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6.3.2 Warning or Occurrence of Disaster
Section VI : Institutional Arrangements at the District Level
On the basis of reports from the possible disaster site, or on warning from agencies competent
to issue such a warning, or on the receipt of warning or alert from Emergency Operations
Centre, the Collector will exercise the powers and responsibilities of the District Disaster
Manager.
It is assumed that the district administration would be one of the key organisations for issuing
warnings and alerts. Additionally, the list of agencies competent for issuing warning or alert
is given below:
Disaster Agencies
Earthquakes IMD, MERI,
Floods Meteorology Department, Irrigation Department
Cyclones IMD
Epidemics Public Health Department
Road Accidents Police
Industrial and Chemical Accidents Industry, MARG, Police,
Fires Fire Brigade, Police
The warning or occurrence of disaster will be communicated to
Chief Secretary, Relief Commissioner, Emergency Operations Centre,
Office of Divisional Commissioner
All district level officials, Municipal Councils, MARG
The officials of central government located within the district
Non-officials namely, Guardian Minister of the district, Mayor, ZP President, MPs and
MLAs from the district or affected area
Local units of the Defence Services
Jalna District Disaster Response Plan Vol II - 35