Contents preface (VII) introduction 1—37

6.5.1.4. Emergency Procedures
An Emergency Preparedness Plan (also referred to as a Disaster Management Plan) should be developed for all such components (such as dams) and facilities failure (or malfunction) of which could cause

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  danger to human life
  

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  substantial property damage
  

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  loss of production, and
  

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  disruption to other community activities The plan should include
  
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  emergency depots with stockpiles of materials for rapid repairs
  

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  procurement of labour and equipment from some agencies, and
  

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  guidelines/instructions to meet situation such as excessive rainfall, blockage or malfunctioning of gates, breaches or overtopping of banks/flood embankments, obstruction of drainage etc.