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News Topical, Digital Desk : Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh falls in seismic zone-4 and is considered a highly sensitive area from the earthquake point of view. A mock drill was organized in Gautam Buddha Nagar to deal with a natural disaster like earthquake on a large scale. The purpose of this exercise was not only to check the preparedness of the disaster management system but also to make the general public aware.
Joint teams of district administration, police, NDRF, CISF, BSF, health department, Red Cross and fire department participated in the mock drill at five locations. The event was held at JIMS Medical Science Institute Greater Noida, LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd., Savitribai Phule Girls Inter College, WHO Township Gurjinder Vihar and Vikas Bhawan Surajpur.
Stampede when earthquake siren sounded
As soon as the earthquake siren sounded in the Greater Noida based LG company, a stampede situation arose in the company premises. Although it was a part of a mock drill, the scene appeared like a real disaster. Police force, fire brigade, ambulance and emergency service teams reached the spot quickly and practiced to deal with the disaster situation.
During this time, DM Medha Rupam herself was present on the spot and inspected the arrangements. She closely observed the response of the employees, rescue team and common people to deal with the disaster.
The purpose of the mock drill is to make people aware
Nodal officer disaster management said that the purpose of the mock drill is not only to evaluate the preparedness of government departments but also to teach the general public not to panic during a disaster but to face the situation with alertness and wisdom. School children also participated enthusiastically in this exercise, which gave them practical experience of dealing with disaster at the initial level.
In a sensitive area like Gautam Buddha Nagar, this type of mock drill not only shows the preparedness of the administration, but it is also an important initiative that can play an important role in preventing any future mishap. Such exercises instill confidence in the public and are important steps towards an organized disaster response system.
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