In view of the likely impact of the cyclonic storm ‘Fani’, the leaves of all Government officials, employees, doctors and medical staff have been cancelled in the district to ensure proper coordination in case of a relief and rescue operation is necessitated.
Bokaro Deputy Commissioner Kripa Nand Jha cancelled the leave of officials and employees till 5 May and asked them to remain alert to tackle any eventualities — keeping it on its toes.
The district administration released telephone numbers of the Control Room – 06542-247891, 223475, 242402 and 241000 for immediate assistance services in case of any emergency. Jha also requested all Public Service Undertakings (PSUs) to be ready to deal with any kind of emergency and asked them to help the common people when needed. He also issued several guidelines for the residents asking them to keep special attention on children and women. The guideline reveals to keep your mobile phone charge and stay in the contact area, do not plan to go for an outing especially for the picnics of hilly rivers, avoiding touring by the side of the dam or near waterfalls.
Do not drive during heavy rain and strong winds and run on a safe place; Be calm, do not panic, and do not pay attention to rumors; for the protection of cattle and pet animals do not bind them; If you are outside home, avoid the broken electric pillars, strings and other sharp objects.
During the cyclone switch off the ‘Main Switch’ (electricity) and stop the gas (LPG) supply immediately, the advisory reveals.
The state government has instructed 13 districts to take special precautionary measures against cyclone ‘Fani’. A letter has been sent in this regard to the Deputy Commissioners of East and West Singhbhum, Saraykela-Kharsawan, Ranchi, Giridih, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Jamtara, Dumka, Sahebganj, Pakad and Godda district and they have been asked to be ready for relief and rescue.
Apart from this, several departments including health, water resources, energy have been instructed to take precautionary steps. It has been said in the letter that potential districts can be affected by the storm; heavy rainfall and thunderstorms faster than 40 to 60 kmph would be expected.