As many as 11,130 rescuers have been placed on high alert during holidays of the holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure prompt response to the Covid-19 and other emergencies in Punjab.
In this regard, Punjab Emergency Service Director General Dr Rizwan Naseer reviewed the emergency arrangements through a video link meeting with all district emergency officers (DEOs) held at Rescue Headquarters on Tuesday. The meeting was also attended by all heads of wing of Rescue Headquarters and academy.
The district emergency officers briefed the DG that emergency plans for Eid including plans to deal with Covid-19 have been finalized in their respective districts in consultation with deputy commissioners (DCs).
The head of provincial monitoring cell briefed the DG that around 11,130 rescuers shall be deployed at strategic sites during Eid holidays in order to ensure prompt response to emergencies, disasters, whereas specialized rescue teams are also deputed to timely response to Covid-19 emergencies.
It was further briefed that 11,130 rescuers shall perform Eid duties in three shifts at 650 key points established across Punjab including 250 key points of emergency vehicles and 400 of Motorbike Ambulances.
In this connection, emergency response and management plans have been chalked out by all district emergency officers in consultation of all stakeholders in district emergency board meetings for effective & efficient management of any untoward incident during Eid holidays.
The special mobile rescue posts shall provide optimum emergency cover at major Eid prayer venues. The provincial monitoring cell and patient transfer services cell at Rescue Headquarters shall remain operational round-the-clock to ensure effectively implementation of district emergency plans.
Dr Rizwan Naseer directed that close coordination must be maintained with Districts/ Tehsils Headquarters Hospitals for better management of victims of emergencies.
The DG while restricting the leaves of rescue staff during Eid Holidays directed to exhibit high spirits of professionalism and render exemplary services to humanity in a dedicated and committed manner.
He wished all the citizens a safe & prosperous Eid and advised the motorists to drive safely and refrain from swimming in canals and rivers as a significant number of drowning cases are being observed.
He also requested the public to avoid unnecessary travel and observe all necessary precautions/ instructions to avoid the spread of Covid -19.
