Port Blair, May 25: In the wake of the cyclonic weather conditions prevailing over the islands for the past few days the District Administration has been on the alert to avert auntoward incident and further have also initiated the measure to mitigate the same, State Disaster Management Control Room is monitoring the situation round the clock.
District Administration in on the forefront in redressing the grievances at the earliest. Revenue field staff is taking stock of the conditions of their respective areas. Fallen trees are being cleared with the help of staffs of PBMC, APWD, Electricity department and other line departments. Electric poles are being reinstalled and it is ensured that there is no power break in any areas. Vehicles are kept standby for meeting any eventuality or grievance. Disaster management kits are handed over to all Panchayats in advance to provide quick relief and rescue operation in case of disaster.
People have been moved from low lying areas and are given accommodation in APWD quarters and Anganwadi centers. Food and ration is being prepared and given to the rescued people. Tarpaulins are distributed to people in affected areas as a relief measure. Medical team is assisting and attending all those who require medical attention.
Shri Suneel Anchipaka, Deputy Commissioner(SA) has requested all people to stay home since lockdown has been imposed, so as to avoid any mishap to be caused due to the inclement weather conditions.
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