State-level mock drill on earthquake preparedness on Oct 20
By Firstdespatch Desk Oct 19, 2022
Agartala, Oct 19 (FD) A state level mock drill on earthquake preparedness will be conducted in more than 40 places in 8 districts of the state on October 20 next as an initiative of the revenue department.
At the video conferencing hall, Secretariat by National Disaster Management Authority a table top session was held on Tuesday where National Disaster Management Authority’s Advisor Retired Major General Sudhir Bhel reviewed the matter related to the state-level mock drill program with the concerned District Disaster Management Authority of eight districts.
He requested everyone’s cooperation and laid emphasis on staying alert and prepared during the earthquake, on proper plan implementation and on staying updated about all kinds of information.
He advised the Incidence Response Team to always stay alert on duty at state and district levels.
Principal Secretary of Revenue department Punit Agarwal brought out different plans and initiatives of the state government and different matters on management in the beginning of the table top session.
State Project Officer of Tripura State Disaster Management Authority Dr. Sarat Das discussed the state disaster management plan and information related to earthquake preparedness.
PowerPoint Presentations were shown on behalf of Health and Power departments on plans and preparedness during disaster.
Additional Secretary of Revenue department Anindya Bhattacharjee, officials of NDRF, BSF, Indian Army, CRPF, CISF and administrative officials of different concerned departments were present during the tabletop session. FD DM