DDMP - East Khasi Hills

6.3.2 EMERGENCY WARNING MESSAGEToInfoEMERGENCY WARNING MESSAGE NO.(Space for message)Dt.(Priority)Deputy Commissioner6.3.3 ACTIVITIES OF DISTRICT CONTROL ROOMNormal Time Identification of Vulnerable areas. Encourage the State/District/Block level officials for preparation of Disaster specificmitigation plans. Preparation / Renovation of District Disaster Mitigation Map During normalcy it works as an information center. Availability of Disaster Management Plan. Formation of response groups & task forces for handling situations during disasters. Warning and communication equipment to be kept functional. Collect information regarding disaster‐related rules & regulations. Deploy a senior level officer to be in charge of the control room. Staff development training on use of sophisticated communication systems. In and out record for control room. Radio / portable T.V with battery connectivity. Delegation of responsibilities. Display of charts and figures. Mock Drills.After Receiving Warning After receiving the message the rescue team must be alert and immediately start the reliefoperation with the help of NGOs. They should try to contact the police, radio, fire station and food supply departments. All the members of the DMTs should be informed to disseminate the warning and themessage to the community level. All the NGOs and Self Help Groups should be contacted for their involvement.During Disaster The daily rainfall will be recorded in the rainfall register and transmitted to the DC and ADCdaily. On receipt of warning, inform all concerned with Disaster Management regarding theaccuracy of the information. Message received from police VHF will also be transmitted to concerned departments, IMDetc. for taking immediate action. In case of emergency, the officers in charge of the controlDistrict Disaster Management Plan, East Khasi Hills District Page 35