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BESCOM Disaster Management Plan (BDMP)

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) August 2013

BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan

Contents List of Figures ................................................................................. iii List of Tables .................................................................................. iii Abbreviations .................................................................................. iv Chapter I: Introduction .................................................................... 1 Aims and Objectives of the BDMP .............................................................1 Authority for the BDMP .............................................................................1 Evolution of the Plan in brief .................................................................... 2 Stakeholders and their Responsibilities ................................................... 2 How to use the Plan .................................................................................. 2 Approval Mechanism of the Plan .............................................................. 2 Plan Review and Update ........................................................................... 2 Chapter II: About BESCOM .............................................................. 3 Introduction .............................................................................................. 3 Duty of Purchasing Power......................................................................... 7 Unit Office ................................................................................................. 7 Sub-Divisional Office ................................................................................ 7 Divisional Office ........................................................................................ 8 Circle Office ............................................................................................... 8 Zonal Office ............................................................................................... 8 Summary Statistics about BESCOM ......................................................... 9 Chapter III: Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity and Risk Assessment . 10 Disaster Definition and Categories .......................................................... 11 Analysis of Past Disasters and Future Disaster Possibilities in BESCOM Operational Areas ....................................................................................12 Chapter IV: Institutional Arrangements for Disaster Management . 18 BESCOM Disaster Management Cell (BDMC) ....................................... 18 Chapter V: Prevention and Mitigation............................................. 24 Prevention Measures............................................................................... 24 Basic Mitigation Measures ...................................................................... 24 Chapter VI: Preparedness Measures ............................................... 26 Establishment of Disaster Response Teams ........................................... 26 Establishment of Disaster Response Assets ........................................... 27 Establishment Procedures for Checking and Certification of Assets ..... 27 i

BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan Establishment of Coordination and Communication Protocols ............ 27 Establishment of Disaster Preparedness Exercises ................................ 28 Chapter VII: Capacity Building and Training Measures .................. 29 Approach ................................................................................................. 29 Capacity Building Plan ............................................................................ 29 Disaster Management Education and Training Activities ..................... 29 Chapter VIII: Response and Relief Measures ................................. 30 Response Planning .................................................................................. 30 Procedure for Action during a Disaster ...................................................31 Chapter IX: Reconstruction and Recovery Measures ...................... 35 Chapter X: Financial Resources for Implementation of BDMP........ 36 Chapter XI: Monitoring, Evaluating, Updating and Maintaining the BDMP ............................................................................................. 37 Authority for Maintaining and Reviewing the BDMP ............................ 37 Proper Monitoring and Evaluation of BDMP ......................................... 37 Communication of BDMP to Stakeholders............................................. 37 Chapter XII: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Checklists for Emergency and Disaster Management ......................................38 Administrative Procedure to be adopted at the time of Emergencies (AP1) ........................................................................................................ 38 Annexure to AP1 ...................................................................................... 40 Operational Guidelines and Checklists for Emergencies ........................41 Standard Procedure for Preventive Maintenance (incl. Monsoon) ....... 42 Preparedness Measures .......................................................................... 42 Annexure I: Emergency Contact Information ................................. iii Annexure-II: Disaster Management for Specific Threats.................xii A) List of Vulnerable Areas with Risk Ranking (Hazard-wise) .............. xii B) Preparedness and Response for Monsoon ........................................ xiii C) Effect of CBRN incidents on the Electric Distribution Network ....... xv Annexure-III: Disaster Management Activities Undertaken ........... xvi Mitigation Projects Undertaken ............................................................ xvi

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List of Figures Figure 1: BESCOM Geographical Areas of Operation ........................................... 4 Figure 2: BESCOM Operational Hierarchy ........................................................... 5 Figure 3: BESCOM Personnel Hierarchy............................................................... 5 Figure 4: BESCOM Organisational Hierarchy (Partial) ........................................ 6 Figure 5: BESCOM Operating Areas [Offices and Sub-Divisions] ...................... 10 Figure 6: Wind Damage Zones in Southern India ................................................12 Figure 7: Karnataka River Basins for Flood and Drought Assessment ................14 Figure 8: Drought Map of Karnataka ...................................................................15 Figure 9: India Earthquake Zones ....................................................................... 16 Figure 10: Areas of some Industrial and Man-made incidents in Karnataka ...... 17

List of Tables Table 1: Statistics for BESCOM .............................................................................. 9 Table 2: 2009 Karnataka Flood Details ................................................................13 Table 3: Occurrence of Seismic Activity (1974-1994) .......................................... 16 Table 4: Composition, Responsibilities and list of Functions of BDMC ............. 19 Table 5: Functions and Responsibilities of DMC3 personnel ............................. 22

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Abbreviations DM NDMA DDMA BDMP BDMC DMC3 MD D (T) CGM (CA) CGM (O) SE EE AEE

Disaster Management National Disaster Management Authority District Disaster Management Authority BESCOM Disaster Management Plan BESCOM Disaster Management Cell Disaster Management Command and Control Centre Managing Director Director (Technical) Chief General Manager (Corporate Affairs) Chief General Manager (Operations) Superintending Engineer Executive Engineer Assistant Executive Engineer

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Chapter I: Introduction Aims and Objectives of the BDMP This document lays down the framework, puts forth guidelines and lists official rules and directives to be followed by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (henceforth referred to as BESCOM) in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. The strategic objectives of this plan are to ensure that: (1) BESCOM has the capability and resources to be prepared for and to respond to any disaster or calamity, (2) BESCOM can exceed expectations of service and quality as desired by the designated authorities in the event of a disaster being declared in areas served by BESCOM, and (3) BESCOM is in complete and total compliance with the National Disaster Management Act, 2005. This document follows precisely the applicable portions of the structure and guidelines laid down by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in the draft framework for a District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP). It also considers salient and applicable aspects from existing DDMPs (Hassan, Karnataka and Tumkur, Karnataka), as well as best practices currently followed by electric distribution companies. As clearly stated in the National Disaster Management Act (DMA), 2005 [Chapter I, Section 2 (d)]: "disaster" means a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any area, arising from natural or man-made causes, or by accident or negligence which results in substantial loss of life or human suffering or damage to, and destruction of, property, or damage to, or degradation of, environment, and is of such a nature or magnitude as to be beyond the coping capacity of the community of the affected area; While this plan is NOT a document for routine, seasonal or severe emergency incidents or accidents associated with BESCOM that do not conform to the definition of disaster as stated above, salient features of this plan may be adopted in some emergency situations if necessary.

Authority for the BDMP The authority for the BDMP follows from the authority pertaining to disasters vested with the district administration as per the DMA, 2005. It is noted that the BDMP will always, unless approved by the relevant authority at district administration (or higher) level, be superseded by the DDMP.

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Evolution of the Plan in brief a) b)

c)

BESCOM was tasked by the state/district to develop a disaster management plan BESCOM awarded CSTEP, Bangalore for undertaking a Study and Preparation of Disaster Management Plan for BESCOM on the terms and conditions contained in its Work Award No BESCOM/CGM(CA)/BC-9/ 01/2013-14 dated 08/05/2013 A first draft was presented to BESCOM on 24/05/2013

Stakeholders and their Responsibilities The following stakeholders are immediately affected by or directly responsible for the accuracy, feasibility and implementation of the plan. a) b) c) d)

Deputy Commissioner (Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Kolar, Tumkur, Chitradurga, Davangere, Ramnagaram, Chikballapura) Managing Director(MD), BESCOM BESCOM Disaster Management Cell (BDMC) Representatives of General Public under BESCOM areas of operation

How to use the Plan In the event of declaration of a disaster by the district administration, this plan will be in effect and all the directives, rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) it refers to must be followed. The plan also describes the various Mitigation, Preparedness and Training activities that may be performed during normal times for effective response at time of disaster. Subsequent chapters detail the actions to be taken for successful implementation of the plan. The Table of Contents provides references to the appropriate sections.

Approval Mechanism of the Plan The plan is to be approved by a cell comprising of the Deputy Commissioner of the District (or a representative thereof), by Managing Director, BESCOM, and by a team appointed by MD, BESCOM. This approval team must be independent of all other members of the BESCOM Disaster Management Cell to prevent bias, and should include members of the public.

Plan Review and Update The Disaster Management Plan should be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current policies, assets and procedures. Details on how to review and update the plan are provided in Chapter XI.

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Chapter II: About BESCOM Introduction The transmission and distribution business managed by KPTCL were unbundled in June 2002. Five new distribution companies (BESCOM, CESCOM, HESCOM, MESCOM and GESCOM) were formed to distribute power in Karnataka. BESCOM as a separate entity commenced operations from 1st June 2002. BESCOM is vested with the duty of distribution of power to consumers. The supplemental duties which are incidental to the main function are: 1. Distribution of power to consumers at the rates as approved by KERC Tariff Regulations. 2. Supply at specified voltage and frequency. 3. Maintenance of 11 kV lines, distribution of transformers and equipment to ensure reliable and quality power supply. 4. Augmentation of infrastructure to meet the demand. 5. Ensuring safety of human and animal life by taking suitable actions to minimize risk of accidents. 6. Prospective planning of activities in relation to demand and supply of power. BESCOM is authorized to supply electricity to following districts of Karnataka: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Bangalore Urban Bangalore Rural Kolar Tumkur Chitradurga Davangere Ramnagaram Chikballapur

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Figure 1: BESCOM Geographical Areas of Operation

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Figure 2: BESCOM Operational Hierarchy Zonal Office (Admin office) Headed by officer of the rank of Chief Engineer Controller of Accounts for maintaining accounts

Circle Office (Admin office) Headed by officer of the rank of Superintending Engineer Deputy Controller of Accounts for maintaining accounts

Divisional Office (Admin office) Headed by officer of the rank of Executive Engineer Accounts Officer for maintaining accounts

Sub Divisional Office (Customer relation office) Headed by officer of the rank of Assistant Executive Engineer Assistant Accounts Officer for maintaining accounts

Unit Office (Customer relation office) Headed by officer of the rank of Assistant Engineer or a Junior Engineer

Figure 3: BESCOM Personnel Hierarchy

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GM (Q &S)

GM (Power Purchase) Director Technical GM (Procurement) GM (DSM) GM (DAS & Smart Grid) CGM (Operations)

CGM (CA) CGM(F&C) GM(Projects) GM(Expenditure) Director Finance Managing Director

GM(Revenue) GM (I/A) GM(F&T) GM (M & C)

GM (Admin & HR)

GM (ICT & MIS)

GM (CR)

SP vigilance

Figure 4: BESCOM Organisational Hierarchy (Partial)

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Duty of Purchasing Power Purchase of power from power generation companies is vested with the Corporate Office. The Board of Directors will take decision on power purchase with respect to rate, quantity and terms of payment, incentives, disincentives and other aspects of power purchase.

Unit Office An Operational & Maintenance Unit (O&M) is the primary link between the consumer and company. It is the lowest office in hierarchy, where consumer relationship is established. It is headed by an officer of the rank of an Assistant Engineer (AE) or a Junior Engineer (JE). The duties of the official in charge of an O&M Unit are as follows: 1. Receiving applications of power supply from prospective consumers. 2. Preparation of estimate to assess the expenditure involved and to obtain sanction for incurring the expenditure for releasing connections. 3. Examination of the feasibility of power supply from the existing infrastructure. 4. Forwarding the application of the prospective consumer with their comments on feasibility and estimate to the sanctioning authority. 5. Releasing service connection duly following the prescribed procedure on receipt of power sanction from competent authorities. 6. Maintenance of 11 kV lines, distribution transformers, cables and equipments to ensure reliable and quality power supply to the consumers. 7. Attending consumer complaints regarding power supply in terms of its quality, and other technical matters.

Sub-Divisional Office A Sub-division consists of 3 to 5 O&M Units and headed by an officer of the rank of Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE). He oversees the functioning of O&M Units, so as to ensure reliable distribution of power in the jurisdictional area. An Assistant Accounts Officer/Senior Assistant is placed in the Sub-division to look after the Accounting and finance related functions. Duties of Sub-divisional Officer: 1. Sanctioning service connections as per powers vested with him. 2. Approving works mainly in the nature of maintenance works as per power vested with him. 3. Maintenance of 11kV lines, distribution of transformers, cables and equipments to ensure reliable and quality power supply to the consumers. 4. Attending/Monitoring consumer complaints regarding power supply in terms of its quality, interruption and other technical matters and bill related issues. 5. Proposition of Augmentation works to cater to the needs of public. 6. Monitoring of works. 7. Raising bills in respect of all the consumers in the jurisdictional area. 8. Collection of bills from consumers as per the terms and conditions of Supply. 9. Maintenance of consumers accounts in the prescribed manner. 10. Preparation and submission of statistical information to the higher offices.

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan 11. Integration of men, material and special labour in execution of certain works which required special skills, viz., RMU, MT and cable faults. 12. Action for prevention of theft of power. 13. Initiating criminal actions against the consumers involved in theft of power.

Divisional Office A Division has 3 to 5 sub-divisions under its jurisdiction. It is purely an administrative office and does not deal with consumers directly. It is headed by an officer of the rank of Executive Engineer (EE) and assisted by sub-ordinate officers. An Accounts Officer is also placed in the Division office to look after the financial and accounting functions of the Division. Duties of Divisional officer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

9.

Overseeing the functioning of the sub-divisions as per specified parameters and regulations. Sanctioning of service connections as per powers vested with him. Approving works both in the nature of maintenance and capital works as per power vested with him. Approval of Augmentation works within the powers vested with him. Procurement of men and materials within the powers vested with him. Monitoring of various works being undertaken in the jurisdictional area and ensuring timely completion of the same. Rendering periodical statistical information to Head office and other offices. Ensuring the activities of the company such as execution of works, releasing of service connections, prevention of theft of power, realization of revenue, redressal of consumers grievances etc. Initiating disciplinary actions against the officials who found guilty of offence, nonperforming etc., within the powers delegated.

Circle Office A Circle has 3 to 5 Divisions under its jurisdiction. It is also an administrative office which doesn’t deal with consumers directly. It is headed by an officer of the rank of Superintending Engineer (SE) and assisted by sub-ordinate officers. A Deputy Controller of Accounts is placed in the Circle office to look after the financial and accounting functions of the Circle.

Zonal Office A Zone has 2 to 3 Circles under its jurisdiction. It is also an administrative office which doesn’t deal with consumers directly. It is headed by an Officer of the rank of Chief Engineer (CE) and assisted by sub-ordinate officers. A Controller of Accounts is placed in the Zonal office to look after the financial and accounting functions of the Zone.

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Summary Statistics about BESCOM Table 1: Statistics for BESCOM Area covered: Districts: Population: Distribution Transformers as on 31.3.2013 : Length of HT Line as on 31.3.2013 : Length of LT Line as on 31.3.2013: No. of employees as on 31.3.2013 : Sanctioned : Working : Total assets as on 31.3.2013 : Gross block : Net block : Turnover during 2012-13 : Sub Stations : Total no. of Consumers as on 31.03.2013: Category of consumers As on 31.03.2013 LT Category : Domestic: Commercial : Irrigation Pump sets: Industrial: Water Supply: Public lighting : Others: Total : HT category : Industrial, Commercial, Lift Irrigation and Residential: Grand Total:

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41,092 Sq. km. 8 20.7 million 176952 80187 Circuit km 155072 Circuit km 17501 10698 Rs. 4884 Cr (prov.) Rs. 3296 Cr (prov.) Rs. 11106 Cr (prov.) 440 83.56 Lakh

64.35 Lakh 07.74 Lakh 07.02 Lakh 01.59 Lakh 00.48 Lakh 00.52 Lakh 01.76 Lakh 83.46 Lakh 00.10 Lakh 83.56 Lakh

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Chapter III: Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity and Risk Assessment Karnataka is the eighth largest state in India in both area and population. It is situated on the western edge of the Deccan plateau and is surrounded by Maharashtra and Goa on the north, Andhra Pradesh on the east, and Tamil Nadu and Kerala on the south. On the west, it opens out on the Arabian Sea. BESCOM as a separate entity commenced operations from 1st June 2002 in Karnataka. It serves 8 districts in south-eastern Karnataka. It is situated on the western edge of the Deccan plateau. It is in the interiors of India. It shares a border with Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Figure 5: BESCOM Operating Areas [Offices and Sub-Divisions]

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Disaster Definition and Categories The term ‘disaster’ includes the following events (as per KSDMA policy report):

1. Category 1: Water and Climate disasters.     

Coastal erosion Thunder and Lightning Cyclone and Storms etc. Flood Drought

2. Category 2: Geological Disasters    

Landslides and Mudflows Earthquakes Dam failures, Dam bursts Tsunami

3. Category 3: Chemical Industrial and Nuclear disasters  

Leakage of hazardous materials Nuclear attack

4. Category 4: Biological disasters    

Epidemics Cattle epidemics Food poisoning Pest attacks

5. Category 5: Man-made disasters             

Forest fire Urban fire Village fire Festival related disasters Road, Rail and Air Accidents Oil spill Terrorist Attack Tanker lorry mishaps Pollution (water , air and soil) Family suicides Environmental disasters Communal riots Stampede etc.

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Analysis of Past Disasters and Future Disaster Possibilities in BESCOM Operational Areas 1)

Category 1: Water and Climate disasters. a) Coastal erosion: Given the location of BESCOM operation, coastal erosion is not a threat. b) Cyclone and high wind, thunder and lightning: In case of wind and cyclone hazards, Northern Karnataka and coastal Karnataka are more prone to these hazards. Most of those places do not fall under BESCOM operating regions. Lightning can cause significant damages to electric transformers and lines, disturbing the BESCOM network.

Figure 6: Wind Damage Zones in Southern India

c) Floods and Drought: The random nature of rainfall causes flood and drought. Floods may cause additional problems to the electricity network. As far as BESCOM is concerned, only Davangere district has experienced flood problems in the recent past.

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Table 2: 2009 Karnataka Flood Details

District Belgaum Gulbarga Bijapur Raichur Dharwad Bagalkot Bellary Koppal Haveri Bidar Gadag Davanagere U. Kannada D. Kannada TOTAL

Human lives Lost 12 21 31 26 3 31 16 20 3 13 7 10 1 194

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Houses Damaged

Cattle Lost

Affected Villages

34,867 186 20,514 547 16,788 317 30,936 1,894 8,967 106 40,406 771 38,066 623 25,360 330 3,472 10 743 11 13,442 389 5,721 76 577 6 3 2,39,862

5,266

Relief Camps

213 57 23 883 12 45 68 46

People in Relief camps

288 76 110 158 15 503 75 74 2 -

92 20 9

76,189 57,514 23,842 61,541 14,200 1,65,550 60,928 13,625 313 -

230 8 19

73,174 1,100 2,117

1,558

5,50,093

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Figure 7: Karnataka River Basins for Flood and Drought Assessment

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Figure 8: Drought Map of Karnataka

2)

Category 2: Geological Disasters a) Landslides and Mudflows Western Ghats of Karnataka are more prone to this kind of disaster. No notable history of this type of disasters is available. b) Dam failures, Dam bursts This is a real threat which might be unpredictable. BESCOM should act according corresponding DDMA and DDMP. c) Tsunami These kinds of disasters are more threat to west coast rather than BESCOM operational area which are in interiors of India. d) Earthquakes As per the Revised Earthquake Hazard Mapping, most of the geographical area is under Low earthquake damage risk zone.

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan Table 3: Occurrence of Seismic Activity (1974-1994)

Districts

Number of seismic occurrences

Bangalore Urban Bangalore Rural Kolar Tumkur Chitradurga Davangere Ramnagaram Chikballapura

7 39 95 69 15 3 Data Not Available Data Not Available

Figure 9: India Earthquake Zones

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Category 3, 5: Industrial and Man-made Incidents

Figure 10: Areas of some Industrial and Man-made incidents in Karnataka Historical man-made incidents: see next paragraph for details. Concentrated Industrial zones: In Bangalore and Kolar districts. Flood prone districts: In 2005 and 2009, Davangere was the most affected district Historical man-made incidents:  The December 2005, shooting at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore that killed one person and injured four was one of the first terrorist attacks in the state.  In July 2008, a series of nine bombs exploded in Bangalore city, which killed two people and injured 20.  February 2010, a massive fire in Carlton Towers in Bangalore kills three.  April 2010, bomb blast outside Chinnaswamy stadium, Bangalore injures 6 people. Industrial Incidents: There have been no major industrial disasters in the state. The state is taking measures to prevent such eventuality by ensuring that major hazardous installations have updated emergency plans.

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Chapter IV: Management

Institutional

Arrangements

for

Disaster

As per the DM Act, 2005, BESCOM will constitute a Disaster Management Cell (BDMC).

BESCOM Disaster Management Cell (BDMC) The BDMC shall consist of the Chairperson and such number of other members, not exceeding seven, as may be prescribed by the District Authority, and unless the rules otherwise provide, it shall consist of the following, namely:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

1)

2)

Managing Director (MD), who shall be Chairperson; Director (Technical), who shall be Chief Executive Officer; Director (Finance) CGM(Operations) CGM(CA), who shall be convener; SP (Vigilance) One GM level officer to be appointed by the MD One external Disaster Management Consultant appointed through standard procedures

Powers of the Chairperson of BDMC 1.

The Chairperson of the BDMC shall, in addition to presiding over the meetings of the BDMC, exercise and discharge all powers and functions of the BDMC.

2.

The Chairperson of the BDMC may, by general or special order, delegate such of his/her powers and functions, under sub-section (1) to the Chief Executive Officer of the BDMC, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as it or he/she deems fit.

Meetings In the event of a disaster being declared by the district authority, a meeting of the BDMC will be convened. In addition, the BDMC shall meet as and when necessary and at such time and place as the Chairperson may see fit. However, it is recommended that the BDMC meet at least once a year (post-monsoon) even if there have been no disasters in that year.

3)

Responsibilities of BDMC personnel The following table lists the functions and responsibilities of each of the members of the BDMC during, and in preparing for, a “State of Disaster” (Note: A partial list of teams that must be formed by the officials listed below to allow them to fulfil their responsibilities is given in Chapter VI).

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan Table 4: Composition, Responsibilities and list of Functions of BESCOM Disaster Management Cell (BDMC) Designation 1

Managing Director of BESCOM

Designation for BDMC Chairperson

Functions

1) Declare a “State of Disaster” within BESCOM and ensure immediate activation of this plan.

2) Coordinate with DDMA and present detailed reports and updates to DDMA.

3) Request District, State or Central resources as necessary from appropriate authorities.

4) Declare “Closure of State of Disaster” within BESCOM and ensure completion of activities related to closure, including certification and audit, closure of financial documents, implementation of any feedback reports from DDMA, issues of compensation etc. 2

Director (Technical)

Chief Executive Officer

1) Establish a team for certification/ audit of work undertaken, after the disaster is declared closed.

2) Implement procedures specifically for DM, including but not limited to

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Authorisation of emergency powers,

2)

Rules related to leaves and overtime,

3)

Procedures for transport and communication (including alternatives to telephones/mobile telephones, cranes, boats, trucks)

4)

Procedures for equipment, etc.

5)

Procedures for purchase, leasing, maintenance and inventory of equipment and vehicles ONLY to be used in disasters [Note: This should be the equipment, cranes, vehicles etc. that is owned by BESCOM, rather than outsourced]

6)

Procedures for capacity building and training specifically for disaster management [Note: Sample procedures for “emergency management” activities as provided in

purchase

or

leasing

of

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CGM (Operations)

Member

1) Activate and monitor a BESCOM Disaster Management Command Control Centre (DMC3). This centre can be hosted from the current BESCOM customer response centre but should handle inputs/requests only from BESCOM personnel (for example, supervisors, AEEs, field engineers, workmen etc.) and the information must be collated, analysed and priorities assigned for all requests.

2) Coordinate with power suppliers (KPTCL etc.) on all issues. 4

CGM (CA)

Convener

1) Convene the BDMC meetings at the request of the Chairperson and update the schedule of future meetings after consultation with Chairperson.

2) Collect status updates on a regular basis from other members and report to the Chairperson and BDMC.

3) Implement

the protocols (or SOP) for communicating that a disaster has been declared to all BESCOM employees in affected districts [for example: formulating the text of the SMS/Email message, list out instructions to be conveyed in a phone call etc.]

4) Supervise the communication of any information necessary as decided by the BDMC to all stakeholders including priority consumers (hospitals, blood banks, police and fire) and media. 5

SP Vigilance

Member

1) Ensure security of installations and equipment, and safety of workers.

2) Ensure officers and men neglecting duty are held accountable under the DM Act, 2005.

3) Ensure officers and men are not succumbing to undue political pressure, corruption and are not taking undue advantage of citizenry.

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Director (Finance)

Member

1) Implement budgets designed specifically for DM (for example related to expenditure in purchase/lease of equipment and that incurred for transport).

2) Implement procedures for quick and easy transfer of funds to personnel as specified by the Director (Tech.). [Note: Both the above tasks must be completed prior to any disasters, and continuously revised. As an example, procedures are provided in the Chapter XII].

3) Review compensation and similar claims. 4) Ensure proper closure of accounts. 7

GM-level official appointed by MD

Member

1) Activate and monitor a BESCOM command and control centre for citizens only. The current BESCOM consumer response centre may be used, however it might need to be staffed and operated by BESCOM personnel during a disaster.

2) Coordinate constantly (before, during and after) with early warning agencies and special groups (like weather department or civil defence groups) and advise the Chairperson/BDMC accordingly.

3) Make contingency plans for meetings of the BDMC during a disaster (for example, in case the standard meeting location is unavailable).

4) Any other activity that the MD assigns. 8

External Consultant in Disaster Management

Member

1) Provide the BDMC with inputs and domain expertise and help to update the BDMP as described in Chapter X.

2) Any other activity that the MD assigns.

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Responsibilities of Disaster Management Command Control Centre personnel (DMC3)

Table 5: Functions and Responsibilities of DMC3 personnel

1 2

Designation

Functions

CGM (O) GM (CR)

In-charge of DMC3

1) Identify and draft personnel to work in the DMC3 (these personnel may be drafted from the existing Customer Response Centre). 2) Train personnel in handling disaster specific responsibilities.

3

GM (ICT/MIS)

1) Maintain all IT and communication infrastructure at DMC3. 2) Assist the CGM (O).

4

DGM (O)

1) Coordinate with other departments for operational needs. 2) Operate the DMC3 in the absence of CGM (O).

5

SE (Office of CE BMAZ)

1) Coordinate with all circles (including equipment suppliers

SE (Office of CE BRAZ)

1) Coordinate with all circles (including equipment suppliers

GM (Finance)

1) Assist the CGM (O) in all financial aspects like facilitating

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and contractors).

2) Assist the CGM (O) in all operational aspects . and contractors). 2) Assist the CGM (O) in all operational aspects. financial resources.

2) Execute any plans as notified by the Director (Finance). 8

External Consultant on Disaster Management for Electric Utilities (appointed through standard procedures)

1) Assist the CGM (O) 2) Coordinate with the district/state administration on all

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Circle Level Disaster Management Cells (DMCs) At each level of the BESCOM operational hierarchy, a DMC may be formed along the lines of the BDMC. These will allow BESCOM to handle emergencies that are not massive in scale and thus do not require direct intervention from the BDMC. The composition of a DMC at Circle Level is provided below for illustrative purposes:

1

Designation SE

2 DCA 3

Appointed Officer Designated

Functions Nodal Officer of Circle levelDMC, reporting to CGM(O)

Designated

Convener

EE (Office of SE Designated Circle)

4 EE (from any division)

Nominated by SE

Chief Executive Officer

1) Identify and draft personnel for handling DMC3

Circle-Level

2) Train

personnel for handling Circle-level DMC3

3) Handle

IT communication infrastructure

5

and

AEE (Office of SE Circle)

Nominated by SE

Responsibilities as required by SE during disasters

6 AEE (from any division/subdivision)

Nominated by SE

Responsibilities as required by SE during disasters

7

Nominated by SE

Responsibilities as required by SE during disasters

Nominated by SE

Facilitate any and all financial transactions as required by SE

AEE (from any division/subdivision)

8 AO (from any division)

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Chapter V: Prevention and Mitigation Prevention Measures Prevention of certain natural disasters is not possible. However, measures can be taken to prevent man-made disasters, like a terrorist attack at an important location.

1)

Projects for Prevention Identifying and securing all the sites that might cause disaster-level loss of life and property. This may include measures like electric fences, security guards, biometrics etc. Vulnerabilities can be assessed based on the probability of attack and the extent of damage caused at a particular location.

Basic Mitigation Measures The impact of certain natural disasters and man-made disasters can be reduced by a series of mitigation measures. The following are some structural and non-structural activities that may be considered for mitigation.

1) Information and Communication Activities Acquisition of required communication equipment (structural) BESCOM will acquire devices that may be used during a disaster to aid in the communication between personnel responding to a disaster. Beyond the current, commercial mobile network, used during routine emergencies, provision for wireless communication devices, not reliant on commercial mobile networks, should be made (for. E.g. Walkie-talkies, Terrestrial Trunked Radio -TETRA).

Communication from BDMC to BESCOM personnel (non-structural) As per the responsibilities assigned to the CGM (CA) in Chapter IV, Table 4, subsection 4, the standard messages for communication of disasters must be defined. These messages must convey the severity of the disaster and the expected response from the personnel. In addition, messages for declaring the closure of the emergency must also be defined. An example of a standard text message is: “The MD BESCOM declares a state of Disaster in district as of ”

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan Communication from all BESCOM personnel (non-structural) A reporting mechanism via messages must be defined that will convey (1) the safety and (2) the availability of any and all personnel to their immediate supervisor. This will allow for the BDMC to make a quick assessment of man-power available within a short time of a disaster. As per Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 3, the CGM (O) will establish and maintain a special disaster management command and control centre (DMC3) where all personnel (regardless of rank) should be able to report problems and be offered directions and advice. The information to be reported must follow a standard well-defined format in order to be specific and accurate to allow prompt response.

2) Reduction in Risks Associated with Disasters All BESCOM field personnel should follow the steps outlined in the Distribution Maintenance Manual and the procedures explained in Chapter XII to mitigate effects of potential disasters.

3) Mitigation measures for Natural as well as Man-made Disasters Routine maintenance and security activities go a long way in mitigating the effects of incidents that lead to a disaster. The effect of natural disasters such as floods can be mitigated by ensuring that critical facilities are located away from flood prone regions as well as at higher elevations. Situations arising from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents require separate and special measures. CBRN hardening of vital equipment is an option that may be considered to mitigate the effects of CBRN incidents. BESCOM might undertake a number of mitigation projects which address some of the vulnerabilities identified. A list of the above projects must be maintained by the BDMC. Refer to Annexure III for project specific details.

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Chapter VI: Preparedness Measures BESCOM must undertake a number of preparedness measures to ensure that response and recovery during a disaster is effective and prompt. The stakeholders in BESCOM disaster preparedness are: 1. BESCOM 2. KPTCL and other power suppliers 3. Civil administration (Police, Fire Dept., Municipal bodies etc.) 4. High priority customers (Hospitals, shelters etc.) 5. All customers The contact list of priority stakeholders in provided in Annexure-I.

Establishment of Disaster Response Teams As part of the preparedness measures, BESCOM should form the following teams: 1. Early Warning team: Under the member of the BDMC (a GM-level official appointed by MD) described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 7, this team will monitor incidents associated with weather, earthquakes or other incidents that might lead to a disaster. The team will provide inputs to the member of the BDMC in carrying out his/her early warning responsibilities. 2. Command and Control Centre Team: Under the CGM (Operations) described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 3, this team will manage the Disaster Management Command Control Centre(DMC3) in time of disaster and assist in the coordination of Response. 3. Corporate Affairs and Communication Team: Under the CGM (CA) described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 4, this team will coordinate with all other response teams for the collection of necessary updates. They will be sole point of communication for the Media and manage communication and messages to all stakeholders. This team will also prepare a list of priority stakeholders for each disaster and communicate the same to the Command and Control Centre team. 4. Vigilance Team: Under the SP Vigilance described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 5, this team will assist in carrying out the responsibilities of SP Vigilance including but not limited to ensuring security of installations and equipment and safety of workers. 5. Damage and Loss Assessment Team: Under the Director (Technical) described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 2, this team will perform certification/audit of work undertaken during a disaster.

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Establishment of Disaster Response Assets Under the Director (Technical) described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 2, BESCOM should maintain or have access to assets to be used during a disaster. These assets include, but are not limited to, computation, communication and transport equipment, equipment needed for the coordination/ maintenance/ replacement of assets destroyed in an emergency (e.g. distribution transformers, poles, and conductors etc.), equipment such as generators that may be required to provide temporary services to customers and other equipment as deemed necessary by Director (Technical). The storage of these assets should be in locations where they are easily accessible as well as least likely to be damaged in a disaster situation. A list of the equipment and the location of the same should be maintained by the Director (Technical) and be available to Divisional Officers. A sample of the format is provided in Annexure-I. BESCOM, under the Director (Technical), should also maintain a list of equipment vendors and resource personnel (experts) that may be called upon during a disaster to assist in response activities.

Establishment Procedures for Checking and Certification of Assets To ensure that the assets acquired for disaster management are maintained in an acceptable state, the following procedures should be established: 1. Procedures for checking and certification of logistics, equipment and stores necessary for disaster management should be established. 2. Procedures for operational check-up of Warning Systems and the inspection of facilities and critical infrastructure should be established.

Establishment of Coordination and Communication Protocols During a disaster, BESCOM as a support function will receive requests from many stakeholders as well as avail the services of other agencies. The protocols for communication and coordination for the following should be established and documented: 1. Between District Authorities and civil security agencies such as Police Dept., Fire Dept. and BESCOM. 2. Between other civil agencies, such as Municipal bodies, Hospitals etc. and BESCOM 3. Between BESCOM and other agencies such as Govt. of India, State Government, Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs) (e.g. KPTCL), Other State Governments, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Army, Navy and Air Force, Central Para Military Forces 4. Between BESCOM personnel and the Disaster Management Command Control Centre(DMC3) Protocols should also be established for communication with customers regarding early warning, potential and actual outages, schedule for restoration of services, warning notices and instructions etc. Some examples of the above are provided in Annexure-I.

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Establishment of Disaster Preparedness Exercises BESCOM under the guidance of the Director (Technical) described in Chapter IV, Table 4, sub-section 2, should develop preparedness exercises to ensure that the various teams involved in Disaster Management are knowledgeable about their responsibilities at the time of a disaster, the protocols for communication and coordination, availability and the use of assets required and procedures to be followed during a disaster. The preparedness exercises must also ensure adequate capabilities among the disaster response personnel in following standard procedures and use of assets. Some of the exercises may also include outside agencies that will be involved in the disaster response activities. This exercise will help test the inter-agency coordination and communication protocols that have been established. Procedures and protocols to be followed during a disaster may be modified and updated based on feedback received during aforementioned preparedness exercises. Preparedness must be reviewed at regular intervals to ensure adequate preparedness amongst personnel for disaster response. Some aspects of Capacity Building and Training measures are provided in Chapter VII.

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Chapter VII: Capacity Building and Training Measures As described in Chapter VI: Preparedness Measures, capacity building and training is essential for effective Disaster Management and Response.

Approach The approach for capacity building and training is based on analysis of existing disaster management institutional arrangements, assets, protocols and procedures. The goal of the analysis is to identify appropriate capacity building and training exercises to ensure adequate preparedness for smooth and effective operations during a disaster.

Capacity Building Plan 1)

Institutional Capacity Building 1. BESCOM should ensure that it has sufficient manpower/resources at different skill levels and thereby reducing the dependency on third parties during disasters 2. BESCOM should have (software) systems that aid in providing situational awareness – e.g. visualization of the entire grid network, location of faults, inventory of equipment and resources, and contact information of officers at every level of operation. Training on these systems should be provided at various levels, and they must be accessible to certain personnel at the time of a disaster 3. All BESCOM personnel should be trained on at least one essential function apart from their core responsibility and a list of the same should be maintained 4. Every Divisional officer should have list of resources under his division and also corresponding competency/skill list 5. Skill and inventory up gradation activities should be carried out on regular basis

2)

Community Capacity Building BESCOM should conduct exercises with civic authorities such as the Police, Fire, Municipalities and Hospitals to establish coordination and communication protocols to be used during a disaster.

Disaster Management Education and Training Activities Disaster management education and training helps each individual in the organization know his/her duties during a disaster. This kind of education helps an individual to understand the exact hierarchy structure and duties one needs to perform during a disaster situation. This reduces the amount of confusion that usually exists at the time of disaster. Training activities play a vital role in reducing the response and recovery time and thereby increasing the customer satisfaction. Hence, BESCOM should design appropriate training exercises. Training exercises could consist of mock scenarios that include all parts of the disaster response apparatus. Training exercises conducted with equipment in place will also familiarize personnel with the use of the equipment. These exercises must be held at least once in a year (and/or before every monsoon). Details of training exercises should be maintained by Director (Technical).

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Chapter VIII: Response and Relief Measures Response Planning Response planning constitutes the following activities:

1) Warning and Alert Early Warning Systems: As described in Chapter IV, Table 4, Sub-section 7, an Early Warning team, reporting to an officer (at GM level) must coordinate with the appropriate authorities to monitor and communicate potential disaster situations. Warning dissemination: As described in Chapter V, Section “Basic Mitigation Measures”, sub-section (1), the BDMC [via the CGM (CA)] will ensure that any warnings and communication are appropriately communicated to all employees, stakeholders and media.

2) BDMC Meeting A meeting of the BDMC must be immediately called for by the Chairperson, BDMC. Location Address Phone Number Standard Alternative

BESCOM Corporate Office, 080-2287333 KR Circle, Bangalore To be decided To be decided

3) Resource Mobilization Checklist Details are presented in the following section “Procedure for Action during a Disaster”.

4) Demobilization and Winding Up: 1. Documentation: Documentation of actions taken, expenditures incurred, special services offered etc. should be maintained and completed within a stipulated time from close of disaster. Please see Chapter XII, Section “Administrative Procedure to be adopted at the time of emergencies” for details on documentation to be maintained. 2. Success stories and Lessons for future: The BDMC will review activities of personnel during the disaster to document success stories or shortcomings that may be rectified in the future. Key lessons learned can be used to update the DMP if required. Please see Chapter XI for details. Also refer to Chapter XII, Section “Preparedness Measures”, sub-section 1.4 for a detailed checklist of activities to be performed before and during an expected emergency.

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Procedure for Action during a Disaster On receiving a notification of declaration of disaster from DDMP, or if the early warning systems indicate that there is a potential for a disaster, the Chairperson (BDMC) must be immediately informed. [If the Chairperson is not available, the Director (Technical) must be immediately informed]. Please refer to Chapter XII for procedures related to administrative duties, operational and financial powers. 1. The Chairman (BDMC) conveys to CGM (CA) the intent to declare a “State of Disaster” in BESCOM, via phone call/SMS/in writing. The Chairman (BDMC) also conveys to Director (Technical) and CGM (Operations) the intent to declare a “State of Disaster”, via phone call/SMS/in writing. 2. CGM (CA) immediately follows the requisite communication protocol (as per guidelines stated in Chapter V, Section “Basic Mitigation Measures”, Sub-section (1)) a. Send out a bulk SMS/Wireless message to all employees, including members of the BDMC b. Send out associated content (if any) to all media and priority stakeholders 3. BDMC Meeting A meeting of the BDMC must be immediately called for by the Chairperson, BDMC to supervise response and relief efforts. 4. Disaster Management Command and Control Centre (DMC3, under CGM (O)) must be immediately operational. [Note: A part of the existing BESCOM customer service centre may be used for the same; however, the DMC3 must be dedicated to handling communication only from BESCOM personnel, and not the general public.] 5. The safety and availability of personnel is conveyed by said personnel to the DMC3 via a reporting mechanism (Please see Response Activity Diagram in this chapter and Chapter V, Section “Basic Mitigation Measures”, Sub-section (1) for details). 6. Prepare First Assessment Report for BDMC that includes a. Lists of personnel available in various areas and list of mobilizing points b. Any early damage reports that are available c. Any action taken (for e.g. turning off power in any area in advance) 7. Tasks are assigned to individuals (if necessary). Every Section Office (and higher) can take action as laid out in Chapter XII. 8. Prepare Second Assessment Report for BDMC that includes a. A current detailed damage estimate b. Equipment/man-power requirements for complex problems/areas c. List of high priorities (including regions that will need attention) d. Requirements for assistance from non-BESCOM agencies 9. Reporting of information on a continuous basis via DMC3 including interim reports. 10. Final Progress Report prepared for BDMC by DMC3.

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11. Any Other Documentation: Please see Chapter XII, [Administrative Procedure to be adopted at the time of emergencies] for details on all documentation to be maintained.

5) Contact information of BDMC members Contact information of all BDMC members are available in Annexure-I

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Instructions from DDMA

RESPONSE ACTIVITY DIAGRAM

Start

Early Warning

Declare Disaster, Call for meeting (Chairperson, BDMC)

Action Entity Responsible

Communicate “disaster in effect” to Employees/Stakeholder (CGM-CA, BDMC)

Circle Level DMC

1. Mobilize and form DMC3 2. Form Circle level DMC SE becomes Chairperson/Nodal Officer at Circle Level DMC

Provide Status Update (DMC3->BDMC)

Mobilize and form circle level DMC3 (C-DMC3)

Mobilize Response Teams (BESCOM Employees/Contractors)

Estimate damage, Prioritize & Assign tasks (DMC3->Employees)

Provide Status Update 1. Employees->Unit office 2. Unit Office->C-DMC3 3. C-DMC3->DMC3

Through Bulk SMS/Telephone/ email

1.

Ensure that all Circle DMC3s are operational

2.

Assess man-power available (and how much may be required)

3.

List damage control measures already taken (like turning off feeders etc.)

4.

Estimate early damages from employee feedback, or customer and media reports

5.

Prioritize and assign tasks if necessary (for heavily damaged areas)

Perform Tasks – Follow SOPs (Employees) Mobilize Response Teams (BESCOM Employees/Contractors)

Estimate damage, Prioritize & Assign tasks (C-DMC3->Employees)

Status Update 1. Employee->DMC3->BDMC 2. BDMC->External Agencies

NO

Situation under control?

YES Close “Disaster” (BDMC)

1.

Ensure your personal Safety and Security

2.

Restore feeders and priority customers

3.

Respond to individual complaints

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Chapter IX: Reconstruction and Recovery Measures BESCOM should strive to recover to normal service to its consumers as soon as possible. The Recovery Plan activities will include the following: 1. Develop a priority schedule (location and time-frame) for recovery of normal services to affected areas 2. Conduct a detailed damage and loss assessment 3. Restoration of infrastructure 4. Reconstruction/repair of infrastructure/ damaged assets

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Chapter X: Financial Resources for Implementation of BDMP BESCOM should make financial allocations in preparing and executing the disaster management plan. The Director (Finance) should plan for the following: 1. Funds for Prevention and Mitigation Activities 2. Funds for Preparedness and Training Activities 3. Funds for Response Activities (including pre-authorization to draw money from treasury in the event of an immediate emergency) 4. Funds for Disaster Risk Insurance For the purpose of expediting services to its customers, BESCOM will delegate special financial powers during an emergency to its personnel. For a detailed list of financial authority and allotment procedures in an emergency, refer to the procedure provided in Chapter XII.

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Chapter XI: Monitoring, Maintaining the BDMP

Evaluating,

Updating

and

The BDMP should be evaluated, updated and maintained periodically.

Authority for Maintaining and Reviewing the BDMP An external consultant who is an expert in disaster management, who is part of the BDMC is responsible for the maintenance of the BDMP and bringing it up for review. He is vested with powers of incorporating necessary changes to the BDMP and getting those approved by the BDMC.

Proper Monitoring and Evaluation of BDMP The authority assigned to maintain and review the BDMP, should also carry the evaluation and monitoring of the same. The concerned official should have sound knowledge of the DM Act, 2005. The official should ensure that the strategies formulated out during a disaster are on par with the guidelines provided in the Act. The BDMP plan should be evaluated by the BDMC before its adoption.

1)

Pre-disaster Evaluation

a)

Ensuring that the formulated BDMP is as per Disaster Management Act, 2005 and aligned with the DDMP. This is to ensure that the BDMP follows the guidelines laid down by the Government of India. b) Applying the existing BDMP to the disasters that occurred in the BESCOM operating region and evaluate the outcomes. The strategies formulated as per BDMP should give better results. If the results of the analysis are not as expected, then the BDMC should make necessary modifications to the BDMP and re-evaluate the same. c) Applying the existing BDMP to expected disaster scenarios, evaluate the outcomes and modify the BDMP if the results are not satisfactory.

2)

Post-disaster Evaluation

Post any disaster, the BDMC will review activities of personnel during the disaster and identify if the BDMP should be modified accordingly.

3)

Schedule for Updating the BDMP

The BDMC should decide on the frequency of review and revision of the BDMP. A review of the BDMP should necessarily be conducted post any declared disaster. In the absence of any disaster, it is advisable to review the BDMP at least once a year.

Communication of BDMP to Stakeholders Any time the BDMC updates and approves the BDMP, it should be circulated to all stakeholders.

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Chapter XII: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Checklists for Emergency and Disaster Management SOPs and checklists should be prepared for various personnel for effective response to emergencies and disasters. The above SOPs and checklists must be maintained and updated to reflect any changes in procedures, technology and equipment. The following are some SOPs currently being followed in BESCOM for Emergency Management.

Administrative Procedure to be adopted at the time of Emergencies (AP1) 1. All leaves sanctioned to the officers and workmen stand suspended once emergency is declared. The officers and workmen on leave shall report back to their respective controlling officers immediately. 2. All officers responsible for operations shall work for 24 hours and make their sub-ordinate officers/officials who are required for the emergency to work round the clock. 3. The employees who are eligible for drawing overtime allowances/double wages can claim as per rules during the emergency period. 4. Special delegation of powers to the officers for purchase of materials, obtaining services of man power and execution of works are given as per Annexure to AP1. 5. Before exercising special powers granted as in (5) with respect to materials, the zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) shall take into account the materials in stock in various stores in their jurisdiction and make necessary arrangement to mobilize the materials from the available stores to the emergency work spot. Similarly, the Superintending Engineers (Ele.) of O&M circles and Executive Engineers (Ele.) of O&M divisions shall exercise mobilization of materials in their jurisdiction. Only after review of stock of materials at stores and mobilization of materials, balance materials required shall be procured by the respective officers as in (5). However, the officers who are empowered to procure materials shall certify that no materials are available at stores for emergency work and hence, procured, in the purchase orders. 6. Once the BESCOM declares closure of emergency, the field officers have to furnish necessary certificate regarding purchase of material and non-availability of the same in the store houses, work executed etc., and the Accounts Officers who are responsible for passing of bills, closure of accounts and making payment shall ensure to complete the same within 15 days from the date of closure of emergency. 7. The expenditure incurred shall be booked under appropriate heads of account. 8. After 15 days from the date of closure of emergency, field officer shall furnish the certificate for the works carried out during the emergency period. If any officer deviates from this, the same will be viewed seriously and further action will be initiated.

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan 9. The Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) shall seek declaration of emergency by Director (Tech) through telephonic talk/SMS followed by a written requisition duly indicating the area for which the emergency to be declared. 10. After declaration of emergency by Director (Tech.), the emergency restoration work shall be carried out and expenditure booked against the newly created heads of account with caption "Emergency restoration of power supply-calamity". 14.180 - incurred towards Capital Expenditure nature. 74.118 — incurred towards R&M expenses nature. 11. After restoration of power supply, the Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) shall seek for closure of emergency by Director (Tech) through telephonic talk/SMS followed by a written requisition. 12. The Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) shall send a report within 3 days duly indicating the quantum of damages and the estimated amount after closure of emergency declared. 13. A budget of Rs. 2.7 Crores (Rupees Two crore seventy lakhs only) at the rate of Rs. 10 lakhs (Rupees Ten Lakhs Only) per O&M division will be allocated by the Chief General Manager (CA) for utilizing the same for carrying out power supply restoration work during the period of emergency. 14. The circle Superintending Engineers (Ele.), are authorized to re-appropriate the special budget grant of Rs. 10 lakhs ( Rupees Ten Lakhs only) per division allotted within his jurisdiction during emergency period in case of expenditure incurred during the restoration work goes beyond Rs. 10 lakhs in any one division. 15. The Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) are authorized to re-appropriate the special budget grant of Rs.10 lakhs per division if the expenditure incurred in particular O&M circle goes beyond the total special allocation made to each division in that circle. 16. After re-appropriation of the special grants during the emergency period by the Superintending Engineers (Ele.) of O&M circles and after the closure of accounts (within 15 days from the date closure of the emergency) they shall send the accounts to the Chief General Manager (CA) duly seeking recoupment of the same. The Chief General Manager (CA) shall release this amount as recoupment to the respective Superintending Engineers (Ele.) of O&M circles for reallocation among the divisions in their jurisdiction depending upon the requirement. 17. In case, the Superintending Engineers (Ele.) of O&M circle encounter second time emergency declaration before closure of the first emergency declared/ before finalization of accounts he/she shall seek recoupment of the budget grant towards expenditure incurred duly furnishing a certificate accordingly. 18. In case the total expenditure incurred due to re-appropriation by the Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) between the circles goes beyond the total special budget grant allocated at the rate of Rs.10 lakhs per O&M division, he shall seek for recoupment of the expenditure from the General Manager (O&M) duly certifying to this effect. The Chief General Manager (CA) shall recoup the amount sought by the Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) to the respective Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.) who shall in-turn allocate to the circles as per the requirement.

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan 19. The Superintending Engineers (Ele.) of O&M circles shall submit the statement of accounts on the 16th day from the date of closure of emergency to the General Manager (Exp.) positively with a copy marked to the respective Zonal Chief Engineers (Ele.).

Annexure to AP1 1) List of Works to be carried out during Emergency for Restoration of Power Supply 1. Rectification of fallen poles. 2. Re-conducting/re-stringing of snapped conductors. 3. Replacement of faulty distribution transformers. 4. Rectification of fallen LT/HT lines. 5. Clearing of fallen trees/branches.

2) List of Materials that can be purchased Works listed in A subject to guidelines 1. Poles 2. Insulators - 1.1 KV Pin - 8 KV strain - 11 KV Pin - 15 KV guy Strain - 45 KN Disc 3. Guy wire 4. Fuse wires of different ratings 5. PG Clamps etc.,

3) Financial Powers Special delegation of powers for purchase of materials and execution of works on emergency only; 1. Sub-ordinate officers in the O&M jurisdiction can exercise powers of their immediate superior officer like;  Superintending Engineers (Ele.) can exercise Chief Engineers (Ele.) power.  Executive Engineers can exercise Superintending Engineers power.  Assistant Executive Engineers can exercise Executive Engineers power. 2. They are permitted to procure the required materials at most economical and competitive rates without tendering procedure up to a maximum of Rs. 1,00,000/- ( Rupees One Lakh Only) as per the provisions of section 4(e) ii KTPP act.

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Operational Guidelines and Checklists for Emergencies The following points list some of the more common problems and the actions that should be taken to restore power at the earliest.

1) General Power Failure In the event of any power failure, personnel are informed through the BESCOM customer care centre. 1.1. Failure of 11 kV line 1. First check for 11kV line failure via physical inspection (it will keep tripping if there is ANY problem). 2. If 11kV failure is indeed the problem, try and shift load through any other Ring Main Unit (RMU) that may be available, and recommend maintenance procedure. [Network grid structure (including adjacent RMUs) is known to the Unit Officer In-charge] If 11 kV failures are not the problem, follow the procedure in {1), 1.2} 1.2. Failure of Distribution Transformer Centre (250kVA, 500 kVA etc. or consumer relevant transformers only) 1. Check incoming (HT) and outgoing (LT) protection mechanism. If the problem is in the incoming (HT), refer to {1), 1.1}. If not, proceed further. 2. If the outgoing (LT) protection has failed, first shift load to other DTC (if available). Next, recommend repairing or replacing DTC as per best practices. If the problem is not DTC (LT), follow the procedure for verifying proper functioning of fuses and poles and LT cables. See {1), 1.3}. 1.3. Failure of Fuses, Poles and LT Cables 1. Follow Standard Operating Procedures for restoration of power from failure of fuses, poles and LT cables.

2)

Tree Collapse on Lines First, keeping safety paramount, clear debris (including chopping branches, sweeping leaves and informing local municipal authorities). Refer to point {1) General Power Failure} for procedure for the restoration of power.

3)

Hail-storms Hail-storms mainly affect transformers, usually causing damage to insulation which may lead to oil leakage. Clean any oil leakages as per procedure to prevent environmental damage. Refer to point {1) General Power Failure} for procedure for the restoration of power.

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Standard Procedure for Preventive Maintenance (including Monsoon) 1.1. Procedures outlined in the Distribution Maintenance Manual are to be followed regularly. 1.2. It is recommended that a monsoon-specific list of activities and a schedule of those activities should be compiled and followed.

Preparedness Measures 1.1. All efforts as prescribed in the Distribution Maintenance Manual must be carried out and a checklist of tasks completed at every level must be available to the BESCOM Disaster Management Cell. 1.2. A system to view inventory and list of equipment available should be available to section officers during an emergency or disaster. 1.3. Follow procedures outlined in Manual for Financial Delegation. 1.4. Preparedness for an emergency/disaster for which warning has been received 1.4.1. D-24 hours: Alert from Director (Technical) must go to all BESCOM personnel. Testing and availability of emergency equipment must begin. 1.4.2. D-12h: All communication equipment must be tested at this time. 1.4.3. D-4h: All personnel must be at their designated positions, and all required response equipment must be assigned to the teams. 1.4.4. D+ zero: Turn off power of the “Line” based on reported failure complaints and local knowledge (usually by Unit Officer or higher). 1.4.5. D+2h: Based on the seriousness of the event, continue execution of response effort, including isolating vulnerable points, detecting problems and mobilizing relief efforts.

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Annexures

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Annexure I: Emergency Contact Information 1)

Contact Information of BDMC Members

Designation

Phone(O)

Phone(Mobile)

Email

MD

080-22873333

9900095440

[email protected]

D(T)

080-22354926

9449030425

[email protected]

CGM(O)

080-22352487

9449844899

[email protected]

CGM(CA)

080-2241240

9449844602

[email protected]

SP(V)

080-22381838

9448042375

[email protected]

D(F)

080 -22340111

9480834888

[email protected]

GM (App. By MD) External Consultant in Disaster Management

2)

Contact Information of DMC3 Members

Designation

Phone(O)

Phone (Mobile)

Email

CGM(O)

080-22352487

9449844899

[email protected]

GM(CR)

080-22251927

9449844778

[email protected]

GM(ICT/ MIS)

080-22085375

9449844720

[email protected]

DGM(O)

080-22354564

9449844747

[email protected]

SE (O/O CE

080-22114420

9449046585

[email protected]

080-22126744

9448452103

[email protected]

080 -22354940

9449030863

[email protected]

BMAZ) SE (O/O CE BRAZ) GM (Exp.)

External Consultant in Disaster Management for Electric Utilities

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Circle Level DMC-Bangalore Metropolitan-North Designation

Appointed Officer

1

SE

Designated

2

DCA

Designated

3

EE (O/O SE Circle)

Designated

4

EE (from any division) Nominated by SE

5

AEE (O/O SE Circle)

Nominated by SE

6

AEE (from any division/sub-division) AEE (from any division/sub-division) AO (from any division)

Nominated by SE

7 8

4)

Nominated by SE Nominated by SE

Circle Level DMC-Bangalore Metropolitan-South Designation

Appointed Officer

1

SE

Designated

2

DCA

Designated

3

EE (O/O SE Circle)

Designated

4

EE (from any division) Nominated by SE

5

AEE (O/O SE Circle)

Nominated by SE

6

AEE (from any division/sub-division) AEE (from any division/sub-division) AO (from any division)

Nominated by SE

7 8

Mobile Phone/Email

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Nominated by SE Nominated by SE

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Circle Level DMC-Bangalore Metropolitan-East Designation

Appointed Officer

1

SE

Designated

2

DCA

Designated

3

EE (O/O SE Circle)

Designated

4

EE (from any division) Nominated by SE

5

AEE (O/O SE Circle)

Nominated by SE

6

AEE (from any division/sub-division) AEE (from any division/sub-division) AO (from any division)

Nominated by SE

7 8

6)

Nominated by SE Nominated by SE

Circle Level DMC-Bangalore Metropolitan-West Designation

Appointed Officer

1

SE

Designated

2

DCA

Designated

3

EE (O/O SE Circle)

Designated

4

EE (from any division) Nominated by SE

5

AEE (O/O SE Circle)

Nominated by SE

6

AEE (from any division/sub-division) AEE (from any division/sub-division) AO (from any division)

Nominated by SE

7 8

Mobile Phone/Email

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Nominated by SE Nominated by SE

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Circle Level DMC-Bangalore -BRC Designation

Appointed Officer

1

SE

Designated

2

DCA

Designated

3

EE (O/O SE Circle)

Designated

4

EE (from any division) Nominated by SE

5

AEE (O/O SE Circle)

Nominated by SE

6

AEE (from any division/sub-division) AEE (from any division/sub-division) AO (from any division)

Nominated by SE

7 8

8)

Nominated by SE Nominated by SE

Circle Level DMC -Kolar Designation

Appointed Officer

1

SE

Designated

2

DCA

Designated

3

EE (O/O SE Circle)

Designated

4

EE (from any division) Nominated by SE

5

AEE (O/O SE Circle)

Nominated by SE

6

AEE (from any division/sub-division) AEE (from any division/sub-division) AO (from any division)

Nominated by SE

7 8

Mobile Phone/Email

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Nominated by SE Nominated by SE

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Circle Level DMC -Tumkur Designation

Appointed Officer

1

SE

Designated

2

DCA

Designated

3

EE (O/O SE Circle)

Designated

4

EE (from any division) Nominated by SE

5

AEE (O/O SE Circle)

Nominated by SE

6

AEE (from any division/sub-division) AEE (from any division/sub-division) AO (from any division)

Nominated by SE

7 8

Mobile Phone/Email

Nominated by SE Nominated by SE

10) Circle Level DMC -Davangere Designation

Appointed Officer

1

SE

Designated

2

DCA

Designated

3

EE (O/O SE Circle)

Designated

4

EE (from any division) Nominated by SE

5

AEE (O/O SE Circle)

Nominated by SE

6

AEE (from any division/sub-division) AEE (from any division/sub-division) AO (from any division)

Nominated by SE

7 8

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Nominated by SE Nominated by SE

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan - Annexure 11) Division Contact Details (Executive Engineers) Division

Telephone

Mobile Phone

Email

1

Chandapura

080-27835960

9448279027

[email protected]

2

Nelamangala

080-27724448

9448279025

[email protected]

3

Ramanagara

0802-7271385

9448279026

[email protected]

4

Yelahanka

080-28562822

9448279024

5

Chikkaballapur

08156-272671

9448279023

[email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

6

Chintamani

08154-251102

9449844851

[email protected]

7

KGF

08153 - 275533

9448279020 [email protected]

8

Kolar

08152-222607

9448279019

[email protected]

9

Indiranagar

080-25207091

9449844616

eeeast.work@gmail com

10

Shivajinagara

080-25493008

9449844617

[email protected]

11

Vidhanasoudha

080-22353680

9449844618

[email protected]

12

Hebbal

080-23516595

9449844607

[email protected]

13

Malleshwaram

080-23349994

14

Peenya

080-28391465

9449844606 [email protected], [email protected] 9449844609 [email protected]

15

HSR

080-22584381

9449844825

[email protected]

16

Jayanagar

080-26711499

9449844612

[email protected]

17

Koramangala

080-25631801

9449844613

[email protected]

18

Rajajinagara

080-23132291

19

R.R Nagar

080-26746857

9449844608 [email protected], [email protected] 9449844619 [email protected]

20 Chitradurga

08194-223125

9448279014

21

Davangere

08192252811

9448279012

[email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

22

Harihar

08192-247348

9448279013

[email protected]

23

Hiriyur

08193 229533

9448279015

[email protected]

24 Madhugiri

08137-282529

9448279018

[email protected]

25

08134-253233

9448279017

[email protected]

26 Tumkur

0816-2278491

9448279016

[email protected]

27

080-28488876

9449877033

[email protected]

Tiptur Kengeri

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan - Annexure 12) List of Important Authorities in Bangalore Urban Designation Deputy Commissioner

Phone(O) 08022211292

Email [email protected]

Commissioner of Police, Bangalore

08022942222

[email protected]

Chief Fire Officer (West) Chief Fire Officer (East) Fire Emergency JC Transport (Bangalore Urban and Rural)

08022971523

[email protected]

08022971513

[email protected]

08022971500 08022371100

[email protected]

13) List of Important Authorities in Bangalore Rural Designation Deputy Commissioner

Phone(O) Email 08022867221 [email protected]

Chief of Police Body

08022264350 [email protected]

Chief Fire Officer (West) JC Transport (Bangalore Urban and Rural)

08022971523

[email protected]

08022371100

[email protected]

14) List of Important Authorities in Chikballapur Designation Deputy Commissioner

Phone(O) 08156262001

Email [email protected]

Chief of Police Body

08156274000

[email protected]

District Fire Officer Chief R.T.O

08156274322 08156263053

[email protected]

15) List of Important Authorities in Chitradurga Designation Deputy Commissioner

Phone(O) 08194222811

Email [email protected]

Chief of Police Body

08194222781

[email protected]

District Fire Officer Chief R.T.O

08194221900 08194230457

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan - Annexure 16) List of Important Authorities in Davangere Designation Deputy Commissioner

Phone(O) 08192234640

Email [email protected]

Chief of Police Body

08192253400

[email protected]

District Fire Officer Chief R.T.O

08192258101 08192259848

[email protected]

17) List of Important Authorities in Kolar Designation Deputy Commissioner

Phone(O) 08152222001

Email [email protected]

Chief of Police Body

08152222003

[email protected]

District Fire Officer Chief R.T.O

08152243222 08152222039

[email protected]

18) List of Important Authorities in Ramanagara Designation Deputy Commissioner

Phone(O) 0807273777

Email [email protected]

Chief of Police Body

0807273700

[email protected]

Regional Fire Officer, South Chief R.T.O

08022971529 08027273471

[email protected]

19) List of Important Authorities in Tumkur Designation Deputy Commissioner

Phone(O) 0816272480

Email [email protected]

Chief of Police Body

08162272451

[email protected]

District Fire Officer Chief R.T.O

08162283101 08162278473

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan - Annexure 20) Stock of major essential materials at field level [responsibility of Assistant Executive Engineer (Elec.)] Material

Sub-division

Division

Circle

Poles 11kV AB Cable LT AB Cable Rabbit Conductor Coyote conductor 11kV UG cable each size LT UG cable each size Pin Insulators Disc Insulators Jointing Kit each size Pot head each size

25 Nos 1 Km 1 Km 1 Km 0.5 Km 0.5 Km 0.5 Km 30 Nos 30 Nos 5 Nos 5 Nos

75 Nos 5 Km 5 Km 30 Km 15 Km 1 Km 5 Km 200 Nos 150 Nos 5 Nos 5 Nos

200 Nos 15 Km 6 Km 60 Km 25 Km 2 Km 10 Km 500 Nos 300 Nos 5 Nos 5 Nos

21) Transformer Buffer [responsibility of Assistant Executive Engineer (Elec.)] Material

Sub-division( in Nos)

Division( in Nos)

Circle( in Nos)

5 5 5 5

15 15 15 15

50 50 50 50

Transformer capacity 25 KVA 63 KVA 100 KVA 250 KVA

22) Stock of accessory materials at field level [responsibility of Assistant Executive Engineer (Elec.)] Equipment Emergency Light Crane Ladder/Bucket Van Power Hack saw Telescopic proner Fire extinguisher Lorry MT (250 kVA) MT(500 kVA)

Sub-division (in Nos) 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 2 2

Division (in Nos)

Circle (in Nos)

3 2 2 15 15 15 3 6 6

12 6 6 45 45 45 9 15 15

23) List of Items to be maintained for implementation i. List of alternate contact information for District Authorities ii. List of Vehicles under Director (Technical) [for use in Disaster] iii. List of Equipment Contractors iv. List of Generator Suppliers v. List of Priority Stakeholders in Circle vi. List of Employee Competencies vii. List of Media and NGO Contacts viii. List of Messages/Communication ix. BESCOM Division Contact Information

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan - Annexure

Annexure-II: Disaster Management for Specific Threats A) List of Vulnerable Areas with Risk Ranking (Hazard-wise) Hazard/Disaster

Probability

Vulnerability Analysis

Influence on BESCOM Area

Time

Not Applicable Poles, guy cables, transformers (P,C,T) Poles, guy cable strength (P,C,T)

Not Applicable Depends on meteorological conditions

Not Applicable Not Determined

All areas under low damage zones BESCOM areas have lowest probability of floods in Karnataka Most areas vulnerable

Not Determined

Category 1: Water and Climate disasters. 1 2

Coastal erosion Thunder and Lightening

Very Low Low

3

Cyclone and Storms

Low

4

Flood

Low

5

Drought

Very High

more load on entire set-up

Monsoon (JuneSep) Starts on monsoon (JuneSep)prolonged effect

Category 2: Geological Disasters 1 2

3 4

Landslides and Mudflows Dam failures, Dam bursts

Low

Poles, guy cables

Low

Poles, guy cables

Tsunami Earthquakes

Nil Low

Not Applicable (P,C,T)

Not Determined Less number of dams and its downward region is not in BESCOM area Not Applicable BESCOM operational area mostly falls in zone 1 which is low probability of earthquakes

Not Determined

Bangalore and Kolar have higher vulnerability which are industrial areas

Not Determined

Not Applicable Not Determined

Category 3: Chemical Industrial and Nuclear disasters 1

Leakage of hazardous materials

High

(P,C,T)

2

Nuclear attack

Low

Not Determined

Not Determined

Category 4: Biological disasters 1 2 3 4

Epidemics Cattle epidemics Food poisoning Pest attacks

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High Low Very Low Very Low

Not Determined Not Determined Not Determined Not Determined

All areas Rural areas All areas All areas

mostly monsoon mostly monsoon mostly monsoon Not Determined

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan - Annexure Category 5: Man-made disasters 1

Forest fire

Low

(P,C,T)

2

Urban fire

Low

(P,C,T)

3

Village fire

Low

(P,C,T)

4

Festival related disasters

Low

(P,C,T)

5

Road, Rail and Air Accidents

Low

(P,C,T)

6

Oil spill

Low

Not Applicable

7

Serial Bomb blast

Low

Pole depth, guy cable strength

detailed analysis is required of BESCOM transmission and forest intersection Depends on size and impact of fire Depends on size and impact of fire Depends on size and impact of disaster Very less damage to BESCOM specific Not possible due to transportation size Mostly Bangalore urban according to history and terrorist mentality

Not Determined

Not Determined Not Determined During Festivals Not Determined Not Determined Not Determined

B) Preparedness and Response for Monsoon Safety Safety is important for both public and the department. General procedures for safety within the department: 1. All the linemen/field staff shall use relevant safety gadgets while working on distribution network and also creating proper safety zone before starting repair/maintenance work. 2. On safety aspects, all the section officers will inspect the hazardous locations and same may be rectified before starting of monsoon especially distribution box/metering box/LT feeder pillar box where door is open, take action to close the door properly to avoid leakage of current during rain and blocking of water inside the equipment. 3. All the service station vehicles shall be well equipped with (additional 1 JE + 4 Linemen) manpower, materials and safety accessories rendering services on hired basis shall be equipped with Medical Kit for providing First Aid treatment for the fatalities and tool kit for attending vehicle minor breakdown.

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan - Annexure 4. The sketch shows how to create safety zones before starting the repair work:

Essential safety material to be used is [responsibility of Assistant Executive Engineer (Elec.)]: Earthing Rod sets

High voltage tester

Safety goggles Safety belt Rubber hand gloves

Safety shoes Safety Reflecting Jacket Cutting Pliers

Screw driver High voltage tester, Insulated GOS operating Rods

Rain coat Men at work’ sign board Fibber ladder

Safety Helmet with induction sensor Tool spanners Tester Poly propylene Rope with different size LED Torch Head Torch Hickory rods

Restoration 1. Assistant Executive Engineers will ensure that the update of interruption information shall reach the consumer via face book / Fault Management System (FMS), duly updating the information by feeder managers. 2. Executive Engineer (Elec.) will monitor all resource mobilization like man power, materials, vehicles, etc, among the subdivisions in their jurisdiction. 3. Superintending Engineer (Elec.) will be the Nodal officer of the Circle to facilitate the work of pooling man power, materials, vehicles, etc, among the divisions in their jurisdiction.

Functioning during monsoon 1. Each O&M section is working as a service station having full-fledged 2 teams of 1 Junior engineer with 4 line men each with separate vehicle including all safety tools/equipment and other necessary line materials with wireless facility and functions 24x7. Additional 150 Nos vehicles are provided. 2. The cable testing team will work for 24x7 to locate the fault in the underground cable system and cable testing team in each Division ready to attend to any cable fault within 3 Hrs. 3. Field level Escalation matrix formed to resolve any power supply disruptions. 4. 260 teams will work efficiently during night time also as in a day by using all resources. 5. The O&M cum Service Station teams (minimum of 2 teams / O&M section) consisting of one JE with 4 linemen with all safety and necessary line materials in all districts.

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan - Annexure 6. Prior information to consumers regarding power outages through FMS wherein Feeder managers will update the status. 7. All the District/Circle control rooms will act as Nodal centers to co-ordinate with field and Helpline.

C) Effect of CBRN incidents on the Electric Distribution Network Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents will lead to emergency situations that cause significant disruptions to life and property. Such situations can be considered to be National level disasters, and will require a top-down approach for response. As per NDMA guidelines, the trigger mechanism for the response will be through the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC). A pure CBR (chemical, Biological and Radiological) incident will typically contaminate the affected regions and prevent/hamper the movement of utility personnel required for maintenance or restoration activities. Outages may be localized. However, it is important that in the case of a pure CBR incident, field personnel use extreme caution when venturing into affected areas and do so only after getting clearance from competent authorities. Nuclear incidents (esp. those involving the detonation of a nuclear device) will have a widespread effect on the distribution grid. Nuclear detonation leads to physical damage to assets due to the blast and accompanying heat wave. This blast and heat wave will destroy all electric grid related assets that are exposed/above the ground within Zone 1 (the closest zone) of the blast. For a 10kT yield device, Zone 1 is a roughly circular region of diameter 1.6km. Due to the high radiation levels in Zones 1 and 2 (roughly 3.2km diameter for a 10kT device), and beyond the destruction zones, the resultant nuclear fallout and radiation will also prevent personnel from maintenance and restoration activities due to the possibility of radiation exposure. The fallout zone could extend to many kilometres from ground zero (epicentre of detonation) depending on prevailing wind conditions. Similar to the pure CBR incident, field personnel should use extreme caution when venturing into possible affected areas and do so only after getting clearance from competent authorities. Another important (destructive) outcome of a nuclear detonation is the electromagnetic pulse (EMP). An EMP is a sharp pulse of radiofrequency (long wavelength) electromagnetic radiation produced during a nuclear explosion at or above the earth’s surface. EMPs typically produce intense electric and magnetic fields that damage unprotected electronic components over a large area. Beyond the destruction of equipment above ground such as transformers, capacitors, motors etc., the EMP could travel through the conductors and affect electronic components beyond the known zone of influence and other equipment that might otherwise be shielded from the direct effect of the EMP. Electronic equipment can be protected from EMPs by ‘hardening’ and providing adequate shields for the same. However, this mechanism is expensive and may be limited to certain critical electronic components such as communication and emergency power equipment that will be needed during a disaster.

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BESCOM – Disaster Management Plan - Annexure

Annexure-III: Disaster Management Activities Undertaken Mitigation Projects Undertaken Task Replacement of overhead lines by AB cables Strengthening of Helpline

Area of Operation/ Implementation

Status

Funding source

BMAZ Areas

In progress

BESCOM

BMAZ Areas

In progress

BESCOM

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