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Department:
Information & Public Relations Department
Description:
Advisory
In order to ensure safety of tourists who are visiting the tourist spots in East Khasi Hills District, the following are the safety precautionary measures to be taken:
Map of the tourist spot should be displayed for information of the public.
Entry and exit routes should be properly indicated.
Tourist guides/persons working in tourist spots should be trained in basic life-saving skills.
Safety audit of structures installed at the tourist spot like railings/bridges/kids’ playground equipment etc. should be regularly conducted. In case of damage, the same is to be rectified immediately.
In tourist spots with boating facility, the boats, safety equipment and engines should be visually inspected before each use. Boats should not be overloaded. Wear life jackets during boating.
Ensure regular servicing of boat engines.
Only experienced boat handlers should be allowed to hire the boat. The owners shall ensure that people who hire the boat have adequate boat handling experience, are familiar with the operation of the kill cord and will wear flotation devices/life jackets.
Tourist spots which allow swimming should have a lifeguard.
Check regular weather forecast from India Meteorological Department website.
Keep First Aid Box, Fire Extinguishers and Emergency Lights.
Display the emergency contact numbers (112/108) for public information.
In order to ensure safety of tourists who are visiting the tourist spots in East Khasi Hills District, the following are the safety precautionary measures to be taken:
Map of the tourist spot should be displayed for information of the public.
Entry and exit routes should be properly indicated.
Tourist guides/persons working in tourist spots should be trained in basic life-saving skills.
Safety audit of structures installed at the tourist spot like railings/bridges/kids’ playground equipment etc. should be regularly conducted. In case of damage, the same is to be rectified immediately.
In tourist spots with boating facility, the boats, safety equipment and engines should be visually inspected before each use. Boats should not be overloaded. Wear life jackets during boating.
Ensure regular servicing of boat engines.
Only experienced boat handlers should be allowed to hire the boat. The owners shall ensure that people who hire the boat have adequate boat handling experience, are familiar with the operation of the kill cord and will wear flotation devices/life jackets.
Tourist spots which allow swimming should have a lifeguard.
Check regular weather forecast from India Meteorological Department website.
Keep First Aid Box, Fire Extinguishers and Emergency Lights.
Display the emergency contact numbers (112/108) for public information.
Date of Announcement:
30 Apr 2026
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