SDRF Wokha & NEEPCO successfully conducted mock drill to enhance emergency preparedness at Doyang Hydro Power Station.

The one-day disaster awareness and mock drill was held at NEEPCO, DHPS on 28th March 2023 for the employees of NEEPCO, VKV School Teachers & students, CISF personnel’s, LOU DHEP and for the local populace of DHPS township, the mock drill was , aimed at improving emergency preparedness and response in the event of an actual emergency.

The Mock drill was organized by NEEPCO, Doyang in collaboration with Department of Home Guards, Civil Defense & State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Wokha.

The purpose of the drill was to simulate a real-life emergency situation and test the readiness and response of the employees, school community & local residents. The drill involved various scenarios, including fire, earthquake etc.

During the programme, District Commandant, Home Guards, Civil Defense & State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Wokha Ngongval E Phom spoke on the advantages of conducting regular mock drill exercise and the various preventive measures to be taken before, during and after the Earthquake. Company Commander, Lanutemjen spoke on the mock drill and evacuation plan. Mhonyamo Humtsoe, Instructor Havildar demonstrated various types and usage of fire extinguisher. Altogether, 30 personnel of Home Guards, Civil Defense & SDRF Wokha participated in the Mock drill.

Head of the Plant, DHPS, NEEPCO Ch. R. John Zeliang thanked the district administration Wokha, Department of Home Guards, Civil Defense & SDRF Wokha and all the partakers for their active involvement and mentioned that such drills will continue to conduct regular emergency preparedness drills to ensure that everyone is prepared to respond quickly and effectively in the event of any emergency.

(DPRO & IA, Wokha)