The information that we are seeking is somewhat of this nature for a Documentary Film

It has been raining profusely in the last seven days in block Kalyan, Dist Thane of State Maharashtra.  It is the unprecedented downpour which has led to total destruction of civic life.  The block kalyan was severely affected due to torrential rain fall and release of water from reservoir for its prevention from danger.  Except the places at height most of the part of city was submerged in water causing huge damages to life and material.  The authentic figure of mishap is not yet available as it is beyond comprehension.  

The following are the most affected components

• Slum Dwellers
• Shops and Small Businessman 

In order to control post damage situation it is essential to take up relief and rescue operation on war footing ground.  The following probable threats needs to be checked which will help to bring the situation to normalcy.

 

• Environment - Spread of epidemic on account of large scale garbage
• Water - scarcity and its contamination
• Health - Access to the health facilities
• Physiological - Provision of subsistence i.e. food, clothing and shelter till the period of their rehabilitation

It is not possible for the Government machinery to reach out to such large scale destructions.  It is therefore necessary to render services from wherever it is possible.  The local voluntary organization having local feeling and acquaintance with people and geographical location can serve better in disaster management.  The following strategy for relief and rescue can be adopted to check the probable threats in each of its components.  

Environment – Cleanliness by proper treatment of garbage

 

What is to be done?	How to do it?
Garbage Collection and disposal	Around 100 Youth of local CBOs through networking can be deployed for collection and disposal.  They will carry out their work by using existing Government Machinery deployed in Environment
Provision of Safe Drinking Water	Water is not restored in many part of affected area.  It is only possible by taking safe water to them to avoid water borne diseases.  Water provision and monitoring is required by supply through tanker water.  Around 50 Youth can be deployed to carry out work related with Supply of Safe Drinking Water.
Health	Spread of diseases would be rampant due to environment effect.  It is required to set link of these affected with medical service provider which would include diagnosis and treatment.  Provision of mobile dispensary with adequate no of medical and Para medical force is required to reach the unreached.
Provision and Food, Clothing and Shelter	Provision of Food Packets, Rescue Camps for shelter and or distribution of material for shelter like mats, bedsheets, blankets, candles etc and clothes

 

The above strategy is required to be undertaken at least one month i.e. entire August, however the volume will go on at diminishing rate.  

The NGO Saprem has capacity to carry out the work in all the four components.  The work can be monitored, directed and controlled and documented by the Institution.  It can arrange for local manpower for the deployment at highly concessional rate and has the capacity to carry out entire relief and rescue operations as per the work plan. The strategy involves the fixed and variable cost in each of its components to be provided by the support organisations.  

We look forward your valuable support in this endeavor  .  

Prakash Gaikwad

Head - SAPREM
saprem@hotmail.com
Aug 5, 2005