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Secondary effects
Fires
Rains
Landslides
Specific demands raised or required
Section VII : Response Structure
Fires resulting from earthquake are essentially a result of damage to infrastructure such
as power supply.
Immediate service of fire brigade is essential to check further damage.
Immediate discontinuation of power would restrict the possibility of occurrence to a
large extent.
Rains following earthquakes essentially disrupt rescue and relief operations. Rescue and
relief teams therefore must prepare themselves in anticipation and get community
cooperation to overcome such difficulties.
Rains also have implication for storage of food, fuel for cooking (firewood or coal) and
fodder for the cattle. Protective structures therefore for the storage of all relief material
becomes essential. Plastic materials and water-proof containers are required.
Damage to road access due to landslides needs immediate clearing and PWD has to
keep itself prepared for such an eventuality.
Settlements on the hill-slope prone to landslides need to be shifted to safer places.
Jalna District Disaster Response Plan Vol II - 95