Port Blair, Feb 01: The Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Administration conducted an awareness-cum-sensitization programme on Disaster Management & Preparedness of ANI for visiting Board of Directors of Co-operative Societies (Andhra Pradesh) sponsored by the Vaikunna Metha National Institute of Co-operative Management (VAMNICOM), Pune at the Conference Hall of Directorate of Disaster Management on 01st February, 2017.
Shri Gurkripal Singh, Deputy Director (DM) welcomed all members and briefed about various concepts of Disaster Management, the vulnerability of these Islands.
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. were also discussed threadbare. A number of queries from the team were replied.
Shri Deen Mohammed, Information Officer, Directorate of Disaster Management elaborated on Emergency Communication, Early Warning System and also spoke in detail about State Emergency Operation Centre and its functions. The State Emergency Operation Centre has also seen by the visitors with a keen interest.
