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A meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner to discuss preparations for dealing with snowfall.

Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap said that all departments should ensure active participation and prompt response to ensure no one faces disruption or inconvenience during the snowfall. The district administration has begun preparations to deal with the snowfall in Shimla, and a meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner in this regard.
He said that quick response to any emergency situation during snowfall is essential to ensure public safety. Better coordination plays a crucial role in such situations.
He stated that vehicles have been parked on both sides of the National Highway from Shoghi onwards for a long time, making snow removal difficult. He directed the concerned officials to remove these parked vehicles. He also directed a trial run of the snow removal machines.

Do not sleep with the fireplace burning, switch off all electrical appliances properly.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the Fire Department to issue an advisory to educate residents about sleeping with a fireplace and the need to properly turn off all electrical appliances, especially heaters. He also directed an audit of heritage buildings. Similarly, he directed the Tourism Department to issue an advisory for tourists and hold a meeting with the Hotel Association in this regard.

All SDMs should hold meetings in their areas.
The Deputy Commissioner directed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates to hold such meetings in their respective areas and prepare a contingency plan within a week. He said that all Sub-Divisional Magistrates should maintain coordination with the Army, ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF in their areas. All should ensure timely storage of essential items like ration, gas cylinders, and diesel in their areas. Additionally, all health institutions must have availability of medicines and essential items in case of fractures. It was informed during this meeting that ration and other essential items have been made available in the Dodra Kwar area.

He said that all Sub-Divisional Magistrates should ensure that no person faces any difficulty due to snowfall and cold.

He also directed all subdivisional magistrates to maintain coordination with disaster friends in their respective areas and to utilize their services if needed. He said that disaster friends in all subdivisions of the district have been trained to deal with various types of disasters and their services will also prove helpful during disaster situations caused by snowfall.

Maintain proper electricity and water supply

The Deputy Commissioner has directed the officials of the Jal Shakti Department and Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited to maintain smooth drinking water supply during snowfall. He said that if any water supply scheme was damaged during the rains and has not been repaired yet, then the Patwari’s report and estimate should be sent within a week so that the budget can be released and they can be repaired as soon as possible. Apart from this, the officials of the Electricity Department have also been asked to provide uninterrupted power supply during snowfall. He asked to take special care of the power lines passing through forest areas.

Workshop will be organized for the employees of the Electricity Department

It was informed at the meeting that a one-day workshop will be organized for electricity department employees to ensure their safety while working. This workshop will be conducted through the District Disaster Management Authority.

Destroy expired medicines as per the prescribed procedure.

During snowfall, the priority will be to open roads leading to hospitals. Instructions have also been given to install chains on ambulance tires for emergencies, so that ambulances can operate even in snowfall. He also directed hospitals to maintain a stock of medicines and to destroy expired medicines according to the prescribed procedures.

In case of emergency, contact 1077.
It was informed in the meeting that the District Emergency Operation Centre is being operated 24×7 by the District Disaster Management Authority in which information regarding any disaster can be given on toll free number 1077.

Don’t take any risks, bus driver.

The Deputy Commissioner urged Himachal Road Transport Corporation drivers not to take any risks during snowfall. He directed the corporation to issue written instructions to all drivers in this regard.

Shimla is divided into five sectors.
The district administration has divided Shimla into five sectors to deal with the snowfall. A nodal officer has been posted in each sector to ensure proper functioning.

• Sector 1 – Sanjauli, Chhota Shimla, Dhali, Kufri, Naldehra, Mashobra, Baldeyan. The SDM Shimla Rural will be in charge.
• Sector 2 – Dhali-Sanjauli Bypass, IGMC, Lakkar Bazaar to Victory Tunnel, Kaithu, Bharari, Chaura Maidan, AG Office, Anadale and Himachal Pradesh University. The ADM (Law and Order) will be in charge.
• Sector 3 – From the Tutikandi bypass, it will include Shoghi, Chakkar, Baluganj, Tutu, Jatog, Nabha, Phagli, Khalini, BCS, and Vikas Nagar. The SDM, Shimla Urban, will be in charge.
• Sector 4 – DC Office, Victory Tunnel to Cart Road to Chotta Shimla, Oak Over, US Club, Ridge, Holly Lodge, Jakhu, Rich Mount, Ramchandra Chowk, Kamala Nehru Hospital and High Court. The Additional District Magistrate (Protocol) will be in charge.
• Sector 5 – Himachal Pradesh Secretariat, Chhota Shimla, Brockhost, Mehli, Kasumpti and Panthaghati. The Additional Deputy Commissioner of Shimla will be in charge.

Routes to be opened on priority basis