Govt. deploys 500 ambulances forward of Deepavali festivities

In view of Deepavali, the 108 ambulance community will put in place precautionary measures from October 19 to 21. In Chennai area alone, about 500 ambulances are being deployed to deal with emergencies arising throughout Deepavali, whereas bike ambulances will probably be prepared to succeed in out to emergencies in congested and slender areas.

The 108 ambulance service, applied below the Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project and operated by EMRI Green Health Services within the State, anticipates over 6,500 emergencies throughout Deepavali, which is 30% increased than typical, a press launch stated.

It will probably be on 24-hour standby in coordination with the medical, police, and fireplace departments. The Emergency Response Centre will operate at full capability throughout three shifts. Deepavali hotspots have been recognized and ambulances will probably be stationed on the places from October 19.

Over 500 ambulances working in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Tirupattur, Vellore, and Ranipet districts have been specifically stationed to deal with emergency conditions that will come up in the course of the competition. All ambulances have been outfitted with fireplace security instruments, rescue tools, oxygen cylinders, and important emergency medicines. Trained paramedics and pilots are on full readiness. In case of emergencies, the general public can dial 108, which is able to robotically hook up with the closest emergency ambulance location centre for rapid response.

The automobiles will probably be stationed at recognized hotspots. All districts have enough backup automobiles round the clock, and there will probably be GPS-based case task for fast response to the general public for all emergencies. The availability of manpower to run the 108 operations has been ensured. The ambulances will probably be deployed within the recognized competition hotspots on the eve of Deepavali. The State’s well being helpline – 104 – will function with full employees to supply medical recommendation if wanted.

Meanwhile the Greater Chennai Police have stepped up safety in busy purchasing hubs together with T. Nagar, Pondy Bazaar, Mylapore, Flower Bazaar, Purasawalkam and Washermenpet. Following the orders of Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun, extra safety preparations have been made in T. Nagar space forward of the Deepavali competition. and have been inspected by the Additional Commissioner of Police, South N. Kannan.