Chapter X FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES

(1) For the purpose of disaster management, local authority shall, subject to such directions as the Authority may give and under the supervision of the Collector-

(a) assist the Authority, the Commissioner and the Collector; (b) ensure that the staff of the local authority is trained; (c) ensure that all resources related to disaster management are so maintained as to be ready for use ; (d) ensure that all buildings and other structures in the local area comply with the specifications laid down in this behalf by the . departments of Government and the Authority; (e) carry out relief operations in the affected area subject to directions of the Commissioner ; (f) carry out reconstruction and rehabilitation activities in accordance with the guidelines framed by the Authority; (g) prepare a disaster management plan setting out the following, namely:-

(i) the manner in which, the concept and principles of disaster management are to be applied in local area; (ii) role and responsibilities of the local authority in the terms of the disaster management plan of the State; (iii) capacity of the local authority to fulfill its role and responsibilities; (iv) particulars of disaster management strategies; and (v) contingency strategies and emergency procedures in the event of a disaster, including measures to finance the strategies;

(h) co-ordinate the preparation and the implementation of plan with those of the organisations of the State and stakeholders; (i) regularly review and update the plan; (j) conduct disaster management drills periodically; and (k) provide such assistance to the Authority, the Commissioner and the Collector and take such other steps as may be necessary for disaster management.

(2) Each local authority shall submit to the Authority and the Commissioner a copy of its disaster management plan proposed under sub-section (1) and any amendment thereto.

(1) Each department of the Government in a district shall prepare a disaster management plan for the district and the Collector shall ensure that such plans are integrated into the disaster management plan for the whole of the district. (2) The department of Government while preparing a plan under sub-section (1)--

(a) anticipate the types of disaster that may occur in the district and their possible effects; (b) identify the communities and property at risk; (c) provide for appropriate prevention and mitigation strategies; (d) identify the inability to deal with possible disasters and promote capacity building; (e) facilitate maximum emergency preparedness; and (f) keep contingency plans and prescribed emergency procedures in the event of a disaster, providing for,-

(i) allocation of responsibilities to the various stakeholders and co-ordination in the carrying out of their responsibilities; (ii) prompt disaster response and relief; (iii) procurement of essential goods and the providing of essential services; (iv) establishment of strategic communication links; (v) the dissemination of information; and (vi) such other matters as may be provided for in the regulations and any other matters required by the Collector.

(3) A department of the Government shall subject to the supervision of the Collector--

(a) prepare a disaster management plan setting out the following, namely:-- (i) the manner in which, the concept and principles of disaster management are to be applied in the district; (ii) role and responsibilities of the department of Government in terms of the disaster management plan of the State; (iii) role and responsibilities of the department of Government regarding emergency relief and post disaster recovery and rehabilitation; (iv) capacity of the department of Government to fulfill its roles and responsibilities; (v) particulars of disaster management strategies; and (vi) contingency strategies and emergency procedures in the event of a disaster, including measures to finance the strategies; (b) co-ordinate the preparation the implementation of its plan with those of other organisations of the State, communities and other stakeholders; (c) regularly review and update the plan; and (d) submit a copy of its disaster management plan, and of any amendment thereto to the Collector.

(4) The Collector shall submit a copy of the district disaster management plan, and of any amendment thereto to the Authority and the Commissioner. (5) Each department of the Government shall be responsible for effective implementation of the plans drawn up in this behalf.