Discuss the Disaster Management Activities in Tamilnadu

Disaster Management in Tamilnadu

• Tamilnadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA)is responsible for all measures for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery are undertaken under the guidance and supervision of the Authority.
• Tamilnadu State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been constituted with a strength of 80 Police Personnel. 
• They have been trained in disaster management and rescue operations in consultation with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
• District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is responsible for Disaster Management at the district level

State Disaster Management plan 

• The perspective plan – for 2018 -2030 was prepared by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. 
• The hotline between Indian Meteorological Department and the State Emergency Operation Centre is established and mitigation in the District is done through telephone, fax and IP phones also available which connect the State with District Head Quarters, Taluks and Blocks of the State. 
• Wireless radio networks with both high frequency and very high frequency are also available in the State.