Dehradun, June 15 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

DEHRDUN, 14 Jun: After several years, Dehradun district has begun a comprehensive upgrade of its Emergency Communication and Public Warning System under the leadership of District Magistrate Savin Bansal. In a decisive step towards bolstering disaster preparedness, 15 long-range, advanced-technology sirens, with ranges of 8-km and 16-km, are being installed at major locations across the district. These sirens underwent trial runs on Saturday at the District Emergency Operations Centre.

In a first for the region, Rapid Communication Systems are also being set up at key establishments such as Army and paramilitary units, airports, and major hospitals. These systems will facilitate simultaneous aler...