Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary inaugurated District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) in his office complex.District Emergency Operation Centre Udhampur comprises of dedicated four line hunting telephone facility with common helpline number 01992-27272 beside Hotline, SMS, Fax, Internet, Wireless Communication, communication and video conference room.Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that setting of Emergency Operation Center at the district headquarters would go a long way in coordinating the flow of information with respect to activities associated with relief operations during any disaster like situation.He said that it would also maintain systematic database of the resources available, important phone numbers, names and addresses of important government and non-government officials and NGOs.
During crisis it would be a nodal centre for decision-making and help flow of information horizontally and vertically to the respective departments for smoother relief operations. DC also said that apprised and added that Emergency Operation Center would monitor different disaster mitigation programmes, preparation and prevention functions in an effective manner.He hoped that a well designed district Emergency Operation Center would greatly benefit the coordination of response and recovery activities, Clear operating procedures, staff roles and responsibilities.Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Angrez Singh Rana, Joint Director Planning, Rakesh Jamwal and District Informatics Officer, Anil Sharma were also present on the occasion.