As part of its comprehensive monsoon preparedness plan, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, has constituted 18 Special Flood Control Teams and operationalised seven flood/water-logging control rooms across the city.
Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, Amit Kumar, reviewed the preparedness arrangements made by the MC to tackle water-logging and other rain-related emergencies.
These arrangements will remain in force from June 20 to September 30, to ensure prompt response and effective redressal of water-logging complaints and emergency situations arising during the monsoon period.
The control rooms will function round-the-clock (24×7) with dedicated staff deployed in three shifts.
Each control room will have dedicated field teams comprising Field Managers, Multi-Task Workers, Public Health officials and supporting staff. The concerned Public Health Officer will act as the Single Point of Contact for coordination and effective response. As many as 18 emergency response teams comprising officials from the Public Health, Roads & Buildings (B&R), Horticulture, Medical Officer Health (MOH), Electrical and Fire Departments have been deployed at strategic locations across the city.
Five water tankers along with drivers will remain available round-the-clock for emergency operations. Fire Department personnel trained in disaster management will be stationed at key locations for prompt emergency response.
The B&R Wing will undertake immediate barricading and safety measures at collapse-prone or damaged sites.
All departments concerned have been directed to maintain readiness and ensure the availability of adequate manpower and resources for immediate deployment whenever required.
Two enforcement vehicles will be stationed at each control room to facilitate field inspections and emergency response.
The Commissioner emphasized that all departments must remain fully prepared and work in close coordination to ensure public safety and minimise inconvenience during the monsoon season.
