Cyclone: Kakinada Officials Inspect Coastal Villages, Relief Shelters
The SP, accompanied by a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team, visited coastal villages in Uppada and alerted residents to the need to move to safer places, as the cyclone was expected to cross the coast near Yanam on Tuesday night.
He directed police personnel to coordinate with the Revenue and Disaster Management departments to evacuate fishermen’s families and other residents from coastal areas.
He said two SDRF teams and two National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams had been deployed for relief operations in cyclone-prone mandals.
The SP also inspected cyclone relief shelters and reviewed the facilities being provided to evacuees. He said the police department was prepared to assist residents of vulnerable villages and respond to emergencies.
He advised people to contact the police emergency number 112 or the control room numbers 94949 33233 and 94905 19298 for assistance.
Meanwhile, the Collector and SP visited a rehabilitation centre at Gadimoga in Thallarevu mandal to review relief measures.
The Collector directed officials to shift residents of low-lying areas to rehabilitation centres and ensure adequate food, drinking water and other essential facilities for those taking shelter there.
He specifically instructed officials to evacuate residents of Gadimoga and Polekurru villages to safer locations.
Assistant Collector Priya, Kakinada Revenue Divisional Officer Sripada Mallibabu, Special Branch DSP K.V.V. Satyanarayana, Uppada Kothapalli Sub-Inspector G. Venkatesh and other officials accompanied the visits.
