CS: Map vulnerable areas for winters
Tribune News Service
Shimla, November 18
Chief Secretary Ram Subhag Singh today said mapping of vulnerable areas for the upcoming winter season should be undertaken on priority to meet any exigency. The Chief Secretary presided over a virtual review meeting on winter season preparedness, organised by Disaster Management Cell- Revenue Department with the Deputy Commissioners (DC) and other line departments here.
He directed the DCs and officers of line departments to be prepared for adverse situations and to stock essential items, especially for snow-bound areas. He asked the authorities to make special arrangement for adjoining area of Atal Tunnel because a huge tourist influx could occur in these areas during the season.
“Explore alternate options of communications and conduct mock drill to check functionality of all modes of communications such as mobile, landlines, ISAT, VSAT,” he directed.
He also asked them to identify vulnerable areas as per the previous experience and deploy manpower and machinery by prioritizing area for snow clearance. He also asked the DCs of low-lying areas to prepare for cold waves during winter and to provide shelter to those living in open areas. He also took stock of preparedness in the avalanche-prone areas.
