A Mock Exercise on Earthquake induced Disaster was organized at Central Park, Namchi, South Sikkim.
Namchi,25th November: Stakeholders from Police Department, Fire & Emergency Services, Quick Response Team ( DDMA, South Sikkim), Health Department and 2nd BN National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) participated in the mock exercise.
The Control Room was set up at Office of District Collector (South) and all communications were done through wireless communication sets citing complete failure of telecommunication lines during the entire exercise. Rescue operations were carried out by Quick Response Team (DDMA) and NDRF. Demonstration of Search & Rescue which involved Scene Secure, Utility Cut Off, Triage, Search and Rescue, Accessibility to the victims, stabilization of victims and transporting victims to hospital was done. The Mock Exercise commenced at 2:00 pm and officially concluded at 3:30 pm.
Later, debriefing session was organized at 4:00 pm where experience sharing and short comings/limitations were discussed amongst the stakeholders. The Incident Commander for the said exercise was Shri. Anant Jain, IAS, Addl. District Collector (South).
Press Release from the office of DC South
