VASCO: Concerns have been raised about the fact that the officials from the Fire Safety Department, Collector’s office and the police department, who are stationed at Marivel beach, are without safety gear. These officials who are keeping a watch on the grounded vessel Nu Shi Nalini from the shore, are without safety gear, basic amenities and are unaware about the contingency plan if in case of any emergency.
Speaking to Herald on the condition of anonymity, the officials confirmed said they are not aware about any contingency plan in case any untoward incident takes place and that they have not been provided with any safety suits, special gas masks, binoculars, walkie-talkies, vehicles etc. Based at the camping site, atop a two-floor building, they have also complained about the lack of basic facilities, such as drinking water and toilets.
Responding to queries regarding the disaster management plan, they added that they have not been briefed about what their roles are, if they need to save people’s lives in case of an emergency.
