DC Ramban reviews winter preparedness.
RAMBAN, OCTOBER 21(PTK): Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting to review the preparedness of the departments for the upcoming winter season, with a focus on measures taken for timely snow clearance, road connectivity restoration, uninterrupted power and essential supplies and the availability of healthcare and emergency services across the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional SP Majeeb-Ur-Rehman; ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo; ACD Mohammad Imran Naik; Dy. SP Traffic, Executive Engineers of PWD, PMGSY, JPDCL, Jal Shakti and REW, besides other district officers.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to ensure readiness of men, machinery and emergency response teams and complete preparatory measures well in advance, particularly in snow-bound, remote and vulnerable areas.
Reviewing arrangements for maintaining road connectivity, the DC directed NHAI, BRO, PWD and PMGSY to prepare effective snow-clearance plans, deploy machinery strategically at vulnerable and landslide-prone locations to facilitate prompt restoration of roads during snowfall and other weather-related disruptions. The departments were also asked to maintain updated machinery inventories and ensure the availability of operators and designated nodal officers.
The JPDCL was asked to maintain adequate stocks of transformers, electric poles and repair materials, with restoration teams ready to address power disruptions. Jal Shakti was asked to take preventive measures against freezing of water supply lines and ensure adequate stocks of repair materials and safe drinking water.
The Health Department was directed to ensure the availability of doctors, paramedical staff, ambulances and essential medicines, along with effective emergency response arrangements. Animal and Sheep Husbandry departments were asked to ensure veterinary services in remote areas.
The Deputy Commissioner also directed for establishment of 24×7 control rooms at district and sub-divisional levels. SDMs and Tehsildars were asked to coordinate with police and line departments to identify and address preparedness gaps. The RDD was directed to ensure timely snow clearance from rural link roads and lanes.
The Assistant Director FCS&CA was instructed to ensure advance stocking and distribution of ration, LPG cylinders and petroleum products in inaccessible areas for November to March. The DC further stressed public awareness regarding fire safety and winter precautions, besides inspection of school buildings to identify unsafe structures.
He directed all departments to maintain close coordination and ensure prompt response to emergencies throughout the winter season(PTK).
