The Present Assam was referred to as Kamrup in many of the ancient Indian literature. It was also known as Pragjyotishpur due to the astrology (Jyotish Shashtra) practices that prevailed in this part of the country during that time. However, "Kamrup" became a more predominant name in the later part of the history. There is a famous story which says the reason behind the naming of this place "Kamrup":  Kamrup Metropolitan District is vulnerable to various hazards like flood, landslide, strom, riverbank erosion, urban flash food and water logging. Manmade disasters like fire incident (domestic and commercial), bombblast and road accident also occur time to time. Besides, the entire district falls under seismic zone V. In 1897 and 1950 two major earthquakes divested the region. Recently on 21st September 2009 an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 (epicenter in Bhutan) also affected many buildings in the Guwahati city. This plan focuses on mitigation, preparedness, and operations and defines the Characterization of responder agencies of the district, from within and outside the government.