Saturday, October 12, 2013

Cyclone Phailin Updates on Support, Response and Coordination

Date: 12th October 2013
Severe Cyclonic Storm “PHAILIN”
Affected States : Odisha & Andhra Pradesh

The very severe cyclonic storm, PHAILIN over east central Bay of Bengal moved westwards  and expected to hit by evening of 12th October, 2013 as a very severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 190-200 kmph.
Around 12 million people may be affected, 600 buildings have been identified as cyclone shelters, and people are being evacuated from areas near the coast, including Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Jagatsinghapur districts in Odisha
Important Source Links:










http://www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/dynamic/cwind.pdf


Early Warnings & Alerts:
·       Forecast – Heavy Rains / Thundershower would occur at most places over Odisha during next 24 hrs. Storm surge with height of around 2.0-2.5m. wind speed reaching 190-200 kmph
·       Fisherman Warning – All to return to coast on an immediate basis and advised not to venture into sea

Government Response:
Andhra Pradesh
·       Commandant 10 NDRF requested to move three NDRF teams to Srikakulam and one each to Vizinagaram, Visakhaptnam and W.Godavari districts on 11th October 2013
·       GoI/Secretary, Defence requested to provide helicopters to the State and also alert Army stationed in Hyderabad and Naval authorities in Visakhapatnam to move to affected areas at short notice on request of GoAP
·       As many as 64,000 people in the north coastal districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh are being evacuated to safer places as 'super cyclone' Phailin is expected to hit the Bay of Bengal coast between Srikakulam and Gopalpur in Odisha by 12th October 2013 evening
·       DO’S AND DON’TS FOR CYCLONE being issued to print and broad cast for wide dissemination
Revenue (DM) Department in the Secretariat Control Room Numbers - (T) 040-23456005/23451043 (F) 040-23451819
Details of Andhra Pradesh Control Rooms in 9 Coastal Districts:
·       Srikakulam - 0894-2240557/ 9652838191
·       Visakhapatnam- 1800425002
·       Vizianagaram- Toll Free: 1077/0892-2236947
·       East Godavari- 0884-2365506
·       West Godavari- 0881230617
·       Krishna- 086722525 Toll Free – 1077
·       Guntur- 08632345103/08632234990
·       Nellore- 08612331477
Odisha
·       Agencies were assigned to evacuate the people and to check the relief material available in the cyclone relief shelters.
·       The Government has asked to focus on the 7 most vulnerable Districts namely: Puri, Nayagarh, Khurdha, Kendrapada, jagatsinghapur, Ganjam, Gajapati and Balasore.
·       Report has been received that people were being evacuated from Puri District.
Odisha District wise Control Room Numbers
·       Ganjam - 06811-263978
·       Puri - 06752-223237
·       Jagatsinghpur - 06724-220368
·       Kendrapada - 06727-232803
·       Bhadrak - 06784-251881
·       Balasore - 06782-262674
·       Mayurbhanj - 06792-252759
·       Jajpur - 06728-222648
·       Cuttack - 0671-2507842
All line departments such as Fire & Emergency services, Police, Irrigation, Transport, Electricity, R&B, RWS, MA &UD, Fisheries Departments alerted.
Deployement of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Armed Forces in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh focus areas
Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN), implemented by Aidmatrix Foundation, created under the 
 Corporate Task Force of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
·       We are coordinating with field relief agencies on a regular basis and plan for invention on priority by providing the following critical relief material support which is most required during the first phase of disaster emergency:
 
Family Kit
1 Kg Salt & Pepper ,3 kg Rice , 3 kg Pulses, 5 kg Wheat Flour, 4 blankets, 4 Soaps, 1 kg Washing Powder, 2 Packets Sanitary Napkins, 1 Children Books & 1 Color Pack,  5 Disposable Spoons & 5 Glass,  50 pieces of Water Purification Tablets, 1 Family Size Mosquito Net  and 1 First Aid Kit including Roller Bandages, a pack of cotton, Small Scissor, Antiseptic Cream, ORS, Painkiller Tablet, Anti-fever tablet
INR 2500 per kit  
Shelter Kit
1 Solar Lanterns with Mobile Charger & 3 Tarpaulin Sheet - 15Ft x 12Ft
INR 5000 per kit  

For further information and to support please contact:
Jatin: 09811342299 / Shikha: 09958329648 / Rishi: 09654703871 / Kuldip: 09810007524
or email at 
communications@cdrn.org.in

Thursday, September 19, 2013

CDRN Relief Updates For the Affected in Uttarakhand and Himachal Floods




 

CDRN Relief Updates For the Affected in Uttarakhand and Himachal Flood

Uttarakhand, Himachal and adjoining areas has been hit by torrential rain, landslides and flash floods. The erratic weather conditions have been attributed to early monsoons in Northern India due to which early warnings were not provided and people have been affected adversely. River Ganges and its major tributaries of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi have swelled up, causing widespread destruction downstream. Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh, has received the highest rainfall in 20 years over the last three days.
Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN), implemented by Aidmatrix Foundation, created under the Corporate Task Force of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is organizing regular multiple dispatch of Relief Material to various flood affected areas and camps where relief agencies are assessing, coordinating and implementing relief efforts.
CDRN Emergency Response Impact till date:
·        upport came from -
=>  28 Corporate Donors
=>  6 Individual Donors
=>  5 Relief Agencies for Implementation

5 Districts (Chamoli, Rudraprayag,
Uttarkashi, Kinnaur & Tehri)
·         31 Villages
·         1917 Families as Beneficiaries
o   6149 individual as Beneficiaries
o   1515 Children as Beneficiaries

CDRN is presently engaged in Emergency Response and simultaneously working on Rehabilitation  Plan for the affected in Uttarakhand, India with communities affected and local relief agencies for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development initiatives post disaster for Uttarakhand & Himachal. We are working towards a comprehensive coordinated response for near term and long term appeal to join hands and provide relief to the affected immediately and later for rehabilitation needs that will be there. Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) with focus areas including: 


Protection against Trafficking
Shelter & Clothing
Food
Water
Sanitation
Medical Health
Education
Livelihood


Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) Analysis:

·         Affected Districts in Uttarakhand – Chamoli and Rudrayaprayag
·         Emergency Needs:
o   Dry Ration Kits, Utensil Kits, Tents, Shoes, School Kit, New winter clothes, First Aid Kits, Tarpaulin Sheets, Water tanks, Jugs/jerry cans, Blankets/mattress, Torch/ solar lamps/LED lamps & batteries, Medicines, Hygiene kits etc.
·         Mid-Term and Long Term Rehabilitation
o   Team of Doctors, Gynecologist, Radiologist, Medicines, Medical Equipments for a period of 6 months
o   Mobile Toilets
o   House Re-construction -
§  Approximate re-construction cost INR 3-4 Lacs (2 rooms, bathroom & kitchen)
§  Pre-fabricated: Incremental Structure
o   School Re-construction -   
§  High-school approximate re-construction cost INR 40 Lacs (includes 10 rooms, 1 Library, 1 Teacher & 1 Principal Room and Bathroom)
§  Intermediate school approximate re-construction cost INR 75 Lacs (18 rooms, 1 kitchen and 3 bathrooms)
o   Hospital Re-construction -
§  Hospital approximate re-construction cost INR 40 Lacs (including wards, emergency rooms, pantry andn bathrooms)
o   Building Roads and Bridges for Connectivity
§  JCB’s, Loaders, Dozers, Engineers, Manpower, Poke Lamps
§  Portable Bridges
·         Multiple 10 meter bridges @ 1.50 Lacs per meter

Humanitarian Demographic Profiling

·         District: Chamoli  State: Uttarakhand      Approximate Population: 391,114

Humanitarian Demographic Profiling (2 Villages in Joshimath)
Govind Ghat
Pandukeshwar
Number of Families
183
142
Occupation
Mostly people are farmers. Some used to own lodges or small shops in the village. Also, some carry material / goods on donkey back from one hill to another
Shelter
Total Number of Houses
165
135
Number of Houses Damaged
35
10
Education
Total Number of Schools
1 Primary & 1 Inter college
1 Primary & 1 Secondary
Schools Destroyed
1 Primary
1 Primary
Livelihood
Total Number of Shops
60
40
Shops Damaged
15-18
10
Pre Flooding Farming Land
300 - 400
Post Flooding Situation
100 Affected
Medical Health
Total Number of Government Hospital
1
Total Number of Animal Hospital
2
Hospitals Destroyed & Damaged
All

Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) done at other areas in Chamoli district
Affected Villages
Pulna, Bhunder, Pinola, Lambarg, Paland, Oddar, Ligidi, Torti, Chchaie, Zhalia, Ketamanmati, Harmal, Choting, Sori Garh, Jainbisht, Ghes etc.
Total Number of families in villages
1721
Total Number of People in villages
5333
Past Livelihood / occupation
Farming, small shop keepers, lodges etc.
Current Livelihood / occupation
Lost farming land, 74 shops and lodges damaged and some partially damaged
Houses Affected
Some completely damaged and some partially (30:70)
Past Education / Schools
Primary and inter–mediate schools
Current Education / Schools
Many schools completely damaged and children are sitting at home. Some partially damaged with flood water and mud block
Past Medical Facilities
Hospitals / dispensaries and aanganwadis
Current Medical Facilities
Damaged dispensaries / aanganwadis and basic medical supplies at relief camps (far from villages)


·         District: Rudryaprayag      State: Uttarakhand      Approximate Population: 236,857

S. No
Block
Number of Villages
Human Loss
Cattle Loss
Building Loss
Commercial Loss Shop/ Lodge
Complete
Partial
1
Ukhimath
8
2
33
145
14
44
2
Rudraprayag
4
0
4
106
11
16
3
Jakholi
2
0
13
36
0
11
Grand Total
14
2
50
287
25
71








S.No
Block
Number of Villages
No. of Houses Damage
No. of Commercial Structure Damage (Shops, lodge etc.)
Completely Damage
Majority Damage
Partialy Damage
1
Rudraprayag 
23
100
31
9
34
2
Jakholi
18
32
16
27
11
3
Ukhimath
16
138
13
20
52
Grand Total
57
270
60
56
97

27 schools were damaged in Jakholi, Ukimath, Augustmuni, Rudraprayag & Srinagar
Villages still Cut-off from Motor road / connectivity
S.No
Block
Number of Villages
Families
Population(Aprox)
 1
Ukhimath
51
4008
17563
 2
Rudraprayag
15
925
5467
 3
Jakholi
8
425
1815
Grand Total
74
5358
24845

·         District: Uttarkashi                        State: Uttarakhand      Approximate Population: 329,686

S.No
Name of Block
Number of Villages
No. of Puckka Houses Damage
No. of Kuccha Houses Damage
Total House Damage
Completely Damage
Majority Damage
Partially Damage
Completely Damage
Majority Damage
Partially Damage
Complete
Partial
1
Bhatwari
48
90
71
180
0
0
0
90
180
2
Dunda
37
11
10
43
0
0
0
11
43
3
Chinyalisaur
58
7
29
94
0
0
0
7
94
4
Barkot
60
30
33
165
0
0
0
30
165
5
Purola
34
10
16
36
0
0
0
10
36
Grand Total
237
150
160
527
0
0
0
150
527


CDRN Emergency Response

Emergency Response Dispatches
 are being coordinated in two processes i.e., collections and dispatch to the nearest accessible regions and then locally thereof through field officers to reach the last mile where vehicles are not reaching. This does mean that individuals will be covering large distances on foot to deliver support.  Due to the present weather conditions the accessibility will be un- predictable but we are working towards a hub and spoke intervention for timely deliveries to help those that need it the most.

Beneficiaries Distribution Implementation and Delivery:


Districts
Block/Circle/Village
Number of Villages Covered
Beneficiaries -  Families
Beneficiaries -  Individuals
Beneficiaries - Children
Uttarkashi
Joshiyara, Lugaadi, Tiloth, Mando, Gangori & Gyansu
31
560
2680
640
Joshimath, Chamoli
Govind Ghat, Pandu Keshwar, Pinola,  Phaya, Vinayakchatti & Salna
1150
2739
726
Rudrayaprayag
Vijay Nagar, Ganga Nagar, Silla Doongra, Chamrada & Guna Kayar
45
63
22
Tehri

Ghansali, Ghuttu, Bubwan
40
52
31
Kinnaur
Tapri, Urni, Chooling, Chagaon, Yulla, Pangi, Meeru, Sapni, Brao, Pangi & Telangi
122
615
96
Total
1917
6149
1515


Emergency Response: We have made 13 dispatches with truck loads of relief material till now and daily dispatches are on-going.
·         114,020 Water purification Tablets
·         5,500 Family Kits
·         392 Family Kits
·         392 Shelter Kits (set of tarpaulin sheets & solar lanterns)
·         100 Student Kits
·         100 Utensils Kit
·         8000 Packets of Ready to Eat Kits
·         2500 kgs of Dry Ration
·         5004 Biscuits and Namkeens Packets
·         2040 Blankets
·         3000 pieces of new clothes
·         300 pair of Foot wears & Slippers
·         8 boxes of medicines
·         10,952 Drinking Water Bottles
·         10 Mobile Charging Units
·         Mosquito Nets & Coils
·         Washing Powder, Soaps & Toiletries
·         Woolen Clothes, Torches, Candles, Lamps,
·         156 Tarpaulin Sheets & 5 Tents

Aidmatrix Foundation and Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) are also working together towards relief support for the affected in Uttarakhand Floods through focused intervention. 
·         Goal: Intervention for providing Emergency Response and Rehabilitation in a focused geographic areas of Chamoli and Uttarkashi, affected in Uttarakhand Floods
·         Focused Intervention Area (Phase 1) – Joshimath, Chamoli (villages - Pandukeshwar & Govind Ghat)
·         Support – Providing family kits and shelter kit to 342 households

Focused Intervention - Beneficiaries include:

Districts
Focused Villages
Number of Villages Covered
Beneficiaries -  Families (Numbers)
Number of Family Members
Beneficiaries - Males
Beneficiaries -  Females
Beneficiaries - Children
Joshimath, Chamoli
Pandukeshwar & Govind Ghat
2
342
1549
568
555
426


Further Plans for Emergency Response and Post Disaster Need Assessment

·         Relief material distribution in various affected villages and districts
·         Rehabilitation Plan implementation at the affected areas

You may call us for a pick up for the support or drop at the collection warehouse of Delhi FoodBank near Cyber City:

Plot No 2118, Near Rapid Metro Station , DLF Phase III.
Gurgaon  - 122002. India
(10m – 6pm: Monday – Saturday)
For further information on in-kind product or financial contribution please contact: Jatin: 9811342299 / Shikha: 9958329648 / Rishi: 9654703871 / Kuldip: 9810007524 or email at communications@cdrn.org.in

About Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN)
Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN), implemented by Aidmatrix Foundation, created under the Corporate Task Force of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN)  is a web based Humanitarian Relief management system that helps relief agencies, Response agencies, Suppliers, Donors and Governments to access and feed in real time information on products and services required and offered for emergency humanitarian relief to provide "The Right Aid, To the Right People, At The Right Time".
With 5987 suppliers and 1616 relief agencies providing real time information on relief materials and needs from  communities, CDRN serves as a national link among the Corporates, Public, Government and Voluntary sectors for product, service and volunteer contributions and supplies for emergencies and disasters.
About Aidmatrix Foundation
Aidmatrix Foundation is a non-profit headquartered in USA, with offices worldwide. 52,000+ leading business, non-profit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.5 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services impact the lives of more than 65 million people.
In India, Aidmatrix Foundation works for humanitarian objectives through Communications, Partnerships & Technology to increase the capacity of our partners to deliver humanitarian relief to the communities we serve. A few of the focused programs that Aidmatrix is successfully implementing in India are mentioned below:-
·         India Unite To End Polio Now (IUEPN)
·         Delhi FoodBank – DFB (http://delhifoodbanking.org/)
·         Corporate Disaster Resource Network – CDRN (http://www.cdrn.org.in)

For further information contact: Jatin: 9811342299 / Shikha: 9958329648 / Rishi: 9654703871 / Kuldip: 9810007524 or email at 
communications@cdrn.org.in

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