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Damage to infrastructure and disruption of services
Buildings
Overhead lines
Communication Lines
Specific demands raised or required
Section VII : Response Structure
Care needs to be taken to ensure that all electrical supplies to damaged area are
disconnected promptly by MSEB officials in the area.
Underground cables need thorough inspection before power is restored.
Extensive damage to residential buildings resulting in disruption of
telecommunication facilities requires provision of public telephones (PCO) to
facilitate communication.
Damage to hospital, school buildings and other public facilities may disrupt the
services. In such a case restoration of services through temporary arrangements is the
first priority.
PWD may have to take repairs or reconstruction of such public facilities on a priority
basis.
Some fires may demand traffic control measures including identification of alternate
routes and diversion of traffic.
In congested areas controlling curious onlookers may block movement of rescue and
fire workers. The police will need to cordon off the area for smooth operations.
Economic consequences
Loss of livelihood
disruption of market
loss in production
Specific demands raised or required
In addition to immediate relief requirements for effective and early recovery process,
restoration of markets, production units, employment avenues
Provision of damage assessment
Jalna District Disaster Response Plan Vol II - 110