Other powers and functions

(1) Collector shall,- (a) ensure that actions for prevention of a disaster or mitigation of its effects or preparedness to cope up with such effects are carried out in accordance with guidelines as may be prescribed; (b) provide inputs to Authority relating to various aspects of disaster management, such as early warnings and status of preparedness; (c) ensure that officials in the district acquire the knowledge to deal with disaster management ; (d) ensure that district disaster management plans are prepared, revised and updated; (e) facilitate and, co-ordinate with, local Government bodies to ensure that pre-disaster and disaster management activities in the district are carried out ; (f) facilitate community training, awareness programmes and the installation of emergency facilities with the support of local administration, non-Government organisations, and the private sector; (g) establish inter-department co-ordination on matters related to disaster management; (h) review emergency plans, contingency plans and guidelines; (i) ensure that local authorities in the district are involved in developing their own mitigation strategies; (j) ensure linkage between disaster management activities and planning; (k) ensure that communications systems are in order; (l) ensure that fire fighting equipment and other equipments related to disaster management are so maintained as to be ready for use; (m) co-ordinate the activities of reconstruction and rehabilitation in the district ; (n) ensure that disaster management drills are carried out periodically; (o) assist the Authority in monitoring the progress and outcome of efforts for reconstruction and rehabilitation ; (p) exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be delegated by the State Government, the Authority and the Commissioner; (q) exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed.