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• To evolve DDMAP as an effective managerial tool within the overall policy
framework of Government of Maharashtra.
Section I : Introduction
Response to disasters, in the absence of a defined plan, would be arbitrary leading to
overemphasis of some actions and absence of other actions which could be critical. The
objectives of any disaster management plan should be to localise a disaster and to the
maximum extent possible contain it so as to minimise the impact on life, the environment
and property. A formal plan for managing disasters is therefore necessary. This would
include
a. pre-planning a proper sequence of response actions,
b. allocation of responsibilities to the participating agencies,
c. developing codes and standard operating procedures for various
departments and relief agencies involved.
d. inventory of existing facilities and resources
e. mechanisms for effective management of resources
f. co-ordination of all relief activities including those of NGOs to ensure a
coordinated and effective response.
g. Co-ordination with the State response machinery for appropriate
support
h. Monitoring and evaluation of actions taken during relief and
rehabilitation
"Outline of Vulnerability Assessment" prepared by CSSD/EMC has been used as the basic
instrument to collate district level information to meet the database requirements for the
preparation of DDMAP.
Jalna District Disaster Management Information Database Vol I - 2