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Thromde Disaster Management Plan 2016
Thromde Administration, Phuentsholing
ROYAL GOVERNMENT OF BHUTAN
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Executive Summary Section 77 of the Disaster Management Act of Bhutan 2013 mandates the Dzongkhag Disaster Management Committees to develop Disaster Management and Contingency plans, in consultation with the Dzongkhag sectors and other relevant agencies. Further, Section 78 mandates the Dzongkhag Disaster Management Committee to submit the Dzongkhag’s disaster managementplan to the National Disaster Management Authority through the Department of Disaster Management. Similarly, Section79 of the Act mandates disaster management and contingency plans to be updatedat least once a year and reviewed every five years. In line with this provision of the Act, the Phuentsholing Thromde Disaster Management Committee and Thromde Disaster Management and Contingency Plan is formulated through funding support from the NAPA 2 Project. With the changing risk patterns and frequency of disasters, formulation of Dzongkhag specific disaster management plan is an important strategy to strengthen local level disaster management systems and systematically reduce disaster risks. Phuentsholing thromde ……. The plan is prepared through conduct of Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (HVCA) of the 6 constituencies in consultation with the Tshogpas, elders, discussion with Thromde Administration officials, representatives from the schools and regional offices to strengthen school and Dzongkhag DM plan linkages; data collation and analysis; and finally a simulation on standard procedures for response followed by endorsement from the Thromde Disaster Management Committee (DDMC). The Phuentsholing Thromde Disaster Management Plan presents hazard, vulnerability and capacity profile for the 6 constituencies. The plan also outlines priority disaster risk reduction, awareness raising and capacity building activities and spells out the standard procedures for response. An implementation and monitoring process for the plan is also included. The Disaster Management Plan is to be referred by the Thromde administration and sectors to ensure mainstreaming and integration of disaster risk management into their annual and five year development plans. It is required that every stakeholder and relevant National Disaster Management institutions and agencies take ownership and fulfill their own roles and responsibilities to make Phuentsholing Thromde a disaster resilient and safe place.
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Acknowledgements
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ACRONYMS
CBDRM Community Based Disaster Risk Management DDM Department of Disaster Management DM Act, 2013 Disaster Management Act of Bhutan, 2013 DM Disaster Management DDMC Dzongkhag Disaster Management Committee DT Dzongkhag Tshogdue GNH Gross National Happiness GT GewogTshogdey HVCA Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment NASART National Search and Rescue Team NDMA National Disaster Management Authority RBP Royal Bhutan Police SDMP School Disaster Management Plan
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Contents
ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Disaster Terminology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
Scope & Objective ........................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 1: Overview of the Throme ............................................................................................... 9
Administration .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Geography .................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Weather and Climate ................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Demography ................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Economy ....................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Chapter 2: Thromde Disaster Management Structure ................................................................... 9
2.1 Thromde Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) ........................................................ 15
2.2 Functions of TDMC .............................................................................................................. 17
2.3 Functions of Chairperson .................................................................................................... 19
2.4 Role of Key Thromde Sectors
Chapter 3: Disaster Risk Profile of Thromde .................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.1 Historical Profile ..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.2 Hazard Assessment ........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
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3.3 Seasonal Calendar .................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.4 Vulnerability Assessment ....................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.5 Capacity Assessment .............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Chapter 4: Thromde Disaster Management Action Plan .............................................................. 35
4.1 Preparedness and Mitigation Plan for 2016-18 ..................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.2 Response Plan ........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.3 Recovery and Reconstruction Plan ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Chapter 5 Thromde Contingency Plan
5.1 Response Structure
5.2 Specific Activities based on Priority Hazard
5.3 Thromde Emergency Operation Centre Coordination
Chapter 6: Implementation Mechanisms ..................................................................................... 41
6.1 Overall Coordination .............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.2 Resource Mobilization ............................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.2.1 Thromde SAR team: ...................................................................................................... 53
6.2.2 Fire fighting (trucks, equipment, location, capacity) ................................................... 53
6.2.3 Medical ......................................................................................................................... 53
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6.3 Monitoring and Evaluation ..................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.4 Reporting system ................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Annexes ......................................................................................................................................... 51
Contact details of TDMC members ........................................................................................... 51
Emergency Contact details of responsible Officers from Thromde .......................................... 52
Contact details of Des-sups ....................................................................................................... 53
List of schools which have SDMP in place .................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Contact details of Principals of Phuentsholing Thromde, 2014 ................................................ 54
Disaster Management Terms
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Scope& Objectives of the Phuentsholing Thromde DM and Contingency Plan
The Disaster Management Plan for the Thromde is prepared, as mandated by Disaster Management Act 2013. The plan was
endorsed by the Thromde Disaster Management Committee (TDMC) on ………………… and will serve as a document for reference by
all relevant stakeholders – different Sectors and stakeholders - for implementation of prioritized disaster risk reduction and
preparedness activities. This Thromde Contingency plan will support and guide the Thromde for any response and relief operations.
The objectives of the Thromde Disaster Management Plan are:
To ensure mainstreaming and facilitation for implementation of disaster risk reduction and preparedness activities in the
Thromde;
To ensure required capacities are developed for risk reduction, mitigation, preparedness and response;
To increase awareness on disaster risks, risk reduction and preparedness measures in theThromde;
To establish a coordination mechanism for emergency response and relief operations.
The objectives of the Thromde Contingency Plan are:
1. Life saving and public safety
2. Life sustaining for the first two weeks
3. Ensuring Thromde’s resilience
4. Laying the foundation for ‘Build Back Better’
The Thromde DM and Contingency plan will be updated on a yearly basis.
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Chapter 1: Overview of Phuentsholing Thromde
Geography
Phuentsholing is situated in the southern part of the country bordering the Indian town of Jaigoan, West Bengal. It is set at
approximately an altitude of 160m above the sea level and has a total area of 16.80 sq. km. of which 24.30% of the total area is
under forest cover. It is surrounded by rugged hill slopes, thick forests, and several rivers and rivulets, escape routes are limited and
this makes the entire city extremely vulnerable in the event of landslides and floods. The topography is inherently fragile due to the
relatively young geologic formation, which is characteristic along much of the Himalayan foothills in Bhutan and the northeast region
of India. This fragility causes the development of tension cracks on the hill slopes.
The southern belt of Bhutan and especially Phuentsholing area is the zone where many rivers converge before they drain to the
plains of India. This zone contains a number of flood and landslide-prone areas posing continuous challenges to protecting crucial
economic/industrial/commercial infrastructure from the risk of hydro-meteorological hazards.Some of the rivers which flows
through the valley are; BarsaChhu, BalujoraChhu, Om Chhu, SingyeChhu including the major river Amochhu.
Social and Administrative Profile
The socio-economic survey results reveal that out of the total households surveyed, around 92% of the households are in-migrants
to Phuentsholing and a very few households have Phuentsholing as their origin. Most of the households have migrated to
Phuentsholing for livelihood purpose or for better education opportunities. More than 51% of the working population is engaged in
government jobs and other public organizations and 27.52% engaged in the Private sector. Business occupation comes next
constituting to almost 14% leaving the agricultural activities to the lowest at just 7%.
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The Thromde is administratively divided into 6 constituencies. The 6constituencies are –Phuentsholing Toe, PhuentsholingMoeth,
Pasakha, Nyedra, Rinchending and Pekarzing.All the constituencies are connected by road and telecommunication networks, and
electricity. At present Thromde have only three elected Tshokpas from three constituencies and for the remaining 3 constituency,
the post for the Tshokpa is still vacant. A total of 20,537 people lives within the Thromde as per the 2005 National Population and
Housing Census of Bhutan (revise this figure as per the latest estimates)
Table 1 – Key Demographics
Constituenc
y
Are
a
(Sq.
Km.
)
No.
of
Hous
ehold
s
Population Health Facilities Schools
Male Female Hospit
al
BHU ORC HSS MS
S
LSS PS EC
R
1 Phuentsholi
ng Toe
2 Phuentsholi
ngMoeth
3 Pasakha
4 Nyedra
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5 Rinchending
6 Pekarzing
BHU – Basic Health Unit; ORC – Out Reach Clinic; HSS – Higher Secondary School; MSS – Middle Secondary School; LSS – Lower
Secondary School; PS – Primary School; ECR – Extended Classroom
The Thromde Administration is headed by the Thrompon elected by the people with various sectors representing line Ministries
working under the Thromde’s administrative jurisdiction. The Thromde Administration work in close collaboration with the regional
offices such as Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC), Bhutan Telecom Ltd. (BTL), Food Corporation of Bhutan Ltd. (FBCL), Road Safety
Transport Authority (RSTA), Natural Resources Development Corporation Ltd. (NRDCL), Regional Revenue and Customs Office
(RRCO), Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Royal Insurance Corporation Ltd. (RICBL), National Housing
Development Corporation Ltd. (NHDCL), RBA and RBP etc.
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Figure 1 – Organogram of Thromde Administration
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Weather and Climate
The Thromde experiences wet summer from May to July with the onset of south-west monsoon in mid of June, and warm winter
from November to February. The annual precipitation of Phuentsholing is 4,018mm (1996-2011: Phuentsholing Station). Three-
fourth of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon, which advances into the country in June and retreats in September. The monsoon
brings wet wind through the Indian Continent to hit the first wall over 1000m behind Phuentsholing to pour out most of the
moisture to the city. The heaviest precipitation takes place in June with an average of 950mm, followed by August with an average
of 850mm. During extreme rainfall events, water percolates into these cracks and causes landslides.In terms of monthly average
temperatures, the highest maximum temperature takes place in June with an average of 32.5 °C and the lowest minimum
temperature takes place in January with an average of 13.3°C. The climate is that of tropics with relatively high temperatures
throughout the year.
(JICA, 2014)
Figure 2 – Average Temperatures and Rainfall for Phuentsholing Thromde
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Economy
Phuentsholing is considered as the “Gateway to Bhutan” due to its location on Indo-Bhutan boarder at its south-west. It is one of the
economic hub of Bhutan which holds a good potential for the employment, export, import capital formation and revenue
generation. Due to good economic base, people from all around the country and the people from nearby villages are attracted to
Phuentsholing. This has led to the increased rural urban migration.
The town is one of the important growth centres of Bhutan owing to being strategically located near Chukha and Tala Hydro power
project. Besides this, the Industrial estate being located in Pasakha and provision of development of Hydropower project at Amo Chu
makes it important Urban Centre.
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Chapter 2: Thromde Disaster Management System
2.1Thromde Disaster Management Sub-Committee (TDMC)
Phuentsholing Disaster Management Sub- Committee (TDMC) is constituted as below in line with the provisions of the DM Act of
Bhutan, 2013:
Sl.No Members Designation Organization
1. Uttar Kumar Rai Thrompon Thromde Office Chair
2. Wangchuk Thayey Executive
Secretary
Thromde Office Vice-chair
3. Rabgay Tobden Drungpa Dungkhag Member/ Vice Chair
4. Wangchukla SP RBP Member
5. Dorji Wangdi TEO Thromde Member
6. Sangay Dorji Regional
Secretary
BCCI Member
7. TsheringPhuntsho Chief Planning
Officer
Thromde Member
8. Tashi Dorji De-Suung
Coordinator
De-Suung Member
9. Nakchung Electrical Officer Thromde Member
10. NimaWangmo Environment Thromde Member Secretary/
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Other important stakeholders who may be co-opted as members of the TDMC are:
Sl.No Organization Roles and Responsibilities
1 BPC Power services and power service Restoration
2 Bhutan Telecom Communication and Service restoration
3 RBA SAR, Evacuation, Medical help, Relief
4 FCBL Stockpiling of essential food items
5 RSTA Transport Management
6 NRDCL Provide natural resources
7 RRCO
8 RTIO
9 ABI
10 RICBL Rapid Assessment and insurance payment
Officer TDMO
11. DMO Health Member
12. Sharmila Limbu Tshokpa Phuentsholing Toed
Constituency
Member
13. Nar Bdr Rai Tshokpa Pasakha Constituency Member
14. Pravath Rai Tshokpa Nyedrak Constituency Member
14. Tshogpa Phuentsholing Moedth
Constituency
15. Tshogpa Rinchending Constituency
16. Tshogpa Perkarshing Constituency
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11 NHDCL
12 BCCI
13 BNB
14 BOB
15 PNB
16 BDFC
17 BAFRA Animal disease control and food safety and regulation
On the expiry of the term/ resignation of the Thrompon (Chair), the Executive Secretary (Vice-Chair) will take over the functions of
the chair. In case of the expiry of term/ resignation of Tshogpas, the Chair of the TDMC may temporarily designate an official from
the local government as a member of the TDMC to serve until the vacancy is duly filled.
2.2Functions of TDMC
The TDMC shall be responsible for coordinating and managing all disaster management operations in the Thromde under the
direction and supervision of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
In line with clause 31 of DM Act 2013, the TDMC shall:
a) Prepare, review, update and implement the Thromde Disaster Management and Contingency plan
b) Monitor and evaluate measures taken for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and capacity building
by each sector in the Thromde
c) Ensure establishment and functioning of the Thromde Emergency Operation Center
d) Ensure mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction into the development plan, policy, program and project
e) Ensure compliance of the approved hazard zone and vulnerability map
f) Ensure the enforcement of structural and non-structural measures
g) Ensure that information about an event or a disaster is promptly communicated to the NDMA, DDM and all concerned.
h) Ensure that the damage assessments in the field are carried out professionally and efficiently without fear of favor
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i) Coordinate and support disaster response and relief operation including recovery and reconstruction
j) Ensure that detailed reports and regular updates on disaster event is provided to the DDM upon completion of field
assessment of the situation
k) With the support of the DDM promote education, awareness, capacity building and community training on hazard, risk,
vulnerability and measures to be taken by the community to prevent, mitigate and respond to disaster
l) Conduct regular mock drill
m) Report on a quarterly basis to the NDMA on the progress of implementation of its DM plan
n) Perform such other function as may be prescribed under the Act or any law in force or as directed by the NDMA/ DDM
In the case of a disaster, the Chairperson of the TDMC may exercise all or any of the functions of the TDMC, subject to ex post facto
ratification of the Committee.
The TDMC is mandated to meet at least twice a year and to frame rules and regulations concerning the conduct of its meeting.
2.3 Functions of Chairperson
1. The Chairperson of the TDMC shall exercise and discharge such functions of the DDMC as the committee may delegate 2. Without prejudice to the generality of the provision contained in section 37 of this Act, the Chairperson of the DDMC shall:
a) Regularly review and assess the effectiveness of DM Plan b) Ensure decision and policy formulated by the DDMC is implemented c) Ensure that disaster risk reduction and disaster management activities are consistent with Disaster Management
Strategic Framework. d) Provide prompt information on a disaster or an impending disaster situation to the DDM e) Provide regular updates and detailed reports on a disaster event to the DDM upon completion of filed assessment of the
situation f) Manage response and relief operation in accordance with the directives issued by the national Disaster Management
authority; and g) Coordinate delivery of services and resources to disaster affected communities
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Chapter 3: Disaster Risk Profile of PhuentsholingThromde (HVCA)
Phuentsholing Thromde has experienced several disasters over the last 20 years, the most devastating being the September 18,
2011 Sikkim earthquake of M 6.7, which caused widespread damages to rural homes and government infrastructure. The other
major and recurrent hazard has been floods that have resulted in extensive damages houses, government and private infrastructure
in 2000 and more recently in July 2016. Landslide is another major hazard in Phuentsholing. In some of the historical landslide-prone
zones, more stabilization/protection measures are urgently required but such measures have not been feasible considering the high
estimated cost and the technical know-how required. Among these highly unstable landslide and flood prone vulnerable areas in
Phuentsholing are Rinchending area……………
Risk assessment for Phuentsholing Thromde was carried out through the hazard, vulnerability and capacity assessment followed by prioritization of the hazards that should receive priority in action planning for each of the six constituencies involving the representatives, tshogpas, thromde officials and officials from regional offices and business community.
3.1 Phuntsholing Toe Constituency
3.1.1 Hazard Assessment
Sl.No
Hazard Secondary Hazard
When it could occur
Probability of Occurrence
History of Past Disaster Impact
1 Flood
Collapse of buildings, landslide, debris flow
June, July & August
High
1996 2000 2016
Damage of RCC buildings (dotikhola) Washout agricultural land Heavy landslide loss of life Destroy ginger field
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2 Earthquake Fire
High
Washed away of embankment of river and flooded lower market and garage. Severely flooded, damage private land, culvert at Kabraytar.
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Windstorm
Collapse of trees Fire (electricity)
April and May High
2014 2015
Loss of life Property damages (buildings, car etc.,)
4 Hailstorm Short circuit
causing fire June and July Medium
Crop damage Property damage Loss of life
5 Dengue Malaria
Typhoid
May, June, July, Aug, Sept & Oct High 2016 Major population infection.
3.1.2 Vulnerability Assessment
Sl.No
Hazard Element at risk Why they are at risk
How well they be affected When it could occur
1 Flood
Bogo Hay Bari Bokultar Slaughter house area Lower kabraytar Crocodile breeding area, Norgay and RICB Colony
Located at the river side Unstable soil Erosion due to farm road construction
Loss of property Loss of lives Injuries
June, July and August
2 Earthquake
Dhamdhara Upper Kabraytar CHPC colony
Due to sloppy nature Old structure Frequent landslide
Loss of property Injuries
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Windstorm
The whole Pling Toe
BPC and Telecom poles are lined up all over the place Poor housing structure Tall tress
Loss of life Damage of properties Outbreak of fire Road block Disruption to electricity & communication facilities
2014 2015 (around May and June)
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Hailstorm Short circuit via BPC pole & transformer because of pole erecting
Damage to properties Injuries
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Dengue Poor drainage system Near to boarder area Heavy rainfall zone
Spreading of dengue Shortage of medicine High charges by pvt diagnostic centre
2011 (Malaria) 2016 (Dengue)
3.1.3 Capacity Assessment
Sl.No Hazard Physical capacity Economic capacity
Social/Institutional capacity Environment capacity
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1 Flood
School ground New children park River embankment
Domashing Services Business Day care school
Daycare centre Sonamgang school Hospital PHP guest house Industrial area
Banana Bamboo Timbers Water
2
Earthquake
School ground (PHSS) Bus parking (RSTA) FCB go down Dratshang PHPA-I colony park
Hospital FCB Dratshang School RSTA Business
Dratshang School Industrial area (Pepsi, diary etc) Chundu Sawmill FCB
Water Timber
3 Wind/Hail-storm
PHSS ground RSTA (Bus parking) FCB go down Dratshang PHP-I colony Children park
Hospital FCB Dratshang School RSTA
School Drangchu Beverage Bhutan Mile & Agro
Timber Water Bamboo shoot Banana Papaya
4 Dengue
Hospital
Govt hospital Pvt. Hospital
Hospital Bhutan milk & Agro
Papaya Water
3.1.4 Probability and impact matrix
Veary probable Flood Earthquake
Probable Landslide Windstorm
Less probable
Improbable
Impact Unimportant Limited Serious Very serious Catastrophic
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3.2 Pasakha Constituency 3.2.1 Hazard Assessment
Sl.N
o HAZARD SEC. HAZARD
WHEN IT COULD OCCUR
PROBABILITY OF OCCURRENCE
HISTORY OF PAST
IMPACT
1 Flood
Landslide Monsoon High 1996 Loss of Properties
Road Block Season 2000 Loss of Human Lives
2016 Network Disruption
2 Fire
Industry Fire Any time High 2014
2016 do
3 Industrial Pollution
Respiratory Daily High Vegetation, Air, Aquatic, People, Property corrosion Skin Disease
Acidic Rain
4 Earthquake
Landslide
Any time Very High
2009
Fire 2011 Building collapse
Flood & River clogging 2014 Death & Injury
Debris flow 2015 Property loss
Air pollution
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3.2.2 Vulnerability Assessment
Sl.No HAZARD ELEMENT AT RISK WHY THEY ARE RISK HOW WILL THEY BE
AFFECTED WHEN IT COULD
OCCUR
1 Flood
Substation
Monsoon season Colony BCCL/BFAL
Improper River training or dredging Property loss
Factories Poor river protection wall Loss of Human Lives
Bridges Network
disturbance
2 Fire Industries fire Poor setup
do Any time Lack of fire equipments
3 Industrial Pollution
Vegetation Lack of knowledge Livelihood
Daily Living Beings Emission of toxic gas into the
atmosphere Skin disease
Property Respiratory
Air & Water Tuberculosis
4 Earthquake
Houses/Colony Old exclusion of earthquake
resistant code loss of building
Factories Crowded Loss of properties Any time
Bridges No proper planning Death & Injury
Power / Equip..
Communication
People
Vehicles
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3.2.3 Capacity Assessment
Sl.No
HAZARD PHYSICAL CAPACITY ECONOMIC CAPACITY
SOCIAL/ INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY
ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY
1 Flood
Tower structure
Industrial foundation structure
Income of employees Food Water sources
Employees Insurance Clothing Stones & sand
Compensation Shelter Local Company Dispensary
Medicine
Search & Rescue Team
2 Fire
Road Remuneration Fire fighting brigade Water source
Bridge
Employees life Insurance & compensation Wild life
3 Industrial Pollution Health check up River & water source
4 Earthquak
e
Pasakha old School Income Cooperatives Water Archery ground BCCL/BFAL Compensation Supportive Wild fern KCCL Colony Insurance Effective Coordination Mushroom BPC Children Park Cash crop Social Welfare Orange Fire fighting equipments Livestock Fish Human Resource Business Houses Wild potatoes
Dairy products Wild fruits Piggery Poultry products
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3.2.4 Probability and impact matrix
Very Probable Earthquake
Probable Flood
Less Probable
Fire & Industrial pollution
Improbable
Impact Unimportant Limited Serious Very Serious Catastrophic
3.3 Phuntsholing Moeth Constituency
3.3.1 Hazard Assessment
Sl.No Hazard Secondary Hazard
When it could occur
Probability of Occurrence
History of Past Disaster Impact
1
Earthquake
Infrastructure Damages
Unpredictable High 2009, 2012, 2015
Minor Cracks
Structural fire
Water logging Minor Tremor
Debris flow
2
Windstorm Structural Damages Spring
High 2015 Roof blown off
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Road Blockages Monsoon
Road Blockage
Structural fire Fire
3
Fire
Infrastructure Damages Unpredictable
High/Serious Every Year Norgay Area
Property Damages Lower Market
Loss of lives
4
Flood
Infrastructure/Property Damages
Summer/Monsoon
High Every Year Road Blockage
Road Blockages Water Logging
3.3.2 Vulnerability Assessment
Sl.No Hazard Element at Risk Why they are at risk
How will they be affected
When it could occur
1 Earthquake
Building (Gold Building) Old Structures Loss of Property
Unpredictable
Road (Main Town) Engineering Factors Loss of Lives
Lifes Construction Problem Road Block
Narrow Roads Injury
2 Wind Storm
Roof of Buildings Location near Toorsa River Injuries
Vehicles Wind Direction Roofs Blown Off/ Window Glass Broken
Electric Cables and Poles
Improper Anchoring of Roof Vehicle Danger
Fire Electric Outage
3 Fire
Building Old Structures Injuries Petroleum Station Poor Electrification Loss of Lives
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Lives Clustered Buildings Property Damages
4
Flood
River Protection Close Proximity to River Banks Property Damages
Settlements along the River Bank Road Blockage
Road Debris Flow
3.3.3 Capacity Assessment
Sl.No Hazard Physical Capacity Economic Capacity
Social/ Institutional Capacity
Environmental Capacity
1 Earthquake
PHSS Ground
Income of Government/ Corporate Employees
Thromde/DM Sub-Committee Nil
PSA Ground Insurance RBA, RBP and Desuups Children's Park Business Communities CST Ground SAR Equipment in
Phuentshogling Thromde 2 Wind
Storms Indoor Same as Above Same as Above Nil
3 Fire
Fire Engines (RBP/Thromde)
Fire Extinguishers Same as Above Same as Above Water Sources 4
Flood Same as No.1 Same as Above Same as Above
River Protections
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3.3.4 Probability and impact matrix
Probability of Events
Very Probable Earthquake
Probable Fire Wind Storm Flood
Less Probable
Improbable
Impact Unimportant Limited Serious Very Serious Catastrophic
3.4 Rinchending/Pekarzhing constituency
3.4.1 Hazard Assessment
Sl.No Hazard Secondary Hazard
When it could occur
Probability of occurrence
Disaster History
Impact
1
Structure fire
Forest fire
Dry and windy season (December-February)/ up to April
High 1975 2011-2012, 2013
Private property loss
2
Development Hazard
Road Bank Slide Flashflood Natural Slope-Failure
Monsoon Season (June-September)
High 2015 Loss of private property
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3 Sound hazard
Sound Pollution Day and Night High 2013 Health Disturbance
4 Air Pollution Emission(Industrial Pollution)
Day and Night High 1995 Agricultural low production
3.4.2 Vulnerability Assessment
S/N
Hazard Element at Risk Why they are at Risk How will they be affected
When it could occur
1 Structure Fire (forest fire)
House, Human, Forest Plantation n
Free movement of border people Defund border wall
Property loss Dry Season (December-April)
2 Development Hazard
House, Land, Water source
Monsoon Season (June-September)
3 Sound Hazard Health (Human Health)
No Conductive Environment
Health Disturbances Dry and Night
4 Air Pollution Human, Animal, Agricultural Productivity
Health Problem Reduce in Agricultural Earning
Respiratory diseases water atmosphere pollution
All the year
5 Earthquake Building structure Human Life Landed properties
Poor construction method Excessive use of forest product
Collapse of structure due to poor construction method less slope binding
Unpredictable
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3.4.3 Capacity Assessment
S/N
Hazard
Physical Capacity Economic Capacity Social/Institutional Capacity
Environmental Capacity
1 Structure Fire Poor Poor Nearby RBA, RBP, CST and Rinchending Lhakhang)
Poor
2 Development Hazard
Poor Poor Phuentsholing Thromde and other public
Wild Fruits and Vegetable Chess Nut
3 Sound Hazard
4 Air Pollution Wear breathing mask
Industry Thromde
5 Earthquake Better Construction code of Practice Adoption
Toribari Committee (Saamaj)
Accessible to road
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3.4.4 Probability and impact matrix
Very
Probable
Industries Sound Earthquake
Probable Air Pollution
Chemical Pollution
Fire
Landslide
Windstorm
Less
Probable
Flood
Improbable
Impact Unimportant Limited Serious Very Serious Catastrophic
3.5 Nyedra Constituency 3.5.1 Hazard Assessment
HAZARD
SECONDARY HAZARD
WHEN IT COULD OCCUR
PROBABALITY OF OCCURANCE
HISTORY OF PAST DISASTER
IMPACT
Flood
Landslide
Monsoon (June- Aug)
High
Annual
- Road block - Damage on retaining
wall - Property loss - Crop damage
Earth Quake
- Structure fire - Landslide
Any time
High
2011
-Road Block/crack
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Wind storm -Property damage -lightening
Any time High 2015 -Loss of lives - Property damage
Fire entire makeshift house burnt down
Dry winter season High 2015 -Property loss -Loss of life
3.5.2 Vulnerability Assessment
Sl.No
HAZARD
ELEMENT AT RISK
WHY THEY ARE AT RISK
HOW WILL THEY BE AFFECTED
WHEN IT COULD OCCUR
1
Flood
-Karma feed & workshops -Gaseb construction office -Residential houses
-Located at Amochu bank -Temporary settlement Makeshift houses
-loss of property -loss of lives
June- August (Monsoon)
2 Earth quake
-Electric poles -Residential houses
-loose sandy soil -Sloppy area
Property damage
Any time
3 Wind storm
Electricity disruption Road to Hospital & Market
Sloppy area Road block Monsoon Season (June –Aug)
4 Fire Temporary makeshift Improper electrification
-Loss of lives -Loss of property
Anytime
3.5.3 Capacity Assessment
Sl.No
HAZARD
PHYSICAL CAPACITY
ECONOMIC CAPACITY
SOCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY
ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY
1 Flood YDF Building Office work not affected Water pumping for drinking
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2 Earth quake Toorsa Bank Economy of tenant is not affected
-Thromde search & rescue operation -RBP & RBA -Desuups
-Water pump
3 Wind storm Concrete structure
4 Fire Located at River Bank Low income family -Thromde fire rescue team -Arm Force -Community Volunteers
Nil
3.5.4 Probability and impact matrix
Very Probable
Flood
Earthquake
Probable
Landslide
Windstorm
Less Probable
Improbable
Impact
Unimportant
Limited
Serious
Very Serious
Catastrophic
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Chapter 4: Disaster Management Action Plan (2017 – 2021)
This chapter details the action plan for Phuentsholing Thromde to raise awareness, reduce risk, enhance preparedness and resilience for
five years starting from 2017 to 2021 for the hazards which were prioritized.
Priority Hazard: Earthquake, Flood, Landslide, and Fire
Priority Area Key Activities Target Nodal Agency
Supporting agencies
Timeline Budget estimate (Nu. in M)
Awareness and Education
1.1 Raise awareness on hazard safety (Distribute user friendly key messages on risk reduction and disaster preparedness)
9 Schools (including private), 6 constituencies, Agencies- include people with disabilities
TDMC members
Thromde Administration DDM RBP
Annually starting 2017
0.5
1.2 Conduct meeting with TEO, Principals and disaster focal teacher
9 schools TDMC 2017
13 Schools conduct community outreach activities
Nearby Communities DEO MoE DDM TDMC
2018 0.450
1.4 Thromde observes International disaster day (13th October)
Schools, communities, Rabdey, Business community
TDMO TDMC, Thromde Administration
Annually from 2017
0.5
1.5 Raise awareness on family preparedness
All Communities (include
TDMO DDM, Tshogpas
2017-2018
0.200
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people with disabilities)
1.6 Raise awareness on insurance
benefits and encourage
families to insure their
property against various
hazards
All Gewogs Communities
TDMO Insurance companies, DDM, Tshogpas
2017 – 2018
1.7 Raise awareness on
installation of fire safety
gadgets (fire alarm,
extinguishers in govt. and
private buildings)
Govt offices and private building owners
RBP/ Thromde
2017-2018
2.1 Conduct training on Bhutan Building Codes
Engineers, carpenters, Masons
DE TDMO, DDM, DES, MoHWS
2017-2018
0.75
Enhance risk reduction and mitigation
2.2 Carry out vulnerability assessment of old/ existing government buildings (earthquake)
Schools, health facilities, cultural buildings, office buildings, Industries, private buildings
DE TDMC, DDM, DES, MoHWS, MoE,
2017 -2021
2.00
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2.3 Implement structural mitigation measures or replacement as per vulnerability assessment recommendations on a prioritized basis
Mitigation for priority structures (Government structures)
DE/ DDMO
DDM, DES, MoHWS, MoE, Gewog Adm. Dratshang
2019 onwards
Based on assessment
2.4Institute construction quality control and monitoring mechanism for materials and adherence to standards and designs
Engineering Division DE/ TDMO
DES, MoWHS, DDM Other relevant sectors
2017 – 2018
0.200
2.5 Flood and landslide hazard zonation
Phuentsholing Thromde DGM, DHMS, MoWHS
TDMC, Thromde Administration
2018-2020
2.5Implement mitigation measures on a prioritized basis in the Constituencies as per HVCA: - Fire safety training in the 6 constituencies and Pasakha Industrial area, Agencies - Flood mitigation along Amo Chhu to be taken up in the Amo Chhu reclamation project - Flood mitigation in Om chhu, Balujhora, Barsa and Singye river
Tshogpa, Respective Sectors, TDMO
DDM, GNHC, MoF, concern ed sectors
2017 - 2021
Based on identified priority mitigation activity
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as per the flood hazard zonation (to check with NAPA 2 PM)
2.6Strengthen systems to disseminate weather forecast and advisories (World Bank Project)
Communities TDMO DDM, DHMS, DoA
2016-2020
2.7 Installation of fire hydrants as per needs assessment
Thromde RBP/ Thromde
2018-2020
To be confirmed
2.7 Training of Engineers, Sector
heads and Tshogpas on Bhutan
Disaster Assessment Tools
Engineers, Sector heads and Tshogpas
DDM Thromde Administration
2018
2.8 Refresher course for the
Thromde SAR Team (including
De-Suups)
Thromde SAR team, RBP TDMC DDM, RBP
Annually from 2018
0.7
2.9 Ensure fire-fighting
preparedness is put in place in
the town BOD
BOD TDMC TDMC RBP Thromde
2017
3.1 Identify Evacuation sites for
various hazards (keeping in mind
the needs of people with
disabilities, women, children and
elderly)
Community, Offices TDMC DDM,
relevant
sectors
2017
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3.2 Establish Thromde
Emergency Operation Center
(including Standard Operating
Procedures)
Thromde TDMO TDMC,
DDM
NDMA,
Relevant
sectors
2017 (equipment
supported
through
NAPA 2
Project)
3.3 Procure Urban SAR
equipment
Thromde/ RBP Thromde
Administr
ation
DDM 2019 3.0
3. Enhance
preparedness,
response and
recovery
3.2 Raise awareness and
sensitize on Thromde DM and
Contingency plan (mock drill/
simulation)
Thromde and Drungkhag
Administration,
Dratshang, RBP, RBA,
Judiciary, Regional
Offices, De-Suung,
Business and
Communities
TDMC DDM 2016-
2017
0.500
3.3 Stockpile materials required
for emergency response and
immediate recovery at strategic
locations
FCB
(Essential
food
item)
Thromde
Adm (for
other
DDM, MoF,
relevant
sectors
2017-
2021
0.900
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items)
3.4 Establish and institute pre-
arrangements for emergency
procurement and requirements
Thromde Procure
ment
Officer/
Finance
Officer
TDMC,
DDM, MoF
2017-
2018
0.200
3.5 Establish community based
early warning system for floods,
including flood monitoring and
reporting system
Thromde TDMC DDM,
DHMS,
RBP,
Tshogpas
2017-
2018
1.500
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Chapter 5: Thromde Contingency Plan
This chapter details the contingency plan of Phuentsholing Thromde including the
response/ coordination structure.
5.1 Standard Procedures for Response
The chart below shows the decision making, information flow and reporting mechanism
during disaster type I, II and III.
Figure 1: Reporting and information flow mechanism
5.2 Standard Procedures for Response at Thromde level
5.2.1 Standard Operating Procedure for Isolated local incidents
Isolated Local Incident - An isolated local incident is an incident which does not have a
widespread effect on people and property and can be managed within the normal operations
of the agencies concerned, and such incident shall not require emergency procurement and
funding
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For isolated local incidents, such as fire affecting single house or windstorm blowing off roof of one structure in a locality, and cases which do not qualify under Disaster Types I-III of the Disaster Management Act of Bhutan 2013, the following standard procedure shall be followed.
Figure 2 – Standard procedure for isolated local incidents
5.2.2 Coordination and response structure for disaster types
As per the DM Act of Bhutan 2013 and the DM rules and regulations standard procedures for
response at the Thromde level for different Disaster Types will be as follows:
Affected Family/
Individual
Thromde
Administration
DDM
Insurance company
1. Victims report about incident to
Tshogpas
2. Tshogpa reports to TDMC/ TEOC to
provide immediate response and
relief (based on need)
4. TDMC/ TDMO Submits report to
DDM/ NDMA
3. Tshogpa/ TDMC and Insurance Company
conduct damage assessment, verify
damage and facilitates insurance payment
Tshogpa
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Figure 3 – Thromde Response Coordination Structure
Operations Desk Coordinator: For health emergencies: Dr. Thinley Pelzang, DMO, name and contact no Animal disease outbreaks: Livestock Officer, name and contact no Forest fire: Forest Range Office
Identify number of teams and team members in discussion with relevant stakeholders
TEOCC Thrompon/ES
Operations Desk (SP, RBP) Chief – Lobzang (Chief
Engineer)
Logistics Desk Chief – Dorji Wangchuk
(TEO)
Planning Desk
Tshering Phuentsho(chief
urban planner)
Public Information / Liaison Officer
(Nakchung)
Safety officer (to be part of the Ops
Desk function)
1. SAR Team
Coordinator – Sonam Tenzin
2. Emergency Medical Team
Coordinator – Thromde Health officer
3. Rapid Assessment Team
Coordinator – Karma Thinley
4. Evacuation Team
Coordinator – Sonam Jamtsho
5. Debris Clearing Team
Coordinator – Migma Sherpa
6. Service Restoration Team
Coordinator – Namgay Phuntsho
7. Dead Body Management team
Coordinator – Jamtsho Drukpa
8. Carcass Disposal Team
Coordinator – Pema Wangchuk
1. Relief Team
Coordinator– Tshewang
Tandin
2. Procurement team
Coordinator– Ashis Subba
3. Transportation Team
Coordinator – Kuenzang
Nidup
1. Planning Team
Coordinator – Phuntsho
Wangdi
2. Finance team
Coordinator – Accounts
Officer
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Roles and Responsibilities of the members under TEOC:
1. Thromde Emergency Operation Center Commander:
Will be responsible for all aspects of an emergency response
Develop incident objectives and manage incident operations
Application of the resources and responsibility for all persons involved
Concerned Person: Thrompon/ Executive Secretary
2. Public Information Officer/ Liaison Officer:
Communicate and share important incident response information with others
responding units and/or organizations and the public.
Concerned Person:
3. Operation Desk
Oversees and coordinates the entire operation.
During recovery, all of the other recovery teams will report to this team on a regular
basis.
Advices the TEOCC on issues regarding incident safety
Ensures the safety of all incident personnel
Actions needed: need to set up the TEOC (Equipment support provided through
NAPA II) – identify meeting point interim
Concerned Person:
a) Thromde Rapid Assessment Team
Pre – Tshogpas and focal persons from all constituencies, Thromde Engineers trained
and familiarized with assigned area
Pre – Communication set-up (procure additional HF/VHF sets and distribution)
Pre - Rapid assessment form to be available in all constituencies and in the TEOC
after the form is finalized by DDM.
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During - conduct immediate assessment of disaster in terms of no of people
affected (dead, injured, without shelter, missing), people needing SAR, evacuation,
medical assistance, extent of damage, road network and bridges
After – Carry out periodic assessments as directed by team leader
Concerned Person:
b) SAR team
Pre – identify members and leaders (including how many teams)
Pre - Any other SAR teams, volunteers
Pre – SAR teams to be trained (including code of conduct and emergency first aid)
and equipped
Pre – stockpiling of SAR equipment
During – Contact and deploy, including other SAR teams and volunteers
Concerned Person:
c) Medical Teams
a. Pre – Identify team members
b. Pre - Coordinate with IMTRAT and Military Hospital (need information on
capacity- prearrangement)
c. Pre –Training in emergency first aid for Thromde staff and city residents
d. During : Provide medical relief
e. During - Coordinate with IMTRAT and Military Hospital
Concerned Person:
d) Thromde Evacuation Team (identify team members and no of teams)
a. Pre-List of vehicles with names and contact details (Thromde Pool
vehicle, private vehicle, school buses)
b. Pre-identify people in each team based on identification of evacuation
areas- identify team leader
c. Pre-Identify volunteers from the communities
d. Pre-Evacuation areas: identify evacuation areas for each location
e. Pre-Awareness on the identification of evacuation centers and routes
(based on specific hazard)
f. Pre-Pre-arrangement with Fuel agency for fuel
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g. During – Evacuation from the affected area to the nearest identified
evacuation center/Medical center
h. During- give priority to the vulnerable groups (injured, old, children,
people with special needs, women)
Concerned Person:
e) Thromde Debris Clearing Teams
a. Pre- no of teams- names of the team members, leader
b. Pre-Make list of Machinery, excavators with Thromde including private,
DoR, CDCL, ABI, BCCI
c. Pre-Identify the volunteers from communities
d. During- Clear debris based on the rapid assessments (roads, buildings,
bridges etc)
e. Gap: need Urban Search and Rescue equipment
Concerned Person:
f) Thromde Immediate Restoration Team
a. Pre- Identify required resources, stockpile, mapping of road network,
bridges, water supply network
b. Pre- pre-arrangement with services providers (BPC, RSTA, RBP, RBA,
relevant stakeholders)
g) Mass Corpse management Team:
a. During –Thromde will support families to transport body to cremation
ground; Thromde will support Dratshang Lhentshog and RBP to carry out
mass cremation in case of unidentified bodies
b. Pre – Clarify dead body management guidelines with MoH and DDM
c. Pre - Clarify procedures at national level, including identification of
locations and arrangements for dead body storage/ preservation; dead
body handling/ labor at cremation sites – DDM and MoH
d. NRDCL to provide firewood
h) Carcass disposal Team
a. Pre – clarify procedures for carcass disposal (MoAF – BAFRA, DoL)
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b. Pre – Identify locations and labors
c. During –Thromde in coordination with DoL and BAFRA to collect,
transport and dispose carcass at identified locations
Team Leader-
4. Logistics Desk:
Identify shops and items (based on guidelines issued by DDM)
Thromde Logistics team to be stationed at TEOC/ or strategic location depending on
assessment
Request, maintain and distribute stockpiles of Equipment, Food, water, Tents,
blankets and other emergency relief items
Provide logistics support to all operations teams
Team leader:
i) Thromde Evacuation Centre Management Team
a. Shelter -
Pre-stockpile (blankets, tarpaulin sheet, tents, CGI sheets, family kits, minimum
standards, bamboo, rope, mat/mattress fuel/fire wood (pre-arrangement)
During- setup the shelters, distribute relief items
b. Food and water-
Pre- as per the minimum standards (individual or family) (FCB)
During -Distribute food and water, ensure fair distribution
c. Sanitation-
Pre-stockpile (health and hygiene kits)
During – distribute health and hygiene kits
d. Safety and security, crowd management- RBP at distribution points and
at each evacuation center with assistants from trained volunteers
Pre- agreement on dress code, procedure on safety and crowd management and
awareness to general public on safety arrangement
Pre – pre-arrangement with the RBP
During – provide safety and security at the evacuation center, crowd
management
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e. Medical –MoH (medical staff in each evacuation center)
Pre – pre-arrangement with the MoH;
During – provide medical services at the evacuation center, triage, counseling
and psycho-social support
Need: stockpiles of essential food- FCB, tents, blankets, basic SAR equipment (shovel,
helmet, gloves, stretcher, battery operated lighting, safety boots, flash lights, goggles,
dust mask etc), generators, portable toilets
- Detailed inventory of stockpiles and resources and things that need to be procured
Concerned Person:
5. Planning/ Admin Desk
Responsible for making the incident action plan
Thromde Finance/ Procurement Team Leader:
Responsible for all the matters related to finance during the disaster
Maintain proper documentation, reporting and accounts
Provide financial directives to TEOCC
Team Leader:
Standard Operating Procedures for response to disaster:
In case of receiving early warning of an impending disaster situation, the TDMC Chairperson
shall immediately activate the Thromde Emergency Operation Centre and relay the early
warning to all the Thromde constituencies along with orders for evacuation, deployment of
Search and Rescue Teams or any other response as required.
Response Immediately after a disaster:
1. As soon as a disaster strikes the Contingency Plan is activated
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2. Rapid assessment teams to conduct rapid assessment and pass on the assessment
information to Operations Desk in TEOC
3. TDMC and all Thromde Teams to report to TEO Centre
4. Operations Desk to compile rapid assessment report and submit to Chairman
5. Formulate Incident Action Plan/ IAP (response strategy for a fixed duration)- Planning Desk
6. Based on the IAP initiate response actions -
a. Briefing of Team leaders by Desk leaders
b. Briefing of team members on their respective task by the team leaders
(including area, timings, shift system, communication, etc.).
c. Briefing to all teams by Ops Desk on safety issues
d. Deployment of teams.
7. Chairman of TDMC to submit rapid assessment report and IAP to National Emergency
Operation Centre through the Thromde Emergency Operation Centre
8. Logistics to mobilize resources as per the IAP
9. Outgoing team leaders to brief the incoming Team Leader and Chairman of TDMC on the
status of ongoing operations.
10. Debrief of the day’s response – At Team level, Desk level and EoC level
11. Planning Desk - based on de-brief information to plan for operations for the next day
(detailed roles and responsibilities to be worked out)
12. Liaison officer to submit list of resources required to the NEOC
13. Liaison officer to depute volunteers based on needs in the field
14. Public information officer to provide timely press releases and advisories
15. Thromde shall conduct detailed damage assessment along with insurance companies for
relief and early recovery and submit report to DDMC.
16. Thromde shall provide relief and early recovery support as per damage assessment using
available funds at Gewog/Thromde level and submit expenditure report and bills to DDMC
for further submission to Ministry of Finance, with a copy to DDM, for reimbursement.
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Chapter 5: Implementation Mechanism
Implementation Arrangements
Overall Coordination
Resource for implementation of the Plan (mention Financial arrangement as per the
Act 2013)
Monitoring and Evaluation
Reporting system
Link DM activities with sector plans
Link DM activities with Five Year Plan
Focus on mainstreaming for better implementation
As per the DM Act, the TDMC shall be responsible for the formulation, endorsement,
implementation, monitoring and updating of the Thromde DM and contingency plan. The
TDMC shall meet atleast twice a year to review the plan’s implementation progress and to
review and update the plan.
Thromde administration will be responsible for implementation of the prioritized plan activities
and for ensuring that the activities are incorporated into their annual and five year plans.
The DDM, as the national coordinating agency for disaster management and the executive arm
of the NDMA, shall ensure support of the NDMA and of concerned sectors and agencies. The
DDM will also provide technical and monitoring support and help in mobilizing resources for the
plan.
The Thromde Disaster Management Officer will facilitate incorporation of priority disaster risk
reduction, preparedness, awareness and capacity building activities in annual and five year
development plans of the Thromde. The TDMO shall facilitate implementation of the prioritized
activities. As member secretary, the TDMO will keep record, maintain data, and assist the
chairman of the TDMC in monitoring the DM plan activities. The TDMO shall present the plan’s
progress during TDMC meetings and update DM plan activities and budget annually. TDMO will
also ensure that reports are submitted to the DDM and the NDMA, as required.
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Annexes
1. Thromde DM Committee
Sl.No Members Designation Organization Contact No.
1. Uttar Kumar Rai Thrompon Thromde Office Chair 17410281
2. Wangchuk Thayey Executive
Secretary
Thromde Office Vice-chair 17760096
3. Rabgay Tobden Drungpa Dungkhag Member 17600072
4. Wangchukla SP RBP Member 17644913
5. Dorji Wangdi TEO Thromde Member 17761714
6. Sangay Dorji Regional
Secretary
BCCI Member
7. Tshering Phuntsho Chief Planning
Officer
Thromde Member 17305677
8. Tashi Dorji De-Suung
Coordinator
De-Suung Member 17
9. Nakchung Electrical Officer Thromde Member
10. NimaWangmo Environment
Officer
Thromde Member
Secretary/
TDMO
17504283
11. Sharmila Limbu Tshokpa Phuentsholing
Toed
Constituency
Member 17569994
12. Nar Bdr Rai Tshokpa Pasakha
Constituency
Member 17684381
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I.
II. Emergency Contact details of responsible Officers from Dzongkhag
Sr. Name Designation Contact No
1 Kencho Dorji District Engineer 17835790
2 Akey Dorji DzFO 17706790
3 Kaka Tshering CFO 17636285
4 Sangay Dorji Cultural Officer 17707815
5 Rinzin Wangchuk DAO 77624500
6 Rinzin Wangchuk AO 17608935
7 Sonam Peldon ADM 17844843
8 Dr. Chenga Tshering DLO 17120329
11 Deki Procurement 17886838
12 SharaLhamo HRO 17602095
13. Pravath Rai Tshokpa Nyedrak
Constituency
Member 17461726
14. Tshogpa Phuentsholing
Moedth
Constituency
15. Tshogpa Rinchending
Constituency
16. Tshogpa Perkarshing
Constituency
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III. Dzongkhag SAR team:
Sr. Name of Person Designation Phone Skills in SAR
1. Drupchu Accountant 17892497 Basic SAR skills
2. ChekiLengkong Junior Engineer 17764566 Basic SAR skills
3. Karpola Juglop 77741121 Basic SAR skills
4. Dorji Quilopgom 17832645 Basic SAR skills
5. Sangay Thinley Denkul 17882377 Basic SAR skills
6. Sangay Choden Denkul 17810108 Basic SAR skills
7. Tshering Yuden Gopa 16937918 Basic SAR skills
8. Jigme Khandu Gagpa 17967402 Basic SAR skills
9. Thinley Wangmo Gagpa 17922341 Basic SAR skills
10. Kencho Dema Gagpa 17530283 Basic SAR skills
IV. Fire fighting (trucks, equipment, location, capacity)
Sr. Facilities/equipments/ personnel
Location Capacity Contact person Phone
1. Fire Fighting Truck RBP, Paro 5500 l Yangyel Tshering 110
2. Fire Fighting Truck RBP, Paro 1500 l -Do- 17686334
3. Nissan pump RBP, Paro - -Do- -do-
V. Medical
Sr. Name of hospital/ BHU
Location Capacity/ number of patient that can be treated
Contact person Phone
1. District Hospital Paro 20-30 IPD District Health Officer 17720031
250-300 OPD Chief Medical Officer 17701525
Ambulance 112
2. BHU Dawakha 5-10 IPD In-charge 17170259
100 OPD
3. BHU Betikha 5-10 IPD In-charge 17170128
100 OPD
4. BHU Drugyel 5-10 IPD In-charge 271762
100 OPD
(Note: IPD= In-patient Department, OPD= Out-patient Department)
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VI. Contact details of Des-sups
Co-coordinator: Mr. Wangchuk, REC, Paro (Contact No:17615590)
Total Des-ups in paro Dzongkhag as of June, 2016 = 78
Sl.No Name Work Place Mobile Number
1 Wangchuk, REC, Paro 17615590
2 Choki Dorji Drukgyel LSS, Paro 17690622
3 Deki Tshomo Gauphel LSS, Paro 17641126
4 Yeshey Lham Taju PS, Paro 17626874
5 Gem Gyeltshen Drukgyel HSS, Paro 17625858
6 Pema Dema Woochu LSS, Paro 17757272
7 Tashi Phuntsho Khangkhu MSS, Paro 17810081
VII. Contact details of Principals of Paro Dzongkhag, 2014
Sl.No. Name Designation Name of schools Telephone No. (Office)
B-Mobile No.
1. Mr. Karma Tshering Principal Drugyel HSS 271388/271124 17984829
2. Mr. BakBir Rai Principal Shari HSS 271588/272588 17681283
3. Mr. Tenzin Phuntsho Principal Lango MSS 271332 17662538 17616177 (VP)
4. Mr. Sangay Tshewang Principal Bitekha MSS 77106227 17692193
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5. Mr. Dechen Tshering Principal Khangku MSS 272315 17600913
6. Ms. Wangmo
Principal Shaba MSS 272919 17617505
7. Mr. Nima Sherpa Principal Dawakha LSS 17170184 17640973
8. Mr. GyeltshenDukpa Principal Doteng LSS 272171 17549290
9. Mr. Khandu Principal Drugyel LSS 271546 17609013 17601902 (VP)
10. Mr. Kunzang Drukpa Principal Deaf Unit, Drukgyel 271548 17975205
11. Mr. Jambay Principal Gaupel LSS 271251 17645965
12. Mr. Phurpa Dorji Principal Gunitsawa PS - 77327152
13. Mr. KunzangChophel Principal Issuna CPS 240079 17119388
14. Mr. Taujay Principal Ramchetsekha CPS 240220 17671297/ 17111734
15. Mr. Sangay Pasang Principal Shaba PS 271381 17644186 17634147 (VP)
16. Mr. Thinley Wangchuk Principal Taju PS 272852 17633794
17. Mr. Kinley Jamtsho Principal Wanakha LSS - 77170700/ 77170701
18. Mr. Chencho Namgyel
Principal Woochu LSS 271338 17606792
19. Mr. Lhabu Principal Rashigang CPS 17657490
20. Mr.Sangay Dorji Principal Olathang PS 270275 17707164
21. Mrs. Karma Dema Principal K.Gangri PS 272311 17604677
22. Mr. Chogyal Tenzin Principal Kuenga HSS 240113 17646184
23. Mr. Kezang Norbu Principal Tenzin HSS 272075/272971 17607406 17622191 (VP)
24. Mr. Chencho Tshering Principal Yoezerling HSS 272139/272626 17690205
25. Mrs. Sangay Dema Principal Tshenden PS 17893599
26. Mrs. DawaChoden Principal Utpal Academy 271771/271111 17613356
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Disaster Management Terms
Capacity
The combination of all the strengths, attributes and resources available within a community, society or organization that can be used to achieve agreed goals. Capacity development
The process by which people, organizations and society systematically stimulate and develop
their capacities over time to achieve social and economic goals, including through improvement
of knowledge, skills, systems, and institutions.
Coping capacity
The ability of people, organizations and systems, using available skills and resources, to manage
a disaster.
Disaster
Subject to section 132 of the DM Act 2013, means a natural or man-made occurrence, which
causes environmental loss, increased mortality, illness or injury, and destroys or disrupts
livelihoods, affecting the people of an area as classified under Chapter 9 of this Act.
Disaster risk management
The systematic process of using administrative, directives, organizations, and operational skills
and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improved coping capacities in order to
lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster.
Disaster risk reduction
Means the conceptual framework of elements considered with the possibility to minimize
vulnerability and disaster risk throughout the society and to avoid or to limit the adverse impact
of hazard within the broad context of sustainable development.
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Disaster risk reduction plan
A document prepared by an authority, sector, organization or enterprise that sets out goals and
specific objectives for reducing disaster risks together with related actions to accomplish these
objectives.
Early warning system
Set of capacities needed to generate and disseminate timely and meaningful warning information to enable individuals, communities and organizations threatened by a hazard to prepare and to act appropriately and in sufficient time to reduce the possibility of harm or loss. Mitigation
Measures aimed at reducing risk, impact or effect of a disaster or an impending disaster
situation.
Preparedness
State of readiness to deal with a potential disaster situation or disaster and its effects thereof.
Prevention
Measures taken to avert a disaster from occurring or to impede a hazard so that it does not have any harmful effects.
Recovery and Reconstruction
Efforts, including development, aimed at: a) Restoring normalcy in condition caused by disaster;
b) Mitigating the effect of disaster; orc)Creating circumstances that will reduce the risk of
similar disasters from occurring.
Response
Measures taken during or immediately after a disaster in order to bring relief to people and
communities affected by the disaster and includes activities such as search and rescue,
evacuation, rapid assessment, relief distribution among others.
Retrofitting
Reinforcement or upgrading of existing structures to become more resistant and resilient to the
damaging effects of hazards.
Risk
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The level of value of expected losses in the form of deaths, damage to property etc. caused by a hazard.