Co-operative planning for climate change disasters
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Review of Chemical Industries and Other Factories in Ranipet District on Disaster preparedness for Onsite and Offsite Emergency plans Earthquake Disaster Mock Drill |
VIT, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Government of Tamilnadu & National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Government of India |
Local & Regional |
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Contour and Topographic Map for Alleri Road laying Project, Vellore District |
VIT, Vellore & District Collectorate, Vellore |
Local |
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District Disaster Management Plan |
VIT, Vellore & District Collectorate, Vellore |
Local |
Review of Chemical Industries and Other Factories in Ranipet District (25 Kms from Vellore Institute of technology) on Disaster preparedness for Onsite and Offsite Emergency plans Earthquake Disaster Mock Drill Jointly Organised by District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Ranipet, Government of Tamil Nadu and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Government of India, , 04th August 2023 – Review Committee Member Dr. G.P.Ganapathy, Vellore Institute of Technology
The team from VIT along with National Disaster Response Force, Government of India & District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and Government of Tamilnadu is on discussion
Preparation of Different Contour and Topographic Map for Alleri Road laying Project, Vellore District – By Dr. G.P.Ganapathy, Vellore Institute of Technology – Submitted to District Collector, Vellore District- July 25th 2023.
A contour map depicts the elevation of land surfaces using contour lines. Each line joins sites of equal elevation above a predetermined reference, usually sea level. These maps help to depict the shape and steepness of topographical features such as hills, valleys, and slopes. The slope is steeper when the contour lines are closer together, and flatter when they are further away. A topographic map depicts natural and man-made terrain elements, such as elevation, landforms, rivers, roads, buildings, and vegetation. It depicts height and relief using contour lines, as well as symbols for various physical and cultural aspects.
Contour and Topographic Map: Alleri Road laying Project submitted to the District Collectorate
Dr. G.P.Ganapathy, Centre for Disaster Management, VIT submitted the District Disaster Management Plan 2023-2024, to District Collector, Vellore on June 3rd 2023
A District disaster Management Plan (DDMP) is a strategic framework that covers a district’s catastrophe preparedness, response, and recovery. This includes:
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Risk assessment involves identifying disaster hazards and susceptible locations.
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Mitigation entails taking steps to decrease the impact of a disaster, such as raising awareness and improving infrastructure.
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Training, emergency exercises, and shelter setup are all examples of preparedness activities.
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Response refers to the coordinated measures taken during a crisis, such as the deployment of emergency services and resources.
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Recovery refers to efforts to restore normalcy following a disaster, such as rebuilding and providing relief.
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Roles and Responsibilities - Tasks are clearly assigned to local authorities, agencies, and communities.
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Monitoring and Evaluation - Conduct regular assessments to ensure the plan's efficacy and make any necessary modifications.
The DDMP guarantees that disaster management is coordinated and efficient, hence increasing community resilience and reducing losses.
The official order received from District Collector, Vellore, Government of India for District Disaster Management Plan on 6th June, 2023
