Multan: Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 has finalized a comprehensive emergency plan across Multan district ahead of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), District Emergency Officer(DEO), Dr. Hussain Mian, here on Sunday.
Rescue posts, mobile rescue posts, medical camps, incident command posts and emergency response units will be set up across the district to provide timely emergency services to mourners and participants of processions and gatherings, he said.
DEO Hussain said that a special rescue medical camp and mobile rescue post will be established at the district’s main procession at Ghanta Ghar, staffed round-the-clock by trained rescuers and emergency medical technicians with medicines and first-aid facilities to ensure immediate medical response.
He further said that ambulance services, motorbike ambulances, fire and rescue services and other emergency resources will be deployed at sensitive and important locations to ensure timely response during emergencies while routine services for road accidents, medical emergencies and fire incidents will continue uninterrupted.
Dr. Hussain Mian said all station in-charges and rescue personnel have been directed to remain on 24-hour high alert, maintain effective coordination and ensure complete preparedness to handle any emergency.
Additional rescuers, ambulances and resources will remain on standby as backup at the Central Rescue Station Multan, while the command and control room will monitor the district round the clock, he added.
He appealed to citizens to follow the directions of the district administration and law enforcement agencies during processions and gatherings, avoid unnecessary crowding, take special care of children, elderly and women and immediately call the 1122 helpline or contact the nearest rescue post in case of any emergency.