During natural disasters such as cyclones, floods, drought, or landslides, citizens can contact dedicated 24/7 disaster control rooms for emergency evacuation, medical aid, and government relief compensation.
Emergency helplines:
- State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC): Dial 1070 (Toll-free 24/7).
- District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC): Dial 1077 (District Collectorate Control Room).
- Unified Police & Rescue: Dial 112 or 100.
- Fire & Disaster Rescue Services: Dial 101.
How to claim relief compensation:
- Inform your local Village Administrative Officer (VAO) immediately about house damage, crop loss, or cattle loss.
- Joint inspection teams from Revenue and Agriculture departments verify and document the extent of damage.
- Ex-gratia compensation under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) is credited directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account.