Zero-Casualty Mission: IGP, Collector and SP Review Cyclone Preparedness at Jatadhari Muhana
Jagatsinghpur, October 28: With the Odisha government prioritising its zero-casualty mission ahead of the impending cyclone, senior administrative and police officials on Wednesday inspected vulnerable coastal areas in Jagatsinghpur district to assess preparedness, evacuation arrangements and the availability of essential facilities at cyclone shelters.
Dr Satyajit Naik, IPS, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Central Range, Cuttack, accompanied by Jagatsinghpur Collector J. Sonal, IAS, and Superintendent of Police Ankit Verma, IPS, visited Jatadhari Muhana to review the preparedness measures and ensure the safety of residents in vulnerable coastal pockets.
During the visit, the officers assessed the arrangements for evacuating people from vulnerable areas and shifting them to designated cyclone shelters. They also inspected shelter facilities to verify the availability of essential amenities and ensure that people taking refuge there receive necessary support, with particular attention to their safety, comfort and well-being.
The inspection was undertaken in accordance with the directions of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who has instructed all government departments to work on a war footing to prevent loss of life during the cyclone. Under the supervision of Director General of Police Vinaytosh Mishra, IPS, senior officers have been deployed in vulnerable areas to monitor preparedness, coordinate emergency measures and ensure a prompt response to any eventuality.
The administration is following a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to cyclone management, with emphasis on timely evacuation, effective communication, interdepartmental coordination and the uninterrupted delivery of essential services. Officials are also focusing on post-cyclone recovery and the speedy restoration of normalcy.
To strengthen emergency response capabilities, one platoon each of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed in Jagatsinghpur district. The teams are prepared to undertake rescue, evacuation and relief operations, if required.
The District Control Room and Police Control Room are functioning round the clock to monitor the evolving situation, coordinate emergency responses and address public needs. The district administration and police are working in close coordination to ensure that assistance reaches vulnerable communities without delay.
The administration and police have appealed to residents to remain calm and vigilant, follow official weather advisories and cooperate with authorities. People living in vulnerable locations have been urged to move to designated cyclone shelters whenever instructed and avoid unnecessary exposure to hazardous conditions.
With the zero-casualty objective as its primary focus, the district administration and police have intensified field-level monitoring and preparedness measures to protect lives and minimise the potential impact of the cyclone.
