KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government’s Spokesman and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday inspected machinery, equipment, vehicles and pumps for water drainage during expected rains.
During his visit to City Wardens Headquarter, the Administrator directed that the machinery used for drainage of rain water should be kept in proper and ready condition before the monsoon season as according to the forecast of Meteorological Department, the monsoon season in Karachi would start early.
Municipal Commissioner KMC Afzal Zaidi, Senior Director Municipal Services Mazhar Khan, Director City Warden Raja Rustam, Chief Fire Officer Mubeen Ahmed and other officers were also present on the occasion. During the visit, Wahab also reviewed the practical steps taken by the rescue team and fire brigade in case of accidents and emergencies.
He directed to keep municipal services department, fire brigade department, rescue teams and 1122 ambulance service ready at all times. “Full coordination with each other is essential for joint action in any accident or emergency,” he said.
Briefing the Administrator Karachi, Senior Director Municipal Services Mazhar Khan said that at present eight pumps of six inches diameter, two pumps of eight inches diameter, 15 small pumps, shovels, loading trucks, boats and other necessary equipment are present at City Warden Headquarters while trained staff is also ready with the machinery.
He said that the rescue team consists of 40 people who have been trained by the NDMA to deal with emergencies while 45 master trainers and other staff of the heavy rescue team have also been alerted for this season. The Administrator was told that the rescue team was part of a United Nations rescue team and that Swedish trainers had trained then to deal with accidents and emergencies.
“Over the past twelve years, the team has successfully performed its services in a number of accidents,” Director Municipal Services Mazhar Khan added. The Chief Fire Officer while giving a briefing said that emergency will be declared in all the fire stations as soon as the monsoon season starts so that fires and accidents due to short circuit or any other reason can be brought under control immediately.
Administrator Karachi said that soon fire brigade, rescue and 1122 ambulance service will be connected to each other and these three departments will come into action on the call of citizens. He said that these rescuers will be dispatched to the scene simultaneously, which will help save valuable lives and property as well as minimize the response time.
Barrister Murtaza Wahab directed all the officers to perform their duties with utmost dedication, hard work and honesty and play their role in providing maximum local government facilities to the people.