ERODE
With monsoon setting it, the district administration has asked the public to provide details of damaged buildings to the toll-free number.
Collector C. Kathiravan in a press release said that as part of preparations to face the monsoon, details of damaged government and public buildings, damaged electric lines and poles, and damaged mobile towers in residential areas and trees that pose a threat to the public should be reported to the 24-hour toll free control room functioning at the Collectorate for necessary action. He said that the public can contact 0424-2260211 and the toll free number 1077 and provide any information.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services are gearing up to handle any natural calamity during the North-East monsoon.
On Friday, firefighters performed a mock drill at River Cauvery at Karungalpalayam where they demonstrated on rescuing people who drown. Also, personnel performed how to use cardiopulmonary resuscitation to save lives during the monsoon. They used inflatable rubber boats and rescue boards to exhibit their skills in saving the person in distress.
Officials said that a person could escape from flood waters using a tube, balloon or empty plastic bottles and asked the public not to panic during such situations. The drill was jointly conducted by the departments of revenue, police and fire and rescue services.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
To get full access, please subscribe.
Already have an account ? Sign in
Show Less Plan
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath