DC Shopian reviews winter preparedness

Shopian, Oct 12: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh, Monday chaired a preparatory meeting of concerned officers to discuss and finalize arrangements for the upcoming winter season and to ensure timely preparedness across all departments.
The DC called for immediate formulation and submission of comprehensive Departmental Action Plans, emphasizing the need for close interdepartmental coordination and a proactive approach to effectively address the challenges likely to arise during winter.
He directed the concerned officers to ensure timely execution of mitigation measures and preparedness plans, with a focus on prompt response mechanisms to prevent inconvenience to the general public.
The meeting discussed prioritization of roads for snow clearance, ensuring uninterrupted power supply, timely replacement of damaged Distribution Transformers (DTs), and adequate decentralized buffer stocking of essential materials in Zainapora, Keller and Shopian.
Comprehensive arrangements for uninterrupted water, Power supply, healthcare facilities, relief and rescue operations, and snow clearance of the roads were also discussed.
The DC stressed the need to finalize preparedness measures well in advance to ensure effective response during adverse weather conditions.
He further directed concerned departments to ensure the availability of safety gear for frontline staff, strict adherence to duty rosters, improved ambulance services, particularly for expecting mothers and terminally ill patients, and adequate heating arrangements in hospitals and health centres across the district.
Emphasizing the importance of preparedness at the grassroots level, the DC called for establishment of an Integrated Control Room at the district level along with department-wise emergency control centres. He also stressed evolving efficient mechanisms for interdepartmental coordination and prompt redressal of public grievances during the winter season.
The meeting was attended by CPO, ACR, SDM Zainapora, ACD, CMO, CEO, DFO, DSP Headquarters,, Executive Engineers, Tehsildars, DIO, ARTO, CEO MC, MS DH, BDOs and other officers and officials from various departments.