Madikeri: Madikeri MLA Mantar Gowda has issued a stern warning, stating that stringent action will be taken against officials if any lapses occur during disaster management relief and rescue operations. Chairing the taluk-level Disaster Management Review meeting in Kushalnagar, he emphasized that officials would be held accountable for any shortcomings in disaster management efforts.
Preparedness Measures for Vulnerable Regions
Recalling the natural disaster situation that unfolded during 2018-19, the MLA instructed officials to remain vigilant and undertake necessary preparations to prevent disasters in vulnerable regions across every gram panchayat. He specifically directed officials to focus on low-lying areas and issue notices to residents living in vulnerable zones and dilapidated houses, urging them to move to safer locations. “Work needs to be done to create awareness among the citizens about the weather forecast,” he added.
Relocation and Reporting Protocols
Mantar Gowda instructed the concerned authorities to take steps to relocate residents living in flood-prone areas. He also mandated that officials submit daily reports during periods of incessant rainfall. Additionally, he advised officials to track weather forecasts when deciding to declare holidays for schools and colleges, forbidding them from declaring holidays unnecessarily.
Infrastructure and Relief Preparations
The MLA requested a comprehensive report on the purchase of tarpaulins required for the monsoon season. He also instructed officials to identify houses that are prone to collapse and take corrective measures. He ordered the completion of all relief works, including maintenance of drains, pruning of dangerous trees, and road repairs, before June 16. Furthermore, he directed that relief centres be kept ready in required vulnerable zones.
Preventing Return to Unsafe Houses
“Steps must be taken to ensure that residents who have been provided rehabilitation houses by the government do not shift back to their old houses. Such old houses in vulnerable regions must be taken over by the government,” he said. All taluk-level officials were present during the meeting.
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