cyclone: Bhubaneswar, (Reporterspen), Oct 23: As the severe cyclonic storm Dana approaches the Odisha coast, expected to make landfall by October 25, the state government is taking comprehensive measures to ensure public safety. Coastal areas are anticipated to face significant impacts from the cyclone, prompting the government to implement extensive preparations to minimize potential damage.
To facilitate rescue and relief operations, teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), and Fire Services have been deployed in vulnerable regions. The government is also organizing the evacuation of over 1 million people from various districts to ensure their safety.
In addition to these efforts, the state has established emergency helplines to assist residents in 15 districts, including those under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). Control rooms have been set up to oversee rescue and relief operations.
The toll-free number for Cyclone Dana assistance is 1077, and each district has its own dedicated control room numbers:
TOLL-FREE NUMBER FOR CYCLONE DANA: 1077
Balasore: Control Room – 06782-262286, 06782-261077
Mayurbhanj: Control Room – 06792-252759, 06792-252941
Bhadrak: Control Room – 06784-251881
Jajpur: Control Room – 06728-222648
Kendrapada: Control Room – 06727-232803
Keonjhar: Control Room – 06766-255437
Jagatsinghpur: Control Room – 06724-220368
Cuttack: Control Room – 0671-2507842
Dhenkanal: Control Room – 06762-226507, 06762-221376
Angul: Control Room – 06764-230980
Puri: Control Room – 06752-223237
Khurda: Control Room – 06755-220002
Ganjam: Control Room – 06811-263978
Nayagad: Control Room – 06753-252978
BMC (Bhubaneswar): Toll-Free Number – 1929
These proactive measures reflect the government’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and properties of residents as Cyclone Dana approaches.
