SIRT WHR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Yet HaTaaT MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS Yat as (Railway Board) No.2020/Safety(DM)/6/14 New Delhi, dated 06.10.2020 General Manager, All Zonal Railways, Cmid e RCL ‘Sub: Preparation of Disaster Management Plan, 2020. Ref. 1. This office letters of even number dated 31.08.2020. 2. This office letter no.2020/Safety(DM)/6/4/CM dated 07.09.2020. 3. This office letter no.2008/Safety(DM)/Che./6/3 Pt. dated 27.08.2020 Vide letters under reference; various instructions with regard to preparation of Disaster Management Plan, 2020 have been issued. Recently, a meeting of National Executive Counell was held on 22.09.2020 wherein instructions regarding preparation of Disaster Management Plan, 2020 were reiterated. The following . points need to be taken into consideration while finalising the Disaster Management Plan (DMP), 2020: i 4. The Disaster Management Plan is to be made as per the template of National DMP 2019, available on the website of NDMA. \ f 2. Hon'ble Prime Minister's 10-point Agenda is to be incorporated in DMP h 2020. ih 3. Vulnerability Atlas is to be kept in view while formulating DMP 2020 and while taking up works or projects. 4, Storage and handling of hazardous chemicals. Standard Operating Procedure on fire accidents Prevention and mitigation measures in the light of enhanced vulnerability due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. NDMA vide their letter no. 1-60/2020- PP dated 25" September, 2020 have recently conveyed these instructions and as such DMP 2020 needs to incorporate these instructions also, j 7. Various guidelines issued by NDMA for implementation 2. Most of the above points have already been communicated to Zonal Railways vide letters under reference. However, copies of these letters are being enclosed for ready reference. otcee File No.2020/Safety(DM)/6/14 3. __ tis requested that the DMP of Zonal Railways and Divisional DMPs for the year 2020 be prepared taking the above points into consideration. In case, the DMP 2020 has already been prepared, the same may be revised to ensure adherence to the above guidelines ( Reet rf ) or. ft. Se fat Encl.: As above Roa aS + Copy to: PCSOs of all Zonal Railways Direct, pet pM, BangaloreTA. &. A. orf, asa. ANT AHR yew afae We ware G.V.V. Sarma, ias wie anger wae ofa Member Secretary Government of india ed Ministry of Home Affairs 5 National Disaster Management Authority Dated, the 25" September, 2020. Dear Modom| vr, Please refer to my D.O letter No. 1-80/2020-PP dated 07.07.2020 regarding | preparation of the Disaster Management Plans, as mandated by the Disaster Management Act 2005, or further update/review of the plan as per NDMP — 2019. NDIA has prepared a framework (template) for the preparation of DM Plans and + had sent to all Ministries / Departments vide NDMA letter No. 1-6/2016-PP dated = 9" January, 2019, followed by several reminders. ‘ . 2. _ The DM Plan of your Ministry / Department is yet to be approved by NDMA. Those Ministries / Departments who have not submitted their DM Plans as per the template shared by NDMA should prepare their Plans and submit to NDMA for approval at the earliest. 3. The Plan also needs to be seen in the light of enhanced vulnerabilities cpated due to ongoing pandemic and similar situations in future, firm distancing leasures, use of face cover / masks, hand hygiene etc, have to be addressed in the DM Plans by the Ministries and Departments, 4. __ NDMP-2019, providing detailed information on roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders for management of Biological and Public Health Emergencies (BPHE) and various containment plans and guidelines issued by MoHFW, need to be taken into consideration while addressing pandemic concerns. All Ministries and Departments need to address the necessary preventive and mitigation measures for containment of pandemic of such nature : -L i 5. Its, therefore, requested to include preventive and mitigation measures in [sD the light of enhanced vulnerability due to pandemic while preparing the DM Plan of = your Ministry/Department, | 1 Yours sincerely | er? thse $y { (G.V.V. Sarma ) ecretahes to the Ministries/Departments t Government of India WRAY, ey, UA, WHIT Cate, WE fet-110029 NOMA Bhawan, A-1, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-110026. India0/0 ED/Safety(Mech) URG WHR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Ye HATE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS yas BS (Raitway Board) No. 2020/Safety(DM)/6/14 New Delhi, dated 31.08.2020 General Manager, All Zonal Railways, CMD, KRCL. Sub: Hon'ble Prime Minister's 10- point Agenda on disaster related issues, Member Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) vide letter No. 1-61/2020-PP(Pt. Il) dated 15.07.2020 (copy enclosed) have conveyed the instructions given by Hon'ble Home Minister in a review meeting held on 30.08.2020 o It has been advised that the 10-point agenda on disaster related issues announced by Hon'ble PM be 2 guiding factor for all Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities and programmes. The Disaster Management Plans need to be prepared following NDMA's NDMP-2019 so that the 10-point agenda is duly incorporated in the DMP. NDMA has identified some important action points on the issue which are enclosed as Annexure Il of the NDMA’s letter NDMA's website may also be perused for details on Disaster Management Plan- 2019 at https /indma.gov.in, 3 It has further been advised that the Hon'ble Prime Minister had launched the Vulnerability Atlas prepared by Building Material Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) in 2019 which may be taker into consideration while carrying out development works/projects for disaster resilience. The detailed information about the ATLAS and its usage for disaster management activities are available in Annexure-Ill of NDMA letter. 4 It has also been advised that other directives/suggestions of Hon'ble Prime Minister on Disaster Management be identified and widely disseminated amongst offices to address the issues in discharge of their duties. 5. It is requested that necessary action as per the directions of NDMA be taken and an action taken report in this regard be sent to Board. Syne 5 arfoatae (DIMPY GARG) Executive Director/Safety(M) DA: As above Railway Board Copy to: 1. PCSOs/all Zonal Railway. 2 CSO KONICAN Raihvayee e URT UVR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Ye HATE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS Yeata WS (Raitway Board) No. 2020/Safety(DM)/S/4/CM New Delhi dated 07.09.2020 General Manager, Ail Zonal Railways. CMD, CONCOR & KRCL Sub: Meeting of National Crisis Management Committee (NCMG) on safety issues related to storege and handling of Ammoniurn Nitrate - regarding. Deputy Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat vide letter dated 25.08.2020 has advised that during the meeting of National Crisis Management Commitiee (NCMC) on the subject issue, the following recommendations were made’ i. Complete mapping of all hazardous and explosive material lying in the storage area at Ports/Railway Yards/Airg orts/premises of industries etc may be undertaken and a safety audit o' all the locations be conducted immediately ii, Officers in organizations dealing with hazardous chemicals be sensitised on the need fo take expeditious action in inyentorying stocks of such chemicals in their jurisdiction and ensuring their safe|transport and immediate disposal. iii, Officers of all relevant Departments/Agencies should be made accountable/responsible for ensuring safety of hazardous chemicals in their jurisdiction and taking timely decision in ttis regard. 2. In this connection, instructions issued vide Board's letter No. 2008/Safety (DM)iCheJ/6/Pt. dated 27.08.2020 on the subject of "Safety concern relating to manufacturing, storage, transportation and hharkling of hazardous chemicals” may also be taken into consideration. 3. It is requested that necessary action as per above recommendations of the NCMC may be taken and an action taken repcit in this regard may be sent fo the Board immediately. * a | wi ev! \) overlie ad (feat rf) | orf. Stan (a Yad as E.Mail — edsm@rb.railnet.gov.in Copy to: 4. AM Commercial | 2. PCSOs/AIll Zonal Railway, | 3. CSO/Konkan Railway -‘IGT ACRE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Ya dara MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS Rata RAILWAY BOARD No. 2008/Safety(DM)/Che./6/3 Pt New Delhi, dated 27.08.2020 General Manager, All Zonal Railways. CMD, CONCOR & KROL. Sub: Safety concerns relating to manufacturing, storage, transportation and handling of hazardous chemicals. Member Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) vide letter No. 5-29/2020/Mit-II dated 07.08.2020 (copy enclosed) has reiterated the existing guidelines on the above mentioned subject 2. It has inter-alia been advised that the storage area of hazardous chemicals must be equipped with safety equipments, security systems and advanced fire fighting systems. Mock drills should be held regularly to check preparedness. It has further been advised that materials remained stored for long time be given special attention and all the necessary approvals/efforts be taken for their disposal 3 It has been advised that vigilance may be stepped up and all preparedness measures taken for safe storage, transportation and handling of hazardous chemicals. 4. It is thus requested that necessary action may kindly be taken and a compliance report in this regard may be sent to this office Q a7lgiae {DIMPY GARG) DA: As above Executive Director/Safety(M) Railway Board Copy to: 1. PCSOs/All Zonal Railways. fe 2. CSO/Konkan Railway.G&S. wal aoa are ER | wa afta 7s dares GV.V. Sarma, ws wate arrat water ri Member Secretary Government of India aaa aed Ministry of Home Affairs Ieulone savor Meraporet Autowky D.0We -282020na bate 7hAugust, 2020 dear Maken) om, | wish to drew your attention to the safety concerns relating to manufacturing, storage, transportation and handling of hazardous chemicals, The following advisory 1s given by way of reiteration of existing guidelines. 2. Each state/UT needs to ensure close surveillance over import, storage, distribution CRB and endl use of hazardous chemicals. NDMA guicelines on Chemical Disaste’ 2007 give = detailed provisions for the safe storage and transportation of hazardous chemicals. In this + context, as an example, Ammonium Nitrate Rules 2012 and Ammonium Nitrate YP (Amendment) Rules, 2018 issued by the Department for Prometion of Indusiry and intemal jabs ltac® may also be referred to. Safety requirements in respect of other hazardous 1 1 t AS een S 5, storage area of hazardous chemicals must be fully provided with all safety equipment, security systems and advanced firefighting systems. The district disaster management ny plans need to be carefully updated, taking into account the contingencies that may arise in local industrial units by ensuring proper communication with the industrial units. Mock drills should be held regularly to check the preparedness. cafe’: Particular attention needs to be given to material that has remained store in any location persed for long and gat entangled with legal disputes regarding disposal, e-Auction ete. If there are ny administrative bottlenecks, they need to be adcressed on priority. Appropriate prayers have to be made before the concerned legal fora to grant necessary inttim approvals for disposal of material that is locked up in litigation, which could otherwise pose Tisk to public salty or environment 5, Wherever coordination issues relating to Central Excise or Customs arise, the concerned District Magistrate may be advised to take up with the concemed central authorities by informing the State Disaster Management Authority, 6. It is requested that the concerned officers of the State/ UT Government may be directed to step up vigilance and ensure that all preparedness measures are taken for safe storage, transportation and handling of hazardous chemicals on priority, All Chief Secretaries of States/ Administrators of Union Territories BALI. eH, (1, TURE THAT, af Pee- 110029 NNDMA Bhawan, A-1, Safdariang Enclave, New Delhi-110029, Indi eaTa/ Tel: 491-11-26701705 Saw Fax, | +91-11-26701716 tika/E-mai: secretary@ndma.covin