Joint Mock Drill on Earthquake and Fire Safety was conducted at the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Nagaland on 22nd July 2022 by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) with the support of District Project Associate, Kohima (DPA) Home Guard (HG), Civil Defence & SDRF and Fire & Emergency Services. The mock drill was a first of its kind at the Directorate level in the state. It was conducted to create awareness and preparedness to ensure the safety of employees and to effectively respond in the event of any disaster.
Neidilhou Angami, Director, Economics & Statistics urged the staff to take the drill as an opportunity to learn and experience a new lesson to tackle real-life disaster situations. He also urged the staff to take the exercise seriously.
The mock drill began with the sounding of a siren. During the Mock Drill, Fire safety was demonstrated by Fire & Emergency Services personnel while the First Aid demonstration was presented by SDRF personnel. An evacuation plan was executed and a search & rescue mission was conducted by SDRF personnel where those injured were retrieved from different levels of the building. A High-rise building rescue mission was also demonstrated. The mock drill exercise was conducted by simulating an earthquake scenario. During the Drill, self-help during calamities such as Drop cover and hold, finding an appropriate place for protection, evacuating to a safe place, how to check for injuries and treat them, how to remain calm and self-assured, and help others who are distressed, to be alert, quick and responsible were taught and demonstrated.
Earlier on 18th July, a coordination meeting was held at the DES, Conference Hall where Khrolou Koza Lohe, Assistant Manager Training & Education gave power point presentation. Victor Yhome, DPA briefed the Department Officers and Staff on 21st July 2022.
The inaugural programme was led by Theyieneinuo Belho, Deputy Director. The drill concluded with debriefing and remarks from Keren Rose, Assistant Manager & PRO.
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