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)
Corporate Task Force of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Family Kit
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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
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INR 2500 per kit
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Shelter Kit
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1 Solar Lanterns with Mobile Charger & 3 Tarpaulin Sheet - 15Ft x 12Ft
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INR 5000 per kit
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or email at communications@cdrn.org.in
