Chandigarh civic body activates 24x7 emergency control room

The Municipal Corporation (MC) has activated 24x7 emergency control room (No. 0172-2787200) to receive emergency calls. A dedicated team, under the supervision of SDE Rudesh Kumar has been formed for the purpose.

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The decision to set up the emergency control room was taken at a meeting chaired by Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla with senior officials of the MC to ensure swift and proactive response to the situation arising due to escalating tension between India and Pakistan.

The meeting was attended by Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar, Senior Deputy Mayor Jasbir Singh Bunty, Deputy Mayor Taruna Mehta, all Joint Commissioners, Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineers and other senior officers of the Corporation.

The Mayor said, “The citizens’ safety is our topmost priority and the Municipal Corporation is fully mobilised to respond swiftly and efficiently.”

The Mayor instructed the officials concerned for the immediate implementation of a blackout plan. The SE (Horticulture) has been appointed as nodal officer to oversee the exercise of switching off street and solar lights, and sounding sirens if required.

In the event of electricity failure, the SE (Public Health) has been directed to ensure uninterrupted water supply through tankers.

Community Centres are being identified and prepared to function as evacuation centres if required, with logistical arrangements for board and lodging.

Vital installations such as waterworks, tubewells and the Integrated Command and Control Centre are to be secured. Only verified government personnel will be permitted access to these locations.

The Mayor has urged the residents to remain calm, avoid rumours and cooperate with the authorities.