In preparation for the upcoming state-level mock exercise under the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) 8th Edition, a virtual capacity-building programme was conducted on April 22, 2026 at DC’s office, Kohima.

Deputy Commissioner and Chairman, DDMA Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, along with Superintendent of Police Krodi Rhetso and officials from various departments, including Police, Medical, Municipal, and emergency services, participated in the state-level video conference from the DC Office in Kohima.

The mock exercise, scheduled for April 30, will simulate a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with widespread impact across the state. The scenario will test emergency response systems against large-scale infrastructure damage, fire outbreaks, and landslides.

The drill will also include simulated damage to critical installations such as fuel and gas storage facilities, requiring coordinated fire and rescue operations. Hospitals will be placed on alert to manage a potential surge in casualties, while relief camps, staging areas, and Incident Response System (IRS) mechanisms will be activated.

The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) and District Emergency Operations Centres (DEOCs) will oversee coordination, including the establishment of Incident Command Posts. The possibility of aftershocks will also be factored into the exercise.

(DPRO Kohima)