In a surprising turn of events, the Divisional Commissioner has decided to relocate the Civil Defence Force’s office from their new administrative building to an abandoned facility in Yerwada. This move comes as the city is gearing up to establish a new ‘hotline’ communication system to improve emergency response capabilities.
The new hotline system will connect the BSNL office, the administrative building on Bajirao Road, and the Lohegaon Air Force base. This system is crucial for effective communication during emergencies like wars or natural disasters. The Civil Defence Force will rely on this system to activate 71 alarms across the city.
However, concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of the new emergency communication system due to the sudden relocation of the Civil Defence Force. The Air Force relies on them for critical communication during crises, and the move could potentially disrupt operations, putting the city’s emergency response capabilities at risk.
Currently, 71 alarms across the city are non-functional, but plans are in place to replace them with a modern system. The Central government has approved special funds for this upgrade, including laying cables for the hotline. The goal is to reactivate these alarms and ensure efficient communication between the Air Force and the Civil Defence Force.
Alarms have been deactivated in six cities across the state, including Pune, as part of a phased project to establish hotlines and install new alarms. The Civil Defence Force office, which requires Rs 3 crore worth of furniture, has been closed for seven months due to a lack of funds. They are currently operating from an unsafe, abandoned building on Alandi Road in Yerwada.
These developments underscore the urgent need for adequate infrastructure to support the city’s emergency response systems and ensure public safety during crises.
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