Villupuram Collector C. Palani chaired a gathering on the Collectorate to overview preparations and precautionary measures being taken, forward of the Northeast monsoon.
During the assembly, discussions have been held on preparations to be made by the varied departments, conducting of mock drills, apart from creating consciousness among the many public on precautionary measures to be taken by them.
Officials have been directed to attract up maps on the village stage/ward stage for every weak space to allow fast response and containment measures.
Temporary aid shelters ought to be inspected to make sure they have been liveable. Further, identification of latest weak areas ought to be instantly communicated to the administration and maps have to be drawn up for the brand new areas, the Collector mentioned. All weak areas ought to have enough aid camps for emergencies.
The Collector additionally directed officers to examine faculties and aid camps to make sure the power of the buildings, and the supply of consuming water and sanitation amenities to accommodate individuals throughout heavy rains. Vigils must also be stepped up round waterbodies and low-lying areas which can be susceptible to flooding, he mentioned.
The Public Works Department ought to make sure the power of the embankments of waterbodies comparable to rivers, lakes, and different water channels. As a precautionary measure, sandbags ought to be saved able to plug leakages of bunds throughout heavy rains.
A round the clock catastrophe administration management room has additionally been opened on the Villupuram Collectorate. The management room will be contacted on 1077, 04146 223265 and 72001 51144.
Source: www.thehindu.com
