Chennai: Head of Secretary of Tamil Nadu V Anbu on Saturday issued a lot of directions to the head of the Government Department in the readiness of the Northeast Monsun, including the preparation of standard operating procedures to demand waterbodies and channels, strengthen the round of storm water.
Short, medium and long-term flood mitigation measures must be taken, and efforts must be taken to arrange cellular weather stations in each city.
Monitoring officers in the rank of IAS, appointed for each district and 15 officers appointed at Greater Chennai Corporation, must look at the progress and submit a report to the government.
“The public must be quickly warned during the disaster.
All heads of the department must coordinate to prevent male and material loss and reduce their impact,” the official release said, citing the head secretary.
The rescue team must be equipped with the equipment needed to reach the affected area.
All city companies must run an emergency operation center 24/7 and ensure a warning from the Indian Meteorology Department reaches to disseminate information to the public on time.
“Officials must be given skills development training, conscious campaigns must be held for public groups and whatsapp must be formed with housing welfare associations,” said Secretary’s Chief.
Young children in rural areas must be identified and given training for rescue missions.
The PDS outlet must have adequate commodity stock, and the government’s kitchen must be prepared.
Officials were also told to involve volunteers in rescue operations and supplying assistance to people.
“Every city must develop standard operating procedures for flood management,” said the top bureaucrat.
The Department of Public Works must involve experts and monitor the storage in the reservoir and release water during an emergency.
The fallen tree must be removed immediately, and the public must complain through social media.
The elderly and disability must be prioritized during the evacuation of the lowland area.
Covid protocol must be followed.
“Every district must have a map of affected areas,” said Secretary said.
Representatives of the three armed forces, coast guards, meteorological departments, the Central Air Commission, NDRF, among others took part in the meeting.