The Nalco has taken several precautionary measures in view of the threat posed by Fani.
The company’s Corporate Office in Bhubaneswar, Smelter & Power Complex in Angul, Mines & Refinery Complex at Damanjodi, Koraput and Port Facilities in Visakhapatnam have put in place the Standard Operating Practices (SOP) – Disaster Management Action Plan.
Nalco CMD Dr Tapan Kumar Chand reviewed the arrangements in a meeting at the Corporate Office attended by officials of plants, refinery, smelter, port facilities, outstation offices on videoconferencing. Specific attention is being given for the safety of ash pond at S&P Complex and red mud pond at M&R Complex, Damanjodi.
Dr. Chand said, “In addition, Nalco is keeping ready disaster management team to help disaster management team with equipment to help the district administration.” Employees, local villagers in and around the plant and mines have been sensitised. Cable belt conveyor from mines to refinery will be stopped in case of heavy wind, based on monitoring input.