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New Delhi. 04 May 2019. Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Fani’ commenced making landfall around 0819hrs between Gopalpur and Chandbali in Odisha, today. Indian Coast Guard has initiated series of pre-emptive measures from April 23, 2019 onwards with the first sign of low pressure in South East Bay of Bengal.
- 34 Disaster Response Teams (DRTs) were kept standby at various places.
- 02 CG ships, ICGS Sagar and ICGS Shaurya sailed from Chennai with helicopter embarked onboard ICGS Shaurya for aerial surveillance and assistance to affected areas.
- 02 CG ships, ICGS Samudra Paheredar and ICGS Shaunak sailed from Visakhapatnam with potable water, lifesaving equipment and Gemini craft embarked. ICGS Shaunak sailed with helicopter embarked for air surveillance/ assistance to stranded people.
- ICG Disaster Response Teams were dispatched for assistance at Fishing Hamlets and Port areas of Gopalpur post cyclone Fani crossed the coast.
- ICG Dorniers kept standby to carry out surveillance/ assessment post landfall.
- Medical teams have been augmented at Paradip, Haldia and Gopalpur for emergency medical management.
- Food packets and potable water has been kept standby at ICG stations for immediate distribution.
- Real time communication is being maintained with all ICG Stations, SDMA control rooms and Disaster Response Team.
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Continuous liaison is being maintained with SDMA and all local authorities for Disaster Response and Relief.