Port Blair, Nov 11: The Directorate of Disaster Management, A & N Administration has conducted an awareness-cum-sensitization programme on Disaster Management & Preparedness of ANI for staff and officials of Fisheries Department in the Conference Hall of Directorate of Fisheries on 11th November, 2016.
Shri T.K.S Ajayan, Assistant Director (Ops), DM has made a power point presentation along with animated slides & movies on various Disasters & also explained in detail on Do’s and Dont’s during any crisis. He further explained that, Andaman & Nicobar Islands are highly susceptible to disasters of varied intensities, though we cannot prevent these natural phenomenon (disasters) to happen but definitely with a holistic and a meticulous approach & plan we could greatly reduce the impact. Various functions of State Control Room like dissemination of information etc. discussed threadbare.
Shri Gyan Singh, Assistant Director (Log.) briefed about various concepts of Disaster Management, the vulnerability of these Islands and the present status of preparedness level since 2004 devastating earthquake followed by Tsunami and also elaborated on Emergency Communication, Early Warning System and also spoke in detail about State Emergency Operation Centre and its functions
At the end the staff and officers of Fisheries Department raised many questions which were cleared by the officers of Disaster Management. Shri S. C. Dey, Assistant Director (Fisheries) conveyed gratitude for getting acquainted with awareness & preparedness measures on Disaster Management which could be handy to combat any disasters.
