Precautionary measures put in place in Dharwad district
She was speaking to presspersons after leading a team to conduct a mock drill as part of Operation Abhyaas which was jointly conducted by the district administration and HPCL in Dharwad on Friday.
The Deputy Commissioner said that they have ensured that seven government hospitals, 31 private hospitals are ready to handle any emergency situation. And, they have deployed 725 Home Guards to take up relief measures in case of emergencies.
The residents can call the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) helplines (0836-2445308, 2441077) or the Police Commissioner's office helpline (0836-2233555) or the Superintendent of Police office helpline (0836-2233201) in case of emergeny, she said.
Across the country, mock drills are being conducted to check the preparedeness of the local authorities to take up relief and rescue missions in case of emergency situations like fire mishap, airstrike, bomb blast and others, she said.
The Deputy Commissioner said that the mock drill involving gas leakage and consequent fire mishap was carried out in association with Home Guards, Fire and Emergency Services and other personnel. The mock drill was also aimed at spreading awareness on people's responsibilities during times of emergencies, she said.
Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar said that as on date, the twin cities have not witnessed any case of external attack post-Independence. 'However, the mock drill was aimed at checking our preparedness in handling emergency situations,' he said.
Superintendent of Police Gopal Byakod said that the mock drill will help in ensuring providing free passage to relief vehicles through proper traffic management.
During the mock drill, protection of citizens in case of gas leakage and fire mishap and their safe evacuation to a safer place was conducted. Apart from Police and fire brigade, industrial security force, officials from veterinary department and HESCOM took part in the mock drill.
A host of government officials and representatives of HPCL and others were present.
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