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This section deals with issues related to the safety and security of you and your family, as well as that of your home. Topics ranging from Fire Safety, Securing your Home, Safety of your Children, Disaster Management and Personal Safety are all found here.
June 13, 2020
Numbers below are updated as on 31st December2021 Ward Areas Covered Telephone A – Ward Fort, Ballard Estate, Churchgate, Colaba 2270 0007 B – Ward I.R. Road, R.B. Marg, J.M.R. Marg 2375 9023/4/5/6/7 9820855620 C – Ward Chandanwadi, Netaji Road, …
Tags: Health & Covid
June 8, 2020
The respective telephone number of the Disaster Management Control Rooms of the BMC in the various Municipal wards of Mumbai are given below: Ward Areas Covered Telephone A – Ward Fort, Ballard Estate, Churchgate, Colaba 2262 4000 B – …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
June 1, 2020
There are two kinds of disasters; natural and manmade. Both kinds of disasters cause loss of life and destruction of property. A certain degree of damage is inevitable when disaster strikes, but the resilience of a community can make all …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
May 28, 2020
On that day, 14th April in 1944, a fire started in the cargo hold of the ship ‘Fort Stikine’, docked in the Victoria Docks in Mumbai, which was carrying a cargo of cotton bales, gunpowder, timber, ammunition and gold …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
May 20, 2020
The Koyna Dam and the Koyna Reservoir formed by it are located about 200 kilometres south of Mumbai. The dam was built in 1962 and in-filled with water in 1963. On December 11, 1967 at 4:21am, an earthquake with …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
May 12, 2020
The earthquake struck at 3:56 am on September 30, 1993 and primarily affected the districts of Latur and Osmanabad. 52 villages were devastated. It was an intraplate earthquake and measured 6.4 on the Richter scale. Approximately, 20,000 people died …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
April 29, 2020
On 11th March 2011, the world became aware of a massive natural disaster, the fallout of an earthquake and a resultant tsunami. As a consequence of this act of God, the nuclear reactors were damaged and the citizens of Japan …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
April 20, 2020
Kumbharwada is a Mumbai slum, situated in Dharavi area which is the largest slum in Asia Pacific. This particular slum is inhabited by Gujarati potters. These artisans have nurtured a sense of social cohesion, rooted in their shared livelihoods, …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
April 15, 2020
On 12th March 1993, at 1:30 pm a powerful car bomb exploded in the basement of the Bombay Stock Exchange building. The 28-storey office building housing the exchange was severely damaged, and many nearby office buildings also suffered some …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
April 14, 2020
March 25, 2020
Explosions and bomb-threats are a harsh reality in the current times. As the threat spreads to the life of common man, it becomes imperative for him to actively participate in dealing with it. No organization, including the police can …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
March 24, 2020
Mumbai is a very active city which is susceptible to fires. Although we can have faith in our local fire-fighters it is better that we try our best to make their lives easier with a few simple fire safety …
March 22, 2020
Ensuring preparedness for fires is of prime importance for all buildings, especially residential ones. A combined effort is required on the part of the owner, the occupants, and the fire department, in order maintain fire safety. To help the …
March 14, 2020
Fire is one of the most important forces in human history. It is sacred, it made lighting and cooking possible and it is a catalyst in almost all industrial processes. But Fire can also be disastrous. We …
March 5, 2020
Hospitals face a high risk of fire due to the presence of flammable chemicals, pressurised oxygen lines, and large amounts of other flammable material. The large numbers of invalids and sick patients who cannot be evacuated easily compound the problems …
February 27, 2020
In 2004, a School in Kumbakonam, a town in Tamil Nadu, caught fire resulting in the tragic deaths of 94 children, and the severe injury of many others. It was alleged that the high death toll caused due to the …
February 24, 2020
To reduce the risk of fire occurring in homes, some simple steps can be adopted. In the Kitchen Almost half of all house fires start in the kitchen. Below are ways and means by which we can reduce the chances …
February 16, 2020
Create a fire escape plan for your home. Know how you will escape. Draw a floor plan of your home and identify two ways out from each room. If you live in a two-storey home, find a way to …
February 3, 2020
Senior Citizens are important members of society, but are unfortunately not as active and healthy as they used to be. This often makes them easy targets for abuse and theft. In light of this, the Mumbai Police have issued guidelines …
Tags: Personal Safety
February 1, 2020
When someone stops breathing, or the heart stops beating, he or she typically can survive for only 4 to 6 minutes before lack of oxygen can result in brain damage or death. CPR can buy extra time for your …
Tags: First Responders
February 1, 2020
In the context of fire safety, special attention must be given to all tall buildings and high-rises. These buildings need to be analysed with regard to their height, competence of fire fighting facilities, distance from fire stations and other …
January 29, 2020
In the event of any major disaster, both man-made or of natural causes, the citizens in affected areas suffer manifold losses. These include loss of family and friends, homes, personal effects, shops, etc. Such losses greatly affect the livelihoods and …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
January 29, 2020
Time and again during disasters, one comes to know from press and electronic media about the selfless help rendered by Amateur Radio (HAM) operators to the government and the common man. The extensive coverage by the media has …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
January 29, 2020
When a Fire occurs, our reactions in the initial moments can mean the difference between a minor fire confined to a single room, and a major fire that could destroy an entire building. It is important to know what …
January 29, 2020
The destruction of property and loss of life due fire is common all around the world. Factors like faulty wiring cooking and heating equipment, appliances, tools, air conditioning as well as children playing etc can cause a fire. Examples …
January 29, 2020
The discovery and use of Fire is the considered the most important event in the history of ancient man, but fires are dangerous as well, and can result in a great loss of life and property. To be able …
January 29, 2020
In order to effectively lay out provisions for safety in case of fires and the measures to be taken to save lives in all types of buildings in Maharashtra, the State Government passed the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life …
January 29, 2020
The city of Mumbai depends on the local fire department for their safety and not only from fires. Fire-fighters are expected to be available at any time of the day and night for in times of disaster like fires …
January 22, 2020
ICE is the abbreviation of the term ‘In Case of Emergency’. Most people do not carry the details of their next of kin with them and in case of an emergency, first responders wouldn’t know who to contact. Rescue …
Tags: First Responders
January 22, 2020
Commonly used fire safety equipment includes: 1. Smoke alarms 2. Portable fire extinguishers SMOKE ALARMS A smoke alarm senses smoke and can alert you to a fire to give you time to escape. There are two main types of …
January 22, 2020
Considering the prevailing state-of-affairs, a double door and a watchman cannot be entirely relied upon any more. Today’s criminals have found techniques to bypass all these. Hence it is a wise decision to install a home security system with …
Tags: Secure Homes
January 22, 2020
Home is the place where you are supposed to be safe and protected from the outside world. But still homes in urban areas are witnessing an alarming increase in break-ins, thefts and murders. Working women staying alone in urban …
Tags: Secure Homes
January 22, 2020
Senior Citizens are perhaps the most vulnerable members of society and unfortunately, the city of Mumbai is not the safest place for the elderly who live on their own. Some buildings do not even have watchmen or CCTVs which …
Tags: Secure Homes
January 18, 2020
The internet today has become the integral part of our daily life. It has transformed the way we communicate, make friends, share updates, and play games, shop and even conduct personal and business transactions. One truly cannot imagine life today …
Tags: Personal Safety
January 11, 2020
Everyone wants to find a way to make quick money but it is important for us to be aware of the dangers and risks involved in schemes offering massive “guaranteed returns”. Many people fall for these scams due to …
Tags: Personal Safety
January 2, 2020
Banks are widely considered among the safest places to store your money, and offer peace of mind to their depositors that their money is in safe hands, and is secure from robbers and thieves. However, there are more and more …
Tags: Personal Safety
December 27, 2019
Perhaps the most important purchase that you can make in the city of Mumbai is a home, and as such it needs to be done wisely. Aside from the ever rising costs of real estate, what makes matters more …
Tags: Secure Homes
December 20, 2019
No non-violent crime is as devastating as coming home to find your apartment trashed, your precious belongings stolen and your personal space violated. Apartment buildings are vulnerable to break-ins, theft and vandalism because criminals have many ways of getting in. …
Tags: Secure Homes
December 12, 2019
There is a chain of unauthorized agents and sub-agents who claim to recruit for vacancies especially in the Gulf countries. These agents collect huge amounts from needy job seekers via attractive and misleading advertisements in newspapers, and often leave them …
Tags: Personal Safety
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