J-K admin calls for setting up EOCs in every district

The Jammu and Kashmir administration Monday called for setting up Emergency Operation Centres (EOC) in every district to cope with natural calamities.

Secretary, Disaster Management Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Farooq Ahmad Shah directed the deputy commissioners to work on war-footing basis for establishing EOCs in every district.

He passed these directions in a meeting while reviewing the action plan submitted by the deputy commissioners of Jammu division.

Officers of the Disaster Management Department were also present in the meeting.

Farooq Shah said EOCs need to be equipped with latest gadgets and equipment, including boats, de-watering pumps, JCBs, life jackets, first aid kits etc.

He also called for ensuring a proper communication system to carry rescue operations in case of emergencies and asked to provide satellite phones at these EOCs to establish contact with all field functionaries.

He also asked the deputy commissioners to identify accident prone ...