A coordination meeting on pre-monsoon preparedness, disaster mitigation and public safety meeting was held at the Office of the Deputy Collector & Sub-Divisional Officer, Bicholim.
The meeting was chaired by Shri Shubham M. Naik, Deputy Collector & SDO, Bicholim, and was attended by representatives of various line departments and local bodies. The meeting reviewed the preparedness measures required for the ensuing monsoon season, with special focus on management of dangerous trees, clearing of drains and nallahs, road safety, power supply restoration, rescue preparedness, shelter readiness and availability of essential services.
Directions were issued to Village Panchayats and Municipal Councils to identify dangerous trees within their jurisdiction and forward necessary proposals for appropriate action. PWD Roads was directed to undertake roadside bush cutting, pothole repairs, road safety measures and to keep details of JCB/heavy machinery agencies available for emergency response. PWD Buildings was directed to inspect designated relief shelters and ensure that they are in usable condition before the onset of monsoon.
The Water Resources Department was directed to monitor dam water levels and undertake de-silting and flood mitigation measures. The Electricity Department was directed to complete tree clearance near overhead lines and ensure advance arrangements for power restoration. Fire and Emergency Services, Police, Health Department, Civil Supplies, Transport, Agriculture Department, Forest Department and other concerned agencies were directed to keep their emergency response systems ready.
All departments were instructed to submit compliance/preparedness reports with action taken, pending issues, emergency contact details and requirement of assistance. The Deputy Collector & SDO emphasized timely inter-departmental coordination and proactive action to ensure public safety during the monsoon season.