The government will announce its disaster management policy in the coming session of the Assembly, Revenue Minister K.P. Rajendran has said. Addressing a meeting of elected representatives, heads of departments, experts and scientists to discuss the draft disaster management policy he called for creation of disaster management cells at all district collectorates and implementation of special disaster mitigation measures in industrial areas. Rapid action forces should be formed at the village and panchayat levels and specialised training given to them. Personnel of the police, fire force, health and revenue departments should also be given sophisticated equipment and training in disaster management. Steps should be taken for coordination of activities of various departments at the time of disasters, the participants said. The meeting demanded establishment of modern communication facilities for the protection of fisherfolk and adequate measures for proper coordination of rescue, relief and rehabilitation works consequent upon disasters.
The Hindu, 30 May 2008
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