Disaster Management

Key Functions

Disaster Control Room

A 24*7 control room is functioning at the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) to carry out immediate relief and rescue operations and for timely exchange of information in case of natural calamities like rain, cyclones, earthquakes and man-made calamities like fire accidents. Telephones and a hotline to the state control room are available in this DEOC. When heavy rain is predicted and a warning about flood/storm/other natural disaster is received from the Meteorological Department, the concerned officials are informed immediately and asked to take precautionary measures.

Financial Assistance

This branch manages the State Disaster Relief Fund’s financial assistance for human death, animal death, human injury, and damage to moveable or immovable property due to natural calamities. Additionally, manages the Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Relief Fund’s financial assistance in case of critical illness and accident.

Disaster Management Plan & Policy

To prepare and update the District Disaster Management Plan in line with the Taluka Disaster Management Plan, City Disaster Management Plan, and Village Disaster Management Plan.

Capacity Building Programs

To conduct rescue, first aid, early warning communication, special orientation, and other training programs for Government Officials, Volunteers, and NGOs.

Mock Drills and Awareness Programs

To carry out disaster risk reduction orientation programs in schools/colleges and various offices/hospitals; to conduct mock drills for safety in schools and hospitals; to perform offsite mock drills for various industrial units; and to conduct mock drills for administrative levels.

Online Donation to CM Relief Fund

The contributions towards CMRF are exempted from Income Tax under section 80(G). The receipt will be provided on successful contribution.
Donation Link