maintaining accounts
Divisional Office (Admin office)
Headed by officer of the rank of Executive Engineer
Accounts Officer for maintaining accounts
Circle Office (Admin office)
Headed by officer of the rank of Superintending Engineer
Deputy Controller of Accounts for maintaining accounts
Zonal Office (Admin office)
Headed by officer of the rank of Chief Engineer
Controller of Accounts for maintaining accounts
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Figure 4: BESCOM Organisational Hierarchy (Partial)
Managing Director
Director Technical
GM (Q &S)
GM (Power Purchase)
GM (Procurement)
GM (DAS & Smart Grid)
GM (DSM)
CGM (Operations)
CGM (CA)
GM(Projects)
Director Finance
CGM(F&C)
GM(Expenditure)
GM(Revenue)
GM(F&T)
GM (I/A)
GM (M & C)
GM (Admin & HR)
GM (ICT & MIS)
GM (CR)
SP vigilance
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Duty of Purchasing Power Purchase of power from power generation companies is vested with the Corporate Office.
The Board of Directors will take decision on power purchase with respect to rate, quantity
and terms of payment, incentives, disincentives and other aspects of power purchase.
Unit Office An Operational & Maintenance Unit (O&M) is the primary link between the consumer and
company. It is the lowest office in hierarchy, where consumer relationship is established. It is
headed by an officer of the rank of an Assistant Engineer (AE) or a Junior Engineer (JE).
The duties of the official in charge of an O&M Unit are as follows:
1. Receiving applications of power supply from prospective consumers.
2. Preparation of estimate to assess the expenditure involved and to obtain sanction for
incurring the expenditure for releasing connections.
3. Examination of the feasibility of power supply from the existing infrastructure.
4. Forwarding the application of the prospective consumer with their comments on
feasibility and estimate to the sanctioning authority.
5. Releasing service connection duly following the prescribed procedure on receipt of
power sanction from competent authorities.
6. Maintenance of 11 kV lines, distribution transformers, cables and equipments to
ensure reliable and quality power supply to the consumers.
7. Attending consumer complaints regarding power supply in terms of its quality, and
other technical matters.
Sub-Divisional Office A Sub-division consists of 3 to 5 O&M Units and headed by an officer of the rank of Assistant
Executive Engineer (AEE). He oversees the functioning of O&M Units, so as to ensure
reliable distribution of power in the jurisdictional area. An Assistant Accounts Officer/Senior
Assistant is placed in the Sub-division to look after the Accounting and finance related
functions.
Duties of Sub-divisional Officer:
1. Sanctioning service connections as per powers vested with him.
2. Approving works mainly in the nature of maintenance works as per power vested
with him.
3. Maintenance of 11kV lines, distribution of transformers, cables and equipments to
ensure reliable and quality power supply to the consumers.
4. Attending/Monitoring consumer complaints regarding power supply in terms of its
quality, interruption and other technical matters and bill related issues.
5. Proposition of Augmentation works to cater to the needs of public.
6. Monitoring of works.
7. Raising bills in respect of all the consumers in the jurisdictional area.
8. Collection of bills from consumers as per the terms and conditions of Supply.
9. Maintenance of consumers accounts in the prescribed manner.
10. Preparation and submission of statistical information to the higher offices.
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11. Integration of men, material and special labour in execution of certain works which
required special skills, viz., RMU, MT and cable faults.
12. Action for prevention of theft of power.
13. Initiating criminal actions against the consumers involved in theft of power.
Divisional Office A Division has 3 to 5 sub-divisions under its jurisdiction. It is purely an administrative office
and does not deal with consumers directly. It is headed by an officer of the rank of Executive
Engineer (EE) and assisted by sub-ordinate officers. An Accounts Officer is also placed in the
Division office to look after the financial and accounting functions of the Division.
Duties of Divisional officer:
1. Overseeing the functioning of the sub-divisions as per specified parameters and
regulations.
2. Sanctioning of service connections as per powers vested with him.
3. Approving works both in the nature of maintenance and capital works as per power
vested with him.
4. Approval of Augmentation works within the powers vested with him.
5. Procurement of men and materials within the powers vested with him.
6. Monitoring of various works being undertaken in the jurisdictional area and
ensuring timely completion of the same.
7. Rendering periodical statistical information to Head office and other offices.
8. Ensuring the activities of the company such as execution of works, releasing of
service connections, prevention of theft of power, realization of revenue, redressal of
consumers grievances etc.
9. Initiating disciplinary actions against the officials who found guilty of offence, non-
performing etc., within the powers delegated.
Circle Office A Circle has 3 to 5 Divisions under its jurisdiction. It is also an administrative office which
doesn’t deal with consumers directly. It is headed by an officer of the rank of Superintending
Engineer (SE) and assisted by sub-ordinate officers. A Deputy Controller of Accounts is
placed in the Circle office to look after the financial and accounting functions of the Circle.
Zonal Office A Zone has 2 to 3 Circles under its jurisdiction. It is also an administrative office which
doesn’t deal with consumers directly. It is headed by an Officer of the rank of Chief Engineer
(CE) and assisted by sub-ordinate officers. A Controller of Accounts is placed in the Zonal
office to look after the financial and accounting functions of the Zone.
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Summary Statistics about BESCOM
Table 1: Statistics for BESCOM
Area covered: 41,092 Sq. km.
Districts: 8
Population: 20.7 million
Distribution Transformers as on 31.3.2013 : 176952
Length of HT Line as on 31.3.2013 : 80187 Circuit km
Length of LT Line as on 31.3.2013: 155072 Circuit km
No. of employees as on 31.3.2013 :
Sanctioned : 17501
Working : 10698
Total assets as on 31.3.2013 :
Gross block : Rs. 4884 Cr (prov.)
Net block : Rs. 3296 Cr (prov.)
Turnover during 2012-13 : Rs. 11106 Cr (prov.)
Sub Stations : 440
Total no. of Consumers as on 31.03.2013: 83.56 Lakh
Category of consumers As on 31.03.2013
LT Category :
Domestic: 64.35 Lakh
Commercial : 07.74 Lakh
Irrigation Pump sets: 07.02 Lakh
Industrial: 01.59 Lakh
Water Supply: 00.48 Lakh
Public lighting : 00.52 Lakh
Others: 01.76 Lakh
Total : 83.46 Lakh
HT category :
Industrial, Commercial, Lift Irrigation and Residential: 00.10 Lakh
Grand Total: 83.56 Lakh
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Chapter III: Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity and Risk
Assessment
Karnataka is the eighth largest state in India in both area and population. It is situated on
the western edge of the Deccan plateau and is surrounded by Maharashtra and Goa on the
north, Andhra Pradesh on the east, and Tamil Nadu and Kerala on the south. On the west, it
opens out on the Arabian Sea.
BESCOM as a separate entity commenced operations from 1st June 2002 in Karnataka. It
serves 8 districts in south-eastern Karnataka. It is situated on the western edge of the Deccan
plateau. It is in the interiors of India. It shares a border with Andhra Pradesh and Tamil
Nadu.
Figure 5: BESCOM Operating Areas [Offices and Sub-Divisions]
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Disaster Definition and Categories The term ‘disaster’ includes the following events (as per KSDMA policy report):
1. Category 1: Water and Climate disasters. Coastal erosion
Thunder and Lightning
Cyclone and Storms etc.
Flood
Drought
2. Category 2: Geological Disasters Landslides and Mudflows
Earthquakes
Dam failures, Dam bursts
Tsunami
3. Category 3: Chemical Industrial and Nuclear disasters Leakage of hazardous materials
Nuclear attack
4. Category 4: Biological disasters Epidemics
Cattle epidemics
Food poisoning
Pest attacks
5. Category 5: Man-made disasters Forest fire
Urban fire
Village fire
Festival related disasters
Road, Rail and Air Accidents
Oil spill
Terrorist Attack
Tanker lorry mishaps
Pollution (water , air and soil)
Family suicides
Environmental disasters
Communal riots
Stampede etc.
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Analysis of Past Disasters and Future Disaster Possibilities in BESCOM
Operational Areas
1) Category 1: Water and Climate disasters.
a) Coastal erosion:
Given the location of BESCOM operation, coastal erosion is not a threat.
b) Cyclone and high wind, thunder and lightning:
In case of wind and cyclone hazards, Northern Karnataka and coastal Karnataka are
more prone to these hazards. Most of those places do not fall under BESCOM
operating regions.
Lightning can cause significant damages to electric transformers and lines, disturbing
the BESCOM network.
Figure 6: Wind Damage Zones in Southern India
c) Floods and Drought:
The random nature of rainfall causes flood and drought. Floods may cause additional
problems to the electricity network. As far as BESCOM is concerned, only Davangere
district has experienced flood problems in the recent past.
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Table 2: 2009 Karnataka Flood Details
District
Human
lives
Lost Houses
Damaged Cattle
Lost Affected
Villages Relief
Camps
People in
Relief
camps
Belgaum 12 34,867 186 213 288 76,189
Gulbarga 21 20,514 547 57 76 57,514
Bijapur 31 16,788 317 23 110 23,842
Raichur 26 30,936 1,894 883 158 61,541
Dharwad 3 8,967 106 12 15 14,200
Bagalkot 31 40,406 771 45 503 1,65,550
Bellary 16 38,066 623 68 75 60,928
Koppal 20 25,360 330 46 74 13,625
Haveri - 3,472 10 - 2 313
Bidar 3 743 11 - - -
Gadag 13 13,442 389 92 230 73,174
Davanagere 7 5,721 76 20 8 1,100
U. Kannada 10 577 6 9 19 2,117
D. Kannada 1 3 - - -
TOTAL 194 2,39,862 5,266 1,468 1,558 5,50,093
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Figure 7: Karnataka River Basins for Flood and Drought Assessment
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Figure 8: Drought Map of Karnataka
2) Category 2: Geological Disasters a) Landslides and Mudflows
Western Ghats of Karnataka are more prone to this kind of disaster. No notable
history of this type of disasters is available.
b) Dam failures, Dam bursts
This is a real threat which might be unpredictable. BESCOM should act according
corresponding DDMA and DDMP.
c) Tsunami
These kinds of disasters are more threat to west coast rather than BESCOM
operational area which are in interiors of India.
d) Earthquakes
As per the Revised Earthquake Hazard Mapping, most of the geographical area is
under Low earthquake damage risk zone.
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Table 3: Occurrence of Seismic Activity (1974-1994)
Districts Number of seismic
occurrences
Bangalore Urban 7
Bangalore Rural 39
Kolar 95
Tumkur 69
Chitradurga 15
Davangere 3
Ramnagaram Data Not Available
Chikballapura Data Not Available
Figure 9: India Earthquake Zones
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3) Category 3, 5: Industrial and Man-made Incidents
Figure 10: Areas of some Industrial and Man-made incidents in Karnataka
Historical man-made incidents: see next paragraph for details.
Concentrated Industrial zones: In Bangalore and Kolar districts.
Flood prone districts: In 2005 and 2009, Davangere was the most affected district
Historical man-made incidents:
The December 2005, shooting at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore that killed
one person and injured four was one of the first terrorist attacks in the state.
In July 2008, a series of nine bombs exploded in Bangalore city, which killed two
people and injured 20.
February 2010, a massive fire in Carlton Towers in Bangalore kills three.
April 2010, bomb blast outside Chinnaswamy stadium, Bangalore injures 6 people.
Industrial Incidents:
There have been no major industrial disasters in the state. The state is taking measures to
prevent such eventuality by ensuring that major hazardous installations have updated
emergency plans.
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Chapter IV: Institutional Arrangements for Disaster
Management
As per the DM Act, 2005, BESCOM will constitute a Disaster Management Cell (BDMC).
BESCOM Disaster Management Cell (BDMC) The BDMC shall consist of the Chairperson and such number of other members, not
exceeding seven, as may be prescribed by the District Authority, and unless the rules
otherwise provide, it shall consist of the following, namely:-
1. Managing Director (MD), who shall be Chairperson;
2. Director (Technical), who shall be Chief Executive Officer;
3. Director (Finance)
4. CGM(Operations)
5. CGM(CA), who shall be convener;
6. SP (Vigilance)
7. One GM level officer to be appointed by the MD
8. One external Disaster Management Consultant appointed through standard
procedures
1) Powers of the Chairperson of BDMC 1. The Chairperson of the BDMC shall, in addition to presiding over the meetings of
the BDMC, exercise and discharge all powers and functions of the BDMC.
2. The Chairperson of the BDMC may, by general or special order, delegate such of
his/her powers and functions, under sub-section (1) to the Chief Executive Officer
of the BDMC, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as it or he/she
deems fit.
2) Meetings In the event of a disaster being declared by the district authority, a meeting of the
BDMC will be convened. In addition, the BDMC shall meet as and when necessary
and at such time and place as the Chairperson may see fit. However, it is
recommended that the BDMC meet at least once a year (post-monsoon) even if
there have been no disasters in that year.
3) Responsibilities of BDMC personnel The following table lists the functions and responsibilities of each of the members
of the BDMC during, and in preparing for, a “State of Disaster”
(Note: A partial list of teams that must be formed by the officials listed below to
allow them to fulfil their responsibilities is given in Chapter VI).
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Table 4: Composition, Responsibilities and list of Functions of BESCOM Disaster Management Cell (BDMC)
Designation Designation
for BDMC Functions
1 Managing
Director of
BESCOM
Chairperson 1) Declare a “State of Disaster” within BESCOM and
ensure immediate activation of this plan.
2) Coordinate with DDMA and present detailed
reports and updates to DDMA.
3) Request District, State or Central resources as
necessary from appropriate authorities.
4) Declare “Closure of State of Disaster” within
BESCOM and ensure completion of activities
related to closure, including certification and
audit, closure of financial documents,
implementation of any feedback reports from
DDMA, issues of compensation etc.
2 Director
(Technical) Chief
Executive
Officer
1) Establish a team for certification/ audit of work
undertaken, after the disaster is declared closed.
2) Implement procedures specifically for DM,
including but not limited to
1) Authorisation of emergency powers,
2) Rules related to leaves and overtime,
3) Procedures for transport and communication
(including alternatives to telephones/mobile
telephones, cranes, boats, trucks)
4) Procedures for purchase or leasing of
equipment, etc.
5) Procedures for purchase, leasing,
maintenance and inventory of equipment and
vehicles ONLY to be used in disasters [Note:
This should be the equipment, cranes,
vehicles etc. that is owned by BESCOM,
rather than outsourced]
6) Procedures for capacity building and training
specifically for disaster management [Note:
Sample procedures for “emergency
management” activities as provided in
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Chapter XII may be followed for Disaster
Management. Further procedures may be
developed as required].
3 CGM
(Operations)
Member 1) Activate and monitor a BESCOM Disaster
Management Command Control Centre (DMC3).
This centre can be hosted from the current
BESCOM customer response centre but should
handle inputs/requests only from BESCOM
personnel (for example, supervisors, AEEs, field
engineers, workmen etc.) and the information
must be collated, analysed and priorities assigned
for all requests.
2) Coordinate with power suppliers (KPTCL etc.) on
all issues.
4 CGM (CA) Convener 1) Convene the BDMC meetings at the request of the
Chairperson and update the schedule of future
meetings after consultation with Chairperson.
2) Collect status updates on a regular basis from
other members and report to the Chairperson
and BDMC.
3) Implement the protocols (or SOP) for
communicating that a disaster has been declared
to all BESCOM employees in affected districts
[for example: formulating the text of the
SMS/Email message, list out instructions to be
conveyed in a phone call etc.]
4) Supervise the communication of any information
necessary as decided by the BDMC to all
stakeholders including priority consumers
(hospitals, blood banks, police and fire) and
media.
5 SP Vigilance Member 1) Ensure security of installations and equipment,
and safety of workers.
2) Ensure officers and men neglecting duty are held
accountable under the DM Act, 2005.
3) Ensure officers and men are not succumbing to
undue political pressure, corruption and are not
taking undue advantage of citizenry.
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6 Director
(Finance) Member 1) Implement budgets designed specifically for DM
(for example related to expenditure in
purchase/lease of equipment and that incurred
for transport).
2) Implement procedures for quick and easy
transfer of funds to personnel as specified by the
Director (Tech.).
[Note: Both the above tasks must be completed
prior to any disasters, and continuously revised. As
an example, procedures are provided in the Chapter
XII].
3) Review compensation and similar claims.
4) Ensure proper closure of accounts.
7 GM-level official
appointed by
MD
Member 1) Activate and monitor a BESCOM command and
control centre for citizens only. The current
BESCOM consumer response centre may be used,
however it might need to be staffed and operated
by BESCOM personnel during a disaster.
2) Coordinate constantly (before, during and after)
with early warning agencies and special groups
(like weather department or civil defence groups)
and advise the Chairperson/BDMC accordingly.
3) Make contingency plans for meetings of the
BDMC during a disaster (for example, in case the
standard meeting location is unavailable).
4) Any other activity that the MD assigns.
8 External
Consultant in
Disaster
Management
Member 1) Provide the BDMC with inputs and domain
expertise and help to update the BDMP as
described in Chapter X.
2) Any other activity that the MD assigns.
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4) Responsibilities of Disaster Management Command Control Centre personnel
(DMC3)
Table 5: Functions and Responsibilities of DMC3 personnel
Designation Functions
1 CGM (O) In-charge of DMC3
2 GM (CR) 1) Identify and draft personnel to work in the DMC3 (these personnel may be drafted from the existing Customer Response Centre).
2) Train personnel in handling disaster specific responsibilities.
3 GM (ICT/MIS) 1) Maintain all IT and communication infrastructure at DMC3. 2) Assist the CGM (O).
4 DGM (O) 1) Coordinate with other departments for operational needs.
2) Operate the DMC3 in the absence of CGM (O).
5 SE (Office of CE
BMAZ) 1) Coordinate with all circles (including equipment suppliers
and contractors). 2) Assist the CGM (O) in all operational aspects .
6 SE (Office of CE
BRAZ) 1) Coordinate with all circles (including equipment suppliers
and contractors). 2) Assist the CGM (O) in all operational aspects.
7 GM (Finance) 1) Assist the CGM (O) in all financial aspects like facilitating
financial resources. 2) Execute any plans as notified by the Director (Finance).
8 External Consultant
on Disaster
Management for
Electric Utilities
(appointed through
standard procedures)
1) Assist the CGM (O) 2) Coordinate with the district/state administration on all
operational issues behalf of the MD/BDMC/DMC3.
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5) Circle Level Disaster Management Cells (DMCs) At each level of the BESCOM operational hierarchy, a DMC may be formed along
the lines of the BDMC. These will allow BESCOM to handle emergencies that are
not massive in scale and thus do not require direct intervention from the BDMC.
The composition of a DMC at Circle Level is provided below for illustrative
purposes:
Designation Appointed Officer Functions
1 SE Designated Nodal Officer of Circle level-
DMC, reporting to CGM(O)
2 DCA Designated Convener
3 EE (Office of SE
Circle) Designated Chief Executive Officer
4 EE (from any
division) Nominated by SE 1) Identify and draft personnel
for handling Circle-Level DMC3
2) Train personnel for
handling Circle-level DMC3
3) Handle IT and communication infrastructure
5 AEE (Office of
SE Circle) Nominated by SE Responsibilities as required by
SE during disasters
6 AEE (from any
division/sub-
division)
Nominated by SE Responsibilities as required by
SE during disasters
7 AEE (from any
division/sub-
division)
Nominated by SE Responsibilities as required by
SE during disasters
8 AO (from any
division) Nominated by SE Facilitate any and all financial
transactions as required by SE
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Chapter V: Prevention and Mitigation
Prevention Measures Prevention of certain natural disasters is not possible. However, measures can be taken
to prevent man-made disasters, like a terrorist attack at an important location.
1) Projects for Prevention Identifying and securing all the sites that might cause disaster-level loss of life and
property. This may include measures like electric fences, security guards, biometrics
etc. Vulnerabilities can be assessed based on the probability of attack and the extent
of damage caused at a particular location.
Basic Mitigation Measures The impact of certain natural disasters and man-made disasters can be reduced by a
series of mitigation measures. The following are some structural and non-structural
activities that may be considered for mitigation.
1) Information and Communication Activities
Acquisition of required communication equipment (structural)
BESCOM will acquire devices that may be used during a disaster to aid in the
communication between personnel responding to a disaster. Beyond the current,
commercial mobile network, used during routine emergencies, provision for
wireless communication devices, not reliant on commercial mobile networks,
should be made (for. E.g. Walkie-talkies, Terrestrial Trunked Radio -TETRA).
Communication from BDMC to BESCOM personnel (non-structural) As per the responsibilities assigned to the CGM (CA) in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-
section 4, the standard messages for communication of disasters must be defined.
These messages must convey the severity of the disaster and the expected response
from the personnel. In addition, messages for declaring the closure of the
emergency must also be defined.
An example of a standard text message is: “The MD BESCOM declares a state of
Disaster in <dist.> district as of <time>”
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Communication from all BESCOM personnel (non-structural) A reporting mechanism via messages must be defined that will convey (1) the safety
and (2) the availability of any and all personnel to their immediate supervisor. This
will allow for the BDMC to make a quick assessment of man-power available within
a short time of a disaster. As per Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 3, the CGM (O)
will establish and maintain a special disaster management command and control
centre (DMC3) where all personnel (regardless of rank) should be able to report
problems and be offered directions and advice. The information to be reported must
follow a standard well-defined format in order to be specific and accurate to allow
prompt response.
2) Reduction in Risks Associated with Disasters All BESCOM field personnel should follow the steps outlined in the Distribution
Maintenance Manual and the procedures explained in Chapter XII to mitigate
effects of potential disasters.
3) Mitigation measures for Natural as well as Man-made Disasters Routine maintenance and security activities go a long way in mitigating the effects
of incidents that lead to a disaster. The effect of natural disasters such as floods can
be mitigated by ensuring that critical facilities are located away from flood prone
regions as well as at higher elevations. Situations arising from Chemical, Biological,
Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents require separate and special measures.
CBRN hardening of vital equipment is an option that may be considered to mitigate
the effects of CBRN incidents.
BESCOM might undertake a number of mitigation projects which address some of the
vulnerabilities identified. A list of the above projects must be maintained by the BDMC.
Refer to Annexure III for project specific details.
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Chapter VI: Preparedness Measures
BESCOM must undertake a number of preparedness measures to ensure that response and
recovery during a disaster is effective and prompt.
The stakeholders in BESCOM disaster preparedness are:
1. BESCOM
2. KPTCL and other power suppliers
3. Civil administration (Police, Fire Dept., Municipal bodies etc.)
4. High priority customers (Hospitals, shelters etc.)
5. All customers
The contact list of priority stakeholders in provided in Annexure-I.
Establishment of Disaster Response Teams As part of the preparedness measures, BESCOM should form the following teams:
1. Early Warning team: Under the member of the BDMC (a GM-level official appointed by MD) described in
Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 7, this team will monitor incidents associated with
weather, earthquakes or other incidents that might lead to a disaster. The team will
provide inputs to the member of the BDMC in carrying out his/her early warning
responsibilities.
2. Command and Control Centre Team: Under the CGM (Operations) described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 3, this
team will manage the Disaster Management Command Control Centre(DMC3) in
time of disaster and assist in the coordination of Response.
3. Corporate Affairs and Communication Team: Under the CGM (CA) described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 4, this team will
coordinate with all other response teams for the collection of necessary updates. They
will be sole point of communication for the Media and manage communication and
messages to all stakeholders. This team will also prepare a list of priority stakeholders
for each disaster and communicate the same to the Command and Control Centre
team.
4. Vigilance Team: Under the SP Vigilance described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 5, this team will
assist in carrying out the responsibilities of SP Vigilance including but not limited to
ensuring security of installations and equipment and safety of workers.
5. Damage and Loss Assessment Team: Under the Director (Technical) described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 2, this
team will perform certification/audit of work undertaken during a disaster.
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Establishment of Disaster Response Assets Under the Director (Technical) described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 2, BESCOM
should maintain or have access to assets to be used during a disaster. These assets include,
but are not limited to, computation, communication and transport equipment, equipment
needed for the coordination/ maintenance/ replacement of assets destroyed in an
emergency (e.g. distribution transformers, poles, and conductors etc.), equipment such as
generators that may be required to provide temporary services to customers and other
equipment as deemed necessary by Director (Technical). The storage of these assets should
be in locations where they are easily accessible as well as least likely to be damaged in a
disaster situation. A list of the equipment and the location of the same should be
maintained by the Director (Technical) and be available to Divisional Officers. A sample of
the format is provided in Annexure-I.
BESCOM, under the Director (Technical), should also maintain a list of equipment vendors
and resource personnel (experts) that may be called upon during a disaster to assist in
response activities.
Establishment Procedures for Checking and Certification of Assets
To ensure that the assets acquired for disaster management are maintained in an
acceptable state, the following procedures should be established:
1. Procedures for checking and certification of logistics, equipment and stores necessary for disaster management should be established.
2. Procedures for operational check-up of Warning Systems and the inspection of facilities and critical infrastructure should be established.
Establishment of Coordination and Communication Protocols During a disaster, BESCOM as a support function will receive requests from many
stakeholders as well as avail the services of other agencies. The protocols for communication
and coordination for the following should be established and documented:
1. Between District Authorities and civil security agencies such as Police Dept., Fire Dept. and BESCOM.
2. Between other civil agencies, such as Municipal bodies, Hospitals etc. and BESCOM
3. Between BESCOM and other agencies such as Govt. of India, State Government, Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs) (e.g. KPTCL), Other State Governments, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Army, Navy and Air Force, Central Para Military Forces
4. Between BESCOM personnel and the Disaster Management Command Control Centre(DMC3)
Protocols should also be established for communication with customers regarding early
warning, potential and actual outages, schedule for restoration of services, warning notices
and instructions etc.
Some examples of the above are provided in Annexure-I.
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Establishment of Disaster Preparedness Exercises BESCOM under the guidance of the Director (Technical) described in Chapter IV, Table 4,
sub-section 2, should develop preparedness exercises to ensure that the various teams
involved in Disaster Management are knowledgeable about their responsibilities at the time
of a disaster, the protocols for communication and coordination, availability and the use of
assets required and procedures to be followed during a disaster. The preparedness exercises
must also ensure adequate capabilities among the disaster response personnel in following
standard procedures and use of assets.
Some of the exercises may also include outside agencies that will be involved in the disaster
response activities. This exercise will help test the inter-agency coordination and
communication protocols that have been established.
Procedures and protocols to be followed during a disaster may be modified and updated
based on feedback received during aforementioned preparedness exercises.
Preparedness must be reviewed at regular intervals to ensure adequate preparedness
amongst personnel for disaster response.
Some aspects of Capacity Building and Training measures are provided in Chapter VII.
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Chapter VII: Capacity Building and Training Measures As described in Chapter VI: Preparedness Measures, capacity building and training is
essential for effective Disaster Management and Response.
Approach The approach for capacity building and training is based on analysis of existing disaster
management institutional arrangements, assets, protocols and procedures. The goal of
the analysis is to identify appropriate capacity building and training exercises to ensure
adequate preparedness for smooth and effective operations during a disaster.
Capacity Building Plan
1) Institutional Capacity Building 1. BESCOM should ensure that it has sufficient manpower/resources at
different skill levels and thereby reducing the dependency on third parties
during disasters
2. BESCOM should have (software) systems that aid in providing situational
awareness – e.g. visualization of the entire grid network, location of faults,
inventory of equipment and resources, and contact information of officers
at every level of operation. Training on these systems should be provided
at various levels, and they must be accessible to certain personnel at the
time of a disaster
3. All BESCOM personnel should be trained on at least one essential
function apart from their core responsibility and a list of the same should
be maintained
4. Every Divisional officer should have list of resources under his division
and also corresponding competency/skill list
5. Skill and inventory up gradation activities should be carried out on regular
basis
2) Community Capacity Building BESCOM should conduct exercises with civic authorities such as the Police, Fire,
Municipalities and Hospitals to establish coordination and communication
protocols to be used during a disaster.
Disaster Management Education and Training Activities Disaster management education and training helps each individual in the organization
know his/her duties during a disaster. This kind of education helps an individual to
understand the exact hierarchy structure and duties one needs to perform during a
disaster situation. This reduces the amount of confusion that usually exists at the time of
disaster. Training activities play a vital role in reducing the response and recovery time
and thereby increasing the customer satisfaction. Hence, BESCOM should design
appropriate training exercises. Training exercises could consist of mock scenarios that
include all parts of the disaster response apparatus. Training exercises conducted with
equipment in place will also familiarize personnel with the use of the equipment. These
exercises must be held at least once in a year (and/or before every monsoon). Details of
training exercises should be maintained by Director (Technical).
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Chapter VIII: Response and Relief Measures
Response Planning Response planning constitutes the following activities:
1) Warning and Alert Early Warning Systems:
As described in Chapter IV, Table 4, Sub-section 7, an Early Warning team, reporting to
an officer (at GM level) must coordinate with the appropriate authorities to monitor and
communicate potential disaster situations.
Warning dissemination:
As described in Chapter V, Section “Basic Mitigation Measures”, sub-section (1), the
BDMC [via the CGM (CA)] will ensure that any warnings and communication are
appropriately communicated to all employees, stakeholders and media.
2) BDMC Meeting A meeting of the BDMC must be immediately called for by the Chairperson, BDMC.
Location Address Phone Number
Standard BESCOM Corporate Office, KR Circle, Bangalore
080-2287333
Alternative To be decided To be decided
3) Resource Mobilization Checklist Details are presented in the following section “Procedure for Action during a Disaster”.
4) Demobilization and Winding Up: 1. Documentation:
Documentation of actions taken, expenditures incurred, special services offered etc. should be maintained and completed within a stipulated time from close of disaster. Please see Chapter XII, Section “Administrative Procedure to be adopted at the time of emergencies” for details on documentation to be maintained.
2. Success stories and Lessons for future: The BDMC will review activities of personnel during the disaster to document success stories or shortcomings that may be rectified in the future. Key lessons learned can be used to update the DMP if required. Please see Chapter XI for details.
Also refer to Chapter XII, Section “Preparedness Measures”, sub-section 1.4 for a detailed
checklist of activities to be performed before and during an expected emergency.
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Procedure for Action during a Disaster
On receiving a notification of declaration of disaster from DDMP, or if the early warning
systems indicate that there is a potential for a disaster, the Chairperson (BDMC) must
be immediately informed. [If the Chairperson is not available, the Director (Technical)
must be immediately informed]. Please refer to Chapter XII for procedures related to
administrative duties, operational and financial powers.
1. The Chairman (BDMC) conveys to CGM (CA) the intent to declare a “State of
Disaster” in BESCOM, via phone call/SMS/in writing. The Chairman (BDMC) also
conveys to Director (Technical) and CGM (Operations) the intent to declare a “State
of Disaster”, via phone call/SMS/in writing.
2. CGM (CA) immediately follows the requisite communication protocol (as per
guidelines stated in Chapter V, Section “Basic Mitigation Measures”, Sub-section
(1))
a. Send out a bulk SMS/Wireless message to all employees, including members
of the BDMC
b. Send out associated content (if any) to all media and priority stakeholders
3. BDMC Meeting
A meeting of the BDMC must be immediately called for by the Chairperson, BDMC to
supervise response and relief efforts.
4. Disaster Management Command and Control Centre (DMC3, under CGM (O)) must be immediately operational. [Note: A part of the existing BESCOM customer service centre may be used for the same; however, the DMC3 must be dedicated to handling communication only from BESCOM personnel, and not the general public.]
5. The safety and availability of personnel is conveyed by said personnel to the DMC3 via a reporting mechanism (Please see Response Activity Diagram in this chapter and Chapter V, Section “Basic Mitigation Measures”, Sub-section (1) for details).
6. Prepare First Assessment Report for BDMC that includes
a. Lists of personnel available in various areas and list of mobilizing points b. Any early damage reports that are available c. Any action taken (for e.g. turning off power in any area in advance)
7. Tasks are assigned to individuals (if necessary). Every Section Office (and higher)
can take action as laid out in Chapter XII.
8. Prepare Second Assessment Report for BDMC that includes a. A current detailed damage estimate b. Equipment/man-power requirements for complex problems/areas c. List of high priorities (including regions that will need attention) d. Requirements for assistance from non-BESCOM agencies
9. Reporting of information on a continuous basis via DMC3 including interim reports.
10. Final Progress Report prepared for BDMC by DMC3.
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11. Any Other Documentation:
Please see Chapter XII, [Administrative Procedure to be adopted at the time of
emergencies] for details on all documentation to be maintained.
5) Contact information of BDMC members
Contact information of all BDMC members are available in Annexure-I
1. Ensure your personal Safety and
Security
2. Restore feeders and priority customers
3. Respond to individual complaints
1. Ensure that all Circle DMC3s are operational
2. Assess man-power available (and how much
may be required)
3. List damage control measures already taken
(like turning off feeders etc.)
4. Estimate early damages from employee
feedback, or customer and media reports
5. Prioritize and assign tasks if necessary (for
heavily damaged areas)
Mobilize and form circle level
DMC3
(C-DMC3)
SE becomes Chairperson/Nodal
Officer at Circle Level DMC
Provide Status Update
1. Employees->Unit office 2. Unit Office->C-DMC3 3. C-DMC3->DMC3
Mobilize Response Teams
(BESCOM Employees/Contractors)
Estimate damage, Prioritize &
Assign tasks
(C-DMC3->Employees)
Early Warning
Instructions
from DDMA
YES
NO
Circle Level DMC
Start RESPONSE ACTIVITY DIAGRAM
Action
Entity
Responsible
Declare Disaster, Call for meeting
(Chairperson, BDMC)
Communicate “disaster in effect” to
Employees/Stakeholder
(CGM-CA, BDMC)
1. Mobilize and form DMC3 2. Form Circle level DMC
Provide Status Update
(DMC3->BDMC)
Mobilize Response Teams
(BESCOM Employees/Contractors)
Estimate damage, Prioritize &
Assign tasks
(DMC3->Employees)
Perform Tasks – Follow SOPs
(Employees)
Status Update
1. Employee->DMC3->BDMC
2. BDMC->External Agencies
Situation under control?
Close “Disaster” (BDMC)
Through Bulk SMS/Telephone/ email
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Chapter IX: Reconstruction and Recovery Measures
BESCOM should strive to recover to normal service to its consumers as soon as possible.
The Recovery Plan activities will include the following:
1. Develop a priority schedule (location and time-frame) for recovery of normal
services to affected areas
2. Conduct a detailed damage and loss assessment
3. Restoration of infrastructure
4. Reconstruction/repair of infrastructure/ damaged assets
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Chapter X: Financial Resources for Implementation of BDMP
BESCOM should make financial allocations in preparing and executing the disaster
management plan. The Director (Finance) should plan for the following:
1. Funds for Prevention and Mitigation Activities
2. Funds for Preparedness and Training Activities
3. Funds for Response Activities (including pre-authorization to draw money from
treasury in the event of an immediate emergency)
4. Funds for Disaster Risk Insurance
For the purpose of expediting services to its customers, BESCOM will delegate special
financial powers during an emergency to its personnel. For a detailed list of financial
authority and allotment procedures in an emergency, refer to the procedure provided in
Chapter XII.
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Chapter XI: Monitoring, Evaluating, Updating and
Maintaining the BDMP
The BDMP should be evaluated, updated and maintained periodically.
Authority for Maintaining and Reviewing the BDMP An external consultant who is an expert in disaster management, who is part of the BDMC is
responsible for the maintenance of the BDMP and bringing it up for review. He is vested with
powers of incorporating necessary changes to the BDMP and getting those approved by the
BDMC.
Proper Monitoring and Evaluation of BDMP The authority assigned to maintain and review the BDMP, should also carry the evaluation
and monitoring of the same. The concerned official should have sound knowledge of the DM
Act, 2005. The official should ensure that the strategies formulated out during a disaster are
on par with the guidelines provided in the Act.
The BDMP plan should be evaluated by the BDMC before its adoption.
1) Pre-disaster Evaluation a) Ensuring that the formulated BDMP is as per Disaster Management Act, 2005 and
aligned with the DDMP. This is to ensure that the BDMP follows the guidelines laid
down by the Government of India.
b) Applying the existing BDMP to the disasters that occurred in the BESCOM operating
region and evaluate the outcomes. The strategies formulated as per BDMP should give
better results. If the results of the analysis are not as expected, then the BDMC should
make necessary modifications to the BDMP and re-evaluate the same.
c) Applying the existing BDMP to expected disaster scenarios, evaluate the outcomes and
modify the BDMP if the results are not satisfactory.
2) Post-disaster Evaluation Post any disaster, the BDMC will review activities of personnel during the disaster and
identify if the BDMP should be modified accordingly.
3) Schedule for Updating the BDMP The BDMC should decide on the frequency of review and revision of the BDMP. A review of
the BDMP should necessarily be conducted post any declared disaster. In the absence of any
disaster, it is advisable to review the BDMP at least once a year.
Communication of BDMP to Stakeholders Any time the BDMC updates and approves the BDMP, it should be circulated to all
stakeholders.
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Chapter XII: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and
Checklists for Emergency and Disaster Management
SOPs and checklists should be prepared for various personnel for effective response to
emergencies and disasters. The above SOPs and checklists must be maintained and updated
to reflect any changes in procedures, technology and equipment.
The following are some SOPs currently being followed in BESCOM for Emergency
Management.
Administrative Procedure to be adopted at the time of Emergencies (AP1)
1. All leaves sanctioned to the officers and workmen stand suspended once emergency is declared. The officers and workmen on leave shall report back to their respective controlling officers immediately.
2. All officers responsible for operations shall work for 24 hours and make their sub-ordinate officers/officials who are required for the emergency to work round the clock.
3. The employees who are eligible for drawing overtime allowances/double wages can claim as per rules during the emergency period.
4. Special delegation of powers to the officers for purchase of materials, obtaining services of man power and execution of works are given as per Annexure to AP1.
5. Before exercising special powers granted as in (5) with respect to materials, the zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) shall take into account the materials in stock in various stores in their jurisdiction and make necessary arrangement to mobilize the materials from the available stores to the emergency work spot. Similarly, the Superintending Engineers (Ele.) of O&M circles and Executive Engineers (Ele.) of O&M divisions shall exercise mobilization of materials in their jurisdiction. Only after review of stock of materials at stores and mobilization of materials, balance materials required shall be procured by the respective officers as in (5). However, the officers who are empowered to procure materials shall certify that no materials are available at stores for emergency work and hence, procured, in the purchase orders.
6. Once the BESCOM declares closure of emergency, the field officers have to furnish necessary certificate regarding purchase of material and non-availability of the same in the store houses, work executed etc., and the Accounts Officers who are responsible for passing of bills, closure of accounts and making payment shall ensure to complete the same within 15 days from the date of closure of emergency.
7. The expenditure incurred shall be booked under appropriate heads of account.
8. After 15 days from the date of closure of emergency, field officer shall furnish the certificate for the works carried out during the emergency period. If any officer deviates from this, the same will be viewed seriously and further action will be initiated.
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9. The Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) shall seek declaration of emergency by Director (Tech) through telephonic talk/SMS followed by a written requisition duly indicating the area for which the emergency to be declared.
10. After declaration of emergency by Director (Tech.), the emergency restoration work shall be carried out and expenditure booked against the newly created heads of account with caption "Emergency restoration of power supply-calamity". 14.180 - incurred towards Capital Expenditure nature. 74.118 — incurred towards R&M expenses nature.
11. After restoration of power supply, the Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) shall seek for closure of emergency by Director (Tech) through telephonic talk/SMS followed by a written requisition.
12. The Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) shall send a report within 3 days duly indicating the quantum of damages and the estimated amount after closure of emergency declared.
13. A budget of Rs. 2.7 Crores (Rupees Two crore seventy lakhs only) at the rate of Rs. 10 lakhs (Rupees Ten Lakhs Only) per O&M division will be allocated by the Chief General Manager (CA) for utilizing the same for carrying out power supply restoration work during the period of emergency.
14. The circle Superintending Engineers (Ele.), are authorized to re-appropriate the special budget grant of Rs. 10 lakhs ( Rupees Ten Lakhs only) per division allotted within his jurisdiction during emergency period in case of expenditure incurred during the restoration work goes beyond Rs. 10 lakhs in any one division.
15. The Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) are authorized to re-appropriate the special budget grant of Rs.10 lakhs per division if the expenditure incurred in particular O&M circle goes beyond the total special allocation made to each division in that circle.
16. After re-appropriation of the special grants during the emergency period by the Superintending Engineers (Ele.) of O&M circles and after the closure of accounts (within 15 days from the date closure of the emergency) they shall send the accounts to the Chief General Manager (CA) duly seeking recoupment of the same. The Chief General Manager (CA) shall release this amount as recoupment to the respective Superintending Engineers (Ele.) of O&M circles for reallocation among the divisions in their jurisdiction depending upon the requirement.
17. In case, the Superintending Engineers (Ele.) of O&M circle encounter second time emergency declaration before closure of the first emergency declared/ before finalization of accounts he/she shall seek recoupment of the budget grant towards expenditure incurred duly furnishing a certificate accordingly.
18. In case the total expenditure incurred due to re-appropriation by the Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) between the circles goes beyond the total special budget grant allocated at the rate of Rs.10 lakhs per O&M division, he shall seek for recoupment of the expenditure from the General Manager (O&M) duly certifying to this effect. The Chief General Manager (CA) shall recoup the amount sought by the Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) to the respective Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) who shall in-turn allocate to the circles as per the requirement.
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19. The Superintending Engineers (Ele.) of O&M circles shall submit the statement of accounts on the 16th day from the date of closure of emergency to the General Manager (Exp.) positively with a copy marked to the respective Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.).
Annexure to AP1
1) List of Works to be carried out during Emergency for Restoration of Power Supply
1. Rectification of fallen poles.
2. Re-conducting/re-stringing of snapped conductors.
3. Replacement of faulty distribution transformers.
4. Rectification of fallen LT/HT lines.
5. Clearing of fallen trees/branches.
2) List of Materials that can be purchased Works listed in A subject to guidelines
1. Poles
2. Insulators - 1.1 KV Pin
- 8 KV strain
- 11 KV Pin
- 15 KV guy Strain
- 45 KN Disc
3. Guy wire
4. Fuse wires of different ratings
5. PG Clamps etc.,
3) Financial Powers Special delegation of powers for purchase of materials and execution of works on
emergency only;
1. Sub-ordinate officers in the O&M jurisdiction can exercise powers of their immediate
superior officer like;
Superintending Engineers (Ele.) can exercise Chief Engineers (Ele.) power.
Executive Engineers can exercise Superintending Engineers power.
Assistant Executive Engineers can exercise Executive Engineers power.
2. They are permitted to procure the required materials at most economical and
competitive rates without tendering procedure up to a maximum of Rs. 1,00,000/- (
Rupees One Lakh Only) as per the provisions of section 4(e) ii KTPP act.
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Operational Guidelines and Checklists for Emergencies The following points list some of the more common problems and the actions that should be taken to restore power at the earliest.
1) General Power Failure In the event of any power failure, personnel are informed through the BESCOM customer care centre.
1.1. Failure of 11 kV line
1. First check for 11kV line failure via physical inspection (it will keep
tripping if there is ANY problem).
2. If 11kV failure is indeed the problem, try and shift load through any
other Ring Main Unit (RMU) that may be available, and recommend
maintenance procedure. [Network grid structure (including adjacent RMUs)
is known to the Unit Officer In-charge]
If 11 kV failures are not the problem, follow the procedure in {1), 1.2}
1.2. Failure of Distribution Transformer Centre (250kVA, 500 kVA etc. or consumer
relevant transformers only) 1. Check incoming (HT) and outgoing (LT) protection mechanism. If the
problem is in the incoming (HT), refer to {1), 1.1}. If not, proceed further.
2. If the outgoing (LT) protection has failed, first shift load to other DTC (if
available). Next, recommend repairing or replacing DTC as per best practices.
If the problem is not DTC (LT), follow the procedure for verifying proper
functioning of fuses and poles and LT cables. See {1), 1.3}.
1.3. Failure of Fuses, Poles and LT Cables
1. Follow Standard Operating Procedures for restoration of power from failure of
fuses, poles and LT cables.
2) Tree Collapse on Lines First, keeping safety paramount, clear debris (including chopping branches, sweeping
leaves and informing local municipal authorities). Refer to point {1) General Power
Failure} for procedure for the restoration of power.
3) Hail-storms Hail-storms mainly affect transformers, usually causing damage to insulation which may
lead to oil leakage. Clean any oil leakages as per procedure to prevent environmental
damage. Refer to point {1) General Power Failure} for procedure for the restoration of
power.
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Standard Procedure for Preventive Maintenance (including Monsoon) 1.1. Procedures outlined in the Distribution Maintenance Manual are to be followed
regularly.
1.2. It is recommended that a monsoon-specific list of activities and a schedule of those
activities should be compiled and followed.
Preparedness Measures 1.1. All efforts as prescribed in the Distribution Maintenance Manual must be carried out
and a checklist of tasks completed at every level must be available to the BESCOM
Disaster Management Cell.
1.2. A system to view inventory and list of equipment available should be available to
section officers during an emergency or disaster.
1.3. Follow procedures outlined in Manual for Financial Delegation.
1.4. Preparedness for an emergency/disaster for which warning has been received
1.4.1. D-24 hours: Alert from Director (Technical) must go to all BESCOM
personnel. Testing and availability of emergency equipment must begin.
1.4.2. D-12h: All communication equipment must be tested at this time.
1.4.3. D-4h: All personnel must be at their designated positions, and all required
response equipment must be assigned to the teams.
1.4.4. D+ zero: Turn off power of the “Line” based on reported failure complaints
and local knowledge (usually by Unit Officer or higher).
1.4.5. D+2h: Based on the seriousness of the event, continue execution of response
effort, including isolating vulnerable points, detecting problems and
mobilizing relief efforts.
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Annexure I: Emergency Contact Information
1) Contact Information of BDMC Members
Designation Phone(O) Phone(Mobile) Email
MD 080-22873333 9900095440 mdbescom.kn@gmail.com
D(T) 080-22354926 9449030425
dtbescom.work@gmail.com
CGM(O) 080-22352487 9449844899 cgm.op.work@gmail.com
CGM(CA) 080-2241240 9449844602 cgmca.work@gmail.com
SP(V) 080-22381838 9448042375 spvigilance@yahoo.in
D(F) 080 -22340111 9480834888 dfbescom@gmail.com
GM (App. By MD)
External Consultant in Disaster
Management
2) Contact Information of DMC3 Members
Designation Phone(O) Phone (Mobile) Email
CGM(O) 080-22352487 9449844899 cgm.op.work@gmail.com
GM(CR) 080-22251927 9449844778 gmcr.work@gmail.com
GM(ICT/ MIS) 080-22085375 9449844720 gmitbescom.work@gmail.com
DGM(O) 080-22354564 9449844747 corp_operation@yahoo.com
SE (O/O CE
BMAZ)
080-22114420 9449046585 sebmaz.work@gmail.com
SE (O/O CE
BRAZ)
080-22126744 9448452103 sebraz.work@gmail.com
GM (Exp.) 080 -22354940 9449030863 gmexp.work@gmail.com
External Consultant in Disaster
Management for Electric Utilities
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3) Circle Level DMC-Bangalore Metropolitan-North
Designation Appointed Officer Mobile Phone/Email
1 SE Designated
2 DCA Designated
3 EE (O/O SE Circle) Designated
4 EE (from any division) Nominated by SE
5 AEE (O/O SE Circle) Nominated by SE
6 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
7 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
8 AO (from any
division)
Nominated by SE
4) Circle Level DMC-Bangalore Metropolitan-South
Designation Appointed Officer Mobile Phone/Email
1 SE Designated
2 DCA Designated
3 EE (O/O SE Circle) Designated
4 EE (from any division) Nominated by SE
5 AEE (O/O SE Circle) Nominated by SE
6 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
7 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
8 AO (from any
division)
Nominated by SE
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5) Circle Level DMC-Bangalore Metropolitan-East
Designation Appointed Officer Mobile Phone/Email
1 SE Designated
2 DCA Designated
3 EE (O/O SE Circle) Designated
4 EE (from any division) Nominated by SE
5 AEE (O/O SE Circle) Nominated by SE
6 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
7 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
8 AO (from any
division)
Nominated by SE
6) Circle Level DMC-Bangalore Metropolitan-West
Designation Appointed Officer Mobile Phone/Email
1 SE Designated
2 DCA Designated
3 EE (O/O SE Circle) Designated
4 EE (from any division) Nominated by SE
5 AEE (O/O SE Circle) Nominated by SE
6 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
7 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
8 AO (from any
division)
Nominated by SE
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7) Circle Level DMC-Bangalore -BRC
Designation Appointed Officer Mobile Phone/Email
1 SE Designated
2 DCA Designated
3 EE (O/O SE Circle) Designated
4 EE (from any division) Nominated by SE
5 AEE (O/O SE Circle) Nominated by SE
6 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
7 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
8 AO (from any
division)
Nominated by SE
8) Circle Level DMC -Kolar
Designation Appointed Officer Mobile Phone/Email
1 SE Designated
2 DCA Designated
3 EE (O/O SE Circle) Designated
4 EE (from any division) Nominated by SE
5 AEE (O/O SE Circle) Nominated by SE
6 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
7 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
8 AO (from any
division)
Nominated by SE
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9) Circle Level DMC -Tumkur
Designation Appointed Officer Mobile Phone/Email
1 SE Designated
2 DCA Designated
3 EE (O/O SE Circle) Designated
4 EE (from any division) Nominated by SE
5 AEE (O/O SE Circle) Nominated by SE
6 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
7 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
8 AO (from any
division)
Nominated by SE
10) Circle Level DMC -Davangere
Designation Appointed Officer Mobile Phone/Email
1 SE Designated
2 DCA Designated
3 EE (O/O SE Circle) Designated
4 EE (from any division) Nominated by SE
5 AEE (O/O SE Circle) Nominated by SE
6 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
7 AEE (from any
division/sub-division)
Nominated by SE
8 AO (from any
division)
Nominated by SE
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11) Division Contact Details (Executive Engineers)
Division Telephone Mobile
Phone Email
1 Chandapura 080-27835960 9448279027 eeecdp@gmail.com
2 Nelamangala 080-27724448 9448279025 eerunbescom02@yahoo.co.in
3 Ramanagara 0802-7271385 9448279026 ee.rmgm@gmail.com
4 Yelahanka 080-28562822 9448279024 eeardn@yahoo.co.in,
eeylhnk.work@gmail.com
5 Chikkaballapur 08156-272671 9448279023 ee_bescom_cbp@yahoo.in
6 Chintamani 08154-251102 9449844851 eebescomcmy@gmail.com
7 KGF 08153 - 275533 9448279020 eekgfdvn.work@gmail.com
8 Kolar 08152-222607 9448279019 eeklrdvn.work@gmail.com
9 Indiranagar 080-25207091 9449844616 eeeast.work@gmail com
10 Shivajinagara 080-25493008 9449844617 eeadnleast.work@gmail.com
11 Vidhanasoudha 080-22353680 9449844618 eewest.work@gmail.com
12 Hebbal 080-23516595 9449844607 eeadnlcentral.work@gmail.com
13 Malleshwaram 080-23349994 9449844606 eecdbescom@gmail.com,
eecentral.work@gmail.com
14 Peenya 080-28391465 9449844609 eeadnlnorth.work@gmail.com
15 HSR 080-22584381 9449844825 eehsr.work@gmail.com
16 Jayanagar 080-26711499 9449844612 eesouth.work@gmail.com
17 Koramangala 080-25631801 9449844613 eeadnlsouth.work@gmail.com
18 Rajajinagara 080-23132291 9449844608 eenorth.work@gmail.com,
eenorth2010@gmail.com
19 R.R Nagar 080-26746857 9449844619 eeeaddlwest@gmail.com
20 Chitradurga 08194-223125 9448279014 eebescomcta@gmail.com,
eectdgdvn.work@gmail.com
21 Davangere 08192252811 9448279012 eedvgdvn.work@gmail.com
22 Harihar 08192-247348 9448279013 eehrrbescom@gmail.com
23 Hiriyur 08193 229533 9448279015 eehiriyurdvn.work@gmail.com
24 Madhugiri 08137-282529 9448279018 eemdgdvn.work@gmail.com
25 Tiptur 08134-253233 9448279017 eetprdvn.work@gmail.com
26 Tumkur 0816-2278491 9448279016 eeetumkur@rediffmail.com
27 Kengeri 080-28488876 9449877033 eekengeri.work@gmail.com
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12) List of Important Authorities in Bangalore Urban
Designation Phone(O) Email
Deputy Commissioner
08022211292 dc-bangaloreurban@karnataka.gov.in
Commissioner of Police, Bangalore
08022942222 blrcitypolice@gmail.com
Chief Fire Officer (West)
08022971523 cfoblrwest@ksfes.gov.in
Chief Fire Officer (East)
08022971513 cfoblreast@ksfes.gov.in
Fire Emergency 08022971500
JC Transport (Bangalore Urban and Rural)
08022371100 jctbng-tran-ka@nic.in
13) List of Important Authorities in Bangalore Rural
Designation Phone(O) Email
Deputy Commissioner
08022867221
dc-bangalorerural@karnataka.gov.in
Chief of Police Body
08022264350
sp-bangalorerural@karnataka.gov.in
Chief Fire Officer (West)
08022971523 cfoblrwest@ksfes.gov.in
JC Transport (Bangalore Urban and Rural)
08022371100 jctbng-tran-ka@nic.in
14) List of Important Authorities in Chikballapur
Designation Phone(O) Email
Deputy Commissioner
08156262001 dc-chikballapur@karnataka.gov.in
Chief of Police Body
08156274000 sp-chikballapur@karnataka.gov.in
District Fire Officer
08156274322
Chief R.T.O 08156263053 rtocbpr-ka@nic.in
15) List of Important Authorities in Chitradurga
Designation Phone(O) Email
Deputy Commissioner
08194222811 dc-chitradurga@karnataka.gov.in
Chief of Police Body
08194222781 sp-chitradurga@karnataka.gov.in
District Fire Officer
08194221900
Chief R.T.O 08194230457 rtoctg-ka@nic.in
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16) List of Important Authorities in Davangere
Designation Phone(O) Email
Deputy Commissioner
08192234640 dc-davanagere@karnataka.gov.in
Chief of Police Body
08192253400 sp-davanagere@karnataka.gov.in
District Fire Officer
08192258101
Chief R.T.O 08192259848 rtodvg-ka@nic.in
17) List of Important Authorities in Kolar
Designation Phone(O) Email
Deputy Commissioner
08152222001 dc-kolar@karnatak.gov.in
Chief of Police Body
08152222003 sp-kolar@karnataka.gov.in
District Fire Officer
08152243222
Chief R.T.O 08152222039 rtoklr-ka@nic.in
18) List of Important Authorities in Ramanagara
Designation Phone(O) Email
Deputy Commissioner
0807273777 dc-ramanagara@karnataka.gov.in
Chief of Police Body
0807273700 sp-ramanagara@karnataka.gov.in
Regional Fire Officer, South
08022971529
Chief R.T.O 08027273471 rtormng-ka@nic.in
19) List of Important Authorities in Tumkur
Designation Phone(O) Email
Deputy Commissioner
0816272480 dc-tumkur@karnataka.gov.in
Chief of Police Body
08162272451 sp-tumkur@karnataka.gov.in
District Fire Officer
08162283101
Chief R.T.O 08162278473 rtotmkr-ka@nic.in
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20) Stock of major essential materials at field level [responsibility of Assistant
Executive Engineer (Elec.)]
Material Sub-division Division Circle Poles 25 Nos 75 Nos 200 Nos
11kV AB Cable 1 Km 5 Km 15 Km
LT AB Cable 1 Km 5 Km 6 Km
Rabbit Conductor 1 Km 30 Km 60 Km
Coyote conductor 0.5 Km 15 Km 25 Km
11kV UG cable each size 0.5 Km 1 Km 2 Km
LT UG cable each size 0.5 Km 5 Km 10 Km
Pin Insulators 30 Nos 200 Nos 500 Nos
Disc Insulators 30 Nos 150 Nos 300 Nos
Jointing Kit each size 5 Nos 5 Nos 5 Nos
Pot head each size 5 Nos 5 Nos 5 Nos
21) Transformer Buffer [responsibility of Assistant Executive Engineer (Elec.)]
Material Sub-division( in Nos)
Division( in Nos) Circle( in Nos)
Transformer capacity 25 KVA 5 15 50 63 KVA 5 15 50 100 KVA 5 15 50 250 KVA 5 15 50
22) Stock of accessory materials at field level [responsibility of Assistant Executive
Engineer (Elec.)]
Equipment Sub-division (in Nos)
Division (in Nos) Circle (in Nos)
Emergency Light 1 3 12 Crane 1 2 6
Ladder/Bucket Van 1 2 6 Power Hack saw 3 15 45 Telescopic proner 3 15 45 Fire extinguisher 3 15 45
Lorry 1 3 9 MT (250 kVA) 2 6 15 MT(500 kVA) 2 6 15
23) List of Items to be maintained for implementation
i. List of alternate contact information for District Authorities ii. List of Vehicles under Director (Technical) [for use in Disaster]
iii. List of Equipment Contractors iv. List of Generator Suppliers v. List of Priority Stakeholders in Circle
vi. List of Employee Competencies vii. List of Media and NGO Contacts
viii. List of Messages/Communication ix. BESCOM Division Contact Information
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Annexure-II: Disaster Management for Specific Threats
A) List of Vulnerable Areas with Risk Ranking (Hazard-wise)
Hazard/Disaster Probability Vulnerability Analysis
Influence on BESCOM Area
Time
Category 1: Water and Climate disasters.
1 Coastal erosion Very Low Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
2 Thunder and Lightening
Low Poles, guy cables,
transformers (P,C,T)
Depends on meteorological
conditions
Not Determined
3 Cyclone and Storms Low Poles, guy cable strength
All areas under low damage zones
Not Determined
4 Flood Low (P,C,T) BESCOM areas have lowest
probability of floods in Karnataka
Monsoon (June-Sep)
5 Drought Very High more load on entire set-up
Most areas vulnerable
Starts on monsoon (June-
Sep)prolonged effect
Category 2: Geological Disasters
1 Landslides and Mudflows
Low Poles, guy cables Not Determined
2 Dam failures, Dam bursts
Low Poles, guy cables Less number of dams and its
downward region is not in BESCOM
area
Not Determined
3 Tsunami Nil Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
4 Earthquakes Low (P,C,T) BESCOM operational area
mostly falls in zone 1 which is low probability of earthquakes
Not Determined
Category 3: Chemical Industrial and Nuclear disasters
1 Leakage of hazardous materials
High (P,C,T) Bangalore and Kolar have higher
vulnerability which are industrial areas
Not Determined
2 Nuclear attack Low Not Determined Not Determined
Category 4: Biological disasters
1 Epidemics High Not Determined All areas mostly monsoon
2 Cattle epidemics Low Not Determined Rural areas mostly monsoon
3 Food poisoning Very Low Not Determined All areas mostly monsoon
4 Pest attacks Very Low Not Determined All areas Not Determined
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B) Preparedness and Response for Monsoon
Safety Safety is important for both public and the department. General procedures for safety
within the department:
1. All the linemen/field staff shall use relevant safety gadgets while working on
distribution network and also creating proper safety zone before starting
repair/maintenance work.
2. On safety aspects, all the section officers will inspect the hazardous locations and
same may be rectified before starting of monsoon especially distribution
box/metering box/LT feeder pillar box where door is open, take action to close the
door properly to avoid leakage of current during rain and blocking of water inside the
equipment.
3. All the service station vehicles shall be well equipped with (additional 1 JE + 4
Linemen) manpower, materials and safety accessories rendering services on hired
basis shall be equipped with Medical Kit for providing First Aid treatment for the
fatalities and tool kit for attending vehicle minor breakdown.
Category 5: Man-made disasters
1 Forest fire Low (P,C,T) detailed analysis is required of BESCOM
transmission and forest intersection
Not Determined
2 Urban fire Low (P,C,T) Depends on size and impact of fire
Not Determined
3 Village fire Low (P,C,T) Depends on size and impact of fire
Not Determined
4 Festival related disasters
Low (P,C,T) Depends on size and impact of
disaster
During Festivals
5 Road, Rail and Air Accidents
Low (P,C,T) Very less damage to BESCOM
specific
Not Determined
6 Oil spill Low Not Applicable Not possible due to transportation size
Not Determined
7 Serial Bomb blast Low Pole depth, guy cable strength
Mostly Bangalore urban according to
history and terrorist mentality
Not Determined
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4. The sketch shows how to create safety zones before starting the repair work:
Essential safety material to be used is [responsibility of Assistant Executive Engineer
(Elec.)]:
Earthing Rod sets High voltage tester Safety Helmet with induction sensor
Safety goggles Safety shoes Tool spanners
Safety belt Safety Reflecting Jacket Tester
Rubber hand gloves Cutting Pliers Poly propylene Rope with different size
Screw driver Rain coat LED Torch
High voltage tester, Men at work’ sign board Head Torch
Insulated GOS operating Rods
Fibber ladder Hickory rods
Restoration 1. Assistant Executive Engineers will ensure that the update of interruption information
shall reach the consumer via face book / Fault Management System (FMS), duly updating the information by feeder managers.
2. Executive Engineer (Elec.) will monitor all resource mobilization like man power, materials, vehicles, etc, among the subdivisions in their jurisdiction.
3. Superintending Engineer (Elec.) will be the Nodal officer of the Circle to facilitate the work of pooling man power, materials, vehicles, etc, among the divisions in their jurisdiction.
Functioning during monsoon 1. Each O&M section is working as a service station having full-fledged 2 teams of 1 Junior
engineer with 4 line men each with separate vehicle including all safety tools/equipment and other necessary line materials with wireless facility and functions 24x7. Additional 150 Nos vehicles are provided.
2. The cable testing team will work for 24x7 to locate the fault in the underground cable system and cable testing team in each Division ready to attend to any cable fault within 3 Hrs.
3. Field level Escalation matrix formed to resolve any power supply disruptions. 4. 260 teams will work efficiently during night time also as in a day by using all resources. 5. The O&M cum Service Station teams (minimum of 2 teams / O&M section) consisting
of one JE with 4 linemen with all safety and necessary line materials in all districts.
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6. Prior information to consumers regarding power outages through FMS wherein Feeder managers will update the status.
7. All the District/Circle control rooms will act as Nodal centers to co-ordinate with field and Helpline.
C) Effect of CBRN incidents on the Electric Distribution Network Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents will lead to emergency
situations that cause significant disruptions to life and property. Such situations can be
considered to be National level disasters, and will require a top-down approach for
response. As per NDMA guidelines, the trigger mechanism for the response will be through
the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC).
A pure CBR (chemical, Biological and Radiological) incident will typically contaminate the
affected regions and prevent/hamper the movement of utility personnel required for
maintenance or restoration activities. Outages may be localized. However, it is important
that in the case of a pure CBR incident, field personnel use extreme caution when venturing
into affected areas and do so only after getting clearance from competent authorities.
Nuclear incidents (esp. those involving the detonation of a nuclear device) will have a
widespread effect on the distribution grid. Nuclear detonation leads to physical damage to
assets due to the blast and accompanying heat wave. This blast and heat wave will destroy
all electric grid related assets that are exposed/above the ground within Zone 1 (the closest
zone) of the blast. For a 10kT yield device, Zone 1 is a roughly circular region of diameter
1.6km. Due to the high radiation levels in Zones 1 and 2 (roughly 3.2km diameter for a 10kT
device), and beyond the destruction zones, the resultant nuclear fallout and radiation will
also prevent personnel from maintenance and restoration activities due to the possibility of
radiation exposure. The fallout zone could extend to many kilometres from ground zero
(epicentre of detonation) depending on prevailing wind conditions. Similar to the pure CBR
incident, field personnel should use extreme caution when venturing into possible affected
areas and do so only after getting clearance from competent authorities.
Another important (destructive) outcome of a nuclear detonation is the electromagnetic
pulse (EMP). An EMP is a sharp pulse of radiofrequency (long wavelength) electromagnetic
radiation produced during a nuclear explosion at or above the earth’s surface. EMPs
typically produce intense electric and magnetic fields that damage unprotected electronic
components over a large area. Beyond the destruction of equipment above ground such as
transformers, capacitors, motors etc., the EMP could travel through the conductors and
affect electronic components beyond the known zone of influence and other equipment that
might otherwise be shielded from the direct effect of the EMP.
Electronic equipment can be protected from EMPs by ‘hardening’ and providing adequate
shields for the same. However, this mechanism is expensive and may be limited to certain
critical electronic components such as communication and emergency power equipment
that will be needed during a disaster.
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Annexure-III: Disaster Management Activities Undertaken
Mitigation Projects Undertaken
Task
Area of
Operation/ Status Funding
Implementation source
Replacement of
overhead lines by
AB cables BMAZ Areas In progress BESCOM
Strengthening of
Helpline BMAZ Areas In progress BESCOM