RAMBAN, JULY 08: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gool, Imtiaz, chaired a comprehensive Sub-Division Level Disaster Management and Coordination meeting today, focusing on improving disaster preparedness, enhancing inter-departmental coordination, and implementing effective relief measures for natural hazards, including floods, landslides, and cloudbursts in the sub-division.
The meeting gathered key stakeholders including Tehsildar Harjeet Singh, SDPO Kuldeep Raj, and Naib Tehsildar Inktikhab Ahmed, alongside representatives from various departments such as Agriculture, Jal Shakti, PWD, PMGSY, and Police. Notably, officials from the 23 RR Gool, Beacon Mahore, and Batote attended, signaling a unified approach toward disaster management.
During discussions, SDM Imtiaz conducted a thorough review of the existing disaster management plan. He examined the availability of men, machinery, and essential commodities, alongside the operational status of control rooms and communication systems within the sub-division. He emphasized the critical need for all departments to maintain heightened alertness in anticipation of the monsoon season and to ensure constant monitoring of areas at risk of landslides and flash floods.
Imtiaz urged departmental leaders to implement proactive measures and foster seamless coordination to address potential emergencies effectively. He tasked the Jal Shakti, PWD, and PMGSY departments with pinpointing vulnerable locations and ensuring that restoration teams and machinery remain on standby for immediate deployment.
The Health department received directives to guarantee the availability of medicines, ambulances, and essential medical personnel at CHC Gool and surrounding PHCs. Furthermore, the FCS&CA department must ensure a sufficient buffer stock of food rations, while the PDD is required to devise backup plans for power supply.
In another crucial directive, the SDM instructed Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars to consistently visit disaster-prone areas. This initiative aims to maintain updated lists of these regions and enhance public awareness regarding safety protocols during disasters. The SDM highlighted the significance of community engagement, encouraging locals to share knowledge about proper conduct amid calamities.
Collaboration remained a recurring theme as the police and 23 RR were called upon to assist in rescue and evacuation operations. Meanwhile, representatives from Beacon were tasked with executing timely road restoration efforts to prevent access blockages.
The SDM reiterated that ensuring the safety of lives and property is the administration’s foremost priority. He stated that effective coordination, swift responses, and strong public cooperation are vital to mitigating the impact of disasters. He assured attendees that the administration stands fully prepared to address any situations stemming from natural calamities.
