The Delhi Traffic Police plays a critical role in disaster management, particularly in ensuring the swift and secure movement of emergency services, managing public mobility, and maintaining order during natural or man-made calamities within the city.
Key Responsibilities:
- Traffic Diversion & Route Clearance: In the event of disasters such as floods, accidents, building collapses, or fire incidents, Delhi Traffic Police immediately implements traffic diversion plans to ensure unimpeded access for emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire services, and disaster response teams.
- Coordination with Disaster Response Agencies: The Traffic Police coordinates with the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Police units, and civic agencies to support unified disaster response and evacuation efforts.
- Crowd Control and Public Safety: In disaster scenarios, the Traffic Police is responsible for crowd regulation, preventing panic-induced congestion, and ensuring orderly evacuation from affected zones, particularly in high-density areas.
- Emergency Route Mapping and Quick Response Teams: Pre-identified emergency corridors and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) are deployed strategically to manage unforeseen incidents and support real-time traffic regulation during crises.
- Use of Technology: Delhi Traffic Police leverages CCTV surveillance, traffic sensors, GPS-enabled patrol vehicles, and control room alerts to monitor city-wide traffic flow and respond swiftly to emergencies.
- Public Communication and Advisory: Timely advisories are issued through social media, FM radio, and other public platforms to inform citizens about road closures, diversions, and safety precautions during disasters.
- Training and Mock Drills: Regular training programs and mock drills are conducted in collaboration with other disaster management authorities to ensure preparedness and inter-agency coordination.
Contact Details : 011-25844444 or 1095