DDMP - East Khasi Hills

CHAPTER VMITIGATION & CONVERGENCE STRATEGIES5.1 MITIGATION PLAN (Sector wise Vulnerability Reduction Measures)5.1.1 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT SECTORSub‐Sector Mitigation Measures ResponsibleDepartmentIEC activities Distribution of leaflets, posters & Districtwall painting.Administration Awareness generation in school, NGOscolleges, various competitions &rallies Training to concerneddepartment, DMTs, NGOs etc. Conduct regular Mock Drill Plantation ProgrammeTime FrameThrough out theyearRoad Identification/repair of main &alternative routes Repair of identified vulnerablepoints Conversion of pucca roads tovillage roads Irrigation Dept.,PWD & Dist. AdmDuring normal timeEmbankment Strengthening & raising theheight of weak embankments,points Storage of flood fighting materiallike sandbags, bamboo’s mat etcBridges Regular maintenance of bridges& culvertsSafe Shelters Building of safe shelters Ensure maintenance of shelters Identification of shelters likeschools, community hall etc Preparation of moulds & cattlesheltersCommunication Ensure proper maintenance ofTelephone, FAX, WLL phone,Wireless & VHS sets Installation of VHS/HAM Radio inDCRIrrigationDepartmentSoil ConservationIrrigation DeptPWDDistrictAdministrationHealth & AnimalHusbandry DeptPWD (Buildings)BDOsMUDATelecom Dept.Dist. Adm.During pre floodseasonDuringperiodDuringperiodNormal timenormalNormalDrinking water Repair/arrangement of defunct PHE Dept. Through out theDistrict Disaster Management Plan, East Khasi Hills District Page 23