A meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority Phek was held on June 14.
PHEK, JUNE 16 (MExN): Members of the District Disaster Management Authority Phek, deliberated on monsoon preparedness during a meeting held at the office chamber of Deputy Commissioner, Phek, on June 14.
Deputy Commissioner & Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority, Phek, John Tsulise Sangtam, informed the members and officials of line departments to take exact assessment against any kind of damage of properties for assistance. He also reminded them to do away with false or exaggerated quantities or amount while making assessment for property damaged or loss due to disaster.
The Deputy Commissioner enquired on the status of machineries and other resources from PWD, Roads & Bridges and National Highways. He asked the concerned officers to keep the machineries in good condition so that it can be used efficiently. He also asked the Food & Civil Supplies department to ensure the availability of essential commodities. On health matter, official from the CMO office informed sufficient medicines is available in the district.
The members discussed the need for availability of medical supply for any animal related to epidemic, for which the Chairman asked the officials to take up the matter with the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services department in the district.
The members also discussed about the responsibility and duties of Home Guards & Civil Defense & SDRF for emergency operation and response preparedness. Nodal Officer for DDMA, Phek, David Thupir highlighted about the India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN) at the meeting.
